Visa for studying in Germany
Depending on your home country, you may need a visa to enter Germany. You should apply for a visa as early as possible, since it may take a while for your application to be processed. It is vital that you apply for a study visa - a tourist visa will not suffice. When applying for a visa, you must prove that you have sufficient funds to study in Germany. For further information on visa issues, please contact the missions (embassies and consulates-general) of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Please note that you will be issued a visa for a specific subject at the specific university of your choice. This means that you are not permitted to change degree programmes or universities.
If you nevertheless intend to change your course or university for any reason, you should contact the Foreigners' Registration Office immediately to clarify whether an exception can be made in your case.