To study in Germany, international students are legally required to open a Blocked Account (€11,904/yr) and obtain Statutory Health Insurance (TK) before their visa appointment.
Government-approved all-in-one German visa solution
See official site for description.
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Check degree certificate, transcript credit requirements, minimum GPA, and syllabus alignment.
Gather English proficiency proofs (IELTS, TOEFL, or English medium of instruction certificate where accepted) and certified translations.
Complete your online submission via the official university application portal and upload required dossiers before the deadline.
📅 Deadline: 2026-07-15
Monitor portal updates, respond to document requests or interviews, and accept admission offer.
Secure required visa proof of funds (blocked account / scholarship award), health insurance, and schedule embassy appointment.
No scholarships in our catalog match this program yet. Here's how funding works for this type of program.
German public universities charge zero or near-zero tuition. The main funding challenge is living costs (€800–1,100/month). DAAD is the primary funding body for international students.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) runs dozens of scholarship programs for international Master's students. Search by field and nationality.
Search DAAD scholarshipsTU Darmstadt may offer the Deutschlandstipendium — a €300/month merit scholarship co-funded by the university and private sponsors. Apply directly through the university.
German political foundations (Heinrich Böll, Friedrich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer) offer generous scholarships for international students with strong academic and civic records.
Heinrich Böll FoundationTU Darmstadt may have its own merit scholarships or emergency funds. Check their international office or financial aid page directly.
What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.
What happens after you graduate
Work while studying
20 hrs/week
Up to 20 hours/week during term. Full-time during semester breaks (90 full days or 180 half days per year).
Student pay rate
€12.82/hour
National minimum wage applies to student workers. Most student jobs pay €13–€16/hour.
Stay after graduation
18 months
Job Seeker Visa (§20 AufenthG) — Stay 18 months after graduation to find a job matching your qualification. No job offer needed to apply.
Path to residency
2 years
Permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis) possible after 2 years of skilled employment. EU Blue Card holders may qualify after 21 months.
Average graduate salary
€45,000/year
Average starting salary for international graduates. Tech, engineering, and finance roles typically higher.
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