🇩🇪 Study in Germany
Public universities charge little or no tuition, even for internationals.
Germany at a glance
- Tuition
- €0 – €6,000 / year at public universities
- Living costs
- €11,900 / year (blocked account minimum)
- Work after study
- 18-month job seeker residence permit
- Intakes
- Winter (October), Summer (April)
- Visa route
- National (D) student visa
- English
- IELTS 6.5 for English-taught; German A1–B1 helps day to day
- Funds to show
- Blocked account of roughly €11,900
- Start applying
- Start 10–12 months ahead; APS certificate takes time
Indicative figures, checked September 2026. Rules change — confirm with the university and the visa authority before you transfer money.
Why students choose it
- Engineering and applied sciences at near-zero tuition.
- Working student roles pay well and count as real experience.
- The 18-month job seeker permit converts to an EU Blue Card.
Worth knowing
Indian students need APS certification before applying. Build it into your timeline early.
Work after you graduate: 18-month job seeker residence permit
An 18-month residence permit to look for work, which converts to an EU Blue Card once you are employed.
Documents you will need
Tick these off as you collect them. Your progress stays in this browser.
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When you can start
Not every course runs in every intake. Pick the one your course actually offers, not the soonest one.
| Winter (October) Main intake | The main intake. Most programmes admit only here. |
|---|---|
| Summer (April) Second intake | Fewer programmes, particularly at master’s level. |
Applying roughly 10–12 months ahead; APS certificate takes time before your intake gives the visa stage enough room.
Universities in Germany
A working list, not a ranking. We work with more than these — ask if you have one in mind.
| Technical University of Munich Munich | No tuition at master’s level for most programmes. Very competitive. |
|---|---|
| RWTH Aachen University Aachen | Engineering powerhouse, many English-taught master’s. |
| Technical University of Berlin Berlin | Low cost, strong engineering. |
| University of Stuttgart Stuttgart | Automotive and mechanical engineering. |
| Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Karlsruhe | Computing and physics research. |
| TU Darmstadt Darmstadt | Electrical engineering and computer science. |
| University of Freiburg Freiburg | Life sciences, English-taught master’s. |
| Heidelberg University Heidelberg | Research-intensive, mostly German-taught at bachelor’s. |
| Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Frankfurt | Private, paid, finance focused. |
| IU International University of Applied Sciences Berlin & online | Private, paid, rolling intakes. |
What Germany costs
Tuition is the number everyone quotes. Add living costs, the visa and flights and the real figure looks different. The calculator adds them up in rupees and shows the loan repayment.
- Tuition a year
- €0 – €6,000 / year at public universities
- Living a year
- €11,900 / year (blocked account minimum)
- Visa and health
- €75
- Rate used
- ₹96 to 1 EUR
The stages we will take you through
From shortlist to landing. Each one is visible in your portal once you start.
- ShortlistCourses matched to your profile and budget
- ApplicationsDocuments checked, then filed with universities
- OfferConditional offers arrive and we compare them
- AcceptConditions met, deposit paid, place confirmed
- CAS or I-20Your university issues the visa sponsorship document
- Visa filedApplication submitted, interview prepared
- Visa decisionPassport returned with the outcome
- DepartureAccommodation, forex, flights, arrival brief
Ask a counsellor about Germany
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