Germany
Essential Info
Insurance
Required
Cost of Living
988€
English Level
Very High Proficiency
Culture & Social
Vegans
Population share (in %)
Vegetarians
Vegetarian population share (in %)
LGBTQ
Spartacus Gay Travel Index
Cost of Living
Average in €/month
988€
Erasmus Funding
Germany is part of the Erasmus+ program and you get funding for time spent in the program.
540€–600€
Language
Languages
- German
English level
English Proficiency Index
Messenger Apps
Transportation
Driving Permits
Check if international and regional driving permits are accepted here
IDP
International Driving Permit is accepted
EU Drivers Permit
EU Drivers Permit is accepted
IADP
Inter-American Driving Permit is not accepted
ASEAN Drivers Permit
ASEAN Drivers Permit is not accepted
Navigation Apps
Local Guidance
These tips come from locals, or previous students that have visited Germany.
Deutschlandticket
One ticket to travel around the entire country for free
Deutsche Bahn
Money
Accepted Currencies
- Euro
Payment Methods
Payment Apps
Online Shopping Apps
Safety
Visa Required
Emergency Numbers
Important numbers for emergency calls
Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Health
Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory
Helplines
Mental health help
Telefonseelsorge
Sexual harassment help
The Violence against Women Helpline
Vaccinations
Recommendations are based on a Report from the RKI Germany. We do not take accountability for the completness of this list.
Required
These vaccinations are mandatory
Specific risks
Check if these risks apply to you
Hepatitis B
Individual risk assessment required.
Influenza
Individual predisposition to severe disease progression due to underlying conditions or age over 60 years.a
TBE (FSME-Vaccination)
In case of possible exposure to ticks.
Recommended
It's best to get these vaccinations
MMR/MMR-V
Poliomyelitis
TDaP/Tda
Daily Life
Finding Flats
Resources to find a place to live
wg-gesucht.de
For finding shared flats.
https://www.immobilienscout24.de
More General for all kind of apartments.
Electrical Plug Types
Type C
230 Volt
Type F
230 Volt
Opening Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday