Study in Germany – The Podcast

Episode 6 - How to stay and work

You've finished your studies and want to stay and work in Germany? Then this episode is for you!

Our host Jana is having a chat with Stamatis from Greece. He got his Master's degree in Germany and now works as a software developer for surgical devices in Munich. Stamatis talks about his experience writing applications, what he learnt about Germany and German culture from his mini jobs and the moment he realised he is actually living an adult life.

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Paths after university | Study in Germany

Career service | Study in Germany

Application tips | Study in Germany

Working in Germany - the official website for qualified professionals: Working, studying, living in Germany

Episode 5 - How to find support

Studying abroad is an adventure, and hopefully a great experience. But we all know there will be days when things just feel a bit more challenging than others. Whether it's feeling homesick, having a bit of a rough time during flu season or just dealing with the workload at the university.

In episode five of "Study in Germany - The Podcast", our host Jana chats with Maysan about how to deal with tough times while studying in Germany. Maysan has been living in Germany for a couple of years now. She is doing her doctorate in Ecotoxicology and Disease Evolutionary Ecology at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries. She will be sharing her experience and some advice on how to keep going when you're feeling down.

If you need any help, just get in touch with your international office and they'll be happy to advise you.

There are also lots of institutions in Germany that provide free help:

Health | Study in Germany

Psychological Wellbeing - DAAD

DSW: Psychological Counselling

BetterHelp | Professional Psychological Counselling

Safety | Study in Germany

Studying with a child | Study in Germany

Study opportunities for refugees | Study in Germany

Studying with a disability | Study in Germany

Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency (FADA)

Episode 4 - How to live in Germany

Germany is well known for bread, drug stores and discount supermarkets, raincoats and bike helmets, but there's much more to learn about everyday life. Especially, if you decided to study and live here.

In the fourth episode, our host Jana chats to Maria about how she organises her days in Hamburg. Maria is from Moscow and she is doing her Master's in Science and Innovation, Business and Sustainability in the City at the Elbe river. While Maria is very much used to getting yummy Franzbrötchen and delicious coffee almost everywhere, there are of course some things she had to get used to.

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Discover university cities | Study in Germany

Money | Study in Germany

Public transportation | Study in Germany

Meet the Community | Study in Germany

Activities | Erasmus Generation Activities

Episode 3 - How to finance your stay

At many German universities you might not have to pay any regular tuition fees, but you'll obviously need money for things like housing, insurance and your day-to-day expenses when you start to study in Germany.

In the third episode, our host Jana chats with Mandy from Vietnam about financial topics, like scholarships, jobs, the need for a bank account and insurances, and the cost of living in Germany. Mandy is studying English and American Studies at the University of Bamberg and shares her experiences and gives some useful tips.

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Health insurance | Study in Germany

Funding | Study in Germany

Scholarship Database - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst

Bank account | Study in Germany

Part-time job | Study in Germany

Money | Study in Germany

Episode 2 - How to prepare your stay

So you've found the right study programme in Germany and got in? Congrats! But now it's time for the "Papierkram" (meaning "Paperwork" - a German word you'll hear a lot from now on). While the rules around visas can differ from country to country, there are some questions that everyone will have to answer before leaving to study in Germany. For example, how much German should I already know? What kind of jacket do I need to bring? Do I need to find accommodation beforehand? And how can I prepare myself emotionally to start in a new country?

In the second episode of "Study in Germany - The Podcast", our host Jana and her guest, Juliana, who came from Colombia to study Insect Biotechnology at Justus Liebig University in Giessen, chat about all of this.

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Applying for a visa: general information - Federal Foreign Office

University entrance qualification | Study in Germany

German language skills | Study in Germany

Health insurance | Study in Germany

Proof of financing | Study in Germany

Application | Study in Germany

Renting a Room - DAAD

Episode 1 - How to find a study programme

Germany's universities have a lot to offer, so it can be tricky to find out what suits you best. And sometimes you find the right programme in a town you've never even heard of. Don't worry, we've got your back!

In the first episode, Jana chats with Temiloluwa, who moved from Nigeria to Thüringen to study Mechatronics and Robotics at the Hochschule Schmalkalden. They talk about the perks of living in a small town and why it can be worth waiting to get a spot in the right programme. 

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Get to know the higher education system | Study in Germany

Find a course of study | Study in Germany

My GUIDE - The gateway to your German university

DAAD - International Programmes - Homepage

Scholarship Database - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst

CHE University Ranking 2025/2026 - German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (- Good to know: most German universities offer high quality study programmes!)