What should you have before studying in a German university? To study at a German…

What should you have before studying in a German university?

To study at a German university, you need a higher education entrance qualification. In general, anyone with an international university degree is permitted to study in Germany. However, recognition of your education certificate depends on certain requirements. Please go to the homepage of the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen to find out if your education certificate is recognized as a higher education entrance qualification in Germany. In order to be admitted to an international study program in Germany, you will also need to present evidence of adequate knowledge of German.

How does the PROTRIP-WORLD insurance actually work?

Information for Work and Travel participants – The PROTRIP-WORLD insurance for Work and Travel participants adapts to your travel plans. You have the choice between different travel regions and you can also flexibly choose the scope of insurance: PROTRIP-WORLD always includes a strong international health insurance. We especially recommend Work and Travel participants to supplement their insurance cover with the Comfort or Plus Package to be able to travel and work without worries. The two packages differ in the scope of the liability insurance. The Plus Package includes a higher basic insurance sum and covers, for example, the risk of losing your keys and damages arising from an act of favor.

Will the German Student Insurance cover the expenses of a booked flight which you’re not able to cancel?

No, travel expenses are not covered by the health insurance. We recommend: Contact your airline to clarify whether a goodwill arrangement (rebooking or cancellation) is possible.

Will you need to insure yourself in Germany even if you are doing online courses?

If you are enrolled at a German university, but you are not in Germany and only attend courses virtually, you do not have to be insuranced in Germany. Once you have arrived Germany, please contact us .

What can you do in an emergency?

What can I do to find the correct contact partner and get help immediately? Besides medical emergencies there are also situations which require personal support. We offer information for both cases. Medical emergency! One generally speaks of a medical emergency if a life-threatening situation occurs unexpectedly. Without immediate medical care, severe health impairment or the death of the person is to be expected. Help is needed immediately. Medical care is provided by the family doctor, the family doctor’s locum, the medical helpline service, the nearest available hospital or by the pan-European emergency number 112.

Will your health insurance be affected by a side job?

It is of no importance to EDUCARE24 insurance coverage if you have a side job in addition to your primary cause of residence. You should, however, clarify with your employer if such a side job is subject to social insurance contributions.

What is the GBA blocked account?

The GBA Blocked Account is offered by DR-WALTER and Expatrio in cooperation with the escrow services and payment provider MANGOPAY. Students and other visitors from abroad often need a German blocked account for their visa application.

What should you and can you do in the case of an illness?

Foreign visitors are covered by private travel health insurance. Such health insurance covers only acute medical treatment of newly occurred illnesses. Please consider the following three rules of conduct for outpatient treatments:

1. Please consult a general practitioner before seeing a specialist or going to hospital.
2. Please provide the physician with our Ärzte-Info-Ticket (medical info card) prior to the treatment.
3. Please tell your doctor that some treatments require approval and that you need a medical costs projection for these treatments.