How to Study Free in Germany: Public University Admissions & Blocked Account Setup
Author: European Admissions Lead•Published: July 02, 2026•Reading Time: 7 min read
Learn how Pakistani students can secure tuition-free admission at German public universities in English-taught Master’s degrees and manage the €11,208 Blocked Account requirement.
Studying Tuition-Free at Top German Universities
German public universities offer tuition-free education for international students across Engineering, IT, and Natural Sciences.
1. Academic Qualification Matching
German universities require direct subject matching between your Bachelor’s degree modules and the target Master’s curriculum.
2. The €11,208 Blocked Account (Sperrkonto)
Before applying for a German Student Visa, students must deposit €11,208 into a certified German Blocked Account (Expatrio, Fintiba, or Coracle) to cover 1 year of living expenses.
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