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My Germany Application Journey

8 steps from "is my diploma valid" to "I'm enrolled in Germany". Tick as you complete — everything you need is connected.

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Phase 1 · Preparation

Verify eligibility, choose universities, prep language

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Step 1

🎓Eligibility Check Current

5 min

Is your diploma recognized in Germany?

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Step 2

🎯Find your universities

15 min

Take the recommendation quiz + browse rankings.

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Step 3

📋Prepare documents

2-4 weeks

Diploma + apostille + sworn translation + motivation letter.

Phase 2 · Application

Submit through uni-assist, wait for acceptance

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Step 4

📨Submit applications

1-2 weeks

Via uni-assist or directly to universities.

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Step 5

Get acceptance letter

4-8 weeks

Verify the offer + plan your next steps.

Step 6

🏦Open blocked account

1-3 days

€11,904 in a Sperrkonto. Compare providers.

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Phase 3 · Arriving in Germany

Sperrkonto, visa, Anmeldung, Krankenkasse

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Step 7

🛂Apply for student visa

4-8 weeks

Book consulate appointment + prepare interview.

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Step 8

✈️Pre-arrival checklist

Before departure

Housing + Anmeldung + bank + insurance.

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Tips

  • • Steps don't have to be done in strict order — but most depend on each other.
  • • Documents (Step 3) takes the longest — start early, in parallel with applications.
  • • Open Sperrkonto (Step 6) only after you have the acceptance letter — embassies want fresh proof.
  • • Visa appointment (Step 7) waits can be 2-3 months — book as soon as you have your acceptance letter.

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