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title: "Schengen Student Visa 2026: Cost, Rules & Rates"
description: "Schengen student visa in 2026: requirements, official fees, commonest refusal reasons, and published rates by nationality. Free odds check."
url: "https://getvisaodds.com/schengen/student-visa-odds"
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🇪🇺 Schengen · Student visa

# Schengen Student visa approval odds

Studying in the Schengen area for more than 90 days needs a national long-stay (Type D) visa from the specific country, not a short-stay Schengen visa. Requirements vary by country but always include a university admission, proof of funds or a scholarship, health insurance, and accommodation. Once genuinely admitted and funded, approval is generally strong.

Last reviewed July 2026 per our [editorial standards](https://getvisaodds.com/editorial-standards). Source: [European Commission — Migration and Home Affairs ](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en).

How likely is a student visa to the Schengen Area? Officers focus on whether you are a genuine student who can fund and complete the course. A typical applicant sees roughly 88%, and the biggest single lever is admission and funding.

[Estimate my personal odds](#estimate)

Modelled estimate — not official

88%

Modelled estimate, not a published statistic — no rate is published for this route. Derived from EU Schengen short-stay visa statistics; see the methodology page for every parameter.

Your personal odds can be much higher or lower — estimate them below.

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## Key requirements

- University admission / enrolment letter
- Proof of funds or a scholarship (e.g. a German blocked account, \~€11,904/year in 2025)
- Health insurance valid in the destination country
- Proof of accommodation
- National long-stay (Type D) application at the country's consulate

### Visa fee (cost)

Set nationally for long-stay (D) visas — commonly €75–€120 depending on the country; check your consulate’s fee page.

### Money & funds

Country-specific: e.g. Germany requires a blocked account of about €11,904/year (2025); others accept a scholarship award or bank evidence of living costs.

### Typical timeline

National (Type D) processing varies by country from a few weeks to a couple of months — apply as early as your admission allows.

## Common refusal reasons

- Funds or scholarship not adequately proven
- Admission not genuine or incomplete
- Missing or insufficient health insurance
- Doubts about genuine study intent
- Incomplete national-visa documentation

## What actually moves the needle

### Admission to an accredited institution

This is the heart of student decisions for Schengen. Make it concrete and documented rather than assumed.

### Clearly documented funding for tuition and living costs

Officers weigh this alongside everything else — gather clear evidence before you apply.

### A credible study plan that fits your background

Officers weigh this alongside everything else — gather clear evidence before you apply.

### Avoid the common pitfall

The most frequent reason this route fails is unclear funding or a course that does not fit your profile. Address it directly and you remove the biggest doubt.

## Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Schengen visa or a national visa to study in Europe?

For courses over 90 days you need the destination country's national long-stay (Type D) visa, not the short-stay Schengen visa.

How much money do I need to study in Germany?

Germany typically requires a blocked account of about €11,904 per year (2025) to prove living costs, unless you have an equivalent scholarship.

Is health insurance required for a student visa in Europe?

Yes. You must show valid health insurance in the destination country, often statutory or an approved private policy.

Are European student visas hard to get?

With a genuine admission, clear funding, insurance and accommodation, approval is generally strong. Weak funding or an unconvincing study plan are the main risks.

Can I work while studying in the EU?

Many EU countries allow limited part-time work for students (rules and hour caps vary by country) — check the specific country's regulations.

## Explore related visa odds

### Schengen student visa odds by nationality

- [Turkish citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/turkish-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Indian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/indian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Nigerian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/nigerian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Pakistani citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/pakistani-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Bangladeshi citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/bangladeshi-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Filipino citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/filipino-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Egyptian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/egyptian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Moroccan citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/moroccan-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Indonesian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/indonesian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Vietnamese citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/vietnamese-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Nepali citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/nepali-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Sri Lankan citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/sri-lankan-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Ghanaian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/ghanaian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Kenyan citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/kenyan-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Ethiopian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/ethiopian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Algerian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/algerian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Ugandan citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/ugandan-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Senegalese citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/senegalese-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Tanzanian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/tanzanian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Cameroonian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/cameroonian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Saudi citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/saudi-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Kuwaiti citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/kuwaiti-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Chinese citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/chinese-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Thai citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/thai-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [South African citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/south-african-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Tunisian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/tunisian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Kazakh citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/kazakh-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Belarusian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/belarusian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Lebanese citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/lebanese-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Armenian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/armenian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Iranian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/iranian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Azerbaijani citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/azerbaijani-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Ecuadorian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/ecuadorian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Qatari citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/qatari-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Jordanian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/jordanian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Angolan citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/angolan-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Iraqi citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/iraqi-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Uzbek citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/uzbek-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Omani citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/omani-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Dominican citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/dominican-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Libyan citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/libyan-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Cuban citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/cuban-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Kyrgyz citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/kyrgyz-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Bahraini citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/bahraini-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Guinean citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/guinean-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Mongolian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/mongolian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Mozambican citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/mozambican-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Gabonese citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/gabonese-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Bolivian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/bolivian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Beninese citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/beninese-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Cambodian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/cambodian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Malian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/malian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Zimbabwean citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/zimbabwean-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Cape Verdean citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/cape-verdean-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Afghan citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/afghan-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Botswanan citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/botswanan-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Burkinabé citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/burkinabe-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Burundian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/burundian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Central African citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/central-african-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Chadian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/chadian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Comorian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/comorian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Djiboutian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/djiboutian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Equatorial Guinean citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/equatorial-guinean-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Eritrean citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/eritrean-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Fijian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/fijian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Bissau-Guinean citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/bissau-guinean-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Haitian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/haitian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Jamaican citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/jamaican-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Laotian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/laotian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Malagasy citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/malagasy-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Malawian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/malawian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Mauritanian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/mauritanian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Namibian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/namibian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Nigerien citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/nigerien-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Palestinian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/palestinian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Russian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/russian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Rwandan citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/rwandan-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Sierra Leonean citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/sierra-leonean-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Somali citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/somali-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Sudanese citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/sudanese-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Surinamese citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/surinamese-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Syrian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/syrian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Tajik citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/tajik-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Togolese citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/togolese-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Turkmen citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/turkmen-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Yemeni citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/yemeni-citizens/schengen/student-visa)
- [Zambian citizens](https://getvisaodds.com/zambian-citizens/schengen/student-visa)

### Other visas to Schengen

- [Tourist / Visitor visa](https://getvisaodds.com/schengen/tourist-visa-odds)
- [Work visa](https://getvisaodds.com/schengen/work-visa-odds)
- [Business visa](https://getvisaodds.com/schengen/business-visa-odds)
- [Family / Spouse visa](https://getvisaodds.com/schengen/family-visa-odds)

### Student visa odds elsewhere

- [USA](https://getvisaodds.com/usa/student-visa-odds)
- [UK](https://getvisaodds.com/uk/student-visa-odds)
- [Canada](https://getvisaodds.com/canada/student-visa-odds)
- [Australia](https://getvisaodds.com/australia/student-visa-odds)
- [Germany](https://getvisaodds.com/germany/student-visa-odds)
- [France](https://getvisaodds.com/france/student-visa-odds)
- [Netherlands](https://getvisaodds.com/netherlands/student-visa-odds)
- [Italy](https://getvisaodds.com/italy/student-visa-odds)

## Helpful guides

[Schengen visa bank statements: how much money and how to show it → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/schengen-bank-statements)[Schengen travel insurance: 30,000 euros cover & cost (2026) → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/schengen-travel-insurance)[How to prove funding for a student visa → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/student-visa-funding)[How to read visa approval and refusal rates → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/understanding-refusal-rates)[How to prove strong ties to your home country → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/prove-strong-ties)[How to document your finances for a visa →](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/document-your-finances)

This is an educational estimate for planning only — not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application.