University admission in Germany with people who studied there

Germany is Europe's largest economy and a world leader in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering and applied sciences, with universities whose reputation in these fields has been built over decades. Higher education at public universities remains tuition-free in most German states and programs, even for international students — a rarity among developed countries.

A German degree opens doors not just to the German labor market but to the entire European Union, and Germany remains one of Europe's most stable and predictable countries for a long-term career and immigration path.

German-taught programs are the most common — and often the most affordable — path, but require proven language proficiency (e.g. TestDaF or DSH) at a level sufficient for university study.

The number of English-taught programs — especially at the master's level in engineering, natural sciences and business — keeps growing, making it possible to start studying without German while picking up the language along the way.

Applicants from Russia and most CIS countries do NOT need an APS certificate — it's only required for academic documents from China, Vietnam and India. Instead, the authenticity and equivalence of Russian documents is checked via the anabin database maintained by ZAB (Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen) — usually handled by the university itself during application review, with no separate paid certificate involved.

While tuition at most public universities is free (aside from a small per-semester administrative fee), a visa requires proof of financial means — typically via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) covering the first year's living costs. One thing worth flagging: Russian citizens have recently run into more friction specifically here — not every Sperrkonto provider bank is currently willing to open one for a Russian passport, so it's worth checking this in advance.

We're launching our Germany direction to bring the same approach that has already helped hundreds of students get into China to one of Europe's most appealing — and genuinely accessible — destinations.

If you're considering Germany, reach out — we'll tell you exactly where this direction stands today and how we can already help at the start of your preparation.