The Visagrad Journal
Long-form guides on the things that actually decide whether you land in Madrid or Munich next September. Sperrkonto, APS, scholarship timelines, visa traps — written by us, current as of 2026, no fluff.
The blocked account is the single biggest financial hurdle for non-EU students heading to Germany. Here's exactly how it works, who needs one, how to open it, and what to do if you can't fund the full amount.
Indian (and Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese, Vietnamese) students applying to German universities need the APS certificate before they can even submit. Here's how to get it without losing two months to confusion.
Hungary's flagship scholarship covers full tuition, monthly stipend, dorm housing, and health insurance — for hundreds of South Asian and African students every year. The 2027/2028 cycle opens November 2026. Start preparing now.
Europe's two flagship scholarships are often mentioned in the same breath — but they fund different things, on different timelines, for different students. Stipends, eligibility, acceptance rates, and which to apply for. Or both.
More posts coming weekly
DAAD vs Erasmus+ side-by-side · The Bocconi merit scholarship deep-dive · How to write an SOP that actually gets you in · Spain's TIE residence card process · German blocked account vs Verpflichtungserklärung
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