Helpful Links
Here you will find links to programs offered for refugees. In preparation for your studies in Germany, you can take advantage of counseling and language courses. These can increase your chances of enrolling in an academic program in Germany.
The majority of courses of study offered at German universities require advanced German language skills. Here you will find some of the most popular German course providers:
- Important tips and links offered by the DAAD on German language classes for university studies
- Offers by the Goethe Institute – apps, online classes and more
- Learn German on the website of Deutsche Welle
- A language course offer by the German Adult Education Association
- You can find integration classes near you using this search form
Relevant information on study opportunities in Germany is important for planning an application. Here you will find some important contact points for more information:
- Guidelines of DAAD for refugees who wish to study in Germany
- Education counselling by the University Guarantee Fund
- If you have questions about the recognition of non-German vocational credentials, take a look at the pages of the Network IQ ("Integration through Qualification")
- Make it in Germany – important information around studies, work, vocational training, residency, German language classes and more
- Helpful information for refugees in Germany, offered by the PRO ASYL organisation
- Overview of refugee councils in Germany by PRO ASYL
- Would you like to start university studies, but haven’t yet found a place at a university? Using KIRON, you can begin your studies
The self-disclosure form
You are missing important documents due to your refugee status, such as educational certificates or transcripts of marks? You can still apply for a study programme in Germany! It’s simple:
You register and submit all the documents that you have. We will determine that some documents are missing. We will then send you the self-disclosure form. Complete the form, entering information about your education: exams, grades and degrees. We will then forward your application and the self-disclosure form to your chosen university.
Please keep in mind that you need to apply as early as possible! If documents are missing and you need to fill out the self-disclosure form, the application procedure will take slightly longer than usual!
Special study programmes for refugees
Many universities have special offers for refugees. Before applying, ask your chosen university about their application criteria for their Special study programmes.