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Studying in Germany

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

Munich or Stuttgart? A no-winner, decision-framework guide: subject before city, Munich (engineering/TUM-LMU, ~€837 rent — most expensive in Germany) vs Stuttgart (automotive/Mercedes-Porsche-Bosch/DHBW, ~€640 rent), job market and living compared +…

Halil Yaprakli

17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Language & Exams

TestDaF and DSH: A Comprehensive Comparison of German Exams

For those dreaming of university in Germany, the TestDaF and DSH exams are of great importance. In this guide specifically for 2026, discover the details and fundamental differences of both exams.

Anna Schmidt

16 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Studying in Germany

Germany's Waste Separation Rules: Your Essential Student Guide

Navigating waste separation in Germany can feel overwhelming at first, but it's crucial for living harmoniously and avoiding fines. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about sorting your trash, from color-coded bins to the Pfand system...

Halil Yaprakli

16 Jun 2026 · 13 min read

Application

Student Visa Interview: Common Questions and How to Prepare

What you are asked in the German student visa interview, which documents are essential, the most common rejection reasons, and how to prepare — a step-by-step guide.

Halil Yaprakli

14 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Studying in Germany

Working With a Sociology Degree in Germany: Research, Data and Careers

Working with a sociology/social-science degree in Germany: which sectors open doors (research, market research, HR, consulting, data/analytics, NGOs, public sector, UX), why quantitative/data skill (R/Python/surveys) decides who gets hired, salary ra…

Gamze E.

13 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Studying in Germany

Studying Psychology in Germany as a Foreigner: NC, Language & the Master's Bottleneck

A psychology bachelor in Germany as a foreigner: excellent programmes but brutal admission — NC ≈ 1.0 (close to medicine), local NC + per-university application via uni-assist (not Hochschulstart), German C1 (English rare/private), statistics-heavy,…

Gamze E.

11 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Student Life

Student Work Permit in Germany: 20-Hour Rule and Types of Jobs

Do you want to work as a student in Germany? In this guide, take the first step by learning about the 20-hour rule and the differences between Minijob and Werkstudent.

Halil Yaprakli

11 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Application

English Master's in Germany Without German Knowledge: Finding Programs and Application

Germany has over 2,000 English-taught master's programs. How do you find a program without knowing German, which documents are required, and what IELTS/TOEFL scores are needed? A step-by-step application guide.

Dr. Filiz Özkan

11 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Studying in Germany

Working in Tourism & Hospitality in Germany: Careers and Salary Reality

German tourism is solid, but operational hospitality pay is modest (entry ~€30-40k, a known problem). Management, revenue management, MICE, aviation and corporate travel pay better. Sectors, an honest salary table, the German-language reality and the…

Gamze E.

09 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Studying in Germany

English-Taught Sports & Exercise Science Master's in Germany

The reality of English-taught sports & exercise science master's in Germany for students without German: which sub-fields have English programs (Exercise Science, Sport Management, Human Movement, Sports & Data), DSHS Köln + strong institutions (tabl…

Gamze E.

09 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

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Blog

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

TestDaF and DSH: A Comprehensive Comparison of German Exams

Germany's Waste Separation Rules: Your Essential Student Guide

Student Visa Interview: Common Questions and How to Prepare

Working With a Sociology Degree in Germany: Research, Data and Careers

Studying Psychology in Germany as a Foreigner: NC, Language & the Master's Bottleneck

Student Work Permit in Germany: 20-Hour Rule and Types of Jobs

English Master's in Germany Without German Knowledge: Finding Programs and Application

Working in Tourism & Hospitality in Germany: Careers and Salary Reality

English-Taught Sports & Exercise Science Master's in Germany

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