Study in Germany for Indian Students
Study in Germany
Why Choose Germany for Education?
Germany stands out as a leading destination for higher education, particularly in fields such as engineering, science, and technology, thanks to its world-class institutions.
Public universities in Germany often provide education with no tuition fees, making it an affordable choice for international students. Additionally, many courses are available in English, offering flexibility for those who do not speak German. These universities maintain strong ties with industries, offering students excellent opportunities for internships and potential future employment.
World Class Education
The country’s emphasis on research, innovation, and technology exposes students to cutting-edge developments in their fields. With a high standard of living, affordable healthcare, and internationally recognized degrees, Germany offers an exceptional environment for both academic and personal growth.
Globally recognised qualifications
Germany’s economy and job market are both robust, providing graduates with a competitive edge in their careers. International students can work up to 120 full working days or 240 half working days annually, earning between 8 to 12 Euros per hour. Moreover, students can stay for up to 18 months after graduation to search for job opportunities.
Quick Facts
- Germany consists of 16 states & the capital and largest city is Berlin.
- Berlin is startup capital of Europe.
- Population of Germany is 84.6 million and it is the third largest economy in the world and Europe’s largest.
- It is a leading exporter of machinery, vehicles, chemicals, and household equipment and benefits from a highly skilled labor force.
- German is the official and predominant spoken language in Germany.
- Euro is the official currency of Germany.
- Some of the famous cities in Germany are: Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dresden, Leipzig, Heidelberg.
Cost of Studying in Germany
These are what German universities and the German state charge, and what the state requires you to show. None of them is our fee — we do not receive any part of them. The block account is the one to read carefully: it is money you must hold in your own name and then draw on while you study, not a payment.
| Type of expenses | Detail | Estimated cost |
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| Tuition fees for one year (indicative) | Public universities Close to zero | Close to zero |
| Semester fee (public) €100 – €350 | €100 – €350 | |
| Private universities €5,000 – €20,000 | €5,000 – €20,000 | |
| Living & accommodation | Block account €11,904 | €11,904 |
| Application charges | Visa application fee €75 | €75 |
| APS certificate ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
Costs: Germany revises the blocked-account requirement most years and the university and application charges move on their own schedules, so a figure that is right for one intake can be wrong for the next. Tell us which intake you are aiming at and we will confirm what you will actually need to show.
Ask us about Germany costsApproved language tests
Proof of the language skills in the language of instruction for the study course or the preparatory course (without a preparatory language course as a rule at least B2-level in the language of instruction). Only certificates approved by the German government will be accepted.
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Goethe Institut
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Max Mueller Bhavan
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OSD
Popular Courses in Germany
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Mechanical Engineering
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Computer Science & IT
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MBA (Master of Business Administration)
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Medicine (MBBS)
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Environmental Science & Renewable Energy
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Architecture & Urban Planning
Step by step
How to apply to study in Germany
Germany has two intakes — the larger one in winter and a smaller one in summer — and more preliminary paperwork than any other destination on this site. Allow a year from first conversation to boarding the plane, and rather more if you are starting the APS from scratch, because two of the steps below are queues at somebody else’s counter and neither can be hurried.
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Pick your intake and work back from it
The winter intake starts in September or October and the summer intake in March or April. Winter is the bigger of the two and carries most of the places, so a plan built around it has more to choose from. Fix the intake first: every deadline below is counted back from it, and the earliest of them fall long before the university’s own.
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Decide whether you are studying in English or in German
This is the decision that shapes the rest, and it is the one students leave until last. A great many Master’s programs are taught entirely in English; far fewer Bachelor’s are, and a German-taught course expects a real working level of the language rather than a beginner’s certificate. If German is the answer, it is a commitment measured in months and it starts now, not after the offer.
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Start the APS certificate early — it gates everything after it
The Academic Evaluation Centre verifies Indian academic documents before a German university or the visa section will look at them, and it is the step that most often runs late because nothing else can proceed without it. Begin it as soon as the shortlist is fixed. Your transcripts and certificates need to be in order first, which is its own errand if any of them have to be reissued.
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Sit the tests your course actually asks for
An English test for an English-taught course, a German certificate for a German-taught one, and for many Bachelor’s applications a TestAS aptitude paper as well. Which combination applies depends on the course rather than the university, so confirm it on the programme page before you book anything. Leave room to retake one of them once.
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Apply — directly to some universities, through uni-assist for others
Germany has two application routes. Some universities take applications on their own portal; most use uni-assist, a shared service that checks and forwards them, and it has its own calendar and its own processing time on top of the university’s deadline. Which route your shortlist uses is one of the first things we will tell you, because getting it wrong costs an intake rather than a fee.
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Accept the offer and open the blocked account
Offers are often conditional, so read what you still have to satisfy and by when. Then comes the money: Germany asks most Indian students to open a blocked account and deposit a year’s living costs into it before the visa is filed, and you draw a fixed amount from it each month once you arrive. Health insurance is mandatory and belongs in the same file.
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Apply for the national student visa
The application goes to the German mission in India with the admission letter, the APS certificate, proof of the blocked account, insurance and your language certificate. Appointment slots are the real constraint — they are booked out months ahead in peak season, so the slot you can get is usually what fixes your timetable rather than the university.
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Pre-departure, and the first few weeks
What to carry in hand baggage, and the paperwork that only starts once you land: registering your address with the local authority, converting the entry visa into a residence permit, opening a bank account, activating your insurance and enrolling at the university in person. Add accommodation for at least the first month and you have the list nobody hands you.
FAQs
Studying in Germany — your questions answered
What is APS?
The Academic Evaluation Center (APS) – part of the German Embassy to India – appreciates your interest in taking up academic studies in Germany.
- APS India is the first stop to verify the academic documents of the student.
- Fees INR 18,000
- Required for Bachelor’s and Master’s students
What is TestAS?
TestAS is a central standardised scholastic aptitude test which measures intellectual abilities particularly important for university studies. TestAS is intended for international study applicants planning to do undergraduate studies at German universities.
- Fees EUR 150
- Required for Bachelor’s students
What is the validity of TestAS?
The certificate validity is unlimited.
What are the age criteria for TestAS?
There is no maximum age limit to appear for the TestAS but the applicant has to be at least in the secondary level and completing his/her last year.
How many backlogs are acceptable in Germany?
Only 5–10 backlogs are acceptable.
What is the age limit for applying in Germany?
Up to 25 years for Bachelor’s and up to 30 years for Master’s is acceptable.
Can a student apply without IELTS? Is an IELTS waiver possible?
IELTS/TOEFL is mandatory in Germany.
Can a student apply to Germany on a conditional basis?
Yes, a university may give an offer on a conditional basis, subject to the student fulfilling the required conditions.
How many intakes are there in a year?
Two intakes:
- Winter – September / October
- Summer – March / April
Will I be eligible for a post-study work visa?
Yes, international students in Germany can apply for an 18-month post-study work visa to search for a job related to their field. After finding employment, you can transition to a work visa or Blue Card. This visa can lead to permanent residency after a few years of employment.
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