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Studying in Germany

APS Certificate and Türkiye: Do Turkish Students Need APS?

APS only exists for educational documents issued in China, Vietnam and India; if your documents were issued in Türkiye, you do not need APS.

Halil Yaprakli

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Halil Yaprakli

27 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Studying in Germany

Rundfunkbeitrag (GEZ) Student Guide: Exemption and Application

Rundfunkbeitrag (GEZ) Student Guide 2026: Is there an exemption, and how do you apply? This guide covers everything from A to Z, including exemption conditions, WG shared payment tips, and more.

Anna Schmidt

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Halil Yaprakli

26 Jan 2026 · 9 min read

Studying in Germany

Ausbildung in Germany: Salary, Life and the Path to Permanent Residence

How much does an Ausbildung pay, can you live on it, and how does the route via Übernahme and a skilled-worker permit lead to permanent residence (Niederlassungserlaubnis)? An honest 2026 guide.

Halil Yaprakli

25 Jan 2026 · 6 min read

Studying in Germany

Berlin or Munich? Which City to Study in, in Germany?

Berlin or Munich? A no-winner, decision-framework guide: subject before city, Berlin (start-ups/arts/FU-HU-TU, ~€664 rent) vs Munich (engineering/TUM-LMU, ~€837 rent — most expensive city), job market and living compared + a quick "which fits you" de…

Halil Yaprakli

16 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

Visa

How to Get a German Visa Appointment? The iDATA Ordeal and Quick Solutions

Are you having difficulty getting a Germany visa appointment? Long waiting times at iDATA and concepts like iVisa can be confusing. In this guide, you will find the Germany student visa appointment process and strategies to shorten waiting times.

Halil Yaprakli

15 Jan 2026 · 16 min read

Studying in Germany

Studienkolleg Guide — Who Needs It, Which Course, Which School?

A one-year preparatory programme for applicants without direct access to German higher education: Studienkolleg — whether you need it depends on your access route. This guide covers T-Kurs or M-Kurs, application process, and free cities.

Anna Schmidt

with

Halil Yaprakli

15 Jan 2026 · 8 min read

Studying in Germany

The Most In-Demand Ausbildung Fields in Germany

The most sensible Ausbildung fields for internationals in Germany: IT/Fachinformatiker, mechatronics, electronics, hospitality and SHK as shortage occupations — salary table and honest advice (2026).

Halil Yaprakli

14 Jan 2026 · 6 min read

Studying in Germany

University Education in Germany: Your Start Guide

Essential information for international students who want to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Germany: the system, fees, application timeline, and choosing the right university.

Halil Yaprakli

12 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

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APS Certificate and Türkiye: Do Turkish Students Need APS?

Rundfunkbeitrag (GEZ) Student Guide: Exemption and Application

Ausbildung in Germany: Salary, Life and the Path to Permanent Residence

Berlin or Munich? Which City to Study in, in Germany?

How to Get a German Visa Appointment? The iDATA Ordeal and Quick Solutions

Studienkolleg Guide — Who Needs It, Which Course, Which School?

The Most In-Demand Ausbildung Fields in Germany

University Education in Germany: Your Start Guide

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