Study in Germany

Official visa criteria, financial thresholds, top universities & scholarship programs.

Germany offers globally renowned engineering, computing, and research programs at public universities. International students from non-EU countries require proof of financial resources (EUR 11,904 in a blocked account) and a student visa (Section 16b AufenthG).

Visa Difficulty

Moderate

Govt. approval rate

Avg. Processing Time

~10 Weeks

From biometrics submission

Tuition Fee Range

KES 0 - 1680000

Per academic year

Annual Living Cost

KES 1666560/yr

Rent, food & transport

Official Immigration Requirements

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Financial Prerequisite

Proof of Living Funds (Approx. Local Benchmark):

KES 1666560

Must be demonstrated via official government-mandated criteria (e.g. 28-day holding rule in UK, Sperrkonto blocked account in Germany, CAD $20,635 in Canada, or AUD $29,710 in Australia).

Embassy Visa Application Fee: KES 10500

Mandatory Verification Checks

Biometrics Appointment: Required

Medical Examination / TB Screening: Exempt

Consular / Visa Interview: Mandatory

Required Application Documentation

Valid passport, official university admission letter (Zulassungsbescheid), proof of financial resources (EUR 11,904 in a certified blocked account / Sperrkonto or formal obligation declaration), recognized health insurance cover, biometric passport photos, certified academic certificates.

Common Rejection Causes & Inadmissibility Triggers:

Underestimating the 8-12 week embassy processing timeline; opening the blocked account too late; attempting to present standard personal bank balances rather than a certified blocked account (Sperrkonto); missing biometric appointment.

Accredited Institutions

Universities in Germany

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World Rank #28 Munich

Technical University of Munich

A leading European technical university renowned for engineering, computer science, and applied sciences. For international students from non-EU/EEA countries, tuition fees apply per semester based on the degree program.

Programs:

MSc Computer Science MSc Informatics MSc Mechanical Engineering

EUR 12000 per year (MSc non-EU) View Profile

Financial Assistance

Scholarships for Germany

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Partial

DAAD Study Scholarship

Provides a monthly living stipend (EUR 992/month), health, accident, and liability insurance, travel allowance, and an annual study allowance (EUR 460) for Master's studies in Germany. Note: DAAD Study Scholarships do not cover university tuition fees.

Oct 31, 2026 View Details