Check your HZB
Select Georgia in the DAAD Admission Database and answer the questions about your education history.
DAAD check ↗VERIFIED COUNTRY GUIDE · 12 AUG 2026
Study in Germany
A practical route for applicants from Georgia — from qualification checks to the visa.
Georgian school certificates and Studienkolleg
There is no single answer for every applicant: the result depends on the certificate type, graduation year and later education. DAAD and uni-assist checks are indicative; the university makes the final decision.
Direct admission or Studienkolleg
If your qualification does not allow direct admission, you may need a one-year preparatory course and Feststellungsprüfung.
Studienkolleg ↗Confirm the application route
The university may use direct application, uni-assist or a VPD first. VPD processing usually takes 4–6 weeks.
VPD process ↗Depends on the program
German-taught programs usually require an accepted German certificate; English-taught programs may require IELTS, TOEFL or another university-approved option. Confirm the exact level on the program page.
Tuition-free does not always mean €0
Many public universities charge no general tuition, but a semester contribution still applies. In Baden-Württemberg, non-EU students often pay €1,500 per semester; TUM may also charge program-specific tuition for third-country students.
At least €11,904 — 2026
According to Germany's official portal, at least €11,904 is required in 2026 to prove living-cost funding for a student visa. A blocked account, scholarship or declaration of commitment may be accepted.
Official visa guide ↗140 full or 280 half days
A student residence permit also allows work of up to 20 hours per week; separate rules apply to student jobs.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Documents and sequence
- Passport and school or university documents
- Transcript and, where required, certified translation
- Language certificate required by the specific program
- Application through uni-assist, a VPD or the university's direct portal
- Admission letter, proof of funds and health insurance
- Visa, accommodation and final university enrolment