Münster is international! With over 60,000 students, it is one of the most popular cities for international students in Germany. Münster’s nine universities offer a wide range of study and research opportunities.

On behalf of the city of Münster, we would like to welcome you here!

If you are not a German citizen or a citizen of an EU member state, your stay in Germany is governed by the German Residence Act (AufenthG). 

The following pages thus contain a summary of the requirements stipulated by the German Residence Act in connection with the granting and extension of a residence permit before, during and after your studies.