How much money would i need to save to stay in Germany for a student visa?
I plan on going to Germany for a student visa next year around Feb April. How much money would i need to save up to stay there for about 6months. I will have to find out more about staying for a longer time. I also understand that i could work there but i am limited to the time that i can work? Any info?
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studying in a foreign country depends as much, or sometimes even more, on whether we have the financial resources to cover the costs that a study abroad implies, than on our qualification. These costs depend on the program and the duration of your studies. Since not very many can afford to cover the costs out of their own pockets, what other options are there? Arough estimation of what a study abroad means from a financial point of view. As you can imagine, this kind of information is subject to change, so please check the links concerning tuition fees provided before, or directly check the website of your desired university or FH. Let us say this will roughly amount to some 500 euros per semester for a normal undergraduate program and it can go up to some 2,000 - 6,000 euros for some Master’s programs. You can calculate what this means for you depending on the university, the kind of and on the intended duration of your studies. If you want to work more than that, you would have to obtain a work permit from the local Employment Agency ( Agentur für Arbeit). Universities may also offer jobs, but due to the high demand they are quickly taken. Student services in cooperation with the employment agency can also help you find suitable student jobs. Remember that if as a student you earn more than 325 euros per month, you will have to pay contributions into the German pension fund. These contributions are transferable within the European Union. Students from non-EU countries can claim a refund after they finished their studies and leave Germany. Depending on your income and the duration of your paid employment, you might have to pay other social contributions as well. Foreign university staff, visiting academics and researchers will generally receive a residence permit which allows them to engage in gainful employment.
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