Now many people's family living conditions have been greatly improved and made a qualitative leap. Going abroad is not difficult for many people and families. More and more people choose to study abroad in order to get better resources, education and development. Germany is a popular country among many countries, so what should I do if I want to study in Germany? The small edition of this article brings you the procedures and processes required for studying in Germany. You can go abroad smoothly in just ten steps. Let's learn about the next step.
1. Find the major and university you want to study
If you are still worried about what major to study and which university to go to, the following database can help you easily and quickly find potential study possibilities (German and English):
2. Application for visa and residence permit
International students of Chinese nationality need to apply for a college student visa.
When applying for a visa, you should pay attention to the following points:
a. Apply as soon as possible!
Visa processing time can be up to several months. Without a valid visa, you can't pass the German customs.
b. Distinguish visa classification!
Ordinary tourist visas and language class visas can not replace college students' visas, and there is even a risk of being repatriated.
c. Ensure written proof!
Admission certificate is one of the important certificates for applying for residence permit of college students. Therefore, please ensure that you have sufficient time to apply for university admission certificate and other written certificates.
d. Make sure your passport is valid!
If your relevant certificate is about to expire, the relevant department will ask you to return to China for extension.
3. Show property certificate
Before you start studying, you need to prove that you have enough financial ability to support your studies.
In most cases, proof of your property will be required when applying for a visa, and sometimes when applying for a residence permit. Most schools will require you to provide property certificates of about 8700 euros / year.
There are many ways to prove economic ability, and the following are several possibilities:
· Your parents produce property certificates as security
· People living in Germany promise safe that they will bear the expenses during your study
· Deposit this deposit into a frozen account
· Guaranteed by bank
· Show the scholarship certificate
Please be sure to inform the Embassy in advance of the type of property certificate you will provide!
4. Relevant frozen accounts
Many international students will use the frozen account to prove their property: the frozen guarantee will not be unfrozen until they arrive in Germany. Please pay special attention to the following points:
As it takes about a week to open an account, you need to prepare various materials during this period, so please apply as soon as possible. You can contact the relevant department of Deutsche Bank for relevant information.
When applying, you need to provide a copy of the application form and passport and notarize it. Only notarized originals can be sent to the German bank.
Opening an account requires a one-time fee of 50-150 euros.
The frozen account after opening must deposit not less than 8700 euros at one time.
After you arrive in Germany, please contact the bank to obtain the EC card, unfreeze the deposit and start using it.
If you want to work in Germany while studying, please pay attention to:
The German government allows foreign students to work, but not more than 120 full days or 240 half days a year.
If you want to extend the working period, you must obtain the permission of the work intermediary and safe.
The type of work shall not be freelance.
Your working income can hardly afford your tuition and living expenses in Germany, so please make sure your savings can afford your studies.
5. University admission qualification certificate
In order to study in Germany, you need a valid 'hochschulzugangsberechtigung' to prove that your current education is qualified to apply for a university in Germany.
If your education does not meet the requirements, you must first study in the studenkoleg to check whether your education meets the requirements. You can select China in the DAAD database and enter your education details:
6. German ability
In order to prove that you have sufficient language ability to study in Germany, you need an officially recognized German qualification certificate.
At present, the German qualification examination recognized by the German government is mainly divided into two types: & bdquo; DSH '(German entrance examination for foreign applicants in German universities) and & bdquo; TestDaF '.
In addition, those who have obtained the Abitur high school diploma in Germany, obtained the Goethe language C2 level qualification certificate, or passed the 'Telc university German C1 level qualification certificate' are also officially recognized.
If your German ability has not reached the standard of studying abroad, you can participate in language classes or online learning.
Good German ability not only determines the quality of your study abroad, but also determines whether you can quickly make local friends after you arrive in Germany and integrate into the local cultural environment as soon as possible.
7. Health insurance
Every German student must have health insurance.
Health insurance is important information for applying for University visa and residence permit.
Please be sure to complete the application for health insurance before leaving for Germany.
The cost of applying for public insurance in Germany is about 80 euros per month. When the insured reaches the age of 30 or after the 14th semester, the cost will double to 160 euros per month.
If you don't understand, please ask the insurance company for accurate information.
8. German learning ability test and Application
Testas (German learning ability test) is a standardized learning ability test for foreign students from non EU countries. It is held twice a year. You can predict whether you are able to study in Germany at present.
The test consists of three parts: language test, core test and professional thinking ability test. The test can be conducted in German or English. Chinese candidates can register online at www.aps.org.cn.
You can apply through the German International Student Application Service Association uni assist（ http://www.uni-assist.de ）Apply to multiple universities at the same time.
The website provides a series of services, including proving application materials, judging whether the applicant's education meets the admission requirements of German universities, converting the applicant's graduation results into German standards, reviewing language ability and professional requirements, etc.
Since the website is not an official government website and is not used for scientific research purposes, the website requires the applicant to pay a certain fee in order to ensure its operation.
And, because the audit process is cumbersome and takes about six working weeks, it is best to apply as soon as possible.
The final admission right is reserved by the University, and the application service association bears no responsibility.
9. Looking for host families
Some universities provide dormitories for international students, but not all, so you need to make sure you have a place to live before studying in Germany.
You can find a host family willing to accept international students, or you can find roommates near the University (WG).
If you can't find a suitable foothold, you can also book a hotel or youth hostel when you arrive in Germany on the first day, and then seek a solution from the international department in charge of international students at the University.
10. Formal student registration
For formal student registration at a German University, you need the following materials:
Personal ID card or passport
letter of admission
University admission qualification certificate (original or notarized and translated copy)
Multiple ID photos
German recognized health insurance
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