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So to celebrate Valentine's DAY with the rest of the world, I decided to share this information with you.


This information is well detailed and self-explanatory. However, if you still need more assistance, see the end of the article.


First, let us talk about the German Student Visa application process and requirements. 


The good news is that you can travel to Germany if you are fully vaccinated or not, however, you will need to be quarantined for twelve days in your home.


The Visa application fee is €75 non refundable.


To apply for the visa, you will need to book an appointment with the Consulate General in Lagos or German Embassy in Abuja to submit your application.


Please note that the Consulate General in Lagos is responsible for visa applications for all Nigerian States.


The visa takes between 25 days to 6 weeks for it to be available depending on the embassy. However, the maximum time is 3 Months

Here are the requirement to apply for Germany students visa:

  • Two filled out and signed national visa forms.
  • Your valid national passport.
  • Two photocopies of your passport.
  • Birth certificate.
  • Marriage certificate (if married).
  • Child’s certificate (if you have children).
  • Two recently taken biometric portrait photographs.
  • Photocopies of previous German residence titles. (If you have been to Germany before).
  • Previous Schengen Visa.
  • Previous Resident Permit.
  • Proof of Financial Resources - This could be;
    • Letter of commitment. You can get this from a person living in Germany who shows they will be covering your accommodation or other living costs.
    • Letter of declaration. Through this, your parents show they will be providing you with financial support during your stay.
    • Scholarship certificate. If you have a scholarship award, the certificate should show what the scholarship will cover and that you are the receiver of that financial coverage.
  • Original certificates of previous education.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Motivational Letter. Explain why you have chosen this degree programme as well as your future plans.
  • Travel Health Insurance. (covering the period from your departure to the date of enrolment at the German university – approx. 3 months).
    • Students aged 30 and older, Language Students, Interns as well as Doctoral Students should take EDUCARE24 by DR-WALTER. The health insurance product EDUCARE24 is both affordable and qualitative, and it is recognized by German Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
  • Proof you have paid the visa application fee.
  • Proof of German language proficiency. (For German or mixed-language programmes).
  • Proof of English language proficiency. (For English or mixed-language programmes).


Now after knowing about German Visa, let us go back to the free universities.


Kindly note that the above visa processing information is for general usage, either you are applying to the free universities or not.


One thing that is common about this free Universities is that most of them require you have a basic knowledge of Germany

Brief Descriptions of the Free Universities

Below are brief information regarding the listed tuition free universities in Germany for international students; their respective programmes, websites and scholarship opportunities are presented thus:

FREE UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN

Free University of Berlin was established during the Cold War Era and represented the Freedom of the West Berlin, which was the stark contrast to the lack of freedom in East Berlin. The university is recognized internationally and offer free tuition programmes for International students.

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH

This university was established in the year 1868 and has since produced about 17 Nobel Laureates as a demonstration of its research strength and excellent education it provides. One of its expertise areas is the STEM fields, International students with interested in such areas can apply to study tuition-free.

HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN

Humboldt university is one of such tuition free universities in Germany famous in its wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses spanning across natural sciences, arts and humanities – being one of the best universities in the world. The Humboldt University of Berlin was established in 1810 and located in the borough of Mitte, Berlin with student population that numbers up to 32,000.

The school has made a lot of mark with over 50 Nobel laureates counted among the alumni of the university and is further associated with critical breakthroughs in science, including findings by Albert Einstein himself.

LUDWIG MAXIMILIANS UNIVERSITY

It has been ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and has produced over 40 Nobel laureates. The university is one of the oldest in Germany and currently, also, one of the largest in terms of student population with over 50,000 students. It offers courses spanning across Physical Sciences, Law, and Medicine to Business. As a public research university, it offers tuition-free education to both domestic and international students.

KARLSRUHER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

The Karlsruher Institute of Technology (KIT) is a young public research university that was established only recently in 2009 and located in in Karlsruhe in Southern Germany. Despite it age, the institution has grown to be among the largest institutes of higher education in Germany and has also evolved into becoming one of Europe’s leading centres in engineering and natural science.

UNIVERSITY OF HAMBURG

The University of Hamburg was established since 1919 and has so far educated thousands of scholars, producing prominent people around the world and has enriched lives through her graduands. The university is considered one of the best schools in German for international students to study and has an endowment of over 600 million euros.

HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY

Heidelberg University, officially known as Ruprecht Karls Universitat Heidelberg, is a renowned public research university based in the Heidelberg province of Germany. It was established in the year 1386 which puts her among the oldest existing universities in the world. It is also one of the top ranking universities in the world as well in Germany.

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN

Established in 1879 as a research university, the university has grown to a current population of 34,000 students studying around 200 different courses and programmes. The university focuses on technology-based programmes and it’s a member of the TU9 – technology focus institutes in Germany.

DARMSTADT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Darmstadt University of Technology (formally known as Technical University Of Darmstadt -TU Darmstadt) is prestigious research institution located in central Germany in the city of Darmstadt. The university was founded in 1877; known for its Engineering expertise was recommended for Albert Einstein himself! TU Darmstadt is also a member of the reputed TU9 network in Germany and it’s a powerhouse for education in computer science and information technology studies. The school, so far, has grown to become one of the leading universities in both Germany and even Europe at large.

UNIVERSITY OF STUTTGART

The University of Stuttgart was ranked 263rd in QS World University Rankings 2016-17. It was established in 1829 and currently offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a broad range of subjects gaining worldwide reputation for its excellent education in the fields of technology, engineering, and natural sciences. The school offers tuition-free education except for a few mandatory fees charge per student, which is not tuition fee.

RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1870, RWTH Aachen University has grown to be one of the biggest institution of higher learning in Germany. It is a public research institution in the North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Currently, it has an approximate of 45,000 students, 23% of which are international students. The university offers courses ranging from the Natural Sciences, Engineering, Management, Arts & Humanities and Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE

The University of Cologne is also one of the largest with an total of about 34,500 students  or more – 18% of which are of foreign origins. The university was founded far back in the year 1798 being the fourth university established by the then Holy Roman Empire – that makes it the sixth-oldest university in Central Europe. It is currently is operating about 6 faculties grouped as the faculties of Arts & Humanities and Management & Social Sciences, Mathematics & Natural Science, Law, Medicine, and Human Science.


I hope you will make use of this opportunity and begin your application by applying to any of the above tuition free universities in Germany. Although the list is not exhaustive, but should go a long way to help in your scholarship search.

One secret is that you could contact any of these schools to inquire if you can learn the Germany Language before you enroll in your chosen course while in Germany.


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