Katholische Hochschule Freiburg

For a student visa application in Germany, you're generally expected to open a blocked account (Sperrkonto) and deposit the currently determined annual cost of living (currently around 11,208 EUR) into it. This amount is blocked so you can withdraw a certain portion each month. Regardless of your study duration (e.g., 2 years), you'll typically need to show proof of the full 1-year cost during the visa application. However, the consulate or foreign nationals' office (Ausländerbehörde) might request proof for additional periods, so it's important to confirm the latest information with official authorities.

As a master's student in Germany, you generally have a work permit for 120 full days or 240 half days per year (averaging 20 hours per week). This permit allows you to work in various jobs, both within and outside the university. Food delivery platforms (like Lieferando) or other part-time jobs can also fall under this scope. However, work permit rules can vary depending on your visa type and state, so it's recommended to get the most current and precise information from the foreign nationals' office (Ausländerbehörde) or your university's international office.

Most master's programs in Germany require German language proficiency (typically B2 or C1 level). However, there are also many international English-taught programs available. If you don't speak German, you can apply to English-taught programs or receive conditional admission for a German program, allowing you to first attend a language school in Germany. You might need to apply for a separate visa (a language course visa) for language studies. For detailed information about the process, it's important to check the official websites of universities and consulates.

As a general rule, applications for long-term student visas must be made through German diplomatic missions (consulates) in your home country. Even if you have a green passport, it's generally not possible to enter Germany as a tourist and then switch to a student visa. However, there might be exceptions in some special cases (for example, if you are legally in Germany on a different visa type and your circumstances change). For definitive information on this, you must contact the foreign nationals' office (Ausländerbehörde) in Germany or consult the German Consulate in Turkey.

No, there is no age limit for pursuing bachelor's or master's studies in Germany. As frequently discussed in our forum topics like 'Bachelor's studies in Germany over 25,' German universities focus on academic qualifications and motivation rather than age. The important thing is that you meet the admission requirements for the program you're applying to (high school diploma equivalency, language proficiency, etc.). Many mature students start higher education in Germany for career changes or personal development.

In such exceptional circumstances, universities and recognition bodies in Germany (e.g., KMK - Kultusministerkonferenz) may make special considerations. First, you should contact the relevant educational institutions or the Ministry of National Education in Turkey to obtain a copy of your high school diploma or transcripts. If this isn't possible, you need to contact the international office of the university you're applying to with a detailed explanation of your situation, asking about alternative ways to submit documents (e.g., official documents obtainable via e-Devlet, school records). In some cases, documents certified by a sworn translator or official letters from relevant authorities may be accepted.