Language proof
English
German
DSH
Test Daf
Goethe Zertifikat
TELC
Alternative
Additional Documents
Passport, motivation statement (very important)**, Application Form with Application Fee**, Financial Solvency***, CV (if relevant), work experience proof (if relevant).
Important Facts
If all of your documents are in German it is a safe bet. Some universities also accept documents in English.
Once you have gathered all the necessary documents for admission, go ahead and apply directly unless the requirements state to go through the Uni Assist.
* Generally studying in English medium previously is not enough unless university is British/American or alike. If English was used actively at work (and you have sufficient work experience to prove it - it might also work.
**To be prepared after university selection has been done.
**Some universities will ask you for proof you have sufficient funds to cover 1-year tuition fees. The blocked account might not be enough - be ready to submit additional proof.
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Some universities provide application fee & English test waiver as well as scholarship options. Contact me to find out more.
Step 6: Admission & Visa
Admission to private universities and language schools can take 1-3 weeks. Whereas state universities and Studienkolleg on average take 1-3 months to get back to the applicant with the admission decision.
Conditional (Provisional) Offer Letter
Once you have secured admission at a university or language school where fees apply, the school will send you a provisional (conditional offer letter).
-> You have 1 or 2 weeks’ time to consider other options and to finalize your decision.
Provisional Acceptance letters cannot be used to apply for a visa, but can already be used to open your Blocked Account and to transfer the sum. It is highly recommended to start the Blocked Account procedure from the moment you have received the offer.
To avoid missing out on the visa appointment time & date, schedule it right away. It is easier to cancel it, should you not make it.
On average, the university gives you 10 days to pay a security deposit to save your seat in the program. To finalize your decision, the enrollment fees to secure place in the program are to be paid (from 1000 to 4000 Euro according to university choice).
Once the fees have been paid, you receive visa documents per post or per email.
