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Study Visa Germany

Do you want to study in Germany but don’t yet have sufficient German language skills for university? You can apply for either a language course visa or a …

Studying in Germany: Language Course and University Applicant Visa

Do you want to study in Germany but don’t yet have sufficient German language skills for university? You can apply for either a language course visa or a university applicant visa. Both visas allow you to enter Germany for language preparation or academic orientation.

Language Course Visa for Germany

The language course visa is designed for students who first need to improve their German skills.

Required documents:

  1. Enrollment in an intensive German course – at least 18 hours per week.
  2. Proof of financial means
  3. Blocked account (Sperrkonto): Minimum €11,904 per year (as of 2026)
  4. Declaration of commitment (Verpflichtungserklärung): Financial guarantee from a person residing in Germany
  5. Basic German language proficiency – e.g., A1, A2, or B1 level

Note: The visa is generally issued for 9 to 12 months. Extensions are limited. Approval rates are usually lower than for the university applicant visa.

University Applicant Visa for Germany

The university applicant visa allows entry if you meet the academic requirements for a degree program but do not yet have sufficient German language skills.

Required documents:

  1. Conditional admission from a German university
  2. Enrollment in a preparatory German course – at least 18 hours per week
  3. Proof of financial means (blocked account or declaration of commitment)
  4. Basic German language proficiency

Advantages:

  • Typically valid for 1 year
  • Can be extended up to 24 months with regular course attendance
  • Can be converted to a student visa after passing a recognized German language exam (DSH 2, TestDaF TDN 4, telc C1 Hochschule) and enrolling at a German university, without leaving Germany

Why choose a University Applicant Visa?

  • Higher approval rates than the language course visa
  • Longer stay for language preparation
  • Direct transition to university studies after successfully acquiring German language skills


Our students’ experiences

Teresia Kamau

Teresia Kamau

Kenia / Nairobi

I learned German online at Rheinland Private School, from A1 to B2. Throughout my entire learning journey, I received excellent support, both in terms of language learning and professional development. The school not only helped me successfully build up my German language skills, but also supported me on my journey into the working world. Thanks to this support, I found an apprenticeship in the system catering industry, which I have now happily started. I would especially like to thank Mr. Genc, who taught me German with great patience and dedication, as well as Ms. Fatma Kara, who supported me in finding a suitable apprenticeship position. A heartfelt thank you to the entire RP team for their great support!

Tutku Öztürk

Tutku Öztürk

Sinop / Türkiye

I attended the online German courses in Sinop and improved my German from A1 to C1 within just 10 months. Afterwards, I took the telc C1 Hochschule exam in Ankara and successfully passed it. I am currently studying at Ruhr University Bochum. Many of my friends told me that it would be impossible to reach this level without spending time in Germany, but the school’s online classes have proven to be highly effective. They use state-of-the-art technology and provide an excellent learning environment. I would like to thank the entire Rheinland team for their support throughout this journey.

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Mahmoud Ghazzawi

Mahmoud Ghazzawi

I completed a German language course at Rheinland Privatschule in 2004. In 2008, I recommended the school to a friend, who also successfully attended a German course there and was very satisfied with the experience. In 2012, my brother attended three course levels at the same institution. Since 2025, my niece has also been taking German courses at Rheinland Privatschule and is equally very satisfied with her experience. Over many years, our family has consistently had positive experiences with the school. The consistently high quality of the language courses offered, together with the reliability of the institution, have confirmed for us the importance and long-standing tradition of Rheinland Privatschule.

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