Can I apply for a German student visa using an admission letter and loan sanction letter from different universities?
No, your loan sanction letter and admission letter must name the same university and course. A mismatch usually causes rejection or delay. Ask your lender to reissue the letter for the correct university quickly, or open a blocked account instead with roughly 11,904 euros as an alternative proof of funds.
Your visa application will run into trouble if your admission letter and loan sanction letter point to two different universities, since the embassy checks that your financial proof exactly matches your intended course. A lender is not legally bound to fund a university it never approved.
Why This Mismatch Fails
| Document | Must Match |
|---|---|
| Admission letter | Your final chosen university |
| Loan sanction letter | Same university and course |
| Health insurance | Same university name |
How To Fix It Quickly
- Contact your lender immediately and request an amended sanction letter naming the correct university.
- Provide your new admission offer, since lenders usually process this update quickly.
- Open a blocked account instead, depositing roughly 11,904 euros, near Rs 10.8 lakh, if the loan update takes too long.
- Double-check every document, including insurance, carries the exact same university name before your appointment.
My Advice
Call your lender the same day you finalise your university choice, and if the letter cannot be reissued within your visa timeline, switch to a blocked account so your appointment date is never at risk of slipping.
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