Studying in Germany is attractive thanks to nearly tuition-free public universities and a clear pathway to stay and work after graduation — suited to a skilled-migration direction.
Vietnamese students need APS certification, usually take the TestAS, and (if not yet eligible for direct admission) attend a Studienkolleg preparatory course. M2W advises on choosing a field and level of study linked to the chance of staying on.
APS, Studienkolleg, TestAS
Theo the DAAD portal (study-in-germany.de), to enter a German university, Vietnamese students must have a APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) — mandatory for applications from Vietnam. Many fields require an exam TestAS; candidates not yet qualified for direct entry will take a foundation course Studienkolleg about 1 year, then take the Feststellungsprüfung.
Mandatory certification
Academic verification — documents from Vietnam must be ready before submitting to the school.
University foundation programme
For those not yet eligible for direct entry; study for about 1 year then take the exam.
Aptitude test
Assessing academic ability, required by many programmes.
Student visa
Residence permit for study purposes in Germany.
Stay on to work after graduation
Theo Make it in Germany (the official German Government portal), after graduating from a German university, international students can extend their residence up to 18 months to find a job the right field; once you have a job, move to a §18a/§18b work permit or Blue Card, progressing to permanent residence.
Public university is almost tuition-free (only a semester fee applies); a blocked account (Sperrkonto) is required to prove financial means.
Why choose M2W for studying in Germany
Support in preparing the APS documentation — a mandatory step for applications from Vietnam before applying to a school.
Advice on field and level of study based on Germany's workforce needs and the 18-month post-study job search.
A dedicated consultant follows your case from the APS, TestAS/Studienkolleg, through to the blocked account and visa.
Tuition and job-search period conditions are taken directly from DAAD and official German government portals.
Frequently asked questions about studying in Germany
Is studying in Germany really tuition-free?
Most German public universities are nearly tuition-free; students only pay the semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag). Private universities and some states may charge tuition.
What is APS, and is it mandatory?
APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) is an academic verification procedure, mandatory for study-abroad applications from Vietnam before applying to a school in Germany.
How long can you stay to look for work in Germany after graduating?
Graduates of German universities can extend their residence permit up to 18 months to find work in their field; once employed, they switch to a work permit or Blue Card.
Is German required to study in Germany?
It depends on the programme. Courses taught in German require a language certificate (usually B2/C1); many programmes are taught in English, but German is still useful for post-study work opportunities.
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M2W advises on the APS, choosing a Studienkolleg/programme, and the post-graduation work pathway.
