After the completion of all papers, it’s time for you to send your application to the desired university. There are two ways to send the file, first directly to the website or address of each university.

How to Prepare the application for Germany?

The second way to prepare application for Germany is through the portal (www.uni-assist.de) which is run by DAAD. It is better not to apply to only one university, but to several universities at once so that your chances of being accepted become high. The study system in Germany usually starts twice a year, namely in winter and in summer.

Last Registration fee in Germany:

You can register in one or both periods at a time. For the study scheme in Germany which starts in winter, the last registration date is normally on July 15, and for study programs in Germany that started in summer, the last registration is on January 15.

These dates are only approximate dates, Check back at the respective university website. After the file is sent, usually the university will send a formal decision letter within a period of 1 to 2 months from the date of registration. Make sure all your files are in accordance with the provisions before sending.

Apply for a student visa to Germany

If you have been accepted at a university in Germany, the next step is to apply for a student visa from the German Embassy in Pakistan. Prepare the documents needed for a student visa, including, passport, letter of acceptance, language certificate, proof of financial security, proof of booking tickets, proof of medical insurance, and additional documents.

In addition to documents, you also need to undergo a health test at a designated hospital. The visa application process itself takes between 6 to 12 weeks, so make sure you have enough time before the start of the lecture. To find out more about the student visa application process, you can read the relevant data from DAAD.

Accommodation in Germany?

In Germany, universities usually do not offer accommodations for students. So you have to find your own place to stay before classes start. One option to reduce rent is to share a place of residence with fellow students. If you have found a place to live, then you must register with the resident registration office. You also have to report yourself to get a residence permit in Germany.

This residence permit is an official document that allows you to stay more than three months in Germany. A residence permit must also be arranged within the prescribed period so that you are not deported.

Start the college in Germany:

Congratulations! You have officially become students in Germany. Only the last step you have to take after you apply for a residence permit. In this stage, you must re-register and pay a sum of money to use campus facilities, such as public transportation and the library.

Registration process for Study in Germany

This re-registration process is needed so that you get a student ID card that can be used to apply for a residence permit and register the course you want to take. In addition to taking care of re-registration, you also have to open a student account at the nearest bank. Most banks in Germany will help you open a student account for free. This student account can help you pay rent or other monthly bills. You can also start looking for part-time jobs to practice your language skills or increase your allowance. Information about part-time work is also available in the campus community or on the official sites of Germany.

Universities in Germany

At present, many universities in Germany have several programs to assist foreign students. So if you have problems during the adaptation process, then you can directly ask other students who are assigned as your roommates. These buddies can also help pick you up at the airport and take you around the city.

These are very handy tips if you are going to Germany first time for getting a college degree or higher education.