Steps To Remember

From attesting your documents in your home country to registering your address on your first day in Germany — here is every step, in order, with nothing left out.

Attest and Notarise Your Academic Documents

Obtain Your APS Certificate

Shortlist Universities and Programmes

Apply Through uni-assist or Directly

Receive and Accept Your Admission Letter (Zulassungsbescheid)

Open a Blocked Account (Sperrkonto)

Apply for Your Student Visa (§16b)

Fly to Germany and Find Your Accommodation

Register Your Address — Anmeldung

Enroll at Your University and Set Up Everything Else

Table of Contents

Attest and Notarise Your Academic Documents

Obtain Your APS Certificate

Shortlist Universities and Programmes

Apply Through uni-assist or Directly

Receive and Accept Your Admission Letter (Zulassungsbescheid)

Open a Blocked Account (Sperrkonto)

Apply for Your Student Visa (§16b)

Fly to Germany and Find Your Accommodation

Register Your Address — Anmeldung

Enroll at Your University and Set Up Everything Else