1) Application procedure in Germany

As a rule, the application process begins in your home country. A national visa is usually required for entry to study. This must be applied for at the responsible German mission abroad. Because of the war in Ukraine, the application process can start directly from Germany, but note that you have to finance yourself in the period up to and after the residence permit is issued.

a) Contacting the local immigration authorities / submitting the application for a residence permit (personal appearance required)

Submission of the completed application form (which can be downloaded from the website of the Embassy or the Immigration Service)Certificate of enrollment at a university;Certificates of previous education (diplomas) in the original language and a German translation made by a publicly appointed and sworn translator3 biometric Passport photosSocial security card Proof of health insuranceHealth insurance can be taken out with the German statutory health insurance company or with a private health insurance companyProof of accommodation (rental or purchase agreement)Proof of financial means

The initial issue of a residence permit for students costs EUR 100.

b) Contacting the residents' registration office/city office (registration certificate) by submitting the following documents:

Identity card, passport, certificate from a landlord about accommodation

2) Issuance of the residence permit

After the application has been submitted to the immigration authorities, the residence permit is usually issued within 6-8 weeks. After the application process is completed, an electronic residence card will be issued within 4 weeks. However, you have the right to reside in Germany immediately after submitting your application.

If you fled Ukraine:

I no longer have my original documents - what should I do?

Get an overview of the degrees / intermediate degrees / university certificates you have obtained so far. Which degrees are from where? Do you not only have certificates from Ukraine, but also certificates from your home country? Contact the Ukrainian university or the embassy for help in obtaining certificates Contact your embassy or your previous school for assistance in obtaining old school reports

What can I prepare now until the EU regulation expires on February 28th, 2023?

Contact different universities Find out what degree is similar to your previous degree Find out if a preparatory course is required before you can study there Contact health insurance companies and ask for temporary insurance until you are enrolled as a student Contact them Ukrainian university or embassy for assistance in obtaining diplomas

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