How to enroll in a German university?

We have already talked about free education in higher education institutions in Germany. We came to the conclusion that entering a university in Germany is a good idea, because there is an opportunity to get a prestigious education abroad, which is available to everyone and does not depend on financial condition. German entrants usually complete a 13-year school in Germany, after which they have the right to enter immediately. If you do not have a German school certificate, then do immediately after school will not work. If you studied at school for 11 years, then you need to study for another 2 years at the university of your native country, and if at school you studied at 12, then after 1 year at a domestic university you can be enrolled in Germany (the main thing is to end up 13 years old ). If you are studying by correspondence, then instead of 2 years, you will need 3. Another option is to go to college: Studienkolleg. In our previous material we wrote how it happens and what needs to be done for that. At the end of Studienkolleg (1 year), you can apply to a German university. It is believed that free education can be ONLY in German. English-language programs in public schools exist. DAAD and some other organizations offer them, but their number is limited, and the competition for them is big. Therefore, it is better to learn German and look for a German-speaking program. In search of bachelor’s programs you will be helped by the site: https://www.bachelorsportal.com/. If you are planning to get a master’s degree, then you will have significantly more options for free education in English. You can find the program here: https://www.bachelorsportal.com/. When choosing a program, one should pay attention primarily to its quality, and not to the prestige of the university. Another important question: “Do you want to study in a big city or in a small one?” For each option there are pros and cons. Education in small towns is considered the best, because there are fewer students and more professors who can afford an individual approach to students. But also the prices for food, entertainment and rental housing in small cities will be lower. At the same time, in a big city, there is a greater choice of universities, more entertainment and career prospects. What you need to do?     Pass the DSH or TestDaF German test. The first is rented only in Germany, the second almost all over the world 6 times a year. We have a separate material dedicated to TestDaF. You are required to have a certificate at C1 level for humanitarian specialties, B2 for technical specialties. But it all depends on the program you choose.     Documents on the required level of education for admission: the end of the German gymnasium, student colleges or 2 years of university.     Application for admission.     Motivation letter.     Notarized copies of all documents and their translation. Some specialties (creative) require a portfolio, masters need a resume. Letters of recommendation from an influential person from the field you have chosen to study and from someone from the academic community can also be useful or mandatory. To get a visa you will need to confirm your financial condition. Usually we are talking about the sponsorship of any of the citizens of Germany or a bank account in a German or domestic bank in the amount of about 9 thousand euros. Laws and rules vary greatly depending on the country of which you are a citizen, from the federal state you want to enroll in, from the selected university. Our article aims to give a general outline of the admission process. For more information, you can contact a special consultant.