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Study in Germany

Find your study direction. Prepare your application. Plan your next chapter.

Explore bachelor's and master's pathways with academic profile review, university application support and student visa guidance tailored to your circumstances.

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Germany: Study and academic preparation

Choose your next qualification

Undergraduate study

Bachelor's in Germany

For applicants progressing from school to a first university degree.

  • A school-leaving qualification that meets German university entrance requirements; a preparatory route such as Studienkolleg may be needed.
  • School transcripts, certificates and any country-specific entrance examinations or previous study evidence requested.
  • German or English language evidence appropriate to the program's teaching language.
  • Subject prerequisites, selection grades or aptitude tests where the program requires them.
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Postgraduate study

Master's in Germany

For graduates building on an existing university qualification.

  • A recognized first university degree meeting the institution's admission requirements.
  • A relevant academic background and the subject credits or modules specified for the chosen program.
  • Transcripts, degree certificates and the institution's grading scale; minimum grades vary by program.
  • Required language evidence and any motivation letter, portfolio, test or experience requested.
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Common study fields

  • Engineering & technology
  • Computer science & data
  • Business & economics
  • Natural & life sciences
  • Social sciences
  • Humanities
  • Design & architecture
  • Law
  • Education & teaching
  • Mathematics & statistics
  • Environmental & sustainability studies
  • Agriculture & food sciences

Program availability, teaching language and entry criteria must be checked with the university. Regulated professions can involve additional requirements.

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Understand your academic profile

German grade calculator

Get a first estimate using the modified Bavarian formula. Enter the best achievable grade, minimum passing grade and your overall grade from the same grading scale.

German passing grades generally run from 1.0 (best) to 4.0 (minimum pass). This estimate is not an official conversion or an admission assessment.

Formula: 1 + 3 × (best grade − your grade) / (best grade − passing grade). Numeric scales with either higher or lower best grades are supported. Letter grades need an institution-approved numeric mapping.

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Germany: Professional work and career planning
Plan work alongside your studies, not as a guaranteed source of funding.

Life alongside your studies

Working while studying

Do not plan on 80 working hours per week during the semester. The commonly applicable term-time student-employment threshold is 20 hours per week; residence-permit conditions and social-insurance rules also apply.

  • Many non-EU international students may work up to 140 full or 280 half days per year, subject to their residence conditions.
  • Full-time work may be possible during lecture-free semester breaks, within applicable residence, annual work and employment limits. It is not unrestricted permission.
  • EU/EEA/Swiss students have different labour-market access rules. Self-employment can require separate permission.

Confirm your situation with the university's International Office and the relevant authorities before accepting work.

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Cross Border Legal Europe support

Our end-to-end support

From setting your study goals through university admission and visa preparation, our consultants guide you through each stage. We aim to make the process clear and manageable; admission and visa decisions remain with institutions and authorities.

Study Goals & EligibilityDefine your direction and assess how your academic profile aligns with potential programs.
  1. Set your study goals. Identify your preferred subject, degree level, language of instruction, location, budget and intended start date.
  2. Assess your academic profile. Review your education, grades and relevant experience against potential program expectations.
  3. Explore suitable programs. Shortlist institutions and courses that align with your background, interests and plans.
  4. Plan your next steps. Map application windows, likely requirements and preparation priorities for each option.

Next milestone: a clear study direction and a shortlist for further review. This is a preliminary assessment, not an admission decision.

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Admission & Document SubmissionPrepare complete program-specific applications and manage communication through the admission process.
  1. Eligibility assessment. Review your academic background and likely fit against the requirements of selected programs.
  2. Complete the admission process. Prepare application forms and supporting documents, then coordinate submission through the required institution or application provider.
  3. Follow up with institutions. Assist with application-status enquiries and responses to additional document requests.
  4. Manage admission offers. Help review offer details, conditions, response deadlines and next steps.

Next milestone: a submitted application and organised admission follow-up. Institutions make their own admission decisions; an offer is not guaranteed.

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Visa ServicesPrepare your student visa application and the practical steps that follow.
  1. Visa consultation. Discuss the student visa process and requirements relevant to your circumstances.
  2. Prepare visa documents. Organise and review the application materials and supporting documents requested for your case.
  3. Support visa application submission. Assist with completing and submitting the application through the applicable process.
  4. Appointment booking support. Guide you through the appointment-booking procedure.
  5. Visa interview preparation. Help you prepare to explain your study plans and supporting information clearly and truthfully, if an interview is required.

Next milestone: a prepared application and clear follow-up plan. Visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities and cannot be guaranteed.

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Study profile summary

Start with your study profile

Choose your degree level and enter your grading scale to prepare a concise profile summary for a consultation.

This tool does not assess admission eligibility. Qualification recognition, subject prerequisites, language, credits and program-specific requirements need individual review.

Your inputs stay in your browser and are not submitted. No personal contact or passport details are requested.

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Study in Germany

Questions to consider

Requirements differ across institutions and applicants, so confirm details before you apply.

Are admission requirements the same at every institution?

No. Requirements, documents and deadlines are set by each institution and program.

When should I begin preparing?

Begin once you have a likely study direction, then use your chosen institutions’ current application dates to plan backward.

Can you guarantee admission or a visa?

No. Institutions and authorities make their own decisions. We can help you understand and prepare for the process.

Your study plans

Start with a clear next step.

Share your goals and questions with our team.

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