Public and private universities in Germany, the rest of Europe, Asia, the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia and more. One counsellor helps you from your first question to your first week abroad.
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Here are two common ways to study in Germany from India.
After 12th
After a bachelor's degree
Tuition is low. Living costs are what you plan for.
€0
tuition at most public universities
€70 to €430
semester contribution, every semester
€11,904
blocked account for the first year
€120 to €130
a month for student health insurance, under 30
Public universities charge no tuition for bachelor's and most master's courses. Two states differ: Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 a semester, and Bavarian universities can charge international students several thousand euros a semester.
For rent, food, travel and insurance, the DAAD estimates €900 to €1,200 a month.
Amounts are in euros. Convert at today's rate before you plan.
Money you deposit before the visa and draw each month in Germany. For the first year the German missions in India ask for €11,904, and you can take out at most €992 a month.
A formal obligation letter or a scholarship can replace it. Banks charge about €70 to €150 to open one.
The Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) is part of the German Embassy in New Delhi and works with the DAAD. It checks your Indian certificates before you apply. It does not decide your admission or your visa. The check takes at least two weeks.
Fill in the form on the APS India website, then print and sign it.
₹18,000, by bank transfer or online while you register. It is not refunded.
The signed form and the documents on the APS checklist, by courier to APS India.
If the check succeeds, a digital certificate by email. Then you may apply for your student visa.
These steps follow APS India's leaflet for students who already hold a bachelor's or master's degree. School leavers use the Class XII checklist on the APS India website, and from winter 2026/27 need at least 70% overall in Class XII, whatever their examining board.
| Course taught in | Proof |
|---|---|
| German | TestDaF with level 4 in every part. Goethe C2 and telc C1 Hochschule are usually accepted too. |
| English | Proof of English. Each university says which tests it accepts and the score it needs. |
Rules differ by course, so check the course page before you book a test.
German classes for TestDaFTwo intakes a year. Most universities use these dates; check each course page.
Winter semester
Usual deadline 15 July
After your offer
September or October
Summer semester
Usual deadline 15 January
After your offer
March or April
For the winter semester, applications usually open in early May. Plan back from the deadline: the APS check takes at least two weeks, and uni-assist asks for your application at least eight weeks before the deadline.
Part-time work is allowed, within a yearly limit.
140
full days a year, or 280 half days
18 months
job search permit after you graduate
Plan your budget without counting on a job in your first months.
This limit is for students from outside the EU, such as India. Jobs as an academic assistant at your university have no day limit.
One counsellor from your shortlist to your flight.
Public or private universities that fit your grades, budget and goals.
We check every certificate before you send it, including APS for Germany.
We send your application to the university, or through a website like uni-assist. We do it before the last day to apply.
We help with proof of money, insurance, visa papers and your flight.
A counsellor explains every cost before you pay anything. Parents are welcome at both offices; call or WhatsApp before you visit.
Mechanical, electrical and civil degrees, taught in English or German.
Software, data and AI degrees. Check the teaching language on each course page.
Management, finance and economics. Read each course's entry rules before you apply.
See your Indian marks on the German 1.0 to 4.0 scale.
For students and parents. Most answers use Germany as the example.
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Mostly. Public universities charge no tuition for bachelor's and most master's courses. Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 a semester, and Bavarian universities can charge international students fees. Every student pays a semester contribution of €70 to €430, and you still pay for rent, food and insurance.
€11,904 for the first year. Once you are in Germany you can take out at most €992 a month. A formal obligation letter or a scholarship can replace the blocked account. Banks charge about €70 to €150 to open one.
A check of your Indian certificates by the APS office of the German Embassy in New Delhi. Almost every Indian applicant needs it. It costs ₹18,000, is not refunded, and takes at least two weeks. You need the certificate before you apply for your student visa.
Yes. From winter 2026/27 you need at least 70% overall in Class XII and an APS certificate. With those you may qualify for a Studienkolleg, a preparatory college that usually takes two semesters. With one successful year of a bachelor's degree as well, you may qualify for direct admission, limited to that field of study and closely related subjects.
A service supported by about 160 German universities that checks international applications. It costs €75 for the first course and €30 for each more course in the same semester. Some universities take applications directly instead. Ideally, apply at least eight weeks before the deadline.
It depends on the language of your course. German-taught courses ask for proof such as TestDaF with level 4 in every part. English-taught courses ask for proof of English, and each university says which tests it accepts and the score it needs.
The winter semester starts in September or October, and most universities close applications on 15 July. The summer semester starts in March or April, with applications closing on 15 January. Check each course page, because some dates differ.
Yes, 140 full days or 280 half days a year, if you come from outside the EU. Jobs as an academic assistant at your university have no day limit.
Yes. After you graduate you can get a permit of up to 18 months to look for a job.
You apply in your own name. uni-assist says it does not work with commercial agencies. We help you choose courses, prepare your documents and meet each deadline, and you send the application yourself.
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