Expatrio Blog

Moving to Germany is a new adventure for those who come to study or work in the country. Like any big step in life, many questions arise at that moment. Expatrio is here not only to help you with a blocked account and health insurance but also to provide you with tips and insights on how to make the most of your experience in the country.

On Expatrio Blog, you will find stories about studying and working in Germany, as well as news about Expatrio and give you information about life in Germany.

Please note we are currently not accepting guest posts.

Studies 7 August 2019

How to be successful when studying in Germany

German universities are demanding academic environments, and many visitors take a while to make the step up to meet their requirements. But, as this article explains, there are some ways to stay on top of the workload.

Institutional 26 July 2019

Expatrio in Dialogue with H.E. Imtiaz Ahmed

In the forth post of our series Expatrio in Dialogue we spoke with H.E. Imtiaz Ahmed, Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, about the perspective of his country regarding international students and skilled workers coming to Germany.

Institutional Studies 22 July 2019

New German law: increased Blocked Amount for visa required

All you need to know about the changes related to education funding in Germany.

Institutional 12 July 2019

Expatrio in Dialogue with Michael Schumann

In the third post of our series Expatrio in Dialogue we spoke with Michael Schumann, CEO of the Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (Bundesverband für Wirtschaftsförderung und Aussenwirtschaft - BWA) about the organization's role in Germany's e

Institutional 5 July 2019

Expatrio in Dialogue with H.E. Mr. Jauhar Saleem

In the second post of our series Expatrio in Dialogue we spoke with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Germany, H.E. Mr. Jauhar Saleem about the cooperation between Pakistan and Germany in higher education matters.

Institutional 24 June 2019

Expatrio in Dialogue with H.E. Dr. Dušan Crnogorčević

In our new series Expatrio in Dialogue - Seven Questions to... we will talk with decision-makers from politics, diplomacy and business about relevant topics for international students and workers in Germany.