🇧🇩 Bangladesh → 🇩🇪 Germany

Study in Germany from Bangladesh

Studying in Germany from Bangladesh gives Dhaka graduates access to tuition-free public universities, where the blocked account, not fees, is the central financial hurdle.

Tuition €0–€500/semester Visa 8–12 wks Free for students

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

From

🇩🇪 Germany

8–12 wks

Visa

18-month job-seeker visa after graduation

Post-study

For a student leaving Dhaka, Germany is rare in charging little or no tuition at public universities, just a semester contribution of around €0–€500. That turns the blocked account required for the visa into the main cost to plan around.

Bangladeshi students are not subject to the APS certificate that India, China and Vietnam must obtain, so attention shifts to properly attested board and university documents and timely proof of funds for an autumn start.

Board attestation and credential steps from Bangladesh

Have your education-board and university documents, including certificates from your National University or public university, attested through the relevant board and the Ministry of Education so German admissions offices can assess them. Bank-solvency proof supports your file. The student visa under § 16b AufenthG is then lodged with the German Embassy in Dhaka, which serves Bangladeshi applicants directly.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and working after graduation

Plan for a blocked account of €11,904 for the year with a provider such as Fintiba or Coracle, plus living costs of about €850–€1,200 a month. The § 16b visa usually takes 8–12 weeks, so lodge it as soon as your admission arrives. DAAD, Erasmus Mundus and the Deutschland Stipendium are the principal funding routes, and graduates may stay on an 18-month job-seeker visa to find skilled work.

Your path from Bangladesh to Germany

APS certificate required for applicants from India, China, and Vietnam before applying to German universities.

1
Register free & build your profile
Create a student account and tell us your grades, budget and goals. It takes five minutes and costs nothing.
2
Get matched to universities
Our advisors shortlist programmes that fit your profile and explain admission requirements and deadlines.
3
Prepare documents & apply
We help you assemble transcripts, language scores and financial proof, then submit strong applications.
4
Visa & departure support
Once admitted, we guide your student visa application and help you prepare for arrival.

Costs, visa & requirements

Tuition	€0–€500/semester (public universities)
Living costs	€850–€1,200/month
Visa type	Student Visa § 16b AufenthG
Financial proof	€11,904/year (Fintiba / Coracle)
Processing time	8–12 weeks
Language	German B1 or IELTS 6.0+ (English programmes)
Scholarships	DAAD, Erasmus Mundus, Deutschland Stipendium

In-person support in Dhaka

Our Bangladesh office helps Bangladesh students with National University documentation, bKash payment integration, Embassy liaison and more — free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshi students need an APS certificate for Germany?

No. The APS requirement covers India, China and Vietnam, not Bangladesh. You still need properly attested board and university documents, but there is no APS step for Bangladeshi applicants.

How much money must I show for a German student visa from Bangladesh?

You must prove access to €11,904 for one year, normally held in a blocked account with a provider such as Fintiba or Coracle, which satisfies the § 16b financial requirement.

Where is the German student visa processed for Bangladesh?

The German Embassy in Dhaka accepts student visa applications from Bangladeshi residents directly, so you do not need to travel to New Delhi for this destination.