German-taught study in Germany, Austria & Switzerland
German-taught programmes usually require strong German proof and clear recognition of your prior degree. This guide links you to the right Explore views and country hubs, with deadline and requirement notes to verify on each university site.
Is this guide for you?
You’re an international applicant targeting a German-taught degree in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland and need orientation on language tests, fees, and semester timing.
What you get here
- Language and recognition FAQs (TestDaF, DSH, Studienkolleg) with pointers to official sources
- Typical winter-semester deadline windows — always confirmed per university
- Country hubs for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with filterable university lists
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Country hubs
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FAQ
- Is Studienkolleg required?
- Some qualifications from outside the EU/EEA route through preparatory coursework. Check each university’s recognition rules — we link to official sources from profiles where possible.
- Are tuition fees always low?
- Public universities in parts of Germany charge low or no tuition for many programmes, but Baden-Württemberg and others differ. Verify current fees for non-EU students on each site.
How we source and refresh data — transparency on sources, verification, and limits.