Study in Germany in 2023
Education in Germany is free for all students, no matter where they are from!
Univibes is a community of study-abroad advisors
Our advisors are graduates of top universities and/or former admissions officers in Europe and Asia.
They work collaboratively with every client to develop a winning application strategy
Best-fitting programs and grantsWe find the best-fitting degree programs and grants for you and make sure you have the highest chance of a successful application outcome
Application submissionWe help you prepare all supporting documents and ensure you do not miss anything and that your application form is filled out correctly
Motivational lettersWe help you brainstorm, edit, and refine your motivational letter in a way that highlights your strengths and shows you in the best possible light
Together all the wayWe support and navigate you throughout the whole application process. You are never alone on your path to a dream university
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6 reasons to study in Germany
German universities are among the best universities, according to the QS World University Rankings. A degree from a German university is highly recognized worldwide
Universities in Germany focus equally on theory and practice. Students get knowledge and are able to apply them immediately
After completing their degrees, foreign students can stay in Germany for 1,5 years and seek employment there
Foreign students immerse in local life and can easily learn German or improve their language skills
Students can work for up to 20 hours a week. Avarage wage is €15 per hour
Germany is known for its affordable but highly prestigious education. The cost of education starts from €300 per year
More about education in Germany
Application campaigns at German universities vary depending on the university and program. Most of them take place between February and July.
The application deadline for the DAAD Scholarship is usually early November.
The minimum period for preparing your university application is 3 months, but ideally - 12-18 months. Moreover, German universities usually allocate 30-50 seats for foreign students. The earlier you sumbit your application, the better.
The application deadline for the DAAD Scholarship is usually early November.
The minimum period for preparing your university application is 3 months, but ideally - 12-18 months. Moreover, German universities usually allocate 30-50 seats for foreign students. The earlier you sumbit your application, the better.
German universities offer a wide variety of programs. Statistics shows that Art, Design, Architecture, Business and Economics are the most popular disciplines.
Interdisciplinary programs such as Business Informatics, Mathematical Finance, and Biotechnology are of interest to German students as well.
Interdisciplinary programs such as Business Informatics, Mathematical Finance, and Biotechnology are of interest to German students as well.
Germany has hundreds of scholarships for international students. There are state, university-based and corporate scholarships. Some of them offer full funding, some of them - partial.
Some examples of scholarships to study in Germany:
Some examples of scholarships to study in Germany:
- DAAD — for postgraduate programs in any subject
- DAAD ERP — for a master's programs in Economics
- Deutschlandstipendium — for programs in any discipline
- Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung — for students from developing countries
- degree certificate (high school dimploma / bachelor's / master's / PhD)
- official transcript, your GPA
- German language proficiency test certificate (if applicable)
- CV
- motivation letter
- 2 recommendation letters
Cost of living In Germany is around €700–800 per month. This includes expenses on accommodation, food and pocket money.
Here are some universities that our clients have been admitted to:
- The Technical University of Munich
- University of Munich
- German International Graduate School of Management and Administration
- IU International University of Applied Sciences
- Goethe University Frankfurt
- University of Konstanz
- Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz
- University of Munster
- University of Bonn
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- University of Göttingen
German universities have German- as well as English-taught programs. However, there are much fewer English programs, and most of them are available at the master's level.
German-taught programs require a TestDAF language test certificate. Univibes offer help with preparation for language exams.
German-taught programs require a TestDAF language test certificate. Univibes offer help with preparation for language exams.
Education at German state universities is free for everyone, including international students. However, students have to pay administration fees — around €300–1,500 per year. Students get various perks such as transportation cards and social discounts.
International students must have a student visa (Category D national visa) to study in Germany. Students apply for a visa only after they get a letter of acceptance from a German university
Checklist. Is Univibes right for you?
Yes, if you agree with at least one from the following statements:
I want to start my own business or work at a world-known company
I've finished high school/university and want to continue my studies abroad
I want to move to another country and be a citizen of the world
I want to study abroad in 2023
Steps to get into a German university
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Start working with Univibes. We'll sign a contract with you and assign you a college admissions counselor specializing in Germany.
They analyze your profile and choose the best-fitting programs and scholarships for you
They analyze your profile and choose the best-fitting programs and scholarships for you
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You choose 5 programs and up to 3 scholarships from the list of selected programs. Your counselor helps you prepare supporting documents, guides you, and give expert recommendations
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We submit your application and wait for the results. Once you get an offer, you apply for a visa
Choose service
Evaluate your chances - consultation
An hour-long consultation with a study-abroad advisor to evaluate your chances of admissions and help build a winning application strategy
$90
Full Support
$2500
You work individually with a study-abroad advisor who guides you through the whole application process - from choosing 5 academic programs and 3 scholarships to actual university admission
Scholarship Application
$1200
We help you apply for a fully funded scholarship program and maximize your chance of winning one
Program List
$350
We make a selection of university programs and scholarships custom-tailored to your interests, qualifications, goals, budget, and any other criteria you set
Together all the way
You work individually with a study-abroad advisor who guides you through the whole application process - from choosing 5 academic programs and 3 scholarships to actual moving abroad (visa process and accommodation search)
$3300
Together all the way
You will be working with a dedicated study-abroad advisor who navigates, supports, and accompanies you throughout the whole application process for 5 programs and 3 scholarships and assist you in getting a student visa and searching for accommodation
$3300
Stages:
- You receive the questionnaire and fill it in within 1-2 working days. This is where an advisor identifies your background, strengths, weaknesses, and goals. Then, based on your answers, you are matched with an advisor who has relevant experience
- You choose 5 programs and 3 scholarships and proceed to the application preparations with an advisor
- An advisor prepares and formats templates of motivational letters, letters of recommendation, and a CV for you. You submit university applications together with an advisor who ensures everything is filled in correctly
- An advisor assist you in the visa application process and accommodation search in a new country
*we provide a guarantee. If a client doesn't get accepted into a university, we will help re-apply next year and won't charge for the service
Evaluate your chances - counsultation
Includes:
- detailed consultation with a study-abroad advisor
- evaluation of your chances of admission
- recommendations on the application strategy
$90
Stages:
- You receive the questionnaire and fill it in within 1-2 working days. This is where an advisor identifies your background, strengths, weaknesses, and goals
- Based on your answers, you are matched with an advisor who has relevant experience
- A video conference with an advisor. This consultation is for discussing your goals, identifying your strengths, and building a strategy for your best pathway to a successful application outcome
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Scholarship Application
A study-abroad advisor navigates, supports, and accompanies you throughout the application process for scholarship programs. This plan suits those who want to apply for large fully funded scholarships: Erasmus Mundus, DAAD, Chevening, Fulbright, GKS, Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals, MEXT, and Bayhost.
$1200
Includes:
- dedicated study-abroad advisor
- targeted selection of 3 universities within a scholarship program
- application strategy development
- CV formatting
- help with writing motivational letters (up to 4)
- help with writing recommendation letters (up to 3)
- interview preparation
Program List
A list of university programs custom-tailored to your interests, qualifications, goals, and budget. This plan includes 2 detailed consultations with a study-abroad advisor
$350
You will get a program list with:
- university and specific program names
- direct links to online program pages
- duration and start dates
- admissions info
- language of instruction
- requirements
- tuition fee and application fee for each program
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Full Support
You will be working with a dedicated study-abroad advisor who navigates, supports, and accompanies you throughout the whole application process for 5 programs and 3 scholarships
$2500
Stages:
- You receive the questionnaire and fill it in within 1-2 working days. This is where an advisor identifies your background, strengths, weaknesses, and goals. Then, based on your answers, you are matched with an advisor who has relevant experience
- You choose 5 programs and 3 scholarships and proceed to the application preparations with an advisor
- An advisor prepares and formats templates of motivational letters, letters of recommendation, and a CV for you. You submit university applications together with an advisor who ensures everything is filled in correctly
*we provide a guarantee. If a client doesn't get accepted into a university, we will help re-apply next year and won't charge for the service
Top 5 scholarships to study in Germany
€850 per month
In our database, there are around 40 scholarships and grants for international students.
There are actually even more. We'll select the scholarships and grants for you where you have the highest chance of winning.
There are actually even more. We'll select the scholarships and grants for you where you have the highest chance of winning.
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Experts in education in Germany
- Dashawas an exchange at the University of Passau. Won a DAAD ERP scholarship to study at the Technical University of Munich, the University of Passau, and the University of Bamberg. Graduated from TUM, and is now a business analyst in an IT consulting company
- MariaStudied for a Master's degree at the University of Mannheim with a DAAD scholarship (the program included an exchange semester in Sweden and Taiwan). The major was Business Informatics. now works at P&G in Germany
They did it! So can you!
Look at the university offers our clients got
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Request a free consultation with Univibes. We'll answer your questions, tell you everything about education abroad, and discuss what study-abroad opportunities there are for you.
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