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Studying in Germany

Germany is one of Europe's leading study destinations; its public universities are known for engineering, medicine and the sciences, with low or no tuition in most states. Teaching is mostly in German, with many master's programs in English.

View its 20 universities Attaché and embassy

Germany

Berlin

Universities
20
Tracks
4
Living costs
Moderate

Germany at a glance

Capital
Berlin
Population
83.6 million
Official languages
German
Language of study
German; many master's programs in English
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time difference
2 hours behind Saudi Arabia
Climate
Temperate: cool winters, mild summers and rain all year

Cost of living

Moderate
More affordableMore expensive

Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg cost the most; smaller university towns cost less.

English language

Typical IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores by degree; each university and major sets its own.

Bachelor

IELTS
6.0–6.5
TOEFL iBT
80–90

Master

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
85–95

PhD

IELTS
6.5–7.0
TOEFL iBT
90–100
Accepted tests: IELTS Academic TOEFL iBT Cambridge C1 Advanced
Some universities may accept: Duolingo English Test PTE Academic Not confirmed: check with the university before taking one of these.

To be sponsored to study in German in Germany, applicants need A2 in a German proficiency test. Universities teaching in German ask for a higher level, usually C1 (TestDaF or DSH); preparatory colleges (Studienkolleg) are available for some students.

Working while studying

Non-EU students may work 140 full days or 280 half days a year, plus student assistant jobs at their university.

For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.

Program tracks that include it

Ministry of Education

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program

  • Emdad Track 17 universities
    Degrees:
    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
    Fields:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Arts And Humanities, Business, Administration and Law, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, and 1 more
  • Research and Development Track 18 universities
    Degrees:
    Doctorate
    Fields:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, Social sciences, journalism and information

Ministry of Culture

Cultural Scholarship

Universities in Germany

20 universities in the approved lists; here are some of them.

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