Why Germany
Language study in Germany is rarely a goal in itself — it’s usually the first step towards university. Public universities here are largely tuition-free, including for international students. What they expect in return is language: most bachelor’s programmes require German at B2–C1.
So most of our students in Germany start with an intensive 6–12 month German programme, targeting TestDaF or DSH.
Master’s programmes taught in English are also common. German isn’t mandatory on that route, but daily life still demands it.
Cities
Berlin — the most international and creative, and the most affordable of the big cities.
Munich — the highest quality of life and the highest rents. An industrial and engineering centre.
Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt — balanced costs, strong job markets.
Visa
Programmes up to 90 days fall under Schengen rules. Longer courses need a national language-course visa (Sprachkursvisum).
Long-stay visas usually require a blocked account (Sperrkonto) holding a year of living costs, released to you monthly.
Work rights
A language-course visa does not grant work rights. Once enrolled at a university, you gain the right to work 120 full days per year.