In the framework of the research project „Success and withdrawal of international students in Germany“ (SeSaBa), the study and life situation of international students was analysed in detail. Between the winter semester 2017/18 and the summer semester 2020, more than 4,500 international bachelor’s and master’s students from 125 universities were surveyed about their study and living situation in Germany. This publication summarizes key findings from the SeSaBa project.