{"id":2105,"date":"2025-03-06T09:31:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T09:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/?p=2105"},"modified":"2025-08-01T18:58:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T18:58:22","slug":"tips-for-international-students-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/tips-for-international-students-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking success into your own hands: tips for international students studying in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-59966a15 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-large-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-43a23c0f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:95%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-809ff1c6 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-306a61deb0d4d441ceb38eecbdb66ee3\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\">Studying in Germany &#8211; what international students must know before they begin<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><em>For many international students, studying in Germany isn\u2019t just about getting in \u2014 it\u2019s about staying in, succeeding, and building the future they always imagined.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Every year, thousands of foreign students are accepted into top German universities. But many don\u2019t make it to graduation.<br>Why? Because academic life in Germany is very different \u2014 and most students are never told how much <strong>self-responsibility<\/strong> it actually demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through what it truly takes to succeed as an international student in Germany \u2014 and how to avoid the mistakes that cause others to give up early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/tips-for-international-students-in-germany\/#Why_studying_in_Germany_is_a_big_achievement_%E2%80%94_but_also_a_big_challenge\" >Why studying in Germany is a big achievement \u2014 but also a big challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/tips-for-international-students-in-germany\/#Know_the_numbers_International_students_drop_out_of_German_schools_at_much_higher_rates\" >Know the numbers: International students drop out of German schools at much higher rates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/tips-for-international-students-in-germany\/#What_makes_studying_in_Germany_so_different\" >What makes studying in Germany so different?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/tips-for-international-students-in-germany\/#What_does_success_in_Germany_really_require\" >What does success in Germany really require?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/tips-for-international-students-in-germany\/#Why_so_many_international_students_fail_%E2%80%94_and_how_you_can_avoid_it\" >Why so many international students fail \u2014 and how you can avoid it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/tips-for-international-students-in-germany\/#Before_you_apply_%E2%80%94_are_you_truly_ready\" >Before you apply \u2014 are you truly ready?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/tips-for-international-students-in-germany\/#What_successful_students_do_differently\" >What successful students do differently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/tips-for-international-students-in-germany\/#How_edulink_helps_you_succeed_from_day_one\" >How edulink helps you succeed from day one<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-285d2e309fe10663c5271f4685aaa58c\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_studying_in_Germany_is_a_big_achievement_%E2%80%94_but_also_a_big_challenge\"><\/span><strong>Why studying in Germany is a big achievement \u2014 but also a big challenge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Getting accepted into a German university already shows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.227), 1rem);\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">You\u2019ve passed academic requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">You likely met a <strong>language requirement (German B2 or higher)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">You submitted documents for a <strong>visa, finances, and health insurance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">You navigated bureaucracy \u2014 often in another language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">But this is only the beginning. Many students don\u2019t realize that the <strong>real work starts after arrival<\/strong>. Without structure, reminders, or academic hand-holding, <strong>your success depends entirely on you<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">If you\u2019re one of the lucky few who get a spot \u2014 treat it like gold. Own it. Protect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-589774465f40df3812de0edb6847f0e2\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_the_numbers_International_students_drop_out_of_German_schools_at_much_higher_rates\"><\/span><strong>Know the numbers: International students drop out of German schools at much higher rates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>41% of international students in Germany discontinue their degree<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">That\u2019s almost double the rate of German students (28%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Less than half complete a <strong>master\u2019s degree<\/strong> \u2014 even though it\u2019s often expected by German employers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>54% return to their home country<\/strong> after graduation, even in a strong job market<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hochschulbildungsreport.de\/handlungsfelder\/internationale-bildung\/fokus-2015-campus-international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stifterverband &amp; McKinsey \u201cCampus International\u201d report<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">The system isn\u2019t stacked against you \u2014 but it does expect you to adapt quickly, stay focused, and manage yourself independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b20eba84e791e845635630c1dd3bcfd4\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_studying_in_Germany_so_different\"><\/span><strong>What makes studying in Germany so different?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Here\u2019s what most international students aren\u2019t prepared for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><table class=\"has-white-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Expectation<\/th><th>Reality in Germany<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Regular attendance checks<\/td><td>No one tracks attendance \u2014 it\u2019s up to you<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professor reminds you of deadlines<\/td><td>You must register for every exam yourself<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clear structure &amp; support<\/td><td>The system is flexible \u2014 <strong>and hands-off<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personal follow-up if you fall behind<\/td><td>No one chases you \u2014 you just fail silently<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">\ud83d\udcac \u201cIf you forget to register for your exam, you don\u2019t sit the exam. You fail \u2014 and lose one of your limited attempts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0754e4afacacf24afd7d1b01eca507ce\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_success_in_Germany_really_require\"><\/span><strong>What does success in Germany <\/strong><strong><em>really<\/em><\/strong><strong> require?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">If you want to graduate and go on to a master\u2019s program or employment, you need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Register your courses and exams <strong>yourself \u2014 every semester<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Stay informed about changes to visa, housing, and insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Develop <strong>academic self-discipline<\/strong> and a personal study routine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Ask for help <strong>early<\/strong> when you feel lost (before it\u2019s too late)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Understand that <strong>failure has consequences<\/strong> \u2014 often automatic course expulsion after 3 failed attempts<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Build your own semester planner from day one. Include class dates, exam registration periods, and deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-40e617f161affea5a6c032a1fe58f6af\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_so_many_international_students_fail_%E2%80%94_and_how_you_can_avoid_it\"><\/span><strong>Why so many international students fail \u2014 and how you can avoid it<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Here are the top 3 reasons international students drop out in Germany:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Lack of structure<\/strong> \u2192 No one tells you what to do, when, or how<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Underestimating the language barrier<\/strong> \u2192 Especially in lectures, exams, or thesis work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Poor time and stress management<\/strong> \u2192 Leading to isolation or academic failure<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>How to avoid this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Build a weekly structure with study + life balance\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Improve your German consistently \u2014 even if you study in English\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Join student support programs, language caf\u00e9s, or peer mentoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Reach out to <strong>your international office<\/strong> \u2014 they\u2019re there to help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Taking-success-into-your-own-hands-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Taking-success-into-your-own-hands-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Taking-success-into-your-own-hands-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Taking-success-into-your-own-hands-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Taking-success-into-your-own-hands-1-8x12.png 8w, https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Taking-success-into-your-own-hands-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f0f884792e940f6c6af797f8bbb0b5a6\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_you_apply_%E2%80%94_are_you_truly_ready\"><\/span><strong>Before you apply \u2014 are you truly ready?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Before you take the TestAS, shortlist universities, or apply for housing, ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Am I ready to manage my schedule independently \u2014 without reminders?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Am I prepared to handle financial and administrative tasks alone?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Am I mentally prepared to work consistently for 3+ years \u2014 even without external motivation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Do I have a system to ask for help when I need it?<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">If the answer is \u201cyes,\u201d you\u2019re already ahead of most applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Next step<\/strong>: Get prepared with our guide:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/de\/choosing-a-degree-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choosing a degree for international students \u2013 A fresh start in the DACH region<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-dab74053d1e4138818c607d92cc77a9b\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_successful_students_do_differently\"><\/span><strong>What successful students do differently<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><table class=\"has-white-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Struggling students<\/th><th>Successful students<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Wait for instructions<\/td><td>Take initiative, ask questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rely on memory<\/td><td>Use calendars, to-do lists, and reminders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Avoid academic offices<\/td><td>Use university resources proactively<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stick to people from home country<\/td><td>Join diverse social and study groups<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Treat this as a short trip<\/td><td>Invest in long-term growth and integration<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Mindset shift<\/strong>: You\u2019re not just \u201cstudying abroad\u201d \u2014 you\u2019re <strong>building your future<\/strong>. Treat it that way from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ae8cf5bee23d267c548aec0c6d504359\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_edulink_helps_you_succeed_from_day_one\"><\/span><strong>How edulink helps you succeed from day one<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Since 2014, <strong>edulink GmbH<\/strong> has helped international students not only start their journey in Germany \u2014 but finish it successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">We offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Personalized <strong>study and success planning<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">TestAS preparation books and training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Help with selecting the right degree and university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Guidance on exams, enrollment, housing, and career paths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Support through every stage of your academic life<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Ready to take your next step with confidence?<br><a href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/testas-vorbereitung\/#fuerpapierbasiertentest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get TestAS-ready with our official preparation books<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Getting into a German university is hard \u2014 staying in and graduating is even harder. 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