Study abroad · Germany

Nursing in Germany: admission, visa, costs

How to study nursing in Germany: routes, eligibility, language, scholarships and the way to work and residence after the degree.

Routes

• Germany national visa for study

Eligibility, from the official page

Admission letter (Zulassung) or conditional admission from a German university, or Studienkolleg placement. source

Questions people ask

Which visa does a student of nursing use for Germany?

Germany national visa for study

Is a licence or registration needed?

Admission is by the institution; professional registration comes after the degree.

What language test is asked?

German B2/C1 (TestDaF, DSH) for German-taught; English B2 for English-taught

What is the path to permanent residence?

18-month job-seeker residence after graduation; settlement possible after qualifying employment (Skilled Immigration Act).

Do I need clearance from my own country before leaving?

It depends on where you are from. Some countries require exit clearance for work contracts abroad (for example Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE) / Protector of Emigrants); students usually do not. The platform checks the rule for your country.

Information, not legal advice. Every rule links to its official source and is re-read nightly.