Studying in Germany (including preparation for university, Masters Degrees and scholarships)

Applications can only be accepted with complete documentation. Applicants whose application is not complete will generally be asked to complete the documents and make a new ap- pointment.

You have to apply in person. Please provide the following documents in the order mentioned.

• 2 completed and signed application forms (see https://videx-national.diplo.de/ ), a valid passport with 2 copies
• 2 biometric passport photos with light background (see https://ni- kosia.diplo.de/blob/1808452/332690e7c0caef02dd37188bdab3bbd3/fotos-data.pdf
• Proof of insurance, valid from the issuing of the visa
  

as well as the following documents in original or certified copy, provided with 2 copies each (all documents in foreign languages need to be translated into German language by a certi- fied translator, also with 2 copies each):

• admission letter from a German university (or equivalent) or
• confirmation letter from a German university and (if applicable) admission letter of the ‚Studienkolleg‘ for courses or an equivalence exam
• Proof of sufficient language knowledge (level C1 of the Common European Frame- work of Reference for Languages) of the language in which the studies will be con- ductedor
• Confirmation of a language course registration for an intensive course leading to the necessary level for studying in Germany (i.e. DSH)
  
• Proof of financial means
  German authorities expect applicants to prove means at least for the first year in the monthly amount of the German public education support law (Bundesausbildungs- förderungsgesetz). You can prove these means with:
  

1. German scholarship
2. Fixed-Deposit-Account (blocked bank account, ‚Sperrkonto‘) in Germany. Further information is available under https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/visa- bestimmungen-node/sperrkonto-seite

• Proof of Graduation certificate/degree to enable university admission in Germany (Apolyterion Lykiou in connection with Deltio Apotelesmaton Ypopsifiou or 4 GCEs) and/or documents showing what you have been doing since finishing school (degree certificates, university / employment confirmation)
  1. Information on your intended place of living during your studies or language course
  2. comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and 2 copies (only for masters degrees)
  3. Motivational letter (why do you wish to study in Germany? why do you wish to study your chosen subject? what do you wish to do with the knowledge afterwards?)
     
     
  Please do not send documents to the Embassy without having been asked to do so before- hand.Depending on the circumstances of the application, further documents may be asked for.
  
  Process
  The Embassy in Nicosia is only responsible for applicants with residence in Cyprus.Processing time is generally three months, sometimes longer. Please apply early so that you can start your studies at the time planned.Each application is examined carefully. As soon as a decision has been made, the applicant will be informed by the Embassy.Please refrain from queries about your application before 3 months have passed. They delay the processing of all applications.
  
  Fees
  For the processing of the visa application a fee of 75.00 Euro applies, which is payable on the day of application. In case of the rejection of the application, this processing fee will not be reimbursed.