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Studying in Germany

Studienkolleg: Your Bridge to University in Germany – Who Needs It, How to Apply?

Dreaming of studying in Germany? Whether you need a Studienkolleg depends on your access route, not on your type of high school. This comprehensive guide covers the application process, who should apply, an...

Anna Schmidt

22 Jan 2026 · 14 min read

Studying in Germany

How to Prepare a Portfolio (Mappe) for German Art & Design Schools

German art & design schools have no NC — your portfolio (Mappe) decides admission. What it should contain, field-specific tips, the Eignungsprüfung, Mappenkurs, common mistakes and a timeline.

Gamze E.

22 Jan 2026 · 6 min read

Studying in Germany

Working in International Relations & Policy in Germany: Organizations & Reality

UN/EU/OECD, GIZ/KfW, SWP/DGAP think tanks and political foundations: the organizations, salaries and honest truths of an IR/policy career in Germany — including the citizenship requirement for diplomats.

Gamze E.

20 Jan 2026 · 6 min read

Studying in Germany

What to Do With an Engineering Degree in Germany? Job Market & Career

Which industries, roles, and visa paths does an engineering degree open in Germany? Automotive/EV, machinery, energy, automation; the 18-month job search and the Mittelstand reality.

Hakan Kutlu

16 Jan 2026 · 6 min read

Studying in Germany

What can you do with a CS degree in Germany: job market, salary & staying

IT is Germany's #1 shortage occupation. The 18-month post-grad job-search residence (§20), the Werkstudent → thesis → full-time route, 2025 salary bands, and how much German really matters.

Caner Türkdoğru

16 Jan 2026 · 6 min read

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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 · 15 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

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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

Working in Sports Science in Germany: Careers and Salary

Working in sports science in Germany: post-graduation career paths (rehabilitation, performance/data, BGM corporate health, sports management, fitness, teaching), an honest salary table (pure sports science mid, specialisation pays better), Blue Card…

Gamze E.

13 Jan 2026 · 6 min read

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Studienkolleg: Your Bridge to University in Germany – Who Needs It, How to Apply?

How to Prepare a Portfolio (Mappe) for German Art & Design Schools

Working in International Relations & Policy in Germany: Organizations & Reality

What to Do With an Engineering Degree in Germany? Job Market & Career

What can you do with a CS degree in Germany: job market, salary & staying

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

Working in Sports Science in Germany: Careers and Salary

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