Guides

Study in Germany: practical guides

Step-by-step answers to the questions every international student has to solve: the blocked account, health insurance, the student visa, applications, costs and working while you study. Every figure is checked against official sources.

Blocked Account (Sperrkonto) for Germany in 2026: Amount, Providers and Step-by-Step Setup

How much you need in a German blocked account in 2026 (€11,904), how the monthly payout works, which providers exist and when to open one before your visa appointment.

Read the guide

German Student Visa in 2026: Documents, Online Application and Timeline

How to apply for a German student visa in 2026: the documents checklist, the online Consular Services Portal, the €75 fee, realistic timelines and what happens after arrival.

Read the guide

Health Insurance for International Students in Germany (2026): Public vs Private, Costs and Timing

Public student health insurance in Germany costs about €140–€152 a month in 2026. When you need it, public vs private, the age-30 rule and what the visa requires.

Read the guide

What Does It Cost to Study in Germany in 2026? Tuition, Fees and Monthly Living Costs

Real 2026 costs of studying in Germany: public universities are mostly tuition-free, but Baden-Württemberg and TUM charge non-EU students. Semester fees, rent and a monthly budget.

Read the guide

How to Apply to German Universities in 2026: uni-assist, VPD and the APS Certificate

How applications to German universities work in 2026: direct vs uni-assist, VPD, fees (€75 + €30), and the APS certificate required from India, China and Vietnam.

Read the guide

Working While Studying in Germany (2026): The 140-Day Rule, Hours and Pay

International students in Germany can work 140 full or 280 half days a year in 2026, max 20 hours a week in term. Minimum wage €13.90, mini-jobs up to €603 a month.

Read the guide

Before you arrive

Paid partnership

Expatrio

Blocked account, health insurance and incoming transfer in one package.

  • Blocked account accepted for the student visa
  • Public or private health insurance included
  • Opened online before you arrive in Germany
Visit Expatrio

We earn a commission if you open an account through these links. It costs you nothing extra and does not change what we list or how we rank it.