FAQ’s
What is a Studienkolleg?
If your school-leaving certificate (higher education entrance) is not recognized for admission in Germany due to some differences in the Pakistani and German educational systems, you have to participate in a Studienkolleg (Foundation Year). The foundation year includes German language teaching as well as tuition in core subject areas, depending on what you want to study.
What language certificates are required from universities?
If you are to attend a Studienkolleg (Foundation Year), your German language skills need to be at the B1/B2 level. Universities require at least C1 level or if you did not attend Studienkolleg, the DSH or the Test DaF certificates. DSH has to be taken at a university while Test DaF can be gained at Eurasia Institute for International Education (EIIE).
Am I allowed to work while studying in Germany?
Non-EU students can work 120 full-days or 240 half-days per year.
How much does it cost to study in Germany?
Most universities in Germany do not charge tuition fees for undergraduate students. You only have to pay a semester fee, varying between 70 to 300 Euros, depending on the institution. Paying this semester fee entitles the student to use all public transport in the city free of charge for the entire semester.
How much are the living expenses in Germany?
You will need around 700 Euros a month to cover your living expenses, which include accommodation rent, health insurance, personal expenses, semester fees and educational materials etc.
Which is the best University in Germany?
There is no best university in Germany. All universities are equal in their quality of education.
What is a Blocked Account?
Before you get the permission to study in Germany, you have to prove that you can finance it properly. You must present a proof of financing to the German embassy – that is the so-called blocked account. It is called so because the money you transfer to it is blocked till the day you’ve arrived in Germany. Once you have arrived in Germany you can withdraw the amount of 670 Euros per month from this account.
Useful Links
EURASIA Institute for International Education: www.eurasia-institute.com
Information about Germany: www.deutschland.de/en
www.tripedia.info/location/europe/germany
Study in Germany:
www.study-in.de
www.hochschulkompass.de
www.funding-guide.de
www.ic.daad.de/islamabad/en
www.daad.de/en
Consulate General of Germany in Karachi: www.karachi.diplo.de
