Helpful Tips for living in Germany

Everyday life in Germany has many challenges. From opening a bank account to entering into a mobile phone contract or shopping on the internet.

Consumer Centre checklists

The German Consumer Centre has compiled checklists that can support you in these challenging situations. The information is available here for download in English, German, Arabic, Russian and Persian.  

Socio-cultural Online Self Assessment 

This socio-cultural Online Self Assessment lets you explore what it’s like to study in Germany, and more specifically at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, and to find out whether your expectations align with reality.
It contains an interactive mix of self-assessment questionnaires, informative texts and videos.
For the most accurate results, find a quiet place to work, take your time and answer as truthfully as possible.