Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst - Wandel durch Austausch

Timeplan for your preparations 

1 year in advance                                                   

• Get information about study opportunities in Germany 

• Check, if you meet all the requirements for admission to university. Do you have to do a language test?

• Get information about funding opportunities

1/2 year in adavance

• Decide what and where you want to study

• Contact the International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt) of your host university in Germany

4 - 5 months prior begin of studies

• Apply for a place at university. Keep application deadlines in mind!

When you receive an approval notification...

• Organise a flat. Contact the Student Services at your host university and ask for a place in residence

• Do you need a visa? Apply for it now

• Do you possess a health insurance in Canada which can get approved by a public health insurance company in Germany? Haben Sie eine Krankenversicherung, die in Deutschland anerkannt wird? Ask for a written confirmation

1 - 2 week prior departure

• Check if you have all the important documents you need

• Book an accomodation for yout first nights in Germany

• Organise flat viewing

Suitcase check: Don't forget to pack... 

 • a passport which is valid for your entire stay in Germany (students from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland only need their ID)

• your letter of admission from the higher education institution

• proof of sufficient financial resources (about 550 Euros per month) 

• translated and certified copies of: birth certificate and leaving certificate of High School

• possibly: Visa, language certificate, proof of health insurance, vaccination record, international driver's license or the translation of the national license