As soon as you have received the letter of admission you should start
to prepare your life in Germany.
Foreign students who wish to stay in Germany for longer than three months
generally must obtain a stamp (visa) from the German embassy or consulate
in their home country. Contact details can be found on the website of the
Federal Foreign Office.
- Exemption: Citizens of EU Member States, EFTA countries
(Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) or states that have entered
a bilateral agreement with the German Federal Republic, e.g. Australia, Canada,
Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, United States of America.
Check the website of the Federal Foreign Office
to find out whether or not you need a visa and to check on regulations for the
entry and residence in Germany.
Please note: A tourist visa (Schengen visa) cannot be
converted into a visa for the purpose of studying.
Please apply for your visa as early as possible because it usually takes
some time until your documents are processed.
Letter of admission from Bielefeld University
Proof of sufficient financial resources
You need to prove that you will have an amount of around 659? per month
at your disposal. You can use a confirmation of your bank or a document
in which your parents declare to finance your life in Germany. If somebody
who lives in Germany will finance your studies, this person must prove
that he/she has the means to do so.
Evidence of the education in your home country (certificates)
Health insurance policy
Photographs
You can apply for a residence permit as soon as you arrive in Bielefeld.
Do you have any questions?
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Download important documents, brochures and event programmes for degree-seeking students here.
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