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Vocational training
Ausbildung combines vocational education with practical training. Requirements depend on the occupation and type of training.
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Which route are you looking at?
Each route has different requirements, application procedures and residence options. Start with the route that matches your current situation.
How it works
From unsure to your next step, in three stages.
Clear information, structured preparation and human support for the decisions that matter.
01CHECK
Check your chances
Tell us three things and see, in 60 seconds, which English-taught Master's programmes you can explore. Free, with no login required.
02PREPARE
Build your shortlist and documents
Save programmes that fit, then prepare your SOP and track every deadline with an AI advisor and verified, per-programme data.
03ARRIVE
Submit, then prepare to arrive
We help you submit, and once you are in we walk you through the visa, blocked account and enrolment steps towards Germany.
Inside NachGermany
Understand your route. Build your profile.
Create your NachGermany account, tell us about your background and upload your relevant documents. We review the information you provide and contact you about the next steps.
Application readiness
Six checks worth making before you apply.
Anabin, APS, ECTS, uni-assist and financing can all affect your route. We help you work through the relevant checks.
Anabin recognition
Is your university H+ or H-? We read Germany's recognition database so your degree counts before you apply.
APS verification
The certificate applicants from relevant countries, including India and China in applicable cases, may need before applying, down to the semester documents it demands.
ECTS conversion
Turning your credits into the German system, in the exact form that can quietly trip up applicants.
uni-assist VPD
The preliminary document review many universities require before they will open an application file.
Blocked account
The proof of financial resources your student visa may depend on, opened with the right provider and on time.
After the offer
From the CSP procedure to enrolment, Anmeldung and insurance, the steps no one explains once you are in.
A clearer choice
Compared with how people usually do it.
Your real options: do it alone, pay an agent or use a general-purpose tool. Here is how NachGermany compares.
| What you get | Doing it alone | Traditional agent | ChatGPT | NachGermany |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Links to official sources | Varies | Varies | Varies | Included |
| Every university in one search | No | No | No | Partial |
| Knows your specific profile | Yes | Yes | Partial | Yes |
| Help after the admit | No | Partial | Partial | Yes |
| Free to start, no email | Yes | No | Partial | Yes |
| A human you can reach | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Optional expert help
Want a human to take the wheel?
Everything above stays free. When you would rather hand it over, our counselors can help with your applications from start to finish.
Basic
For self-driven applicants
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- Up to 3 university applications
- SOP, LOR and CV support
- Visa guidance and documents
Standard
Guidance with a personal point of contact
Coming soon
- Up to 10 applications
- APS application guidance where applicable
- Personalised counsellor support
Premium
Complete peace of mind
Coming soon
- Comprehensive application support
- Multiple application cycles
- Visa and arrival guidance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The questions every Master's applicant asks us first.
Many public universities in Germany do not charge traditional tuition fees for many Master's programmes, but this does not mean studying is completely free. Students still need to budget for semester contributions, living expenses, health insurance, accommodation and other costs. Some universities and some German states or programmes may charge tuition fees for certain international students.
Yes. Germany has many Master's programmes taught entirely or primarily in English, especially at the Master's level. Availability varies by university and subject, so check the exact programme language requirements rather than assuming every programme is available in English.
There is no single grade requirement for all German Master's programmes. Universities may consider your final grade, relevant coursework, ECTS or credit requirements, subject background, language skills and other programme-specific requirements. Some programmes are highly competitive and may effectively require stronger grades than their formal minimum.
APS is an academic document-verification process required for applicants from certain countries, notably India and China in relevant study-visa or application contexts. Whether you need APS depends on your nationality and situation. Verify the current requirements for your country before applying.
You generally need to prove that you can finance your stay in Germany. The required amount is updated by the German authorities, so always check the current requirement before your visa application at Make it in Germany.
NachGermany helps applicants understand their options for studying, Ausbildung and working in Germany, find suitable programmes or pathways, prepare applications, understand important requirements and navigate the steps that follow admission. The platform combines structured information, profile-based guidance and human support so users can make better decisions rather than navigating the process blindly. We do not promise admission or visa approval.
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