The most common form of proof of funds for a German student visa is a blocked account. The amount, the steps to open one and the alternatives.
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A CV for study applications differs from a job CV. What an academic CV should include, when you need Europass and the most common mistakes.
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A strong recommendation letter can set your application apart. We explain who to ask, when and how to approach them, and what a good letter includes.
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What translation, notarisation and apostille mean for your diploma, transcript and other official documents, in which order they are done and what to watch out for.
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The motivation letter is the first document admissions and scholarship committees read. We explain step by step how to structure a strong letter, what to avoid and which questions to answer.
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