Your guide to studying in Germany

Navigate university enrollment, student visas, BAföG, and student life — simplified for international students

Student Visa

University Enrollment

BAföG

Student Insurance

Student Housing

Why choose Ankomma?

The complete platform designed specifically for international students in Germany

Visa & Enrollment

Step-by-step guidance for student visa applications, university enrollment, and all pre-arrival paperwork. Never miss a deadline or required document.

BAföG & Finances

Navigate BAföG applications, understand eligibility requirements, and manage your student finances. Plus guidance on student bank accounts and scholarships.

Student Life

From finding student housing to understanding health insurance, semester registration to part-time job permits. Everything for successful student life.

How it works

Get personalized student guidance in just three steps

1

Tell us about your studies

Share your study plans, university choice, and which German city you'll be living in.

2

Get your student roadmap

Receive a custom academic journey checklist, from pre-arrival visa applications to semester registration, tailored to your university and city.

3

Complete your student journey

Follow step-by-step guides for BAföG, enrollment, housing applications, and more. Get semester deadline reminders and keep all documents organized.

Everything students need in one place

Student Roadmaps

Custom academic journey based on your university and study program

BAföG Assistant

Step-by-step BAföG application with eligibility checker and document prep

Visa & Permit Guide

Complete student visa and residence permit application support

Semester Reminders

Get notified about enrollment deadlines, semester fees, and course registration

Housing Support

Find student housing, understand rental contracts, and navigate German tenant rights

Student Life Tools

Health insurance comparisons, part-time job permits, and social integration tips

What students are saying

Ankomma guided me through my entire BAföG application. I got approved on my first try and received €650/month! The step-by-step process was so clear.

Elena K.

Computer Science student at TU Munich

From student visa to university enrollment to finding a WG - Ankomma had everything I needed. I wish I had found this before my first semester!

Ahmed R.

Masters student at Humboldt University Berlin

The semester deadline reminders saved my studies! I never missed course registration or fee payments. Plus the student health insurance guide was perfect.

Priya S.

PhD student at University of Hamburg

Start your student journey

Join thousands of international students who've successfully navigated their studies in Germany with Ankomma