Professional Application Templates
Copy-ready German templates that meet what universities and authorities expect — each with a step-by-step fill-in guide.
Application documents
Lebenslauf (German CV) Template
The tabular (tabellarisch) CV German universities and employers expect — reverse-chronological, 1–2 pages.
Open template →English / International CV
An English CV for English-taught programmes and international job applications — no photo, action verbs, one page.
Open template →Academic CV (PhD / Research)
An academic CV for PhD/research applications — publications, conferences, teaching, awards, references. (May be 2–4 pages.)
Open template →Motivation Letter (Motivationsschreiben) Template
Motivation letter for a Master's application — why this field, why this university, your career goal. German + English version.
Open template →Motivation Letter — Bachelor
A motivation letter for a Bachelor's application — from school interests to your choice of field, why Germany and this university.
Open template →Motivation Letter — PhD (Promotion)
An application to a professor for a PhD/research position — connection to their research, your Master's thesis, your contribution.
Open template →Erasmus+ Motivation Letter
A motivation letter for an Erasmus+ exchange — why this host university, academic fit and personal goals.
Open template →Scholarship (Stipendium) Motivation Letter
A motivation letter for a DAAD / foundation scholarship — academic merit, social engagement and fit with the foundation's values.
Open template →Letter of Recommendation Template
A recommendation letter from your professor or employer — for applications and scholarships. A German draft to hand your referee.
Open template →Objection to an Official Decision (Widerspruch)
A formal objection (Widerspruch) against a BAföG, visa, admission or other official decision within the legal deadline. (Sample text, not legal advice.)
Open template →Leave of Absence Request (Urlaubssemester)
A request to your university for a leave semester (Urlaubssemester) due to illness, internship abroad, language course, etc.
Open template →Application Status Inquiry Email
A short, correctly-toned German email to politely ask the university about your pending application.
Open template →De-registration (Exmatrikulation) Request
A formal request to de-register (Exmatrikulation) from your university after graduation or transfer — including semester fee refund.
Open template →Housing
Apartment Application Letter (Wohnungsbewerbung)
A formal application letter that reassures landlords — student status, secured financing, quiet tenant. Stands out in Germany's competitive housing market.
Open template →Apartment Lease Termination (Kündigung)
A letter to terminate your lease within the legal notice period — including handover and deposit refund. (Usually a 3-month notice.)
Open template →Sublease Agreement (Untermietvertrag)
A sample German sublease agreement for a room/flat — parties, rent, deposit, term. (Sample text, not legal advice.)
Open template →Career & jobs
Job Application Cover Letter (Anschreiben)
A German-style cover letter (Anschreiben) for a Werkstudent or full-time role — showing your fit with concrete achievements.
Open template →Request for a Job Reference (Arbeitszeugnis)
A polite email to ask your employer for a "qualifiziertes Arbeitszeugnis" (detailed job reference) when leaving — your legal right in Germany.
Open template →Motivation Letter — Ausbildung (Vocational)
A cover letter for a dual vocational training (Ausbildung) — why this profession, why this company, your strengths.
Open template →Internship Application Letter (Praktikum)
A cover letter for an internship (Pflicht- or voluntary Praktikum) in Germany — highlighting your student profile and motivation.
Open template →Sick Notification (Krankmeldung)
A short, correctly-toned German email to notify work or university that you are off sick.
Open template →Finance & visa
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