Can I study in German as a refugee from Austria?

Question

I’ve received a scholarship to study bachelors in Berlin. I live in Austria and am on refugee status and have the Geneva travel document. Would that be possible?

Comments

Hello @Abdullah.Rh Welcome to the Wefugees community and thank you for your question. I will link our experts on educational topics @BildungsberaterIn of LernLaden Neukölln, Fadi of @Arrivo-EMSA and @KironHelpDesk In addition I will do some research and try to find an answer myself. Best regards, Thorgen

Answer 1

Hello Abdullah

I did a little bit of research and found out that you need a visa in order to study here in Germany.

You have to get in contact with a German diplomatic representation in Austria in order to apply for such a visa.

Source: https://***.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/aamt/zugastimaa/buergerservice/faq/08-studentenvisum/606690

Here you find an overview of all German embassies and consulates in Austria: https://***.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/aussenpolitik/laenderinformationen/oesterreich-node/austria/228076

You will most likely have to provide evidence that you are able to pay for your living expenses on your own. Since you've been granted a scholarship that should make things easier.

Best regards,

Thorgen

Comments

Thank you very much for your answer, really appreciate it. Actually, that was so helpful. All the best, Abdullah

Answer 2

Hi Abdullah,

Unfortunately there is not much more I can add to what Thorgen suggested. You would definitely need a student visa to move to Germany but maybe the university that accepts your application can help you with the bureaucracy to request a visa. You should ask, besides trying out Thorgen's good tips.

Best,
Claudia