Studying in Germany
Residence permits
| Purpose | Basis |
|---|---|
| Degree study | § 16b AufenthG |
| Language course (before study) | § 16f AufenthG; the 20 hours a week of work allowed apply only for the language course (§ 16f Abs. 3 Satz 4) |
| Studienkolleg / preparation | § 16b |
| Applying for a place from Germany | § 17 Abs. 1: under 35, German B1, university access in Germany or in the country of origin, at most 9 months. § 17 Abs. 2 (school and language requirements) |
Money
- Blocked account: 992 € a month = 11.904 € a year.
- Reference level used in practice for §§ 16f, 17: 1.091 €/month (§ 2 Abs. 3 Sätze 5–6).
- Semester fees apply; see Costs.
Working while studying
Permitted: 140 full days or 280 half days a year (§ 16b); student jobs at the university and self-employment under conditions. Check your permit's note.
After the degree
Up to 18 months to look for work matching your degree (§ 20). Then see Skilled worker. Permanent residence after 24 months with B1 (§ 18c Abs. 1) following study in Germany.
Admission steps: Admission. German: Learning German.
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