SCHOOL ABROAD MADE EASY

HOW TO STUDY ABROAD FOR A

DEGREE, MASTERS’ OR PHD PROGRAM
WITHOUT PAYING A DIME IN SCHOOL
FEES GUARANTEED!

YES YOU CAN STUDY IN NORWAY, GERMANY, SWEDEN, USA and

AUSTRALIA without PAYING A DIME

by

CHUKWU STANLEY
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 FIRST THINGS FIRST: WHAT YOU NEED TO GET RIGHT BEFORE
GETTING STARTED

There are several things you must make sure you have before you get started on this quest or
going ahead will be a waste of time and error.

If you want to study for a Degree program, you MUST have your certified WAEC, NECO or
GCE statement of result ready. I mean the original printout from WAEC or NECO, not just
the one your secondary school principal gave you.

If you want to study for a Masters’ programme, your original results from the University
where you graduated from should be in your hands, that is your transcript.

And...

If you’re interested in going in for a Doctorate degree (Ph.D), then of course you should have
your Masters‘result available.

Anything outside of this is called ‘wasting your time’.

 CHOOSING THE RIGHT SCHOOL

When I say choosing the right school, it’s not like any of the schools are bad. In fact the
‘worst’ of them is better than the best private or federal university in Nigeria.

But you still need to know how to choose a school that will give you the highest chance of
admission. How do you do that? You need to choose a school with easier application process.

How to Apply to Universities and Tips for Being Accepted

You’ve reached the final decision of becoming an international student and just have to get
started on applying for a university abroad. Are you too afraid to begin the process and keep
postponing it? Well, no need to stress out! The sooner you start searching for information and
begin with the application process for a university degree, the higher the chances you will be
accepted to one or more of the universities that you dream about.

Applying to a university, whether it is in European countries like Germany,

Norway or Sweden, in the U.S., China or anywhere else, it is not as complicated as you may
think. You just have to pay attention to a few details and prepare all the necessary
documents as soon as possible.

Here are some useful tips and observations to consider before starting to apply for a
university:
1.) Widen your horizon
Even if you have set a clear goal that you want to be a student of a certain university, it is
always best and wise to apply to at least three universities, even if they are in different
locations abroad.

2.) Be realistic and informed

Check and read the academic requirements carefully to figure out the probability of being
accepted to the university. If you don’t have a clear idea about the requirements, you can
contact the department of international students or an adviser from the university.

3.) Easier application process

Usually, you can apply through the website of the university directly and submit all the
required documents or send them by post. In some countries, you can apply through a
specific online platform that is easier to use and also gives you the possibility to apply to
more universities at once. Some of these websites even include additional features that can
help you choose your degree, especially if you’re not 100% sure of your future field of
study.

4.) Don’t mix them up

When you apply to more universities simultaneously, through various online systems, make
sure you follow the exact steps and place the names of the universities that you want to apply
to in the order of your preferences.
5.) Write your own motivation letter
Some universities will require a motivation letter. You will find many examples on the
internet on how a motivation letter should look like. However, it would be better for you to
stand out a bit. So you should try to be as honest as possible, and share all your experiences
that are connected to the academic requirements and your future study programme.

6.) Be careful with the paperwork

All documents have to be officially translated into English or the official language of the
respective country and legally authenticated by a competent authority.

Once again, i congratulate you for taking this bold step and i strongly advise that you read
and study this guide carefully. Every information needed to begin your journey to studying
abroad tuition FREE have been written in simple English for your understanding. But, if at
anytime you get confused or lost, please do contact us and ask whatever question you deem
necessary.

Now, let the process begin!

 STUDY IN NORWAY

STUDY RULES IN NORWAY

Norway offers you a unique student experience and Norwegian institutions of higher
education welcome applications sent by qualified students from all over the world.

Internationalisation is a priority within all sectors of the Norwegian education system, and
universities and university colleges are constantly working to facilitate for international
students. Nearly 25 000 foreign nationals are currently enrolled at Norwegian institutions of
higher education. International students may apply for admission to a variety of
undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. You may come to Norway as student
through established exchange programmes, institutional agreements, or as a so called "free
mover", where you arrange the stay by yourself (type of study, length and financing).

QUALITY EDUCATION

With a wide range of high quality courses and great flexibility, Norwegian institutions prove
to be an ideal study destination. From vocational subjects to postgraduate and doctorate level,
there are plenty of opportunities for students to fulfil their ambitions. You will also benefit
from the informal atmosphere at Norwegian universities and university colleges, where
teachers are easily approachable and tuition often takes place in small groups. Most
institutions also have well equipped computer facilities with free Internet access.

ADMISSION & APPLICATION

In order to obtain the necessary application forms and information about the application
deadlines you will have to contact each university or university college. In general the
application deadline for foreign students is between January 15 to March 15 for courses
starting the following autumn (August). Please note that some institutions have separate "pre-
qualification" deadlines that are earlier than this.

You can do part of your degree in Norway through one of the established exchange
programmes or agreements between institutions, or you can come to Norway to follow an
entire Bachelor or Masters’ degree course.

Find universities and university colleges that offer courses in English and find out how to
apply at studyinnorway.no
The Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) supervises and helps
to develop the quality of higher education in Norway through evaluation, accreditation and
recognition of quality systems, institutions and course provisions. NOKUT is the official
Norwegian ENIC-NARIC center.

For students with a Norwegian identity number most applications to undergraduate studies at
public institutions of higher education in Norway are processed by a centralised application
processing centre called Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS - Samordna
opptak).
Below you will find the general requirements to previous education. These are minimum
requirements determined by NOKUT. Please note that institutions may have higher and/or
additional requirements for all or some programmes.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
A compilation of country-specific information called the GSU-list (formerly SIS list) states
what level of education applicants from different countries need to meet for entry into
Norwegian higher education, including any requirements concerning proficiency in English.
For courses where the language of instruction is Norwegian, proficiency in the Norwegian
language is also required.

Who uses the GSU-list?

The GSU-list (Higher Education Entrance Qualification for foreign applicants) is used by
Norwegian universities and university colleges in the admission process to higher education.
In addition it is used in NOKUT’s assessment of applications for general recognition of
foreign education.

What does the list contain?

The list contains information about what type of basic education you must have to qualify for
admission to universities and university colleges in Norway. For some countries, you are
required to have higher education* in addition to secondary education from the country of
origin.

Please note: Some study programmes have specific requirements in form of subjects from
upper secondary school, in addition to the general requirements (Higher Education Entrance
Qualification).

*The higher education program must be a recognised program from a recognised

institution of higher education in the country of origin.
An updated version of the GSU list can be found at the link below.

https://www.nokut.no/globalassets/nokut/artikkelbibliotek/utenlandsk_utdanning/gsulista/201
8/gsu_list_english_15032018.pdf

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Completion of secondary education at advanced level, equivalent to passing the exam at the
end of Norwegian secondary school, is the general basic requirement for entry to Norwegian
universities and university colleges. For students from some countries at least one year of
completed studies at the university level is required in addition.

Please check the GSU-list for detailed information regarding additional requirements for your
country.

Some study programmes have special admission requirements, usually relating to specialist
subjects or fields of study from secondary school. Please check with the institution for
information about these special qualifications.

MASTERS PROGRAMMES
Admission requirements are decided by each university and College based on an academic
evaluation of the applicants.

Applicants for Masters Programmes have normally obtained an undergraduate/Bachelor's

degree or equivalent of at least 3 years' duration. The degree must include courses equal to at
least 1 1/2 years of full-time studies in a subject relevant to that of the programme applied
for.

In special cases, the first (and sometimes the second) year of study at a foreign higher
education institution will not be recognised as higher education in Norway.

STUDENT RESIDENCE PERMIT

All students who plan to stay in Norway for more than three months will need a
student residence permit. Visas are only issued for stays up to 90 days (e.g. for certain
Summer School programmes).
The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) is the public agency processing all
applications for a student residence permit. For complete information about the Norwegian
immigration regulations please visit their website.
We urge you to carefully read the regulations as to avoid problems during the application
process. Applications that are incomplete will not be processed, and your entry to Norway
can be delayed.

FOR APPLICANTS FROM COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE EU/EEA/EFTA:

There is a processing fee of NOK 5300 (approx. USD 656) for each application made from
abroad payable to the Norwegian Foreign Mission. Due to exchange rates and local
administrative conditions this fee may vary. Please check with the Norwegian Foreign
Mission for exact fee prior to submission of application.

Please visit the ROYAL NORWEGIAN EMBASSY IN ABUJA:

ADDRESS: Norwegian Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
54, T.Y. Danjuma Street
Asokoro
PMB 5136, Wuse
Abuja
Nigeria

TELEPHONE: (+234) 813 989 0050

EMAIL (except visa): emb.abuja@mfa.no

Email for Visa requests: visa.abuja@mfa.no

WEBSITE: www.norway.no/en/nigeria

OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Thu: 08.00-16.00

Fri: 08.00-13.30

HEAD OF MISSION: Mr Jens-Petter Kjemprud, Ambassador

Norway Visa Application Centre, Lagos
Manor Hall,
Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way,
Opposite Treasure Garden Estate,
Third Roundabout, Lekki Phase I
Lagos

Norway Visa Application Centre, Abuja

62, Lobito Crescent,
Wuse 2,
Abuja
Telephone +234 815 018 8800

Visa Section
Opening hours for applicants are according to scheduled appointments:

Opening hours for picking up your passport:

Monday – Thursday from 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm.

Friday from 11 am – 12 pm.

E-mail Visa Section: visa.abuja@mfa.no Email enquiries are attended everyday.

When you apply for a student residence permit you must submit the following documents:
But first, you need to know How to use the list...

When you turn up to your appointment with the embassy/consulate you must hand in this
list and copies of the documents on this list. You must also present the original
documents.
If any of your documents are in a different language than Norwegian or English, you must
hand in a translation of the documents into Norwegian or English.
It is your responsibility to make sure that you have handed in all documents on the list which
are required for your application. If all relevant documents are not handed in, this may lead
to you having to wait longer for an answer or your application being rejected.

Please note: Some embassies may request additional documents based on local conditions
if you are applying from outside Norway.
Documentation You Must Hand in When Applying For The First Time

 Online registration is mandatory for all applications. An application form for

student residence with a passport photograph. First Register (Create a user account) in
the application portal here before downloading the form.

Online registration using the Application Portal requires payment of the application
fee online using a credit/debit card (Mastercard or Visa). Just Log on and pay the
application fee of NOK 5,300.
Applicants who have not registered their applications online prior to showing up at
the Norway Visa Application Centre, may register their applications online at the
Application Centre using designated kiosks. Please make sure that you bring a
credit/debit card with you to ensure that the Application fee may be paid online using
the Application Portal.

 Application fees

Please visit the UDI website for information about the fees.

In Nigeria applications are received through the external service provider VFS
Global, which charges a service fee. The VFS service fee to be paid at the
Application Centre is 10,350 Naira (Service charge is inclusive of all taxes). The fee
mentioned is per applicant.

There is no exemption for VFS service charge.

The service charge is to be paid by cash at bank kiosk inside VFS Global centre.
Make sure you carry applicant’s 1st page passport photocopy while paying the
service fee at the bank.

The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

 Signed cover letter from the Application portal (or application form)

The cover letter is the attachment you received via email when you registered your
application online. The cover letter will confirm that you have filled in the application
form and paid the fee. Please print this letter and submit it with the other required
documentation. If it was not possible for you to apply online, please take a filled-out
application form at https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/forms/

 Your International Passport.

 Two new/recent passport size photos with white background
 Documentation of admission to an approved educational institution.
The letter of acceptance from the institution must contain the following information:
1. The applicant's name
2. The name of the institution
3. What course/programme the applicant has been admitted to
4. The duration of the course/programme
The course/programme must be full-time and approved for financial support from the
Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund. This also applies for students who have
financing from other sources and do not intend to seek support from the Loan Fund.
 Diploma and Transcripts of your grades from a university or university college
 Documentation which shows that you have somewhere to live in Norway.
Approved documentation includes a lease copy for a house, an apartment or a room
issued by a private person or company. Apartments/rooms provided by the
institution's own Student Housing organisation must also be documented with a lease
copy.
 Documentation that you have sufficient fund
You must show that you have funds equivalent of NOK 116,369 ($14,500) per year or
that you will have a yearly income equivalent of this sum (or a combination of funds and
income). You must document this in one or more of these ways:

 Statement of support from the State Education Loan Fund

(Lånekassen) or documentation which shows that you receive other
types of grants/financial support
 A work contract for part time work which shows how many hours you will
work per week, your pay and the duration of the contract.
 A bank statement from your account in a Norwegian bank, or a statement
from the educational institution that you have deposited the amount in an
account that the educational institution has opened for this purpose.

As a general rule, the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration requires the money to be

deposited in a Norwegian bank account, and this account must be in the applicant’s name.
If the educational institution has set up an account for the students, the student may
transfer his/her funds to this account. Documentation in this case should include a
statement from the institution confirming that the correct amount is deposited to the
account in question, or a bank statement showing a balance for the correct amount. The
applicant may apply for part-time work in Norway and submit this as part of the grounds
for subsistence. However, the total amount for subsistence will then be higher. As a
general rule, financial guarantees from a third person is not accepted, whether this person
is a resident in Norway or another country. In special cases financial guarantees from an
applicant's parents may be accepted if they are Norwegian residents.

 Handing in the documents

You must bring all the documents listed in the checklist with you. You will find a link
to the checklist in the email that was sent to you when you registered your
application in Application Portal. They will contact you if they need more information.
Your application will then be sent on to UDI for processing.

You can hand in your documents here:

You hand in the application at VFS Application Centre without any prior appointment.
For more information about VFS, please refer to the VFS website.

If you want to apply you have to register your application and pay the fee before you
can come to the VFS office.

Where to Submit Residence Permit Application:

If you are in Nigeria. Benin. Or Togo; VFS Abuja or VFS Lagos

 Result
You will be notified by email or telephone when your application has been processed.

The result can be picked up at the Visa Application Centre or at the embassy, where
the application was submitted. If you are requested to come to the embassy, please
schedule an appointment. Opening hours for passport pick up are Monday-Thursday
from 1.30 pm-3.30 pm and Friday from 11 am-12 pm.

If you have been granted a residence permit, a sticker will be placed in your passport
to allow you travel to Norway. The embassy/consulate will contact you to inform
when you can collect your passport.

 On arrival
When you cross the border into Schengen area, you will have to present:

 Your passport with the entry visa sticker

 Documentation showing the purpose of your stay
 Once you know when you will be arriving in Norway, you need to make appointment
with the police in order to obtain a residence card. You must pre-book this
appointment, normally through the Application Portal, and the appointment has to be
either during the first seven days you are in Norway, or the first available appointment
you can find.

Click the link in blue for More information on residence cards, including how to
book an appointment

Additional Documents For Some Applications

 Documentation that you have held a residence permit for the last six months
in Norway

If You Want a Representative to Follow up Your Application in UDI on

Your Behalf

 Power of Attorney Form

You can use this form Form for granting Power of Attorney (pdf, 677KB) or the
form you received by email when you registered your application in the Application
Portal.

If You Are Between 15 and 18 Years Old

 Birth Certificate
 Consent from your parents to you studying in Norway

You must hand in one of these two documents:

 The UDI’s consent form for children/minors to study in

Norway (pdf, 540KB), filled in and signed by both
parents
 A statement where your parents write that they consent to
you to study in Norway. The statement must be signed by
both
 parents, or by the person who have the parental responsibility
for you.

Your parents must go to the embassy/consulate/Visa Application Centre to hand in the form
or statement and show their passport or another form of ID with photo and signature.
Alternatively, your parents can have the form/statement signed by a notary public.

 Copy of both your parent’s passport or ID with photo and signature

 If only one of your parents have parental responsibility: Documentation

from a public authority which shows who has responsibility

 If one of your parents is dead: Death certificate is required

 If relevant, a written explanation as to why you cannot present one or

more documents mentioned above.

Please note that the documentation requirements will vary from country to country and are
subject to change. For more information, contact the Norwegian Foreign Service mission
closest to you. If you are in Norway, contact the local police or the Directorate of
Immigration.

A student residence permit to Norway is granted under the precondition that the
student will return to his/her country of legal permanent residence upon completion of
the studies. But if you wish to extend your stay in Norway, you may be eligible for a
permanent residence permit if you have held a residence permit in Norway for three years.
Also, if you have lived in Norway for at least seven years, you may be eligible for applying
for Norwegian citizenship.

Please note that processing an application for a visa normally takes at least two weeks.
 HEALTH INSURANCE

Health services in Norway are of high standards. As a student in Norway you are ensured
professional medical treatment no matter which part of the country you are living in. In most
cases the treatment is free of charge if certain prerequisites are met. These prerequisites vary
depending on your current nationality and length of stay in Norway. Please study the
regulations below carefully.

NAV is the Norwegian Labour and Welfare

Organisation. NAV is the public agency
administrating the regulations of the Norwegian
National Insurance Scheme.

STUDENTS FROM COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

(EEA)

If the duration of your stay in Norway is more than one year you automatically become
insured under the National Insurance Scheme when you register as a student at a Norwegian
institution of higher education and as a resident in Norway.

If the duration of your stay in Norway is between 3 and 12 months you should fill in a special
form entitling you to social security coverage with regard to health services in accordance
with the National Insurance Scheme. The form must be sent to the insurance office in the
municipality in which you are staying.

Students who do not fill in this form or students who stay in Norway less than three months
must have a social security coverage from their home country.

ALL STUDENTS

Some institutions provide on campus health services. The semester card which you receive
by semester registration may entitle you free medical treatment at the institution's student
health services.

This treatment usually does not apply to medicines or to medical tests taken off campus. The
cost of medicines is only covered if you are hospitalised, or suffer from a serious disease, and
are member of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme, or have a European Health
Insurance Card or another form of social security which covers these costs.

TUITION

Completing a university degree is often considered to be an expensive endeavour and tuition

fees are usually making up the bulk part of the cost. Norwegian universities and state
university colleges as a rule do not charge tuition fees for international students. However,
you should take into consideration that living expenses in Norway are higher than in many
other countries.

"Nothing is for free" is a saying that is true in many cases. But in Norway it is possible to get
quality education without having to pay tuition fees. If certain prerequisites are met you could
also be eligible for financial support that can pay for your living expenses. Through various
fellowship programmes, scholarship schemes or student loans, international students can
receive funding for a full degree or a limited number of semesters.

I WANT TO STUDY IN NORWAY BUT NEED FINANCIAL SUPPORT. WHAT DO I

DO?
How you can financially support your stay in Norway will depend on several factors:
- your current country of legal residency
- your current home institution
- your previous education
- what institution/degree/subject area you are seeking admission to
We recommend that you first contact the International Office at your home university to see
if institutional agreements with a Norwegian institution exist. Also, check the scholarship
section below to see if you are eligible for support through any programmes or schemes.

NO TUITION FEES

The majority of Norwegian universities and state university colleges are publicly funded and
the Norwegian government considers access to higher education for all to be an important
part of the Norwegian society. Thus, as a rule, Norwegian public institutions do not charge
tuition fees. This also applies to international students, no matter which country you come
from.

This is true for all levels, including undergraduate studies, Masters programmes and Ph.D.
programmes. However, students will have to pay a semester fee of NOK 300-600 ($50 -
$100) each semester. In order to take an exam this fee will have to be paid in full. But the fee
also grants you membership in the local student welfare organisation, which in turn entitles
you to several benefits. These benefits may include on campus health services, counselling,
access to sports facilities and cultural activities.

Payment of the semester fee is also necessary to get an official student card that, among other
things, gives you reduced fares on most forms of public transport and lower ticket prices to
various cultural events.

On living in Norway, the State Educational Loan Fund estimates the average expenditure for
students to be about NOK 9000 a month (approx. 1000 Euro). Although expenses vary from
person to person, this estimate is expected to cover board and lodgings, clothing, transport,
medical and dental care and other necessities.

Here is a current list of Tuition Free Universities in Norway for international students.

To get more specific information, visit the links to the institutions provided for further
enquiries.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Most Norwegian institutions have various bilateral agreements with foreign institutions of
higher education. These agreements are usually designed for the mutual exchange of
students, researchers and teachers. However, there are national programmes that offer
scholarships and other types of funding for international students wishing to study in
Norway. Certain restrictions and prerequisites apply for all these programmes. In addition,
there are various stipends available offered by private and non-profit organisations.
NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

The Norwegian Government, through the International Scholarship Section (IS) of the
Research Council of Norway, offers each academic year a pool of scholarships for advanced
students and young researchers. The government scholarships are designed to promote
contact and mobility between Norwegian and foreign students and researchers and
institutions of higher learning and research. The scholarships are open to all areas of
academic studies and research, including applied and performing arts.

Just in Europe there are in total 15.6 billion Euros worth of scholarships available every year!
So which scholarship is the right one for you? Check an extensive offer of opportunities on
one of the largest international scholarship databases ScholarshipPortal.eu.

Here are a few of the most common types of student financial aid:

a) Merit-based scholarships (fellowships) – Usually awarded by private organisations as well

as by public institutions, or directly from the university, considering the academic
performance as well as extracurricular activities of the candidate.

b) Specific scholarships – Many organisations award specific scholarships where the

awardees have to meet certain criteria such as nationality, gender, religion, political
affiliation, race, special needs, etc.

c) Need-based scholarships (grants) – Often offered by governments but also by charitable

organisations, they depend on your personal and your family’s financial situation.

d) The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship – Scholarship for Master’s students anywhere in the
world, covering tuition, accommodation and living costs. Read more here.

e) Student support – To qualify for support from Norwegian Government you must usually
be a Norwegian citizen but the interesting part is foreign citizen can receive support for
education in Norway when certain conditions are met. Learn what it takes to get support here

f) Student prizes – One-time awards for academic achievements, winners of competitions or

research results that can be used to support your higher education.
WORKING PERMIT FOR STUDENTS

Many international students hold part-time jobs when studying in Norway. It is a good
way to learn and practise your Norwegian, and increase your budget. You should,
however, be aware that there are restrictions on how much you can work beside being a
full time student.

Generally, a student residence permit does not cover the right to take employment in
Norway. However, if you are granted a study permit, you are automatically also granted
permission to work part-time.

 EU/EEA students do not need a work permit, and can work in Norway after
they have registered with the police.

 Non-EU/EEA students can work 20 hours per week during their first year of study.
An application for a work permit should be accompanied by a statement from the
institution confirming that the work will not affect the study progress and a letter
from the employer stating that the student has a job offer must also be submitted.
Beware that when renewing the study permit the part-time work permit is not
automatically renewed. To renew the work permit the students have to document
satisfactory progress in their studies. Please consult your institution.

Students are normally allowed to work full time during semester breaks.

Applications for a work permit may be submitted to the local police station.

Please see the website of the Norwegian police to locate the nearest police

station.

Learn Norwegian!

Regardless of whether you are looking for a full-time or a part-time job it is important to
know Norwegian. Although most Norwegian´s English skills are quite good most employers
will prefer employees with a certain level of Norwegians, and in many cases a certain
proficiency in Norwegian is required. Therefore, the best advice we can give you is to learn
Norwegian as soon as possible.
 STUDY IN GERMANY

Who doesn't pay tuition fees in Germany?

For both undergraduate and graduate degrees, you can study for free in public German
universities. This is generally true for international students worldwide, inside or outside the
EU/EEA zone.

The only fees required are called “administrative fees”, that cost around 100 - 200 EUR/year,
and they are dedicated to student services, covering costs for bus tickets to the university,
student cafeterias, and more.

The first point of contact

The International Office is the most important point of contact for

international students. Among other things, its staff can answer any
organisational questions relating to your degree programme – for example
about certificates of aptitude for higher education, admission procedures or the
necessary language skills.

Topics for the International Office

Most international students already interact with the staff of the International Office at their
new higher education institution during the initial planning stage. The International Office
will help with organisational issues relating to your studies, especially with the following
topics:
  Applying
 Enrolling
 Accommodation
 Planning your studies
 Financing
 German language skills

The International Offices often also organise introductory and orientation events and offer
buddy programmes. Contact details for the International Offices at German higher
education institutions can be found here.

HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION IN GERMANY (USE DAAD)

If you want to apply for admission into these free tuition Universities in Germany, I
recommend that you make use of DAAD search portal. With DAAD, you can search for any
undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters or PhD) courses in these Universities. You can click
here to start your search.

On the left side of the page, you can filter your search result by entering a keyword like
“Business”, “Engineering” or any filed you are interested in so that the search returns only
business or engineering-related courses.

Whatever the keyword you choose, you can further filter (under Degree/level) by choosing
whether you are searching for a Bachelor, Master, PhD / Doctorate, Prep Course, Language
Course or a Short Course. If you chose entered Engineering above and choose Master here,
you will see Master’s courses in Engineering.
You can broadly choose the field of study by choosing one of the options under “Field of
Study”. There are many options available but the most important here is the last
one “More”. There you have “Tuition fee”, choose “none” so that you only courses in
schools where tuition fees are not paid.
When you click on a particular course, you will see all the details there; course overview,
admission requirements, language requirements, course curriculum and how to apply. Some
require that you apply directly to the school while other ask you to apply through Uni-Assist.

The course page link is always included, click on it to read more details, especially the
documents you need to submit. Since requirements and procedure vary slightly for every
institution, read more details on the website of the institution you want to apply to.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

These tuition-free Universities in Germany are standard and world class Universities. They
operate just like any other good university; therefore you have to meet the same sets of
requirements for admission.

Whether you can study in Germany with a foreign school-leaving certificate depends on
whether you meet the requirements of a higher education entrance qualification, which serves
as proof that you graduated from secondary school and confirms that you are qualified to
study in Germany.

Even though admission requirements vary from school to school, these are the common
ones. I am using examples of Nigeria because I am a Nigerian; you can look up the
equivalence of those things for your country:

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

 English/German Language Proficiency Test Result (explained below)

 Birth Certificate (in Nigeria, from National Population Commission)
 Medical Certificate showing how healthy an applicant is
 O’ level Results and Transcripts showing grades (in Nigeria, WAEC/NECO)
 A Valid International Passport

Postgraduate Admission Requirements

 English/German Language Proficiency Test Result (explained below)

 Birth Certificate or Attestation of Birth (in Nigeria, from National
Population Commission)
 Medical Certificate showing how healthy an applicant is
 O’ level Results and Transcripts showing grades (in Nigeria, WAEC/NECO)
 A Valid International Passport
 Undergraduate Certificate
 Academic Transcript
 Should provide Two Reference Letters
 Statement of Purpose and/or Research Proposal

(Note that you have to send authenticated copies of these certificates)

If your secondary-school certificate is deemed insufficient for study in Germany, you will
have to attend a foundation course (“Studienkolleg”) before you are allowed to enrol.

The first thing to do is to find out whether your university entrance qualification is
recognised in Germany. The DAAD entrance qualification database can help you with this.
Simply enter the country where you attained your secondary school-leaving certificate.
You will then learn whether your certificate is

 Recognised as qualification for general university admission

 Recognised only for subject- restricted university admission (i.e. for study in a
limited subject area)
 Recognised only in combination with one or two years of successful university
study in your home country
 Not recognised as university entrance qualification.

A formal university entrance qualification is sometimes not required from talented candidates
applying for admission to artistic subjects. Depending on the university, you may have to
submit samples of your work or pass an aptitude test instead.

TIP: Always also ask the International Office of your chosen higher education institution
whether you meet the requirements, as ultimately it is the higher education institution that
decides on your application.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS (GERMANY AND/OR ENGLISH)

When searching for courses, you want to check the options under “Course Language”.
Don’t forget to check the English option there unless you understand German. When it
comes to tuition-free Universities in Germany, there are several courses taught in English at
both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.

When you apply for courses taught in English at German Universities, you have to provide
proof of proficiency in English Language. Countries in which their primary/native language
is English are however exempted from this requirement.

There are usually options when it comes to Language requirements. The common ones
include the following. You have to provide one of the following by writing the exams and
getting the cut-off marks for admission.

 TOEFL (Test Of English as Foreign Language) Test Results – The accepted results
are: PBT (Paper-Based Test) 550 Points, CBT (Computer-Based Test) 213 Points and
IBT (Internet Based Test) 79-100 Points.

 IELTS (The International English Language Testing System) Test Results – This
is another accepted form of proving the English Language proficiency where the
required points by German universities are 5 – 6.5 scores.

To search for the available testing dates in your city on the TOEFL International website,
while to get training materials to prepare for the test you should connect here.

Different school and courses have different marks usually ranging from 79 to 110 out of 120.
For example, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences accepts TOEFL minimum score of
87 (Internet-based) for Biomedical Engineering, while for International Business
Administration (MSc) at the European University Viadrina, Frankfurt the TOEFL score
required is 100 points at the minimum.

In some cases, there are also exceptions for students who were taught in English in the
schools they have attended prior to applying for admission into the free tuition universities in
Germany. This largely depends on the school you are applying to; some accept it while
others don’t.

You can provide a proof of this by getting a letter from your previous school stating that you
were taught in English Language during your previous studies. The document is usually
called “Medium of Instruction” and it should be addressed “To Whom It May
Concern” so that you can use it for any school.

Some Universities will require Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) or Graduate

Management Admission Test (GMAT) for some courses. The requirements all boils down
to the course and the schools you are applying to for admission.

TIP: Always also ask the International Office of your chosen higher education institution the
Language requirements, cut-off marks for admission and find out if they accept ‘Medium of
Instruction’ as proof of your English Language proficiency, as ultimately it is the higher
education institution that decides on your application.

How To Authenticate Certificates Photocopies For Admission Abroad

You need to authenticate your credentials (certificates and documents) photocopies if you are
applying for admission into Universities abroad. This is especially true for Universities in
European countries like Germany. This is a process you cannot escape if you are applying for
admission into schools in some countries, even if it is free tuition admission

The process can be easy or unnecessarily difficult, depending on the choice you make. We
have seen people do it by themselves before and we have assisted people to authenticate
their certificates too. In this post, we will give you options available to you.

There are several documents you need to provide during the admission application
process and the common ones include your Birth Certificate or Attestation of Birth (from
National Population Commission), School Leaving Certificates (primary),
Secondary/high school result (e.g WAEC, GCE and NECO), University Certificate,
University Academic Transcript, English proficiency result (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS),
International Passport, etc.

You may be required to scan the original copies of these documents and send with online
application. You may also be required to send authenticated photocopies of these document
to the admission office.

What do we mean by authenticated copies? It simply means you are telling them they are true
copies of the original documents. The photocopied documents will be compared with the
original to confirm authenticity and stamped by the authorized bodies. These schools abroad
want to make sure the photocopies have not been altered.

WHERE DO YOU AUTHORIZE/AUTHENTICATE DOCUMENT

PHOTOCOPIES?
1.) Authentication can be done by the authorities that issued them. For example, photocopy
of WAEC certificate can be authenticated by WAEC, your B.Sc. certificate authenticated by
your University and so on. Can you see the problem with that? You have to take different
documents to different places.

2.) Another option which is also widely used because it is free is to take it to take the
original documents and the photocopies for authentication at the country’s Embassy in your
country. There are rules as to how many sets of documents you can authenticate at once, so
you have to make sure you know all that before you go. Information like this can be found
on the consulate’s website.

You also need to know how you are to book appointment before you go the embassy. This
can usually be done online and you will be given a day and time to appear with your
documents. If you get there late, you will not be attended to and you may not be given
another appointment anytime soon. Click Here to certify/authenticate your documents for
university application in Germany. Also here is the form of the questionnaire for the
verification of documents. Fill online and print to submit with other documents you want to
authenticate.

3.) The last option available is notarization of documents and certificates. To me, it is the
easiest step but it will cost you some money. In this case, you just get a form of sworn
affidavit and stamps on all your photocopies indicting that the photocopies are true copies
of the original documents. This can be done by going to a Notary close to you. If you don’t
know anyone, you can ask a lawyer about it.

We render this as a service if you are in Nigeria. We can do this for you if you contact us

How To Apply For German Student Visa From Nigeria

The process of applying for German student visa from Nigeria and other countries like Kenya
and Ghana is one of the less stressful procedures of all European countries.

This write up will guide you on how to go about the process of German student visa
application in Nigeria but the step is quite similar for other countries. Just follow the steps
and you will smile at the end of your visa application process.

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 TYPE OF STUDENT VISA
There are two different categories of visas eligible for students from Nigeria:

● Student Visa : This is for persons who have already applied at a university and have
received a letter of admission to the university or a confirmation that their application is
being processed
● Language Course Visa: This is for persons intending to attend a language course for a
duration for more than three months without planning to study at a German University
afterwards.

Note: A Language Course Visa cannot be converted into a Student Visa in Germany.
Therefore, if you intend to study at a German university immediately after your
language course, you are requested to apply for a Student Visa right away. Otherwise you
will have to return to Nigeria after your language course has ended.

STEPS INVOLVED IN APPLYING FOR GERMAN STUDENT

VISA
Step 1: Apply for Admission into a German university or Language school. You can
proceed to the next step when you’ve been granted an admission.

Step 2: Opening of blocked account

What is a blocked account you ask? If you’re interested in moving to Germany and are from
a non-European country, your visa application will most likely require you to have a
Blocked Account.

A blocked account is basically a proof of payment that shows you will be able support your
own living expenses while in Germany. The money is ‘blocked’ until you have arrived into
Germany. To release the funds, all you have to do is show a proof of address and/or
enrolment. They will then be deposited monthly into your own German bank account that is
accessible for your living expenses.

The German Federal Foreign Office has decided that applicants much deposit 8,640 Euros
(720 Euros/month) into the account. It can be more than that but not less.

When choosing the provider you have free choice. Suppliers worldwide offering this service
can be found on the website of the German Federal Foreign Office.

As at when i did mine, i used the Deutsche Bank. Please, click the link above and decide for
yourself.

Next is to download a blocked account opening form, fill it and book an appointment to take
it to the German Embassy/Consulate in Abuja or Lagos respectively where you will sign it in
presence of a consular officer in order to have your signature certified. You will be given a
slip as confirmation that you have applied for bank account opening.

The form will be sent to the bank in Germany on your behalf by the embassy.

The account name and number will be sent to you within three weeks.

The blocked account opening might not be necessary if you intend to prove your financial
means by having a sponsor who is in Germany OR you are a scholarship recipient.

German Embassy in Abuja: Appointments for the certification of a signature for the
opening of a blocked account and the certification of copies for university applications can
be booked online by following this link.

German Consulate General in Lagos: Appointments for the certification of a signature for
the opening of a blocked account and the certification of copies for university applications
can be booked online. Please click here to be forwarded to the appointment booking system.

Step 3: Funding Blocked Account

Fund the account with the minimum amount of 8,640 Euros.

You will receive payment confirmation from the bank within two days of payment.

Note: The amount must be fully paid before you can receive notification from the bank.

Step 4: Payment Slip Print-Out

Print the payment slip from the email notifying you that the money has been deposited into
your German bank account.

It is this email prints out that you will use in booking a visa application/interview
appointment.

Step 5: Booking of Appointment for Visa Application/Interview

HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR GERMAN VISA

In order to obtain an appointment for submission of your visa application, you are requested
to send e-mail with the following details and attachment to the e-mail
address student@lago.diplo.de :

 Full name and place of residence in Nigeria

 Admission Letter
  Proof of financial means: You can use the email printout from the German bank
indicating the payment of money into the blocked account or the slip given to you at
the embassy that you’ve applied for bank account opening as proof of financial
means

 Passport data page

Incomplete e-mails will not be answered or processed. E-mails sent to other mail addresses
concerning student visa appointments will NOT be processed or answered. After an
appointment has been awarded to you, you will receive an official confirmation e-mail. The
appointment date will be fixed in accordance with the enrolment date stated in the admission
letter. The processing of a student visa takes up to six weeks.

Important notice regarding visa appointments in Abuja:

The Consulate General Lagos handles all visa applications for Nigeria. The German Embassy
in Abuja can accept visa applications in exceptional cases. Please go to "Application
Procedure" and go to number 5 for more information on the eligible group of applicants and
to book an appointment.

STEP 6: PREPARATION FOR VISA APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW

All visa applicants travelling to Germany as their main destination have to apply at the
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Lagos in person.

Only complete applications can be accepted. In case of incomplete documents, you can be
rejected on the day of your appointment or your visa application may be refused. Documents
sent in before or after the appointment date cannot be considered. You are requested to
submit your complete documents even if you are a regular visitor to the Schengen states.

Also note:

 Visa applications have to be submitted personally Monday till Friday by appointment

only

 The visa fee is the equivalent amount of 75 Euros payable in Nigerian Naira and it has
to be paid when submitting the visa application.

Application forms
Please fill the following application forms for your visa interview and take them with you:

Application form for long term (student) visa

Declaration according to Section 54 Paragraph 2 Number 8

Please note that enquiries concerning the status of an application will not be answered.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR GERMAN STUDENT VISA APPLICATION
INCLUDE:

This is to inform you that all checklists as well as application forms are free of costs. The link
below is an updated list of mandatory documents you must present for their perusal after
having booked an appointment.

Updated List of Mandatory Documents

STEP 7: GERMAN STUDENT VISA INTERVIEW (QUESTIONS AND GUIDES)

You should go well prepared for the interview if you want to get your visa. However, don’t
be under any tension. Student visa interviews, in general, are not very difficult.

Many good visa applicants are rejected because they don’t handle interviewers & their
questions well.

There are some Dos & Don’ts to follow when you appear for a visa interview. The same are
listed below.

1.) Don't try to do anything unusual to impress the interviewers. (If you try to do
something unusual, then it may look a bit odd and may work against you.)

2.) As the first impression definitely counts, dress well for the interview.

3.) Recommended dress code: Well ironed full sleeve shirt (preferably plain white or
light), dark trousers, shoes. Short, trimmed hair. For women, any conservative formal dress
would do. Interviewers from developed countries like decently dressed individuals with
properly trimmed hair. They want decent people to enter their country.

4.) Give respect & importance to interviewers. Remember that even an unimpressive looking
person could be the most important person. Only those people are given visa who are liked by
the interviewers.

5.) PREPARE YOUR ANSWERS IN ADVANCE to these questions:

At visa interviews, they ask random questions to check if you are a good person or not, and
whether you should be allowed to enter their country. Some of their questions may appear
irrelevant. But answer them with a cool head.

These questions which the visa officers ask are quite easy to answer if you do all the process
from first step ‘getting admission in a German university’ to last step of the interview
yourself. Because when you do everything yourself, you’ll definitely know about all the
information regarding your course, university, financial status etc.

Click Here to learn what questions are asked and how to answer them
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Please be informed that the maximum size of a bag/backpack/luggage admissible to
the Consulate is 30 cm x 40 cm x 15 cm. Please refrain from bringing bags larger than
these measurements with you to your appointments at the Consulate General. Bags
bigger than 30 cm x 40 cm x 15 cm cannot be stored at the Consulate which is why
applicants who bring such bags with them are not allowed into the Consulate.

STEP 8: WAIT FOR VISA INTERVIEW DECISION FROM THE EMBASSY OF

GERMANY

The processing of a student visa takes up to six 6) weeks after the visa interview date.

HOW TO GET YOUR RESIDENCE PERMIT

If you enter Germany on a visa and intend to stay for a longer period, it is imperative that you
get a residence permit. However, students from a whole list of other countries must also
apply for a residence permit. The Aliens Department in your place of residence in Germany is
responsible for this.

For the residence permit you need a certificate of enrolment from the university, the
registration from the authorities and proof of financing and valid health insurance.

Just like the visa, a residence permit is granted for a particular purpose. International students
can get a residence permit either as an applicant for a university place, as a participant on a
language course or as a student. The purpose of your residence determines to what extent
you can work! Students who are attending preparatory language courses or preparatory
college are only allowed to work during the holidays.

A residence permit for the purpose of studying is issued for a period of two years and must
always be extended before the two years run out. The extension depends on how you conduct
your studies, e.g. whether you take examinations and obtain certificates. In this way the
chances of completing your studies within an appropriate timeframe are assessed.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS IN GERMANY FOR NIGERIANS

There are a significant number of available scholarships that allows Nigerians to study in
Germany for free.
It is important to visit the official websites (links found below) for detailed information on
how to apply for these scholarships.

 DAAD Scholarships with Relevance to Developing Countries (Germany)

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships for international
students for a range of postgraduate courses at German Universities which aim at providing
academically educated young professionals from developing countries with further
specialized studies. Full and partial scholarships are available.

Website:
Official Scholarship Website:
http://www.daad.de/entwicklung/studierende_und_alumni/bildung_postgradual/ast/08492.en.
html

 KAAD Scholarships for Developing Countries (Germany)

The KAAD scholarships are targeted to post-graduates and academics from developing or
emerging countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America who already gained
professional experience and who are interested in postgraduate studies (or research stays) in
Germany.

Website:
http://www.kaad.de/en/stipendien/stipendienprogramm-s1/

 ESMT Academic Excellence Scholarship for Women

ESMT offers special-tuition scholarships to female candidates applying to the ESMT Full-
time MBA program with an exceptionally strong GMAT score and a record of academic
excellence at undergraduate level.

Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.esmt.org/sixcms/detail.php/279155

 Goethe Goes Global Scholarships

The Goethe Goes Global scholarship for master’s programmes is a groundbreaking project,
and unique in the academic landscape of Germany. The purpose of the scholarship is to foster
your academic career and support you during your master’s studies.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.goethe-university-frankfurt.de/61645104/04-
What-we-offer

 DAAD Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance

The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good
Governance Programme offers very good graduates from developing countries the chance to
obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political
and economic development of their home country at German institutions of higher
education.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-

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%20policy&page=1&detail=50026397

HEALTH INSURANCE

If you want to study in Germany, you will need health insurance. International students are
not permitted to enrol at German higher education institutions without it. So, as soon as
possible after your arrival, you should take out health insurance.

Health insurance provides the certainty that the costs of medical care and medications do not
have to be paid privately in the event of an accident or illness. It is mandatory to have health
insurance in Germany. International students must present proof that they have health
insurance when they enrol.
You are obliged to insure yourself until you are 30 years old, or until your 14th study term.
At worst case, if you do not have insurance you could be barred from studying.

Many Studentenwerke (Student services) offer Servicepakete (Service packages) for

international students which, besides accommodation and meals, may also contain health
insurance.

Types of Health Insurance

In Germany there are two kinds of health insurance, statutory/public and private. Basically,
up until you are 30 years old or until your 14th term of study you must have statutory health
insurance. Private health insurance is only allowed in exceptional cases. Please note: once
you take out private health insurance you cannot revert to statutory health insurance!

The statutory health insurance providers in Germany are obligated to offer an affordable
tariff for students up to 30 years of age or until the end of their 14th subject-related semester.
This affordable tariff comes to around 80 EUR and is available until you are 30 years of age
or have completed your 14th subject-related semester. Tariffs vary because each health
insurance provider can levy individual additional contributions.

The normal tariff of statutory health insurance providers is significantly higher than the
student tariff. For students who are already 30 years of age when they begin studying in
Germany private health insurance may therefore be the better option. The German National
Association for Student Affairs (DSW) has made arrangements with an insurance provider
for these cases.

For more information and advice, please contact studenenwerke (student services) at your
higher education institution in Germany. Click Here to learn more if you are over 30 years of
age.

Health Insurance for Language or Foundation Courses

Students attending a preparatory language course or a foundation course also need health
insurance. In this case, you will need to take out private health insurance. The International
Offices or studenenwerke in your institution of choice can help. Click Here to learn more if
you are attending a language course in preparation for your studies.

Choosing an Insurance Provider

There is a wide choice of statutory health insurance providers with whom you can take out
insurance. Basic coverage is always the same: your health insurance covers the cost of check-
ups, treatment for illness or after an accident, and certain medications. General costs for
hospital stays are also covered. More information on the various health insurance providers is
available here.
Don't forget to enrol at the university!

The actual enrolment or matriculation at university occurs after your arrival at your place of
study. You must arrive in Germany in good time for the beginning of term; you can no longer
enrol after the enrolment deadline has passed.

Find out exactly when the enrolment deadlines are! They vary from university to university.
Make sure you ask what documents you need for enrolment.

At the very least you will need:

 proof of lawful health insurance in Germany

 notification of admission
 receipt of your payment to the Student Organisation
 a passport photograph
 your passport with visa / note of residence
 possibly original certificates

After enrolment you will receive confirmation of matriculation and a student ID card. This
often gets you reduced prices - for the cinema, sport, newspaper subscriptions and such like.

SIDE JOBS
There are many ways for international students in Germany to earn money while they study,
for example as wait staff, working at the airport, academic assistants or private tutors.
Universities in Germany each have a job center, where businesses who need help can ask
for a student.

This is obviously the easiest way to find a job, because you do not have to seek out
businesses that have openings, and it is already clear that they are looking for university
students. Bear in mind that this sort of work is often only temporary and has high turnover
rates – but that can mean the pay is better. Common student jobs available include filing
documents in an office, or providing extra help on days when a store is extraordinarily busy.
Click Here to learn more

HOW TO STAY AND WORK IN GERMANY AFTER YOUR

STUDIES
If you want to stay in Germany to find work after graduating, it’s a good idea to start
planning for this while you’re still a student. It’s highly beneficial to have proficiency in the
German language to find work in Germany, as the number of jobs open to you will be very
limited without it.

One particular aspect of studying in Germany is that once the study program is over, your
residence permit also expires automatically even if it was issued for a longer period of time
originally. This means you have to apply anew at the Foreigners' Registration Office
requesting extension of your residence permit so that you are able to work after study in
Germany.

Residence Permit for work after study in Germany

Non-EU students are eligible for residence permits that would enable them to find a job
matching their line and level of studies. Students need to follow two steps for the permit:

Step 1– Residence permit while you are looking for a job:

Once you are done with your studies, you may not find a job almost immediately. As a
student from non-EU countries who wish to work in Germany after graduating, you can
extend your residence permit for up to 18 months to find work that mirrors your
qualifications.
The 18 months commence as soon as you receive your final exam results, so it’s advisable to
start looking for employment during your final semester. In these 18 months, you can take
up almost any job to support yourself and sponsor your job search. Get in touch with your
local foreign nationals’ registration office, which is the issuing authority for the permit.

Students who already have a job even before completing their graduation can skip step 1. The
rest must apply for the residence permit as soon as they have passed their final exams.

Documents checklist:

To apply for the extended residence permit, you’ll need:

 Passport
 University degree certificate or official document from your university
confirming that you successfully completed your studies
 Document proving you have health insurance
 Proof that you have means of supporting yourself financially
If you can’t financially support yourself, you have the option of arranging a letter of
Guarantee (declaration of commitment) instead. The guarantee will take care of all the
expenses that you incur during your stay in Germany. The only condition is the contracting
person must be credit worthy and solvent.

What if you have already returned to your country of origin:

If you are back in your home country after completing your studies, in that case you can
apply for a six-month visa during which you can stay in Germany and look for a job
corresponding to your qualification. Visa conditions include that you hold a university
degree and have the financial resources to fund your stay in Germany. However, this visa is
only meant to help you find a job in Germany, and isn’t a work permit. For that you have to
apply separately for a resident permit immediately after you get a job.

Step 2 –Residence permit to take up employment:

When you get a job offer in your chosen field of study, you have two options before you:

(a) Apply for a German resident permit or

(b) Opt for the EU Blue Card. Both the permits are meant for a special purpose and you
have to select carefully.

For example, if you don’t intend to work only in Germany but would like to move to and
work in some other European country –say Italy, France or Switzerland in the near future,
the
EU Blue Card is more suited to such objectives. On the other hand, if you intend to stay in
Germany and look for long-term opportunities, the German permit may be handy.

EU Blue Card: What it holds in store for you

The EU Blue Card Scheme was introduced to make Europe a more welcoming destination for
students and professionals from outside the European Union. The card has also made work
after study in Germany a pain-free process. Some of the salient features of the card include:

 Ensures equal salary and working conditions to nationals

 Free movement across the Schengen area

 Provides access to a series of socio-economic rights (including

unemployment benefit)

 Facilitates family reunification

 Have provisions for permanent residence

 Freedom of association

Eligibility conditions

You can apply for the EU Blue Card if you are/have

 An non-EU citizen

 Educated or skilled

 A work contract or job offer that is binding and pays a minimum annual gross
salary of 49,600 Euro. There are exceptions for scientists, mathematicians and
engineers, doctors and IT specialists, with the cap lowered to 38,688 Euro.

 A university degree from a German university

Work opportunities in Germany: Occupations that are in demand

There are several opportunities pertaining to work after study in Germany, especially since
there are many occupations where there is a shortage of qualified professionals. Some of the
professions which are in high demand include:

 Engineering (vacancies can be found across many technology-driven companies)

 Medicine (there is a shortage of around 5,000 doctors)

 IT, technology and science experts

Even those with vocational qualifications may find it easy to get a job in Germany, and they
aren’t required to produce a university degree as well.

The medicine profession pays handsomely, with fresh graduates earning as much as 49,000
Euros a year, which is amongst the highest of all academic disciplines. The shortage of
doctors in Germany is only going to grow acute in the future, and as such if you are in the
medical profession, your prospect of work after study in Germany looks bright.

As for engineering, the maximum number of vacancies is coming up in the field of

mechanical, automotive and electrical engineering. Engineering graduate on average can
expect to earn between 36,000 - 45,000 Euros a year, while the salary cap may be as high as
70,000 Euros a year.

How to find work after in Germany after studies

Once the university exams are done and dusted, if you want to stay in Germany you must
start looking for a job, which is unless you already have an offer in hand.

The normal course is to take help of university services or you can even approach a local
employment agency to get you work after study in Germany. A likeable aspect of studying
in Germany is most universities have dedicated career counselling departments which
provide you all the guidance and help you may need to get a job in your field of study. They
can tell you which documents you need to furnish with your application and even help in
making your job application more appealing.

Elsewhere, the local employment agencies are there to help you out, though you have to pay
a certain fee for their services.

Please head over to DAAD’s official website to learn more about career planning (Very
Important) and also this link to further learn about all that was written above.
 STUDY IN AUSTRALIA

The Australian Government and Australian Universities provide a large number of

scholarships for international students wanting to study in Australia.

Complete information of recent financial aids, scholarships and grants is available in this
particular section. These Australian scholarships help you economically with your education
in Australia and abroad. Australia scholarships are available for both Australian and
international students at many universities and educational institutes for higher education
levels as: undergraduate, master degree and PhD programs.

Get connected to the internet and Explore the links below and locate desired Australia
scholarship programs matching your criteria. It is important to visit the official websites
(links found below) for detailed information on how to apply for these scholarships.

 Australia Awards Scholarships

This is the scholarship two of my siblings benefited from last year… check it out and others
below!
Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australia Development Scholarships
(ADS) are scholarships for international students who wants to study in Australian
Universities. Australian Development Scholarships are available for vocational education
and training courses, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, and PhD degrees at
participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE)
institutions. The scholarship benefits generally include: full tuition fees, return air travel,
establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health
Cover (OSHC), etc.

Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-
awards/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships.aspx

 University of Sydney International Scholarships (USydIS)

The University of Sydney invites candidates who are eligible to undertake a Postgraduate
Research Degree or Master’s by Research program at this University to apply for the
University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS). The objective of the
USydIS is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to undertake research
projects which will enhance the University’s research activities.

University of Sydney

Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 1ST Nov (annual)

Study in: Australia

Course starts July 2019

Website:
Official Scholarship Website:
http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/international_postgraduate_scholarships.shtml#
usi

 Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarships

The International Undergraduate Scholarships were established by the University of

Melbourne in recognition of the significant contribution made by international students to the
diversity of the University's student population.

The University usually awards 50 scholarships per annum.

Benefits

The International Undergraduate scholarship provides one of the following benefits:

 a one off $10,000 fee remission from tuition fees in the first year of an
undergraduate degree; or
 a 50% remission from tuition fees for the normal full-time duration of
an undergraduate degree; or
 a 100% remission from tuition fees for the normal full-time duration of
an undergraduate degree.

University of Melbourne

Bachelors Degree

Offered throughout the academic year at the same time as a course offers are made.

Study in: Australia

The 100% scholarships are usually offered in December-January.

Website:
Official Scholarship Website:
https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/melbourne-international-undergraduate-
scholarship

 Melbourne International Research Scholarships

The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international

students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of
Melbourne. MIRSs are funded by the University with each faculty having a limited number
to award. Benefits provided by the MIRS include living allowance, relocation grant, thesis
allowance and paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
University of Melbourne

Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 December 2018 (annual)

Study in: Australia

Next course starts 2019

Website:
Official Scholarship Websitehttps://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/graduate-research-
scholarships

 Australia International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)

Australian Government

Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: varies, April-Oct (annual)

Study in: Australia

Course starts 2018/2019

 Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI)

The University of Adelaide offers the Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) program to
attract high quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the
University of Adelaide to support its research effort. The scholarships includes course tuition
fees, annual living allowance, and health insurance.
University of Adelaide

Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 Jan/30 April 2019 (annual)

Study in: Australia

Next course starts June/Aug 2019

Website:
Official Scholarship Website:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/research-
international/opportunities/adelaide-scholarship-international/

 Monash International Merit Scholarships

Monash University is offering a number of scholarship programs including the Monash
University International Merit Scholarships for outstanding international students who wish
to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Monash University. The scholarship is
valued at $10,000 for a full time study load, paid per year.
Monash University

Bachelor/Masters Degree

Deadline: 15 Oct/15 Nov 2018

Study in: Australia

Course starts Semester 1, 2019

Website:
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.monash.edu/study/fees-
scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/international-merit-5770#scholarship-details
 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NIGERIANS PLANNING TO STUDY IN THE
USA
The United States is one of the prime destinations for students who are looking to benefit
from a top notch and widely recognized international education. However, there are limited
scholarship options for international students who wish to study in the US for free. To help
you, we have compiled a list of scholarships in USA offered by US Colleges and Universities
as well as scholarships granted by US government and institutions.

USA Government Scholarships for International Students

 Foreign Fulbright Student Program

The Fulbright Program are full scholarships in USA for international students who wants to
pursue a Master’s or PhD degree. The scholarships can also be awarded for non-degree
postgraduate studies. The grant covers tuition fee, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and
health insurance.

USA Government
Masters/PhD Degrees

Deadline: varies, Feb-Oct 2018

Study in: USA
Course starts AY 2019-2020

Brief description:

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals and
artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States at U.S. universities or
other academic institutions.

Host Institution(s):

USA Universities and Academic Institutions

Field(s) of study:

Fulbright encourages applications from all fields, including interdisciplinary ones.

Number of Awards:
Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.

Target group:

International students from 155 countries around the world

Scholarship value/duration:

Generally, the grant funds tuition, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance, etc. The
Fulbright program provides funding for the duration of the study.

See the official website and country specific websites for the complete list of scholarship
benefits.

Eligibility:

Program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country. Please see the country
specific websites to find information about the Fulbright Program in your home country,
including eligibility requirements and application guidelines.

Application instructions:

All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by bi-national Fulbright

Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. Therefore, foreign students must apply
through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home
countries. Deadline varies per country but is around February to October annually.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) and the country specific
websites for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website/Links:

Official Scholarship Website: http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/about/foreign-fulbright

 Humphrey Fellowship Program

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment in

the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the
world. Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to
public service in either the public or private sector. The fellowships are full grants covering
all related expenses.

USA Government
Non-degree
Deadline: before 1 Oct (annual)
Study in: USA
Program starts Apr-Sept 2019

Brief description:

The Humphrey Fellowship Program is for experienced professionals interested in

strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and
understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home countries.

Host Institution(s):

Fellows are placed at one of the participating USA universities. Fellows are not able to
choose which university they will attend. Rather, they are assigned in diverse groups of 7-15
to the most appropriate host institution based on their area of interest and professional field.

Level/Field of study:

As a non-degree program, the Fellowship offers valuable opportunities for professional

development through selected university courses, attending conferences, networking, and
practical work experiences. The eligible program fields are:

• Agricultural and Rural Development

• Communications/Journalism
• Economic Development
• Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
• Finance and Banking
• Higher Education Administration
• HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention
• Human Resource Management
• Law and Human Rights
• Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change
• Public Health Policy and Management
• Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
• Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention
• Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
• Technology Policy and Management
• Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention
• Urban and Regional Planning

Number of Awards:

Approximately 200 Fellowships are awarded annually.

Target group:

Citizens of eligible countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Eurasia, Middle East and
North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia, and Western Hemisphere.
Scholarship value/inclusions:

The Fellowship provides for:

• Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;

• Pre-academic English language training, if required;
• A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
• Accident and sickness coverage;
• A book allowance;
• A one-time computer subsidy;
• Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the program and domestic travel
to required program events);
• A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field
trips, professional visits and conferences.

Eligibility:

The applicant must have:

• An undergraduate (first university) degree,

• A minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience
• Limited or no prior experience in the United States,
• Demonstrated leadership qualities,
• A record of public service in the community, and
• English language ability

Please contact the U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section or Fulbright Commission in your
country of residence to learn about possible specific program requirements (link found
below).

Application instructions:

Application deadlines vary by country but falls around May to September each year. The
nominating U.S. Embassy or Binational Fulbright Commission will advise you of its internal
deadline for receiving applications. Embassies and Commissions must submit their
nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by 1
October.

Please contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or Bi-national Fulbright
Commission in your country for more information about application procedures.

It is important to read the FAQs and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed
information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://humphreyfellowship.org/

 Non-governmental US scholarships for international students

 MasterCard Foundation Scholarships

Emphasis on scholarships for African students to study in the US and Africa. Click here to
apply to the scholars program

 The World Bank

Offers postgraduate scholarships for disadvantaged students from developing countries. Click
here to apply to the World Bank scholarship program.

 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

Scholarships for African students from sub-Saharan Africa to study in the US and gain
leadership and business skills. Click here to join the Mandela Washington Fellowship.

 MSFS Full Tuition Scholarship @ Georgetown University

For Africans from sub-Saharan Africa to study in the US on the Master of Science in
Foreign Service (MSFS) program at Georgetown University in Washington DC. Click here
to apply.

 Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship @ Stanford University

Scholarships for Africans wishing to study at Stanford University’s Graduate School of

Business on the MBA program. Applicants should show commitment to the development of
their home country. Click here to apply.

 Zawadi Africa Education Fund for Young African Women

Scholarships for female students from disadvantaged backgrounds from Africa to study in other
African countries or the US. Click here to apply.

 QS Scholarships scheme

This scholarship offers US$1.7 million in funding each year. To find out more, and to get
personal advice for your application, register to attend the QS World Grad School Tour for
free.
 BONUS #1
HOW TO AVOID BEING DEPORTED SOON AFTER YOU LAND IN GERMANY,
NORWAY AND SWEDEN

Truth be told, majority of Nigerians who take advantage of study abroad opportunities do it
simply because they want to travel abroad.

They want to escape the assumed lack of opportunities for advancement in Nigeria and the
bleak economy. And they want to make money quick immediately they land.

If you know yourself and life well, you will know that legal money can only be made quietly
and using safe means. But our people don’t want that, they want fast money, so they rush out
and start engaging in illegal activities.

If you want to be absolutely safe and avoid getting deported from your country of study,
then follow these programs below religiously:

 Don’t associate with people you know engage in illegal stuff. If you mistakenly
do that, end the association at once. As long as you’re a friend of someone like
that, you’re already guilty by association.

 Don’t engage in illegal activities like internet fraud, smuggling, drug running,
prostitution etc. Michael my friend in Germany says 13 Nigerians were deported
for these crimes and others. And he even knew some of them.

 Don’t engage in street fights or disruptive activities. As much as you were granted
a free study opportunity abroad, many of their people still don’t like blacks and that
includes even law enforcement agents like the Police, Army. If they arrest you on
even the slightest charges, they’ll trump it up and even blackmail you into getting
deported.

 Don’t overly get involved with women, especially married ones. It’s said that hell has
no fury like a woman scorned. They’ll go to any length for vengeance, and you don’t
know how far they’ll go. It’s their country and you’re a stranger. Also hell has no
more fury than a man you sleep with his wife, or even girlfriend. You may not just get
deported, you might get killed.
 BONUS #2

ADDRESSES, TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND WEBSITES OF

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN SWEDEN, NORWAY AND
GERMANY
You will start your process of Admission by University selection. So, I feel its better to start
with giving you basic information about universities in Norway, Germany and Sweden.

This section will cover the website and basic email address of all of the Technology
Universities and Multi-faculty Universities. The list is arranged on alphabetical order.

Please keep in mind that Technology Universities does not offer any other areas of studies
than Technology and/or Business. But, Multi-faculty universities also offer technology
courses. It means you will find Information Technology program on both Technology and
Multi-faculty Universities but you won't find Sociology program in Technology
Universities.

Go through them and identify the ones that may appeal to you. Despite our huge efforts, we
couldn’t get all the details so some of them come with only website addresses. You can get
other contact details you need like phone numbers, fax numbers and emails by visiting the
websites and clicking on their ‘Contact Us’ link.

SWEDEN

There are 14 state universities and 22 state university colleges in Sweden. In addition
there are 3 independent higher education institutions that are entitled to offer
postgraduate programmes: Chalmers University of Technology, the Stockholm School of
Economics and Jönköping University Foundation.

There are also 9 independent programme providers that are entitled to offer
undergraduate programmes and a number of course providers entitled to award
qualifications in psychotherapy.

Institutions entitled to award undergraduate and postgraduate degrees

State institutions
Blekinge Institute of Technology
http://www.bth.se/eng
SE- 371 79 KARLSKRONA
Phone: +46 455 38 50 00
Fax: +46 455 38 50 57
E-mail: registrator@bth.se
University of Gothenburg
http://www.gu.se/english/?languageId=0
Box 100
SE- 405 30 GÖTEBORG
Phone: +46 31 786 00 00
Fax: +46 31 786 10 64
E-mail: info@gu.se

Kalmar University College

http://www.hik.se/english/
SE- 391 82 KALMAR
Phone: +46 480 44 60 00
Fax: +46 480 44 60 32
E-mail: info@hik.se

Karlstad University
http://www.kau.se/eng/
SE- 651 88 KARLSTAD
Phone: +46 54 700 10 00
Fax: +46 54 700 14 60
E-mail: info@kau.se

Karolinska Institutet
http://info.ki.se/index_en.html
SE- 171 77 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 728 64 00
Fax: +46 8 31 11 01
E-mail: info@ki.se

Royal Institute of Technology

http://www.kth.se/eng/
SE- 100 44 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 790 60 00
Fax: +46 8 790 65 00
Admission information: admission@admin.kth.se
E-mail: registrator@kth.se

Linköping University
http://www.liu.se/en/
SE- 581 83 LINKÖPING
Phone: +46 13 28 10 00
Fax: +46 13 28 28 25
E-mail: liu@liu.se
Luleå University of Technology
http://www.ltu.se/?l=en
SE- 971 87 LULEÅ
Phone: +46 920 49 10 00
Fax: +46 920 49 13 99
E-mail: universitetet@ltu.se

Lund University
http://www.lu.se/o.o.i.s/450
Box 117
SE- 221 00 LUND
Phone: +46 46 222 00 00
Fax: +46 46 222 47 11
E-mail: registrator@lu.se

Malmö University College

http://www.mah.se/default 12978.aspx
SE- 205 06 MALMÖ
Phone: +46 40 665 70 00
Fax: +46 40 665 71 53
E-mail: info@mah.se

Mid Sweden University

http://www.miun.se/default 22057.aspx
SE- 851 70 SUNDSVALL
Phone: +46 771 97 50 00
Fax: +46 771 97 50 01
E-mail: info@miun.se

Mälardalen University College

http://www.mdh.se/webb/sprak/index.shtml.en
Box 883
SE- 721 23 VÄSTERÅS
Phone: +46 21 10 13 00
Fax: +46 21 10 13 20
E-mail: info@mdh.se

Stockholm University
http://www.su.se/english/
SE- 106 91 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 16 20 00
Fax: +46 8 15 95 22
E-mail: registrator@su.se
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
http://www.slu.se/?id=580
Box 7070
SE- 750 07 UPPSALA
Phone: +46 18 67 10 00
Fax: +46 18 67 20 00
E-mail: registrator@slu.se

Umeå University
http://www.umu.se/umu/index_eng.html
SE- 901 87 UMEÅ
Phone: +46 90 786 50 00
Fax: +46 90 786 54 88
E-mail: umea.universitet@umu.se

Uppsala University
http://www.uu.se/english
Box 256
SE- 751 05 UPPSALA
Phone: +46 18 471 00 00
Fax: +46 18 471 20 00
E-mail: registrator@uu.se

Växjö University
http://www.vxu.se/english/
SE- 351 95 VÄXJÖ
Phone: +46 470 70 80 00
Fax: +46 470 832 17
E-mail: registrator@vxu.se

Örebro University
http://www.oru.se/templates/oruExtIntroPageLevel2.aspx?id=4965
SE- 701 82 ÖREBRO
Phone: +46 19 30 30 00
Fax: +46 19 33 02 38
E-mail: info@oru.se

Independent higher education institutions

Chalmers University of Technology
http://www.chalmers.se/en/
SE- 412 96 GÖTEBORG
Phone: +46 31 772 10 00
Fax: +46 31 772 38 72
E-mail: registrator@chalmers.se
Stockholm School of Economics
http://www.hhs.se/default.htm
Box 6501
SE- 113 83 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 736 90 00
Fax: +46 8 31 81 86
E-mail: info@hhs.se

Jönköping University Foundation

http://www.hj.se/eng/
Box 1026
SE- 551 11 JÖNKÖPING
Phone: +46 36 10 10 10
Fax: +46 36 15 08 12
E-mail: info@hj.se

Institutions entitled to award undergraduate degrees

State institutions
The Swedish National Defence College
http://www.fhs.se/en/
Drottning Kristinas väg 37
SE- 115 93 Stockholm
Phone: Internationell telefon
Fax: Internationell fax
E-mail: exp@fhs.se

University College of Dance

http://www.danshogskolan.se/eng/index.html
Box 27043
SE- 102 51 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 459 05 00
Fax: +46 8 459 05 10
E-mail: info@danshogskolan.se

University College of Film, Radio, Television and Theatre

http://www.draminst.se/start/inenglish/
Box 27090
SE- 102 51 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 55 57 20 00
Fax: +46 8 55 57 20 05
E-mail: kansli@draminst.se
University College of Physical Education and Sports
http://www.ihs.se/templates/ihsNormalPage.aspx?id=729
Box 5626
SE- 114 86 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 402 22 00
Fax: +46 8 402 22 80
E-mail: mailto:registrator@ihs.se

Dalarna University College

http://www.du.se/en
SE- 791 88 FALUN
Phone: +46 23 77 80 00
Fax: +46 23 77 80 80
E-mail: registrator@du.se

Borås University College

http://www.hb.se/english/
SE- 501 90 BORÅS
Phone: +46 33 435 40 00
Fax: +46 33 435 40 01
E-mail: registrator@hb.se

Gävle University College

http://www.hig.se//ufk/is/introduction.html
SE- 801 76 GÄVLE
Phone: +46 26 64 85 00
Fax: +46 26 64 86 86
E-mail: registrator@hig.se

Halmstad University College

http://www.hh.se/english
Box 823
SE- 301 18 HALMSTAD
Phone: +46 35 16 71 00
Fax: +46 35 14 85 33
E-mail: registrator@hh.se

Skövde University College

http://www.his.se/english
Box 408
SE- 541 28 SKÖVDE
Phone: +46 500 44 80 00
Fax: +46 500 41 63 25
E-mail: info@his.se
Kristianstad University College
http://www.hkr.se/?epslanguage=EN
SE- 291 88 KRISTIANSTAD
Phone: +46 44 20 30 00
Fax: +46 44 12 96 51
E-mail: info@hkr.se

Gotland University College

http://mainweb.hgo.se/adm/eng.nsf/($all)/DB52D035D82A2107C1256E2900471081?Op
enDocument
SE- 621 67 VISBY
Phone: +46 498 29 99 00
Fax: +46 498 29 99 62
E-mail: info@hgo.se

University West http://www.hv.se/extra/pod/?

module_instance=9 SE- 461 86
TROLLHÄTTAN
Phone: +46 520-22 30 00
Fax: +46 520-22 30 99
E-mail: registrator@hv.se

University College of Art, Craft and Design

http://www.konstfack.se/konstfack/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=10&t=1&l=en
Box 3601
SE- 126 27 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 450 41 00
Fax: +46 8 783 05 63
E-mail: info@konstfack.se

Royal University College of Music in Stockholm

http://www.kmh.se/home_en.php
Box 27711
SE- 115 91 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 16 18 00
Fax: +46 8 664 14 24
E-mail: info@kmh.se

The Royal University College of Fine Arts

http://www.kkh.se/english/megaFrame.html
Box 16315
SE- 103 26 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 614 40 00
Fax: +46 8 679 86 26
E-mail: info@kkh.se
Stockholm Institute of Education
SE- Phone: Fax: E-mail: lararutbildningar@su.se

Stockholm University College of Opera

http://www.operahogskolan.se/sidor/english/english_index.htm
Teknikringen 35
SE- 114 28 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 545 810 60
Fax: +46 8 545 810 61
E-mail: registrator@operahogskolan.se

Södertörn University College

http://www.sh.se/english
Alfred Nobels allé 7
SE- 141 89 HUDDINGE
Phone: +46 8 608 40 00
Fax: +46 8 608 40 10
E-mail: info@sh.se

Stockholm University College of Acting

http://www.teaterhogskolan.se/InEnglish/
Box 10038
SE- 10055 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 556 093 00
Fax: +46 8 702 95 80
E-mail: info@teaterhogskolan.se

Independent programme providers

Beckmans College of Design
http://www.beckmans.se/
Nybrogatan 8
SE- 114 34 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 660 20 20
Fax: +46 8 665 00 87
E-mail: info@beckmans.se

Ersta Sköndal University College

http://www.esh.se/?id=1&L=1&big=
Box 11189
SE- 100 61 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 555 050 00
Fax: +46 8 555 050 60
E-mail: info@esh.se
Gammelkroppa School of Forestry
http://www.gammelkroppa.pp.se/indexEng.html
Box 64
SE- 682 22 FILIPSTAD
Phone: +46 18 16 99 00
Fax: +46 18 169 910
E-mail: skogsskolan@gammelkroppa.pp.se

Johannelund Theological Seminary

http://www.johannelund.nu/
Heidenstamsgatan 75
SE- 754 27 UPPSALA
Phone: +46 18 16 99 00
Fax: +46 18 169 910
E-mail: johannelund@efs.svenskakyrkan.se

The Red Cross University College of Nursing

http://www.rkh.se/html/english.htm
Teknikringen
SE- 114 28 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 690 01 00
Fax: +46 8 690 01 90
E-mail: info@rkh.se

Sophiahemmet University College

http://www.sophiahemmet.se/fp_eng.html
Box 5605
SE- 114 86 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 406 20 00
Fax: +46 8 10 29 09
E-mail: info@sophiahemmethogskola.se

Stockholms Musikpedagogiska Institut, University College of Music Education

http://www.smpi.se/smi/eng.html
Box 26164
SE- 100 41 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 611 05 02
Fax: +46 8 611 52 61
E-mail: info@smpi.se

Stockholm School of Theology

http://www.ths.se/english.html
Åkeshovsvägen 29
SE- 168 39 Bromma
Phone: +46 8 564 357 00
Fax: +46 8 564 357 06
E-mail: ths@ths.se

Örebro Theological Seminary

http://www.orebromissionsskola.se/index.aspx?site=main&page=283
Box 1623
SE- 701 16 ÖREBRO
Phone: +46 19 30 77 50
Fax: +46 19 30 77 79
E-mail: missionsskolan@evangeliskafrikyrkan.se

Programmes in psychotherapy

Beteendeterapeutiska Föreningen (BTF)

http://www.kbt.nu/
Box 1510
SE- 751 45 UPPSALA
Phone: +46 8 700 00 83
Fax: E-mail:

Center för Cognitiv Psykoterapi och Utbildning i Göteborg AB

http://www.cognitivterapi-gbg.se/
Thorilds gränd 1
SE- 442 31 KUNGÄLV
Phone: +46 303 20 75 60
Fax: +46 303 20 75 61
E-mail: info@cognitivterapi-gbg.se

The Erica Foundation

http://www.ericastiftelsen.se/eng/eng.htm
Odengatan 9
SE- 114 24 Stockholm
Phone: +46 8 402 17 60
Fax: +46 8 10 96 91
E-mail: mail@ericastiftelsen.se

The S:t Lukas organization

http://www.st-lukas.se/
Box 17240
SE- 104 62 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 658 48 84
Fax: +46 8 669 47 19
E-mail: info@st-lukas.se
Göteborgs Psykoterapi Institut
http://www.gpsi.se/
Vasagatan 16
SE- 411 24 GÖTEBORG
Phone: +46 31 711 97 51
Fax: +46 31 711 50 49
E-mail:

Linnéstadens Psykoterapi Institut (LPI)

Järntorget 4
SE- 413 04 GÖTEBORG
Phone: Fax: E-mail: lpi@telia.com

Otterhällans Institut för Psykoanalys

Kungsgatan 10 A
SE- 411 19 GÖTEBORG
Phone: +46 31 774 09 29
Fax: E-mail: otterh.inst@swipnet.se

Psykoterapisällskapet i Stockholm AB
http://www.psykoterapisallskapet.se/ettan.htm
Liljeholmsvägen 30 B
SE- 117 61 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 462 12 20
Fax: +46 8 462 12 29
E-mail: hela@psykoterapisallskapet.se

Stiftelsen Stockholms Akademi för Psykoterapiutbildning

http://www.sapu.se/
Brännkyrkagatan 76
SE- 118 23 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 642 10 24
Fax: +46 8 642 10 24
E-mail: info@sapu.se

Svenska Institutet för kognitiv psykoterapi

Sabbatsbergs Sjukhus Box 640
SE- 113 82 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 690 52 60
Fax: E-mail:
The Swedish Psychoanalytical Society
http://www.spaf.a.se/english/introduction/introduction.html
Västerlånggatan 60
SE- 111 29 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 10 80 95
Fax: +46 8 10 80 95
E-mail: SPAF@SPAF.a.se

Svenska psykoanalytiska sällskapet

http://www.spas.nu
Upplandsgatan 83
SE- 113 44 STOCKHOLM
Phone: +46 8 33 82 58
Fax: +46 8 33 64 18
E-mail: info@spas.nu

NOTE: Please contact Johan Bryggare, e-mail: forename.surname@hsv.se for an

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