Residence title (Aufenthaltstitel)
The umbrella term for the permits that allow a non-EU citizen to live in Germany.
What it means in plain English
Residence title. The umbrella term for the permits that allow a non-EU citizen to live in Germany.
Common confusion
Aufenthaltstitel is the umbrella legal term, not one specific student document. An Aufenthaltserlaubnis, a Niederlassungserlaubnis, and other statuses can all be types of Aufenthaltstitel.