Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg

The equivalence between your educational background in Turkey and your target program in Germany is crucial. Switching from a humanities/social sciences field to a STEM program can often be challenging and might require you to attend a Studienkolleg (preparatory college) or take specific exams like TestAS. It's best to carefully review the admission requirements of your desired university and get information from their recognition offices.

Generally, even if you have visa-free entry rights to Germany (like with a green passport), you're expected to apply for your student visa or residence permit from an authorized consulate or embassy outside Germany, usually by returning to your home country. Applying for a student visa directly from within Germany is not possible, except for specific exceptions. For current and definitive information on this, you should check the official websites of German consulates in Turkey or the Foreigners' Office (Ausländerbehörde) in Germany.

For German student visa applications, you're typically required to show proof of funds in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) to cover your living expenses for the first year (12 months), which is currently 11,904 EUR. Even if your program is 2 years long, financial proof for the first year is usually considered sufficient. However, the visa officer or relevant authority might request additional documents. For current and precise information, please consult the visa application guidelines.

Yes, as a full-time student in Germany, you are allowed to work up to 140 working days a year (Arbeitstagekonto; a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day; during the lecture period, a week of up to 20 hours can instead be counted as 2.5 working days). This permit allows you to work in delivery services like Liferando or other student jobs. However, it's crucial to adhere to work permit regulations and fulfill your tax obligations. This right generally applies to master's students.

You can pursue a master's degree in Germany without knowing German, but in that case, you'll need to apply for English-taught programs. The process typically involves finding an English-taught master's program, proving your language proficiency (usually with IELTS or TOEFL), applying to the university, and then applying for a student visa if you get accepted. Some universities might offer conditional admission requiring you to attend a language school first.

A student visa (for language courses or a master's degree) generally does not grant you the right to family reunification. For your family members (spouse and children) to join you, they would need to apply for a separate 'family reunification visa'. For this type of visa, you'll be expected to prove that you have sufficient income and living space in Germany. Since the conditions can be complex, it's important to get detailed information from German consulates in Turkey or the Foreigners' Office (Ausländerbehörde) in Germany.