General entry requirements
You will need the following documentation in order to be able to apply to the German Embassy or Consulate to enter the Federal Republic of Germany as a foreign student:
.a valid passport and numerous passport photographs;
a higher education entrance qualification recognised in Germany (this is the Abitur certificate or an equivalent qualification;
proof of your previous study achievements;
proof of sufficient financial funds; and either notification of admission from a German university; or
the notification of admission from the university of your choice or applicant confirmation, which confirms that the full set of required application documents has been received by a German university


