Helpful links and information for international students

To make it easier for international students to access relevant information and to get to know other useful contact points, we have compiled the following overview for you. Here you will find useful information on residence permits, broadcasting contribution, health insurance, jobs in/after your studies, dictionaries, lists of English-speaking doctors and much more.
If your questions or concerns cannot be answered here, please do not hesitate to contact us!
 

General information concerning:

Broadcasting contribution by "ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice“

Information on residence permits for students (pdf, 195 kB)

Checklist: required documents for the application for student residence permit (pdf, 367 kB)

Job regulations for international students in Germany (pdf, 287 kB)

Health insurance (pdf, 204 kB)

Dictionaries on the following topics: Student halls (pdf, 8.39 MB), Mensa (pdf, 3.74 MB) & Health (pdf, 1.75 MB)

Tips for International Students - How do I finance my studies in Germany?

This video by the Servicepoint for Intercultural Competence of Deutsches Studierendenwerk explains requirements and options for financing studying in Germany for international students. It explains legal restrictions in the area of working a part-time job, and provides practical tips for planning your studies in Germany. (As of: March 01, 2024)