You can obtain a residence permit for the purpose of studying if you wish to study in Germany and have been admitted to a state-recognized university or comparable educational institution in Germany. The course of study must be full-time.

The purpose of your stay also includes preparatory study measures. These are

• attending a preparatory language course if you have already been admitted to university and admission is conditional on attending a preparatory course, and
• attending a preparatory college or a comparable institution if a place is guaranteed.

The residence permit for the purpose of studying is limited in time.

With your residence permit for the purpose of studying, you may work for up to 140 days a year or take on a part-time student job. You are not allowed to work during preparatory study measures in the first year, except during vacation periods.