Studying in Germany

Two routes to Germany: a university degree or paid vocational training (Ausbildung). Pick the one that fits you.

Blocked account

Sperrkonto

€11,904

€992 / mo available after you arrive

Lebanese student

Fintiba · Coracle

Choose your route

German language course (Sprachkurs)

The Sprachkurs (language-course) visa is the route most Lebanese students actually take first. It is for an intensive German course in Germany and is applied for directly at the German Embassy in Beirut. Important: it is a language-course visa, not a study visa — plan your path to a university or Ausbildung deliberately, and confirm current requirements and amounts with the embassy.

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Studienkolleg (university preparatory year)

A Studienkolleg is required for Lebanese applicants whose baccalaureate average is below 12/20, who graduated from a technical or vocational institute, or who completed only one year at a Lebanese university. It is a one-year preparatory program taught in German, ending with the Feststellungsprüfung — after which you can apply to a German university. The visa is applied for directly at the German Embassy in Beirut.

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Studying at a German university

The full path from Lebanon to a German university — admission, documents, the blocked account, visa, and enrollment. Start at least six months before your intended travel date.

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Vocational training in Germany (Ausbildung)

Ausbildung combines paid on-the-job training with vocational school. It is a strong, lower-cost route to living and working in Germany. A signed training contract is the heart of the application.

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