EU: If you are from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, you will not need a residence permit. Instead, you will receive a certificate confirming your right of residence in Germany when you register at the Residents' Registration Office. At the Residents' Registration Office, you may be asked to provide a proof of financial resources and a proof that you have valid health insurance for the duration of your stay in Germany.
Non-EU: If you are not from one of the countries above, you will have to apply for a residence permit at the local Foreigners' Registration Office. Please ask your International Office about the address. They will also tell you which documents will be required for the application.
Your initial residence permit will be valid for at least one year and a maximum of two years, but can be extended on request and if you progress sufficiently with your studies.
Last updated: October 2018