Entry and Residence
Applicants can find information about current entry and residence requirements at the German embassy or consulate in their home country. It normally takes several weeks for a visa to be issued. However, not all kinds of visa qualify for studying at University 21. For example. a tourist visa cannot be used to obtain a student residence permit in Germany.
Student Visa
Most of the foreign nationals intending to study in Germany require a student visa (exceptions are: citizens from EU-countries, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Island , Norway and the USA). As a result, applicants without student visa will not be enrolled at University 21.
Applicant Visa
After receipt of a full set of application documents, Uni-Assist in Berlin will send a confirmation of application. With this confirmation it is possible to obtain a so-called "applicant visa" from German diplomatic or consular offices. A university´s letter of admission is not necessary for this. The applicant visa together with the letter of admission, issued by University 21, can be used to obtain a student residence permit in Germany later on.
