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Study in Germany
International students typically budget around $12,700 per year in Germany (tuition ~$700 + living costs ~$12,000). An 18-month job-seeker residence permit follows graduation. Permanent residence is possible after a few years of skilled work; the EU Blue Card accelerates it.
Avg tuition / yr
$700
Avg living cost / yr
$12,000
Health insurance / yr
$1,400
Student visa fee
$80
Typical graduate salary
$60,000
Languages
German, English (many master's programs)
Safety score
78/100
PR score
70/100
Post-study work
An 18-month job-seeker residence permit follows graduation.
PR pathway
Permanent residence is possible after a few years of skilled work; the EU Blue Card accelerates it.
Visa
National (D) student visa. A blocked account (Sperrkonto) proving roughly one year of living costs is usually required.
EU/EEA and Swiss citizens need no student visa or work permit in Germany, are covered by their EHIC for public healthcare, and can stay to work after graduating. The visa, post-study and PR notes here are for everyone else.
⚠️ Figures are estimates. Verify current visa rules and costs on official government sites before deciding.
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