Tools & Calculators
The numerical side of being a student in Germany — interactive tools for cost of living, grade conversion, and finding the university that fits you best.
Cost of Living Calculator
Calculate your monthly expenses as a student in Germany, city by city.
Use the tool →Grade Converter
Convert your university grade to the German 1-5 system.
Use the tool →Eligibility Checker
Is your diploma recognized in Germany? Anabin-based check for 15 countries — direct entry, Studienkolleg, or APS.
Use the tool →Studienkolleg Finder
Foundation-year programs for students whose diploma is not directly recognized. Filter by type and state.
Use the tool →University Match Quiz
8 questions → the German universities that fit you best.
Use the tool →Career Compass
Talent (RIASEC) + value analysis → real professions that match you from 3,500+ data.
Use the tool →Application Calendar
See upcoming deadlines, filter, add to calendar. 7,000+ programs.
Use the tool →Visa Cost Calculator
Add up ALL costs of the Germany student visa process step by step.
Use the tool →Budget Planner
Monthly income + expense + savings goal. City-based, with work income.
Use the tool →Blocked Account (Sperrkonto) Finder
Compare blocked account providers for the Germany student visa. Price, speed, insurance combo.
Use the tool →Health Insurance Comparison
Public (GKV) vs private vs expat insurance for students. Price, visa acceptance, enrolment validity side by side.
Use the tool →Language Certificates
TestDaF vs DSH vs telc vs Goethe — which German certificate do you need for university?
Use the tool →Germany Pathway Finder
5 questions → Studienkolleg, Bachelor, Master, PhD, Ausbildung or Sprachkurs. Real durations + costs.
Use the tool →Inspire Me
Stuck choosing? Random university + city + programme + scholarship + profession + field. Each refresh = 6 new picks.
Use the tool →Professional Recognition
Is your profession recognised in Germany? 6 popular jobs — authority, timeline, cost.
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