Apply for Residence Permit

Every city has a Ausländerbehörde (Aliens Office). Check out with the University or city administration for the address. Before applying for the Residence Permit make sure you have the following (Original & photocopy)

1. Passport
2. Filled application form for Residence Permit (collect it from the Aliens Office directly)
3. Application fee
4. Meldebescheinigung (Registration with the city administration)
5. Immatrikulation Bescheinigung (University enrollment certificate)
6. Proof of Health Insurance
7. Proof of accomodation (Contract clearly mentioning the size of accomodation)
8. Proof of Financial support (German Bank Account details should be sufficient). Demand draft / Sufficient funds should have been deposited into the account
9. Biometric photos (atleast 3)
10. Some Aliens Office expect you to take an appointment

You may have to fix up an appointment depending on the city. Ask them for a checklist of documents needed & prepare accordingly. Depending on various factors the Residence permit is issued solely at the discretion of the Officer handling your file.