(Presentation) A “Referat” is an oral presentation, usually given by students in a seminar. Please ask your lecturer what is expected of you (length of the presentation, handouts, etc.) before you sta [..]

(State Examination) The “Staatsexamen” is a state examination for teachers, medical students, pharmacists and lawyers. Find out more information on German degrees

(University Offer Letter) The “Zulassungsbescheid” is an official letter from a university, offering the applicant a place on a study programme. After you have received a “Zulassungsbescheid” you can [..]

(Residence Permit) Non-EU nationals may have to apply for a “Aufenthaltstitel” (residence permit) for their stay in Germany. Residence permits issued include "befristete Aufenthaltserlaubnis [..]

(Foreigners' Registration Authority) The “Ausländerbehörde” is the public authority responsible for foreign nationals. This is where you need to apply, if you require a “Aufenthaltstitel” (reside [..]

BAföG is short for “Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz” (Federal Education and Training Assistance Act). This law entitles students to financial support, if they are unable to cover their living costs. [..]

(Certified copy) Universities may sometimes ask you to submit certified copies of documents, for example degree certificates or transcripts. This is called “Beglaubigung” in German. Documents can be o [..]

Blended Learning is a combination of courses or modules that are taught online and seminars or lectures that are taught in the classroom.

A “Blockveranstaltung” is an intensive course that is taught “en bloc” over a number of days, for example on one weekend or during the semester break.