International students
Unsure About Your Studies? Guidance for international students in Germany
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Einleitung Start als internationaler Studierender
Beginning your studies in Germany: Help with uncertainty
Are you studying in Germany and facing challenges that make you question your studies? Here you’ll find information about common difficulties and the alternatives available to you if you’re considering leaving your degree program.
A new country, a new language, a foreign culture – starting your studies in Germany is exciting, but often also challenging. Many international students ask themselves:
- What documents do I need, and what deadlines apply?
- How can I finance my studies?
- Where can I get help with language difficulties or dealing with government offices?
- How do I find accommodation and make friends?
- And what if I feel overwhelmed or lonely?
If these questions sound familiar, you’re in the right place! You’re not alone with your concerns - many international students go through similar experiences. Reaching out, asking questions, or accepting support is not a sign of weakness; it’s an important step toward making your time in Germany safe, successful, and enjoyable.
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Here’s how to tackle the most common challenges
Language barriers, financial worries, or simply the feeling of not quite belonging - many international students experience these challenges at some point.
On the "Challenges for International Students" page, you'll find practical tips, practical tips, personal stories, and helpful support services covering:
- Language & Studies
- Daily Life & Culture
- Finances & Cost of Living
- Bureaucracy & Legal Issues
- Mental Health & Social Challenges
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Finding new paths – even if you end your studies early
Sometimes you realise that your degree program simply isn’t the right fit - and that’s completely okay.
On the page "Dropping out" , you can find out what options are available to you:
- Changing your degree program or university
- Starting an apprenticeship or a dual study program
- Adjusting your residence permit
- Discovering new career paths or opportunities abroad
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Our services for young people who are unsure about their studies
Three projects, one goal: we support you when you have doubts about your studies – with information, guidance, and inspiration. "Without a Doubt – Find Your Path" is a cross-state initiative run by the dropout-support projects Queraufstieg Transfer (Advisory Network for Lateral Career Advancement), Quickstart Sachsen Transfer (Quickstart Saxony Transfer), and Kompass M-V Transfer (Compass Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Transfer).
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Discover more content that will guide you and support you on your journey.
Challenges for international students
Studying in a new country opens up many opportunities, but it also comes with its own challenges. Explore more.
Dropping out as an international student
Sometimes it becomes clear that your degree program just isn’t the right fit. Here you can find alternative possibilities.
Die Initiative „Zweifellos – Finde deinen Weg" wird gefördert vom Bundesministerium für Bildung, Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend im Rahmen der Initiative Bildungsketten.