Study in Germany

Obtaining a German student visa is a manageable process for Nepali students. At Next EduPath, we provide comprehensive support to help you navigate the application process for Bachelor’s, Master’s, MS, and Ph.D. programs in Germany. With our expertise and high visa success rate, we ensure a smooth journey for our students aspiring to study in Germany.

For a Germany study visa, international students, including those from Nepal, need to show proof of sufficient funds to cover their living expenses for at least one year. The required amount is currently €11,208, which should be deposited in a blocked account (Sperrkonto). This account ensures you have access to €934 per month during your stay in Germany for living expenses, including accommodation, food, and other necessities.

Yes, you can apply for Permanent Residency (PR) in Germany after completing your studies. After graduation, international students are eligible for an 18-month Job Seeker Visa to find employment related to their field of study. Once you secure a job, you can apply for a work visa or EU Blue Card.

After two years of employment with a Blue Card or four years with a regular work visa, you can apply for a German Permanent Residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis). This allows you to live and work in Germany indefinitely. To qualify, you need to demonstrate financial stability, German language proficiency (usually B1 level), and have a minimum of 5 years of stay in Germany, including the time spent on your student visa.

For most public universities in Germany, there are no tuition fees for international students, except for a small semester fee of €150 to €300. However, some Master’s programs and private universities may have higher fees. Students also need to budget around €11,208 per year for living expenses.

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Yes, as a non-EU international student in Germany, you are allowed to work while studying. Here are the key points:

• Part-Time Work: You can work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year without a special permit.
• University Jobs: Working as a research or student assistant at your university does not count toward these limits.
• Vacation Work: You can work full-time during university breaks.
• Freelancing: Non-EU students are generally not allowed to work as freelancers or be self-employed while studying.

Types of German Study Visas

1. German Student Visa:

   • For students who have been accepted into a full-time study program at a German university.

2. German Student Applicant Visa:

   • For students who need to apply in person for admission to a university course but are not yet enrolled.

3. German Language Course Visa:

   • For students wishing to attend a German language course in Germany.

Required Documents:

• Completed visa application form
• Valid passport
• Admission letter from a German university
• Proof of financial resources (blocked account)
• Health insurance coverage
• Academic transcripts
• Language proficiency proof
• Motivation letter
• Recent passport photos
• Visa fee payment receipt

The requirement for German language proficiency depends on the program you are applying for:

• For English-Taught Programs: German language skills are not required. Instead, you need to demonstrate English proficiency, typically with an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (with no band lower than 6.0) or a TOEFL score of 80 to 100 (with some universities accepting scores as low as 70).

• For German-Taught Programs: You must provide proof of German language proficiency, usually through tests like TestDaF or DSH. Commonly, you need to achieve at least a B1 or B2 level in these assessments.

In Germany, studying for free typically means incurring little to no tuition fees, especially at public universities, which often do not charge tuition. Admission requirements may include fluency in German or a minimum average score of 80% for certain universities.