🇵🇭 Philippines → 🇩🇪 Germany

Study in Germany from Philippines

Studying in Germany from the Philippines combines tuition-free public universities with strong engineering and nursing pathways, and Filipinos are spared the APS pre-screening that some Asian nationalities must complete.

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

🇵🇭 Philippines

From

🇩🇪 Germany

8–12 wks

Visa

18-month job-seeker visa after graduation

Post-study

For a student leaving Manila, Germany is one of the rare places where a respected degree can carry almost no tuition. Public universities ask only a semester contribution of roughly €0–€500, so the budget that really matters is living costs and the blocked account needed for the visa.

Unlike applicants from India, China or Vietnam, Filipino students are not required to obtain an APS certificate, which removes a whole verification stage and shortens the runway to an intake. The remaining work is getting your records in order and proving your funds.

Document attestation and credential steps from the Philippines

Request your official transcript of records and certified true copies of your diploma from your university, and have CHED issue the supporting certifications where a German institution asks for them. As the Philippines is part of the Apostille Convention, the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila apostilles these documents rather than going through full consular legalisation, and you arrange certified German or English translations. The student visa file under § 16b AufenthG is then lodged with the German Embassy in Manila.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and working after graduation

Plan for a blocked account of €11,904 for the year through a provider such as Fintiba or Coracle, plus living costs of roughly €850–€1,200 a month. The § 16b student visa typically takes 8–12 weeks, so apply as soon as you hold your admission. DAAD, Erasmus Mundus and the Deutschland Stipendium are the principal funding routes for Filipino students, and graduates may stay on an 18-month job-seeker visa to look for skilled work.

Your path from Philippines 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 Manila

Our Philippines office helps Philippines students with CHED credential verification, DFA apostille guidance, OFW student clearance and more — free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Filipino students need an APS certificate for Germany?

No. The APS certificate is compulsory for applicants from countries such as India, China and Vietnam, but the Philippines is not on that list, so you can apply to German universities directly once your documents are apostilled.

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

You must prove access to €11,904 for one year, usually held in a blocked account with a provider like Fintiba or Coracle, which satisfies the financial-proof requirement for the § 16b student visa.

Can I work in Germany after I finish my degree?

Yes. Graduates of German universities can apply for an 18-month job-seeker visa to find skilled employment, which can then convert into a work or settlement permit.