Applying for a residence permit for conditional admission to a degree programme or part-time study

If you wish to study in Germany, this may be subject to certain conditions, such as successfully completing a language course. You can also apply for a residence permit for this preparatory study programme.

Specifically, you may already be granted a temporary residence permit if

• You have been admitted to a full-time degree programme at a state university, a state-recognised higher education institution or a comparable educational institution, but your admission is subject to certain conditions, such as providing proof that you have completed your Bachelor’s degree.
• You have been admitted to a state university, a state-recognised higher education institution or a comparable educational establishment to study full-time, but your admission is subject to the condition that you first attend a preparatory college or a comparable institution. You do not necessarily have to provide proof of admission for this.
• You have been admitted to a part-time degree programme at a state university, a state-recognised higher education institution or a comparable educational establishment.
• You have been accepted onto a pre-university language course without having already been admitted to a higher education institution.
• You have received confirmation from a company that you can undertake a pre-study work placement there.

When deciding whether to grant you a residence permit, the Immigration Authority may seek opinions from the university or other institutions authorised to provide education or further training regarding the entry requirements for your course.

The residence permit for study purposes will be granted to you for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 2 years.

If you are taking part in a European Union or multilateral programme involving mobility schemes – such as the European Union’s ERASMUS+ programme – or if you are covered by an agreement between two or more higher education institutions, you will be granted a residence permit for at least two years.

As a general rule, you must have sufficient means to support yourself and health insurance cover for the duration of your stay.

With this residence permit, you are allowed to work for up to 140 days a year. You may also take on part-time work as a student.

If you are under 18, your parents or legal guardians must give their consent to your stay in Germany.