Germany's 18-Month Post-Study Work Visa: Europe's Most Generous Offer

Germany’s pitch is unmatched: little or no tuition at public universities, hundreds of English-taught programs, and an 18-month post-study work visa — among the most generous in the world.

The catch is preparation: the blocked account (around €11,000+ per year of living proof), certified documents, and for some Bachelor routes, a foundation year. None of it is hard — it just has to be exact.

Winter intake (September/October) is the main one; Summer (February/March) suits select programs. Starting 8–10 months ahead gives you room for the blocked account, APS-style documentation and visa slot.

From TU Munich to RWTH Aachen, we shortlist German universities to your grades and budget — then walk you through every euro of the process.