Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur bedingten Zulassung zum Studium oder zum Teilzeitstudium beantragen

If you would like to study in Germany, you can obtain a residence permit to fulfill conditions before starting a full-time course of study as well as for part-time studies, a preparatory language course or aa pre-study internship receive.

The residence permit for the purpose of fulfilling conditions before taking up studies in Germany is a temporary residence permit.

Specifically, the residence permit can be issued if

1. you have been admitted to full-time study by a state university, a state-recognized university or a comparable educational institution, but the admission is subject to a condition that is not aimed at attending a preparatory course (for example, admission to a Master's degree course is linked to the submission of proof of completion of a Bachelor's degree);
2. you have been admitted to full-time studies by a state university, a state-recognized university or a comparable educational institution, but the admission is subject to the condition that you must first attend a preparatory college or a comparable institution. Admission is also possible if you are not yet able to provide proof of admission to a preparatory college or comparable institution;
3. you have been admitted to part-time study by a state university, a state-recognized university or a comparable educational institution;
4. you have been accepted to participate in a preparatory language course without having already been admitted by a higher education institution; or
5. you have been accepted by a company to complete an internship in preparation for your studies.

When deciding whether to issue a residence permit for the above-mentioned purposes, the Foreigners' Registration Office may obtain and take into account opinions from the university or other institutions approved for training or further education on matters relating to study requirements, the course of study, the degree and other academic matters.

If you have not yet reached the age of 18, the persons entitled to take care of you must agree to your stay in Germany.

• Recognized and valid identity document (e.g. passport or passport substitute)
• Visa, if this was required for entry
• For a previous stay in Germany: current residence document (e.g. residence permit)
• Current biometric photo in passport format (45 x 35 mm)
• Proof of conditional admission to studies, enrollment or admission to a preparatory language course or internship
• Proof of means of subsistence (e.g. from own assets, payment of a security deposit into a blocked account, bank guarantee, declaration of commitment, scholarship, proof of receipt of benefits such as parental or child benefit, proof of parental income or similar)
• Proof of health insurance cover (e.g. confirmation of health insurance cover or insurance policy)
• In the case of conditional admission to studies or enrollment, proof of the language skills required for the specific course of study may be required
• for minors: Consent of all persons with custody rights to the planned stay (declaration of consent); if the parents with custody rights cannot submit the application jointly for their child, a written power of attorney from the absent parent is required; if only one parent has custody rights, the signature of this parent is sufficient

The documents and information must always be submitted in German. In individual cases, the Immigration Office may require less or further proof.

• You would like to stay in Germany in order to take up a full-time course of study after fulfilling a condition, to study part-time or to take part in a preparatory language course or internship in preparation for a course of study.
• You can secure your living expenses and health insurance cover for the duration of your stay from your own resources without claiming public benefits.
• There are no grounds for deportation against you.
• Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.

• EUR 100.00 for adult applicants
• EUR 50.00 for underage applicants

Remark:

Additional fees may apply for the issue of a residence permit in the form of an electronic residence permit (eAT card), which can also be used as electronic proof of identity.

The time and form of fee collection and payment vary depending on the authority.

In certain cases, fee reductions or exemptions may apply (e.g. for persons entitled to asylum or recognized refugees). Lower fees may apply for Turkish nationals.

• Find out whether your immigration office allows you to apply online or has a special application form.
• If you have not yet reached the age of 18, you may not submit the application yourself, but need a representative (as a rule, the application is submitted by the custodial parent).
• If the application can only be submitted in person, make an appointment at the Foreigners' Registration Office. If you apply online, the immigration office will contact you after receiving your application to arrange an appointment.
• If you have not yet reached the age of 18, you must be accompanied by at least one representative at the personal appointment. If the parent with custody is unable to attend in person, a written power of attorney must be provided for the application.
• Your identity and documents will be checked during the appointment (please bring your documents to the appointment, in the original if possible).
• If your application is approved, your fingerprints will be taken to produce the residence permit in the form of an electronic residence permit (eAT card).
• The Foreigners' Registration Office will commission the Bundesdruckerei to produce the eAT card. After completion, you will receive information and can collect the eAT card from the responsible office. The eAT card must always be collected in person.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a notice of rejection.

approx. 6 weeks to 8 weeks

Note for further information on the processing time:

The processing time may vary depending on the workload at the immigration office.

The production of the electronic residence permit by the Bundesdruckerei takes about 4 to 6 weeks.

Application deadline:

6 weeks to 8 weeks

Note (for further information on validity):

The residence permit should be applied for at least eight weeks before your valid visa or residence permit expires.

Duration (for span): 1 year to 2 years

Note (for further information on the deadline):

The residence permit is issued for at least one year. Its validity should not exceed two years when it is first issued.

If the applicant is participating in an EU or multilateral program with mobility measures (e.g. ERASMUS+ program of the European Union) or if an agreement between two or more higher education institutions applies to the applicant, the residence permit will be issued for at least two years.

If the course of study lasts less than two years, it will be issued for the duration of the course.

An extension must be applied for at the Foreigners' Registration Office in good time before the expiry date. As a rule, the maximum length of stay is ten years.

• You have no right to be granted a residence permit. It is at the discretion of the immigration authority to grant the residence permit.
• The residence permit entitles you to gainful employment during the vacation period and to carry out the internship. This restriction is usually included in the title as an ancillary provision.
• Preparation for studies includes, in particular, German courses and attendance at preparatory colleges or similar institutions.
• The procedure at the Foreigners' Registration Office is usually conducted in German.
• All information provided to the Foreigners' Registration Office should be correct and complete to the best of your knowledge and belief so that your application can be processed without major delays.
• Incorrect or incomplete information can slow down the procedure and be detrimental to the person concerned. In serious cases, incorrect or incomplete information that is not completed or corrected in good time vis-à-vis the immigration authority can result in the revocation of previously granted residence rights, a fine, a prison sentence of up to three years or expulsion from the federal territory.
• Due to the complexity of residence law, this description is for information purposes only and is not legally binding.

• Appeal against the decision of the immigration authority within one month of notification
• Legal action before the court named in the objection notice if the objection is not upheld

• Residence permit for the purpose of education; issuance for conditional admission to studies and part-time studies
• The residence permit for the purpose of fulfilling conditions before taking up studies in Germany can be issued if
  • admission to a state university, a state-recognized university or a comparable educational institution for full-time study has been granted, but the admission is subject to a condition that is not aimed at attending a preparatory course (for example, admission to a Master's degree course on condition that proof of completion of the Bachelor's degree course is provided);
  • admission to a state university, a state-recognized university or a comparable educational institution for full-time studies, but admission is subject to the condition that a preparatory college or a comparable institution is attended first (admission is also possible if admission to a preparatory college or similar has not yet been granted);
  • admission to a state university, a state-recognized university or a comparable educational institution for part-time study has been granted;
  • you have been accepted for a preparatory language course without being admitted to a higher education institution;
  • you have been accepted by a company to complete a pre-study internship.
• Living expenses and health insurance cover must be secured for the duration of the stay without recourse to public benefits.
• The Foreigners' Registration Office may obtain the opinion of the university or other institutions approved for training or further education on questions relating to the study requirements, the course of study, the degree and other academic matters.
• The residence permit is issued for at least one year. It should not be valid for more than two years when first issued. As a rule, a stay of ten years is the upper limit for the duration of residence.
• If the person has not yet reached the age of 18, the persons entitled to personal care must consent to their stay in Germany.
• Responsible: the foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence is responsible for processing the application.

Forms available: No
Written form required: No
Informal application possible: Yes
Personal appearance necessary: Yes