Computer Science Master in English

• Citizens of the European Union, as well as citizens of a few other countries, might arrive without a visa.
• What you need before applying for a Visa:
  • A valid passport
  • Passport photos
  • The Zittau/Görlitz University’s admission letter
  • Proof of financial resources. Either:
    • Confirmation of a scholarship or grant
    • German "Blocked Account" with the amount necessary for the stay (currently 11,904 €/year)
  • Proof of sufficient English language skills
  • Proof of health insurance (more info below)
• This page will show you how to apply for a Visa. Alternatively you can visit a German mission directly.
• Be aware that a Visa is usually issued for a period of up to one year at a time.

• Estimated costs:
  • Study fee: ...
  • ...
  • 230 - 310 € if you want to rent an appartment in the dormitory
  • Average price per square meter if you want to rent an appartment on the private housing market
  • Mandatory broadcasting fee (colloquial called GEZ fee) is 18.36 €/month
  • A meal in the canteen costs between 3.00 and 7.00 Euros for students
  • Exemplaric overview of cost of living
• Part-time jobs:
  • As living in Germany can get costly, you might want to work part-time.
  • A part-time job is limited to 20 h/month.
  • Minimum gross wage in Germany is 13.90 €/h.
  • Some more information about German labour law.

• You can apply for a flat in the dormitory here.
• You can als try to find a flat on the private housing market or in a shared flat (Wohngemeinschaften or WGs in German).
  • Make sure to ask for additional costs beside the net rent (water, heating, electricity, internet, ...)
  • Be aware that most rental contracts require a deposit which will be locked until the contract is canceled
• ... wo man sich melden muss (antwort von Stadtverwaltung steht noch aus)
• Getting to know Görlitz and other students
  • ... (kennt wer gute webseiten?)
  • The student club Maus has weekly bar evenings
  • Speak to your fellow students about what might be interesting in the area

• Health insurance:
  • In Germany, health insurance is compulsory
  • Some insurance providers: AOK, Barmer, DAK, Techniker Krankenkasse; list of all providers in Saxony
  • Some countries have agreements with Germany which lets you use your existing insurance here. So it is recommended that you check with your current insurance if this applies to your situation.
  • Some more information about health insurance by the Deutsches Studierendenwerk
• Some other common, but not mandatory, insurances

Where to get help

• International Office of the HSZG
• Federal Foreign Office (Visa information, FAQ about studying in Germany, general information about Germany, etc.)
• Studentenwerk Dresden provides a variety of counseling services for students and manages the dormitories
• Görlitz city hall