What are the requirements of German student visa?

To study in Germany, you have to have a valid student visa. The requirements can slightly vary for different countries, but here is the standard list of documents which are needed at the time of your student visa application at German embassy in your country. 

Here is a checklist of the required documents to apply for a German student visa:

• Two duly completed national visa application forms.
• Valid national passport.
• Two recently taken biometric portrait photographs. 
• Proof of admission at a German education institution. 
  • University admission letter “Zulassungsbescheinigung”.
  • Letter of admission in a foundation course. Issued by a Studienkolleg.
  • Letter of admission in the propaedeutic course.
  • Letter of admission in a preparatory German language course.
• Proof of German language proficiency. (in case of German taught course).
  • German Language University Entrance Examination for International Applicants (DSH).
  • Test of German as a Foreign Language (TestDaF).
  • Goethe Institute German Language Diploma (GDS).
  • German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs, Level II (DSD).
• Proof of English language proficiency.  (in case of English taught course)
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Accepted results are PbT (paper-based test) 550 Points, CbT (computer-based test) 213 Points and IbT (internet-based test) 79-80 Points.
  • The International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Accepted scores by German universities are 5 – 6.5.
• Authenticated certificates of earlier education.
  • German university entrance qualification “Abitur”. If you’ve studied in a German education provider abroad. 
  • Recognized foreign academic qualification. It must show you have a qualification equally recognized as the German Abitur.
  • Academic records or transcript.
• Curriculum vitae.
  • It has to be accompanied with evidence of previous and current internship and work experiences if any.
• Means of subsistence “Finanzieruungsnachweis”. The evidence you provide must show you have enough money to cover living, accommodation and study costs.
  • Blocked bank account. (with the amount shown on their wesite, approx. 10000€)
  • Letter of commitment by a resident “Verpflichtungserklärung“. A person living in Germany, showing they’ll be covering your accommodation and/or other living costs while you’ll be here.
  • Letter of a declaration by a parent. It has to show their commitment to support you financially during your stay here. It must be supplemented by their bank statements of the latest 6 months.
  • Scholarship awarding certificate. It must show you as a receiver and the amount of financial coverage granted to you by this scholarship.
• Student health insurance. It must have at least 30,000 EUR coverage, and it must be valid for at least 3 months. 
• Motivational letter.
  • You’ll have to express the reason for choosing the specific university, study program. Mention also your study and plans and how these studies will be improving your career and life.
• Marriage certificate. (if you’re married).
• Proof of having paid the German student visa application fee. 
  • Demand draft with the form provided on their website. 

These are the documents needed to apply for German student visa. It may vary a little bit as per your location or condition, it is wise to check the latest documents on their website to avoid any hassle. 

As these documents are the basis for your application, it would be cross checked by the embassy to decide in your favor or against you. So be authentic and do not provide any false information. For the application two sets of copies with the original documents has to be taken with you on the day of your visa application interview.