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Little or no tuition at state universities, but plan the entry route early.公立大学学费很低甚至免费，但入学路径要尽早规划。

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At a glance

Who it suitsStudents who want a low-cost degree and are ready for strict paperwork, and often for learning German.适合想低成本读本科、能应对严格的材料流程，并且往往愿意学德语的学生。

Money to prove
€992 a month (€11,904 a year)每月 €992（每年 €11,904） [1]
Tuition
Usually none at state universities; €1,500 per semester for non-EU students in Baden-Württemberg公立大学通常免学费；巴登-符腾堡州对非欧盟学生每学期收 €1,500 [1]
Semester contribution
€70 to €430€70 至 €430 [1]
uni-assist fee
€75 first course, €30 each extra第一个专业 €75，之后每个 €30 [2]
Typical deadline
Often 15 July for the winter semester冬季学期常为 7 月 15 日 [3]
Stay and work after
Up to 18 months to find a qualified job最长 18 个月寻找专业对口的工作 [4]

Which qualification leads where

  • A-LevelPossible

    Direct entry depends on your subjects; check the DAAD admission database.能否直接入学取决于所学科目，请查 DAAD 入学数据库。 [5]

  • IB DiplomaPossible

    Often recognised when the subject rules are met; check the admission database.满足科目规定时通常被认可，请查入学数据库。 [5]

  • AP and a US high-school diplomaHard

    Often not enough on its own; the admission database says what extra proof you need.单凭美高文凭往往不够，入学数据库会写明还需要哪些证明。 [5]

  • GaokaoPossible

    You need an APS certificate first; your results decide direct entry or a Studienkolleg.先要取得 APS 证书；成绩决定能直接入学还是先读预科（Studienkolleg）。 [6]

  • Studienkolleg (foundation course)Good route

    Usually 2 semesters, taught in German; you need German at B1 to B2 to start.通常 2 个学期，用德语授课；入学前德语需达到 B1 至 B2。 [7]

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After you arrive

Timeline

  1. Oct 2025 24 months before passed

    Start German now if a German-taught degree or a Studienkolleg is possible for you.如果可能读德语授课专业或预科，现在就开始学德语。

  2. Apr 2026 18 months before passed

    Check your certificate in the DAAD admission database and shortlist programmes.在 DAAD 入学数据库查询证书，筛选专业。

  3. Oct 2026 12 months before

    Gaokao route: apply for the APS certificate.高考路径：申请 APS 审核。

  4. Jan 2027 9 months before

    Take the language test your programmes need: TestDaF, DSH or an English test.参加专业要求的语言考试：TestDaF、DSH 或英语考试。

  5. May 2027 5 months before

    Send your uni-assist application at least 8 weeks before the deadline.至少在截止日期前 8 周提交 uni-assist 申请。 [3]

  6. Jul 2027 3 months before

    Deadline for the winter semester, often 15 July.冬季学期申请截止，常为 7 月 15 日。 [3]

  7. Jul 2027 3 months before

    Arrange proof of €992 a month, for example a blocked account.准备每月 €992 的资金证明，例如限制提款账户。 [1]

  8. Aug 2027 2 months before

    Admission letter in hand: book the visa appointment at once, because a visa can take months.拿到录取信后马上预约签证，签证可能要等好几个月。 [8]

  9. Oct 2027 At the start

    Arrive: register your address, enrol and apply for your residence permit.抵达：登记住址、注册入学、申请居留许可。

Money

Tuition
Usually none for a bachelor's at state universities公立大学本科通常免学费 [1]
Baden-Württemberg
€1,500 per semester for non-EU students非欧盟学生每学期 €1,500 [1]
Bavaria
Universities may charge non-EU students; check each university大学可以向非欧盟学生收费，请逐校确认 [1]
Semester contribution
€70 to €430 per semester每学期 €70 至 €430 [1]
Proof of money
€992 a month (€11,904 a year)每月 €992（每年 €11,904） [1]
APS certificate
RMB 2,500人民币 2,500 元 [6]

Visa

  • Students from outside the EU need a national visa for study, from a German mission or the online portal.非欧盟学生需要留学用国家签证，向德国使领馆或通过线上平台申请。 [8]
  • Not admitted yet? A prospective student visa is valid for up to 9 months, for applying or a language course.还没拿到录取？申请者签证最长 9 个月，可用于申请大学或读语言课。 [8]
  • Typical documents: passport, proof of health insurance, proof of money, language certificates and the admission letter.常见材料：护照、医疗保险证明、资金证明、语言证书和录取信。 [8]
  • A tourist visa cannot be changed into a student visa later.旅游签证以后不能转成学生签证。 [8]

Work during and after studies

  • Students from outside the EU may work 140 full days or 280 half days a year.非欧盟学生每年可工作 140 个全天或 280 个半天。 [9]
  • Academic assistant jobs at the university have no day limit, but you must tell the foreigners' office.在大学当学生助理不受天数限制，但必须告知外管局。 [9]
  • After graduating you can get a permit for up to 18 months to find a qualified job, and take any job meanwhile.毕业后可获得最长 18 个月的居留许可寻找专业对口的工作，其间可以做任何工作。 [4]

When you arrive

  • Register your address soon after moving in; you need the confirmation for many later steps.搬入后尽快登记住址，之后很多手续都要用到登记证明。
  • Enrol at the university and pay the semester contribution.在大学注册入学，缴纳学期费。
  • Apply for the residence permit at the foreigners' office before your visa ends.签证到期前，到外管局申请居留许可。

Common mistakes

  • Do not assume your certificate gives direct entry: check the admission database before you apply.不要默认你的证书能直接入学，申请前先查入学数据库。 [5]
  • Studienkolleg and some courses close earlier than 15 July.预科和部分专业的截止日期早于 7 月 15 日。 [3]
  • Visa appointments and processing can take months, so book as soon as you are admitted.签证预约和审理可能要几个月，拿到录取就预约。 [8]
  • Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 per semester, so budget for it.巴登-符腾堡州对非欧盟学生每学期收 €1,500，要算进预算。 [1]

Sources

  1. DAAD: finances, tuition and proof of money checked
  2. uni-assist: handling fees checked
  3. uni-assist: deadlines and processing time checked
  4. DAAD: career planning after graduation checked
  5. DAAD: admission database checked
  6. APS China: procedure for Gaokao applicants checked
  7. DAAD: Studienkollegs checked
  8. DAAD: visas checked
  9. DAAD: side jobs for students checked

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