There is no doubt that Germany is an ideal destination for international students seeking education, with its world-class universities and cities brimming with history, vibrant nightlife, and arts venues.

Germany has become one of the most popular non-Anglophone study destinations for international students in recent years. It is the third most popular destination.

More than 357,000 international students are studying for a university degree in Germany, and the numbers are growing every year.

There are many universities ranked as world-class in Germany, and you can choose from an enormous number of courses. You will receive an internationally recognised degree guaranteeing career readiness. The living cost in Germany is also quite affordable.

Most of the courses in Germany have no tuition fees or low tuition fees, even for international students. Contrary to the perception, most universities teach subjects in English.

Numerous resources are available to help international students adjust to Germany, a country that is welcoming and fascinating for students.

Computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, Psychology, Medicine and Dentistry, Natural Sciences and Architecture.

Munich, Berlin, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Dresden, Aachen, Bonn, Hamburg, Cologne, Leipzig.

German Universities envisage very high standards from international students in their undergraduate program.

You must have at least 90% to be considered for admission to UG courses. Students must complete one year of the undergraduate program in India or take the IIT Main exam or Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) exam to be eligible for an undergraduate programme in Germany.

Before starting your undergraduate course in Germany, you must attend a Studienkolleg (Preparatory Course).

There is the option of doing the Studienkollegs in the state-run institutes free of cost. You can also do it in private institutes by paying fees.

The course completes in two semesters. Upon completion of the course, one can appear for Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) exam.

You must clear the IELTS or TOEFL tests to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language.

To be admitted to a German-language course at a German university, you must prove that you have sufficient knowledge of German.

Most universities accept a DSH exam (German language exam for university admission), the TestDaF exam (Test German as a foreign language) at level 4 or the Goethe certificate C2. Recently, a certificate from the telc C1 Hochschule exam has also been recognized at all German universities.

Those tests are similar to IELTS or TOEFL but assess German language proficiency.

The eligibility requirements for Master’s programs are less stringent. It is pretty straightforward and similar to other leading study-abroad countries like the USA, UK and the like. You must score 80% in your undergraduate course and clear the IELTS Test.

Students in Germany are not treated equally when it comes to part-time work rules and regulations.

International students must adhere to a few specific restrictions if they come from countries other than EU member states.

International students need to learn all about the laws and regulations pertaining to student employment in Germany so they can avoid getting in trouble later on.

Let us understand these critical rules & regulations-

Germany, one of the world’s leading economies, is an attractive destination for students seeking to settle down. The country is not only a leader in technology and automobile production but also provides its citizens with a high quality of life.

Germany is home to many global corporations, including BMW, Volkswagen, Bosch, Siemens and more. Therefore, students often desire to settle and work there after graduation.

International students can extend their residence permit for up to 18 months after graduation.  

Start looking for a job as soon as you finish your final exams or even during your final semester at university, as these 18 months begin immediately.

Remember that during these 18 months, you can work whatever job you can to support yourself until you find full-time work, which can be outside your field of study.

Once you obtain the extended residence permit, you may use the next 18 months to look for a job in Germany related to your field of study.

After you’ve found a position you want, with a minimum one-year contract, you may apply for an EU Blue Card. The EU Blue Card is the primary residence permit for non-EU university graduates who wish to remain and work in Germany. It is valid for four years. 

Your employer must pay you a minimum salary of €56,400 per annum to be eligible to apply for EU Blue Card. However, a salary of €43,992 per year is acceptable for professions with a shortage of skilled workers. 

After 33 months in Germany, EU Blue Card holders who have fulfilled all the requirements will receive their Settlement Permit. You must have been paying for your pension insurance throughout this time. You must have a clean criminal record from this period. 

EU Blue Cardholders may also be eligible for the permit only after 21 months if they have a level B1 of German language proficiency.

After spending eight years in Germany on a settlement permit, you can become a German citizen.

Undergraduate	Master’s	Doctoral	BTech
€500 (Public University) – €20,000 (Private University)	€20,000 (Public University) – €30,000 (Private University)	Free of Cost (€250 Admin Fee/Semester)	€9,000 (Public University) – €13,000 (Private University)

Proof of Admittance

Proof of admission from the university. It needs to include information about the language of instruction. Keep the original & two photocopies ready.

In case there is no confirmation by the German University in the admission notification, proof of the language skills in the language of instruction is required for regular graduation or preparatory course.

IELTS / TOEFL / TestDaF / Goethe certificate C2 / ÖSD

Only those certificates approved by the German Govt are accepted, like IELTS, TOEFL, TestDaF, Goethe Certificate C2, and ÖSD. You do not need to submit the ‘exemption letters’ or ‘Language of Instruction Certificates.

Academic Evaluation Certificates

Get Academic Evaluation Certificates from APS (Academic Evaluation Centre).

Proof Of Fund

You must provide proof that you have enough money to live on before starting your programme. The document you need is called a “Finanzierungsnachweis”, or proof of financial resources.

Usually, applicants must demonstrate that they have around €11,208 at their disposal for one year to live in Germany. The money required to live in Germany for one year is called “Regelbedarf”.

You may open an Open Blocked bank account for this purpose in Germany with Deutsche Bank or Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Prepare Your Visa Application

Complete the visa application form online, print, sign and carry it with you during the visa appointment. Please note that handwritten forms are not accepted.

Make An Appointment

Prior to visiting the Application centre to submit your documents for a German visa, you must book an appointment. VISA applications are only accepted if you have an appointment beforehand.

Go to the Application Center

Upon reaching the Application Center, your appointment letter will be validated, and you will be given a token. Please be punctual, as the embassy may only process your visa application if you are on time.

Biometric Data Collection

After the officer collects the application form, biometrics will be taken using a digital finger scanner that collects a 10-digit fingerprint. It generally takes 7-8 minutes per person.

Sr. No	Name of Universities
1	Bremen University of Applied Sciences
2	Vitruvius University of Applied Science, Germany
3	University of Europe for Applied Sciences
4	SRH University, Berlin
5	Schiller University
6	PFH-Private University Of Applied Science
7	New European College
8	Munich Business School
9	Macromedia University
10	Lancaster University - Germany
11	IUBH - University of Applied Science
12	ISM International School of Management
13	IGC
14	Gisma Business School
15	European University - Germany
16	EBS University of Law and Mgt
17	Cologne Business School
18	Chappe University
19	BSBI - Berlin School of Business and Innovation
20	Berlin International College
21	BBW University of Applied Science
22	BAU Germany
23	Alpha Aktiv PVT Institute
24	Accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg University