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Visa & Residence

Switching from Study to Ausbildung (Vocational Training) in Germany: Now Possible

In Germany you can switch into vocational training while studying — even during study preparation (Studienkolleg/conditional admission) — and change your residence permit. §16a requirements: a training contract + Federal Employment Agency approval; t…

Halil Yaprakli

03 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Studying in Germany

Aachen or Karlsruhe? Which City to Study Engineering in Germany?

Aachen or Karlsruhe? A no-winner, decision-framework guide: subject before city, Aachen (RWTH/mechanical-electrical eng., ~€521 rent) vs Karlsruhe (KIT/CS-IT, ~€570 rent), reputation, living and location compared + a quick "which fits you" decision g…

Halil Yaprakli

02 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Studying in Germany

Freiburg or Tübingen? Which City to Study in, in Germany?

Freiburg or Tübingen? A no-winner, decision-framework guide: subject before city, Freiburg (green/medicine/environment, ~€644 rent) vs Tübingen (humanities/neuroscience/AI, ~€526 rent), atmosphere, living and cost compared + a quick "which fits you"…

Halil Yaprakli

02 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Studying in Germany

Can a Foreign Veterinarian Work in Germany? Approbation & Recognition

If you're already a vet, recognition is the most realistic way into Germany: Approbation vs Berufserlaubnis, application → Gleichwertigkeitsprüfung → Bescheid, Kenntnisprüfung if there are gaps, C1 German + Fachsprachprüfung and the non-EU (Turkish)…

Dr. Hasan Kaya

02 Feb 2026 · 5 min read

Studying in Germany

Business Schools in Germany: Public or Private? Mannheim, WHU, Frankfurt School

Studying business in Germany: a free public university (Mannheim/Cologne/Goethe/LMU/Münster, competitive NC) or an expensive private business school (WHU/Frankfurt School/ESMT/HHL, English, strong network)? Fees, NC, English, MBA — an honest comparis…

Elif G.

30 Jan 2026 · 5 min read

Student Life & Cities

Deutschlandticket: Price, Coverage and the Student Semester Ticket

From January 2026 the Deutschlandticket costs €63/month for regional and local transport. Students get the Deutschlandsemesterticket (winter 2026/27: €37.80/month; summer 2026: €34.80/month, KVB example) via the Semesterbeitrag.

Halil Yaprakli

28 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

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

Student Life

Quality of Life in Germany: Honest Pros and Cons from a Student's Perspective

Is the quality of life in Germany really high? As an international student, you'll find both advantages and challenges, from tuition-free education and cheap public transport to housing difficulties and bureaucracy. This guide gives you a balanced lo...

Ayesha Khan

26 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

Studying in Germany

Can Foreigners Practise Law in Germany? Staatsexamen & Recognition

The biggest misconception: an LL.M. does NOT make you a lawyer in Germany. Becoming a Rechtsanwalt = two Staatsexamina + Referendariat (~7 years, entirely in German). A non-EU (e.g. Turkish) law degree isn't directly recognised; the real options are…

Elif G.

25 Jan 2026 · 5 min read

Studying in Germany

Studying Economics (VWL) in Germany: A Guide for International Students

Studying VWL (Volkswirtschaftslehre) in Germany: how it differs from BWL, the math/econometrics load, German-taught bachelor vs. English-taught master, top universities like Bonn/Mannheim/LMU, uni-assist applications, the NC, fees, and DAAD scholarsh…

Elif G.

24 Jan 2026 · 5 min read

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Switching from Study to Ausbildung (Vocational Training) in Germany: Now Possible

Aachen or Karlsruhe? Which City to Study Engineering in Germany?

Freiburg or Tübingen? Which City to Study in, in Germany?

Can a Foreign Veterinarian Work in Germany? Approbation & Recognition

Business Schools in Germany: Public or Private? Mannheim, WHU, Frankfurt School

Deutschlandticket: Price, Coverage and the Student Semester Ticket

APS Certificate and Türkiye: Do Turkish Students Need APS?

Quality of Life in Germany: Honest Pros and Cons from a Student's Perspective

Can Foreigners Practise Law in Germany? Staatsexamen & Recognition

Studying Economics (VWL) in Germany: A Guide for International Students

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