Study in Germany for International Students Step-by-Step Process 2024

Study in Germany for international students is not popular only now but German education has been well-known for centuries ago. Germany is one of the most developed countries in Europe, it is also famous for its beauty which attracts tourists from all over the world to see its beautiful places such as Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Castle, Berlin Museum Island, etc. Berlin, the capital of Germany is most famous for giving education to international students. Germany's government and universities give scholarships to international students including Pakistani students.
German universities demand IELTS scores to get admission to their universities, it depends on the program and university to which you apply for. A 75 EUR application fee is charged by the students to get admission to different universities in Germany. International students are allowed to work there in the country for up to 20 hours a week. Undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral program admissions are open at different universities in Germany. Here is some of the important information which you must keep in mind before getting admission.

Why Study in Germany for Pakistani Students?

There are many reasons why Pakistani students prefer to study in Germany for higher education. Some of the most important things mentioned are given below:

• One of the most developed countries in Europe
• One of the most beautiful countries in Europe and all over the world
• One of the most visited countries worldwide
• Neat and clean country for international visitors
• Work opportunities
• No violence cases like in other developing countries
• Scholarships are available fully funded and partially funded
• High-quality education
• The transport system is well-designed in the form of buses and different types of trains
• Top universities worldwide
• Expert staff with unique teaching strategies.

Scholarships in Germany for Pakistani students

There are many scholarships available in the form of fully funded and partially funded scholarships to help financially the international students including Pakistani students with facilities such as accommodation, travel, and health insurance facilities with tuition fee waiving opportunities also being given to eligible students. Some of the top-funded scholarships for international students are given below:

1. DAAD Scholarship for International Students
2. Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship
3. Heinrich Boll Scholarship
4. Humboldt Research Fellowship Scholarship
5. SBW Berlin Scholarship

1. DAAD Scholarship for international students

DAAD Scholarship for international students is formulated by the Government of Germany for graduates, master’s and Ph.D. and Post Ph.D. students to grow their career in the market by learning more in the universities of Germany. The scholarship is fully funded and gives benefits to bachelor’s students in the form of 934 EUR per month and 1200 EUR per month for Ph.D. students. Travel allowances are also given to international students including Pakistani students. Candidate must have experience related to the field to become eligible for the scholarship.

2. Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship

Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship is available for specific areas of students including Latin Americans, Asia, African, and Russian specific areas. The scholarship gives a stipend of 830 EUR for bachelor’s students and 850 EUR for master’s students. Additionally, for children or families, 276 EUR is given with a per-month stipend. Health insurance facility is also given to international students through this scholarship. For PhD students, the deadline for the scholarship is any time before 2 years of submission.

3. Heinrich Boll Scholarship

Heinrich Boll Scholarship of Germany offers 1500 scholarships to international students including Pakistani students. The scholarship is for undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students who are educated in Germany are not educated in Germany. Those undergraduate and graduate people who are European or German-educated in Germany may receive up to 812 EUR per month and 300 EUR per month for study allowances. Undergraduate and graduate students with non-European citizens not educated may receive up to 934 EUR per month with health insurance and other allowances necessary for students. PhD students with German and European origin not educated in Germany may receive up to 1350 EUR per month and PhD students with non-EUR origin may receive up to 1200 EUR allowance and mobile allowance of 100 EUR per month. The deadline for the scholarship is 1st March and 1st September for submission of the scholarship application.

4. Humboldt Research Fellowship Scholarship

The Humboldt Research Fellowship Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. The scholarship is only for post-doctoral studies. Humboldt Research Fellowship Scholarship gives 3150 EUR of stipend to post-doctorate students and additional monthly allowances are also given to the students in the form of children or other necessary health insurance. The deadline for the scholarship is available on the official website of the scholarship.

5. SBW Berlin Scholarship

Universities in Germany for International Students

Germany is the world’s most famous country by the best universities ranking all over the world. Some of the top universities in Germany offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies for international students including Pakistani students are given below:

1. University of Freiburg
2. Osnabruck University
3. Technical University Munich
4. Lancaster University Leipzig
5. Augsburg University
6. Technical University Berlin
7. Heidelberg University
8. GISMA Business School
9. Bonn University
10. Jena University

1. University of Freiburg

University of Freiburg was founded in 1457 and it is situated in the heart of the city. University is ranked 128th all over the world due to its quality of education and expert teaching staff are always available to solve the problems of the solution. The university consists of 11 different faculties including Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, and Computer Science etc. The university offers many undergraduate and graduate programs in all faculties for international students. You need English proficiency to get admission to the university. 

2. Osnabruck University

Osnabruck University was founded in 1629 and more than 100 study courses are being taught in the university. There are more than 20, 000 students studying there in the university. Osnabruck University is a public sector university located in Osnabruck city of Germany and is considered one of the best universities in Osnabruck city of Germany. Osnabruck University campus is AI-based through which many technical programs are being taught in the university including master in science and cognition computing-related courses are well designed and taught to international students including Pakistani students. English proficiency is compulsory to get admission to any program at the university.

3. Technical University Munich

The Technical University of Munich is the best university in Munich city and the largest university in the sector of Engineering and Natural Science departments. Most courses are taught there in English for international students including Pakistani students. 178 courses are being taught to international students in the form of bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs. The Technical University of Munich is a public-sector university in Germany. You will need to prove your English proficiency through the English Language Testing System to get admission to the University of Munich.

4. Lancaster University Leipzig

Lancaster University of Leipzig is a UK public university that has its campus in Germany to give international students, the best education. The university was established in 2020 and gives students the study in bachelor’s and master’s programs in data science, cyber security, and much more. Lancaster’s university is ranked 147th best university in the world. You will need to prove your English proficiency to get admission to the University of Leipzig.

5. Augsburg University

Augsburg University is Germany’s best university to give international students the best education at the undergraduate or graduate level. The university is a public sector university and demands English proficiency to get admission to universities in Germany. You have to pay 150 EUR per semester for whatever course you study in your term.

6. Technical University Berlin

The Technical University of Berlin is offering its courses in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, and much more to international students. The university requires a minimum of 3 GPAs for getting admission. The university looks like a city as it contains many cafes, libraries, auditoriums, and much more. If you want to get admission to the university then you must be proficient in English.

7. Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University was founded in 1386 and is the oldest university in Europe but the leading research center in Europe. The university is considered the best university due to its offered programs in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs for international students. The university is famous for teaching in German but plenty of courses are offered in English. IT, zoology, Biology, Biochemistry, and Ancient History related courses are being taught at the university.

8. GISMA Business School

GISMA University of Applied Sciences or Business School offers many undergraduate and postgraduate programs to international students including Pakistani students. The institute is privately based in Germany in the city of Hamburg, one of the biggest cities in the country. Courses in business, engineering, and technology are being taught there in the university.

9. Bonn University

Bonn University is the only university in Germany with 6 clusters of excellence and is among the top 11 universities in Germany. University is offering courses like cell biology, chemistry, and biochemistry like many courses. The university doesn’t charge any more tuition fees. You need to be proficient in English before you apply for the university.

10. Jena University

Jena University is the best German university with a public sector and a ranking of 379th in the world. The university offers mostly courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the form of Economy and Science faculties. If you want to get admission to the university then there is no tuition fee and you need to be proficient in English to get admission to the university.

Admission Requirements for Pakistani Students

Some of the most needed documents for applying to German universities are given below:

• CNIC photocopies
• 2 passport-sized photos
• Recommendation letter for application
• Motivation letter
• Previous educational records
• CGPA more than 3
• Language proficiency
• Resume of the application
• Application fee required for admission

Visa Requirements for Pakistani Students

Some of the most needed visa requirements for Pakistani students to go to Germany are given below:

• Birth Certificate
• Fill visa application form
• 2 passport-sized photos
• Valid time limit of passport copies
• Previous educational records
• Financial proof to live there in Germany
• Bank statement of at least 3 months
• English proficiency is compulsory
• Block account in Germany with a money limit of at least 11,208 EUR
• Acceptance letter of the specific university in which you are selected for education
  

Cost of living in Germany

If you want to study in Germany then you must keep the living cost in mind, it may take 850 EUR per month for a single person to live there in the center of the city. You might need to pay for health insurance and travel if you do not have a scholarship from the university. You might keep your 10,000 EUR with you if you want to live there in Germany with your expenses. Living in Germany is not more than New York, so if you are motivated then you should keep these expenditures in your mind.

Part-time working hours and income

If you are non-European then you are allowed to work in the country for at least 20 hours a week but keep this thing in mind working hours must not exceed 40 hours a week. You can earn on average 15 EUR per hour in the country and you can also get further benefits in case of official leaves in the country. With part-time work, you become able to meet your expenditures in the country.

Work permits and future opportunities

The German government offers “The Job Seeker Visa” for those graduate students who want to stay in the country to work. The country offers this visa for at least 18 months to international students including Pakistani students. There are many job opportunities available there in the country in the fields of IT, Science and Engineering, and much more. There are a lot of future opportunities to make your career in Germany when you have completed your studies.