Be Prepared – Everything you need to know about Moving to Germany, Education and Accreditation

Moving to Germany can be a fantastic experience – but it helps to be prepared. Surely, you will have lots of questions on visa types, accreditation, choice of programs, taxes and laws, education system, etc….With  this link collection I hope to guide you through the “organisational jungle”.

If you are interested in improving your German language skills quickly and efficiently  feel free to drop me a line. I have also put together a list of resources for you for learning German online.

General Info on Living In Germany

As a student or working professional

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/ – A Federal Government site covering all topics regarding your move to Germany, in English

https://www.germany-visa.org/student-visa/language-course/ – Detailed information on “Visa for language learning” (3-12 months) in Germany

Moving to Germany – Info and links covering all topics on moving to and living in Germany (family, living, studying, visa, accommodation, etc…) from the Goethe Institut.

Info on (Tertiary) Education and Professional Training

https://www.mastersdegree.net/masters-degree-germany/ – Comprehensive information on Master’s Degrees

https://erudera.com/germany/ – all infos on studying as an international student at university in Germany

https://www.goethe.de/resources/files/pdf172/mwnd_berufsausbildung_en.pdf – Chart on how Professional Training (learning a trade) works in Germany

Accreditation of Academic and Professional Qualifications

Information in both German and English

ttps://www.goethe.de/de/spr/mag/dfb/21455202.html– finding help and advice on what qualifications are recognized

https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/index.php – Recognition Finder from the German Government

https://www.goethe.de/resources/files/pdf172/mwnd_anerkennung_beruf_nicht_eu_en.pdf – Chart on how recognition of PROFESSIONAL qualifications works outside of European Union

https://www.goethe.de/resources/files/pdf172/mwnd_anerkennung_studium_en.pdf – Chart on how recognition of ACADEMIC Qualifications works outside of EU

https://www.netzwerk-iq.de/berufliche-anerkennung.html  – Information in German on the accreditation process and who can help

https://www.goethe.de/prj/mwd/en/idl/deu/woh.html – Everything you need to know about housing, tenant’s agreements, etc