Guide Germany
Guide Germany
Guide Germany
Comprehensive
Guide to
Applying to
German
Universities
WITHOUT Consultants
Author:
Presentation:
Saqib Ali
Link
institution to getting that precious visa. Its really not the rocket
the German university, finding out the right program and making
your major move on your own terms. If you still need any help
even after the guide, reach out to me on my socials and Ill try my
best to help you guys out. Are you all set to commence? Lets jump
into it.
First of all, A few technical terms for you to understand.
when you first arrive in Germany after the 3/6 month visa they
give you to extend your visa again. Its the most important and
City. ( If you change your anmeldung, the ABH of the new city will
admission letter.
Absolute Requirements
There are some requirements you must fulfil during your visa
embassy
Proof of financial means which in the context of Germany,
usually means the Blocked amount. ( More on this at Page 13 )
Travel Health Insurance ( This will be provided through either
Fintiba or Coracle )
Universities (Universitäten)
For visa purposes, they are all the same and an admission from
any of these 3 types of institutes will be enough for applying to
the German Embassy in Pakistan.
Private Universities:
They take 10k euros for a 4 year degree program ( 230 euros
monthly )
Their requirements for grades isn’t that high ( 50-55% for many
programmes )
With IUs MyStudium you can study your classes remotely with
minor reasons, and study with your job. They also offer Dual
Studium/Part time studies. I will talk about this later in the
guide on page 19.
So, with that clear, we are going to start off with Bachelor
applicants. If you are a Masters student, you can skip to page 9
Applying as a Student
German government for Asian students that didn’t have their 13th
their 12th year with one major twist, its usually in German. The
only English STKs out there are sadly Private institutes that will
that if you are going private in Halle, you will also have a better
my friends has went, they are also quite lenient during the exams
and checking.
To continue with the STK route, You will need to learn German. I
go ahead with your B2 exams. Good news is, You do not need any
having one would be great and might even increase your chances
accept it for proof of long term stay. You will have to enrol in a
Now we can skip the STK and language part all together with the
next route.
steps given along with the masters students at Page 10. I usually
months it takes for the interview, its generally not exactly any
smaller than the STK routes 18 months of waiting time for the
Any and all universities that are accepted by the HEC are
This is a Private university only route and isn’t very well known. As
mentioned earlier, even after doing 2 semesters, its going to take
you 3-4 months to get an Interview. If you do not wish to wait over
a year and have ample funds, You can apply to a Private university
and ask them to enroll you into their 0 semester program. Most
private universities will grant you an unconditional admission
letter in their 0 semester. This 0 semester will be considered your
13th year and you can use the enrolment in such a programme in
the Embassy as a direct bachelors student under the respective
visa category to reduce your waiting time.
As a fair warning, You will have to pay fees ahead in time along
with your blocked amount but you will be allowed to attend
classes remotely from Pakistan. Ive heard rumours of Public
Universities offering the 0 semester opportunity but sadly can’t
confirm for them at the moment as I’ve only seen private
universities students receiving their Visas through this route and
can confirm their claim as well.
Ausbildung
This is a very rough pathway as you can imagine but the good
news is that your Ausbildung or Diploma will be accepted EU wide
and will secure your visa status for permanent residency.
Note for Masters Students
As a Masters student, you generally will have it much easier than
the Bachelor students ( Except for the increased difficulty in
studies ). If studying after arriving in Germany doesn’t work out
for you, there is always the option of finding a professional job
with your experience from Pakistan with your already completed
bachelors degree and converting your Visa from a Student visa
into a Blue card visa. If you really wish to continue studying your
Masters but also work to earn money and support yourself and
your family, You can also consider the Part time studies route or
Dual Studium on Page 19.
Islamabad:
Embassy
For fast track applicants with a GPA higher than 3.7, click
option.
Summer Semester:
Duration: The Summer Semester generally begins in April and
ends in September.
Application Deadlines: Applications for the Summer Semester
usually need to be submitted by January 15th. However,
deadlines can vary by university and program, so it's essential
to check specific dates on the university's website
Program Availability: While some programs are available for
entry in the Summer Semester, the majority of courses,
especially at the bachelor's level, primarily begin in the Winter
Semester. It's important to verify whether your desired
program is offered in the Summer Semester.
Winter Semester
Duration: The Winter Semester runs from October to March
Application Deadlines: For the Winter Semester, the
application deadline is typically July 15th. Again, these dates
can differ depending on the university and the specific
program.
Program Availability: The Winter Semester is the main intake
period for most universities in Germany. Almost all bachelor’s
and master’s programs open their doors to new students
during this period, making it the ideal time to start your
studies.
->click here to arrive at their portal, where you can choose a few
options to narrow down your search. There are other portals as
well, such as -> MyGermanUniversity and -> BachelorsPortal/
-> MastersPortal. Remember to keep an eye out for application
dates, keeping the Semester System in mind. I always advise
students to always apply for Public universities and NOT fall for
consultants that get you admitted to private universities because
they can’t be bothered to strive for you. If your marks are on the
lower end of the spectrum, you can communicate with your
example:
Pakistanis in Deutschland
or
Simply use the search feature in the group and search for a
Application Fee: Pay the processing fee, which covers the cost
of applying to multiple institutions through Uni-Assist. You can
pay through card or by bank transfer. Most students open
international transactions on their credit cards to pay the fees,
others either ask the bank or their seniors/fellow Pakistanis
through PSAs to pay the fees.
Submission and Processing: Once your documents are verified
and fees paid, Uni-Assist forwards your application to the
selected universities. You’ll be able to track your application
status on the Uni-Assist portal. The application through
Uniassist takes around 4 weeks to be fully audited and sent to
the University, who then take 3-5 days to reach a consensus
on weather or not to give you a seat in their University.
If you need a visual guide, you are more than welcome to search
Youtube for guides such as this video. -> Link here
And thats pretty much it. You have now applied to a German
University and will hopefully soon get an admission letter, the
major promise that most consultants will make to you. Please be
advised that most consultants only fulfil their promises until the
admission letter. They may promise to help you with
accommodation, jobs or help you
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prepare for the interview but they consider their job done after
giving you an admission letter, which as you have seen from the
simple 5 steps is no rocket science.
Important information:
This section is aimed to answer a few frequently asked questions
as well as provide my own tips and tricks that I’ve learnt from my
stay in Germany. The most frequently asked question is pertaining
to the Blocked Amount.
I’ve provided further funding options as well found below for your
reference.
Verpflichtungserklärung/Sponsorship route
Scholarship route
5. Follow Up
If this sounds too little for your sustenance during your studies, or
if you require more earnings due to having taken a loan or in
general find yourself in a situation in which you don’t want to
abandon your studies but need to earn as well, then there’s a few
methods you can try.
Part-Time Studies route
Duales Studium
If you need any further help or guidance, please feel free to reach
me out on my Socials.