Study in Germany for Pakistani students 2024-2025

Germany is said to be the 3rd most preferred place to study abroad for Pakistani students after USA and UK. Because of the free education policy by the public universities and the government of Germany for international students, it has gained the number of international students by 8% which means the total intake of approximately 350,000 students from all over the world. 

Study In Germany - Quick Facts

Best Student Cities in GermanyMunich

 

Berlin

Stuttgart Frankfurt  Bonn  Hamburg

CurrencyEURO (EUR)

 

1EUR= 218.08PKR

Average Tuition Fees in Germany13000EUR-20000EUR/ semester
Can I Study in Germany in English?Yes
Eligibility CriteriaMust be qualified according to their university entrance qualification
Required AgeMinimum 18 years old
Degree Acceptanceinternationally
Average Hostel Fee in Germany250EUR/ month
Living costs in Germany850EUR/ month
Application Process Time6-12 weeks
Intakes For AdmissionsFor bachelor’s= January and July

 

For master’s=March and September

For Ph.D.= October-March

April-September

Admission without IELTSYes, possible
Is Study Gap Acceptable In Germany?Maximum of 7 years gap
Study Visa Process Time From Pakistan25 days
German Visa Ratio From Pakistan63%
German Study Visa Fee from Pakistan75EUR
Application Fee55EUR

Free Universities in Germany for Pakistani students:

Universities in Germany fall under the Bologna reform. According to this reform, all students, both national and international, will receive a uniform way of education. The diplomas awarded in all categories, such as bachelor, master’s, or Ph.D., are internationally recognized.

About 47 universities in Germany are considered the best institutions in the world. According to a 2018 German report, nearly 35% of foreign students choose Germany because of its low- or no-tuition universities. While 29% are impressed with the quality of education and academic staff in the German institutes.

University

Average Tuition Fees

Technical University of Munich.

7200 EUR/ semester

Humboldt University of Berlin.

300EUR – 500EUR / semester

RWTH Aachen University.

100% Free

Berlin Institute of Technology.

307.54 EUR/ semester

University of Munster.

311.13 EUR/semester

Hamburg University of Technology

309EUR-4500 EUR/ semester

 

Top 5 Cheap Private Universities in Germany

While most students look up to public universities, private universities in Germany have their own advantages and possibilities. They are smaller in size, but uncompromising when it comes to the quality of education.

UniversityAverage Tuition Fees
Berlin School Of Business and InnovationUp to 4500 EUR/semester
GISMA Business SchoolUp to 5500 EUR/semester
Bard College Of BerlinUp to 5100 EUR/semester
Munich Business SchoolUp to 6000 EUR/semester
SRH Hochschule BerlinUp to 7200 EUR/ semester
Witten/Herdeck UniversityUp to 8500 EUR/semester

Admission & Visa Process From Pakistan

To study in Germany, students have to apply for an admission confirmation letter. We can obtain it from the selected German university in 3-5 weeks for our students.

Admission requirements for Bachelor’s : 

Students must present their previous academic certificates from your translated and officially certified by a notary. The documents must be signed with an official stamp. These academic certificates generally include:

  • The final certificates and/or university entrance qualification
  • The academic transcripts,
  • Certificates of the applicant’s previous educational background related to educational or extracurricular activities
  • Certificates of all volunteer activities and work experience
  • Photos of specific size
  • Copy of valid passport
  • Application Fee
  • Proof of health insurance in Germany
  • Proof of payment for the semester fee
  • Financial stability proves

Master’s Degree Requirements 

The other documentation and other submission formalities are the same for studying  for a master’s degree in Germany as for the bachelor’s program. The student must provide sufficient financial evidence, apply for a German student visa, find accommodation and finally take out suitable health insurance covering your stay in Germany. Some master’s programs also ask students to submit

  1. Curriculum vitae
  2. Personal or motivational statement
  3. Reference letters

However, some institutes also hold an interview session via Skype.

Admission Requirements for Ph.D. 

  • Completion of a minimum of eight semesters of academic study with an exit qualification equivalent to a German master’s degree
  • Submission of previous degree(s) in higher education, recognized by the dean’s office or the examination board of your university.
  • Highly qualified international students with academic excellence can be admitted to a PhD with a graduate or bachelor’s degree in the accelerated PhD program. In that case, students have to take an entrance exam.

STEP 1: Application process & required documents:    

To get an Admission Letter to Study In Germany, we require the following documents:

  • Copy of International Passport.
  • Copy of High School Certificates (Matriculation & Intermediate).

Students can send us these documents through Email, Whatsapp, or by visiting their nearest branch office of 12 Consultants.

STEP 2: German Study Visa From Pakistan    

Students can also Contact our local representative office for further information about the German Study Visa for Pakistani students.

  • Visa Application Form 
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  • Passport (at least 2 empty pages in the valid passport are needed).
  • Admission & Visa Letter from university.
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  • Original School Certificates (attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
  • Flight Reservation
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  • Accommodation Proof for a stay in Germany (we can arrange it for you!).
  • Travel Health Insurance
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  • Birth Certificate in English issued by NADRA.
  • Police Certificate
  • Photocopy of applicant’s national ID card.
  • Bank Statement (showing transactions of last 6 months, counting from the date of interview) & Affidavit.
  • 2 passport-size Photo  (white background only)

German Study Visa Fee In Pakistan

The costs for a German student visa application are EUR 75. Student applicants must pay the visa fee by bank transfer.

Cheques or credit cards are not accepted. The money order must be in the name of the Embassy/Consulate in your home country and must not be older than two months.

To study in Germany, students have to apply for an admission confirmation letter. We can obtain it from the selected German university in 3-5 weeks for our students.

Work as a student in Germany:

There are some restrictions for international students belonging to non-European countries. The students are allowed to work 120 full days of work/year with an average of 8 hours per day. However, non-European international students in Germany can also work 240 half days per year.

These working hours are subject to change according to the latest German government policy. If the non-European international student wants to work more than the allocated hours, the only option is to work as a student assistant within the university. There’s no working time limitation for teaching assistants. Germany has a minimum wage of 12 EUR/hour.  

Living cost in Germany for Pakistani students

Accommodation

363 EUR/month Singles 

350/month shared life 

237 EUR/month living on campus

Transportation

30EUR-60EUR/month

Food

150EUR/ month

Books

10EUR-20EUR/month

Utilities

35EUR-90EUR/month

Leisure activities

60EUR/month

Germany provides free and quality education to not only EU students but non-EU students which makes it the third most chosen place in the world for quality education. On the other hand, several scholarship programs are also present for the aid of students on every level. 

Yes, you can study in Germany without IELTS. As most programs are taught in the German language, you can always study in Germany without IELTS. 

Despite having several restrictions, students are allowed to work in Germany while studying for 20hours/week. The Minimum wage for students working in Germany is 12EUR/hour. 

Because of its free education policy and permission to work part-time while studying, Germany has proven to be one of the cheapest places to live and study. 

For public universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg, the cost of MBBS in Germany is 1,500 EUR per semester. Apart from tuition fees, a semester fee of approximately EUR 300-500 per semester is charged for MBBS courses in public universities

Apart from the fact that most of the programs in Germany are instructed in the German language, it is possible to study English in Germany. 

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