5 Things African Students Must Know Before Studying in Germany 🇩🇪

5 Things African Students Must Know Before Studying in Germany 🇩🇪

From IgowithIGHO by Igho Ekakitie

June 26, 2026 · 5 min · Season 7 · Episode 5

About this episode

This episode discusses essential information for African students planning to study in Germany, including tuition, visa requirements, and cost of living.

Germany is becoming one of the best study destinations for African students - but if you don't know the rules, you could lose your admission before you even land. In this video, I break down the 5 things every African student must know before applying to study in Germany: Tuition - Public universities are practically free, but some states charge non-EU students €1,500/semester The Blocked Account - You must deposit €11,280 (~$12,000) before your visa application The Visa - It's a residence permit, not a student visa, and it takes 2-3 months Cost of Living - €850–€1,200/month depending on the city Language - You can study in English, but you NEED basic German to survive outside campus Whether you're planning to study in Germany for free at a public university, apply for a German student visa, or figure out the blocked account requirement, this guide covers everything you need to know. DM me @igowithigho on Instagram with your questions - I answer personally! Subscribe for more study abroad guides, one country at a time. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:08 - Point 1: Tuition 1:05 - Point 2: The Blocked Account 1:45 - Point 3: The Visa 2:40 - Point 4: Cost of Living 3:35 - Point 5: Language…

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