How You Can Study and Live in Germany Free of Cost? Here is a Complete Guide for You

Lack of financial resources is the biggest problem for Pakistani students who wish to pursue their education in a foreign country. Pakistan is a developing country with shortage of opportunities and resources. People don’t earn as much in Pakistan as in a developed country. So, it is pretty normal for a Pakistani or Indian student to not be able to afford studying abroad. However, there is still a solution to that.

You can study abroad in one of the greatest student destination without having to pay much from your pocket. Germany is ranked 3^rd best study abroad destination in the world and it offers free education for all international students. Do note that only public universities in Germany offer free education. In contrast, private German institutes charge a huge amount for tuition fees. You see there is still hope to achieve dream of studying abroad without paying any tuition fees. This article will guide you on studying free in Germany using step by step approach to make it easier for you.

Two Types of Expenses in Studying Abroad:

You want to study free of cost then you must understand the expenses that we are up against. There two types of major expenses a student has to face in studying abroad.

1.     Study Cost i.e. Tuition fees, Admission fees

2.    Living Cost i.e. Accommodation, Food etc.

Studying in Germany easily solves your first problem in a single go as they don’t charge any tuition fees in public universities. Second expense, on the other hand, is a problem that has to be tackled wisely. Of course, I’ll guide you how in this article. A student needs about 600 – 1,000 EUR per month to cover all living expenses including accommodation. We can’t get food or a place to live for free that’s a taken. 

What we need to do in this situation is to gather an amount to cover them all. We will have to arrange enough finances to cover our living for whole program. We don’t have that much money or you wouldn’t be reading this article. Now that you have gotten the idea of what we are dealing with here, let’s learn how we are going to deal with it.

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Finding Right University in Germany

What is right university? Of course that offers our chosen study program in English language and also free of cost. First you will need to search the universities that offer free education then look for the one that is ranked best in your study field. Where do we find free German universities? Leave it to me! Following is the list of all universities in Germany that offer free education for international students. No need to thank me, it’s my job. But we should thank study-domain.com that gathered this list.

1.     Free University of Berlin

2.    Frankfurt University

3.    Friedrich Schiller University, Jena

4.    Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen-Nurnberg.

5.    Hamburg Media School

6.    Humboldt-University, Berlin

7.    International School of Management ISM, Dortmund

8.    International University, Bremen

9.    International University in Germany

10.  Johannes Gutenberg University

11.  Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich

12.  Medical University of Luebeck

13.  Otto-Fredrick University, Bamberg

14.  Philips-University, Marburg

15.  University of Augsburg

16.  University of Bamberg

17.  University of Bayreuth

18.  University of Bielefeld

19.  University of Bonn

20. University of Bremen

21.  University of Dortmund

22. University of Erfurt

23. University of Erlangen-Nurnberg

24. University of Essen

25. University of Flensburg

26. University of Gottingen

27. University of Hamburg

28. University of Hannover

29. University of Kassel

30. University of Koln

31.  University of Konstanz

32. University of Leipzig

33. University of Rostock

34. University of Stuttgart

35. University of Marburg

36. University of Oldenburg

You should select at least 3 universities from above list and apply for admission there. Here learn How to apply for Admission in German Universities. When you apply for admission you will have to pay one admission and administration fee. It’s a fee that you have to pay at start of every semester. However, it is a small fees of about 300 EUR. In addition, be prepared to spend approximately more 100 EUR for student ID card, library and some other things.

When Applying for Visa

Here is a problem. When you are applying for student visa, you will have to prove to the German consulate that you can afford your living in Germany for the next few years that you will spend there. In that case, you either find a sponsor or a relative in Germany that can give your guarantee using a finance letter. You will have to submit about 9,000 EUR in a German block account by the Consulate.

However, there are more and cheaper solutions for that. Study abroad consultants can help you in this regard. They will arrange the proof money for you by charging their fees. You can contact any of the studyabroad.pk registered consultants for free guidance anytime. Here you can Learn How to Get German Student Visa.

Get a Job in Germany

After you are done with the admission and visa process then comes the part to worry about living expenses in Germany. Easiest and the most common way to cover living expenses is to get a job in Germany. Germany allows international students to work part time to cover their expenses. Part time jobs can earn you as much to easily afford all living costs. You can search job online from your own country.

SEE ALSO: Rules for Working while Studying Abroad in Germany

Get Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships, grants and funds for students are not as difficult as most Pakistani and Indian students think. These blessings may lack in our region but are found plenty in developed countries like Germany. First of all, you should start searching scholarships in your country. You will find many private, government, institute funded scholarships and grants. Try to get at least one of them. After that, you can start searching for scholarships offered in Germany. You don’t have to be in Germany for that, just use internet. Two of the most common organizations in Germany for student scholarships are:

1.     German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

2.    Deutschlandstipendium that offers 300 EUR per month for at least two semesters.

SEE ALSO: How You Can Get Permanent Residency or Citizenship of Germany

Study In Germany Guide For Pakistani Students