Do I need to know German?

Not for English-taught programs, but A1-B1 German dramatically improves part-time work and job prospects. We include a language plan in your roadmap.

What is the APS certificate?

Indian applicants must have academic documents verified by the APS India office before applying for a German student visa. We manage this process for you.

Is a blocked account mandatory?

Yes, in most cases you must deposit EUR 11,904 into a blocked account to prove you can support yourself for one year.

Study in Germany from India

Germany's public universities charge little or no tuition, even for international students, making it the most affordable high-quality destination in Europe. Engineering and technology programs are world-class, and graduates get an 18-month job seeker visa to find work in Europe's largest economy.

400+

Universities

Mostly free

Public tuition

18 months

Job seeker visa

Winter (Oct)

Main intake

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Why students choose Germany

No or low tuition

Public universities typically charge only a semester contribution of EUR 150-350, which includes local transport.

Engineering powerhouse

TU9 universities and applied sciences institutions have deep industry links with automotive, energy and manufacturing firms.

English-taught master's

Hundreds of master's programs are fully taught in English, with German learned alongside.

Strong job market

The Skilled Immigration Act and EU Blue Card give graduates a direct path to long-term residence.

Cost of studying in Germany

Tuition (public): EUR 0 (semester fee EUR 150-350)
Blocked account: EUR 11,904 per year
Living expenses: EUR 950 - 1,100 per month
Visa fee: EUR 75

Intakes

Winter semester starting October is the primary intake, with a smaller summer semester starting April.

Work rights

Students can work 140 full days or 280 half days per year, and graduates receive an 18-month residence permit to seek qualified employment.

Top universities and colleges in Germany

A starting shortlist of institutions our counsellors place students into every intake. Your final list is built around your grades, budget, test scores and target career, so treat this as a reference rather than a ranking.

Compare up to

8 of 8 colleges

Technical University of Munich

Munich

No tuition fee, top European engineering school.

RWTH Aachen University

Aachen

Germany's largest technical university.

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg

Leading for life sciences and medicine.

TU Berlin

Berlin

Affordable capital-city engineering programs.

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Karlsruhe

Research strength in computing and mechanical engineering.

University of Stuttgart

Stuttgart

Automotive industry links with Bosch, Daimler, Porsche.

TU Darmstadt

Darmstadt

Popular for embedded systems and IT.

University of Freiburg

Freiburg

Strong English-taught master's in sciences.

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Popular courses in Germany

Mechanical EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringComputer ScienceRenewable EnergyData EngineeringManagement

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