Study in Germany from India

What does it cost to study in Germany?

EPA (public universities): tuition is €0 in most states, plus a semester contribution of €150–350 (Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500/semester); estimated living costs are ~€934/month (typical range €930–1,100/month). GAC (private universities): tuition is €7,000–20,000/yr overall, broken down as Bachelor's €7,000–12,000/yr, Master's €10,000–20,000/yr, MBA €15,000–30,000 (full programme), and Foundation/pathway €5,000–9,000/yr; estimated living costs are ~€950–1,300/month. Both routes require a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of €11,904 (2026) as proof of funds, with a visa blocked-account monthly release rate of €992.

How does the student visa for Germany work?

Indian applicants need an APS certificate (mandatory academic document verification), an official university admission letter, and a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of €11,904 for the visa year; they then apply for the National (long-stay/D) student visa via VFS with valid health insurance, and after arrival complete address registration (Anmeldung) and convert to a residence permit.

What English or language scores do you need?

For public universities (EPA route), German is the official language though English-taught master's programmes are widely available; Bachelor's needs IELTS 6.0–6.5/TOEFL (or German B1–B2 for German-taught courses) and Master's needs IELTS 6.5/TOEFL (German proficiency required for German-taught master's, GRE/GMAT for some programmes). For private universities (GAC route), English is the language of instruction throughout, with IELTS 6.0–6.5 for Bachelor's and IELTS 6.5 for Master's (GMAT for some MBAs).

Can you work during and after your studies?

Graduates get an 18-month job-seeker permit to find work after graduation. The EU Blue Card route applies from €45,934/yr (shortage roles) or €50,700/yr (standard) under 2026 thresholds, and Blue Card holders can qualify for permanent residence in as little as 21–33 months. During study, international students may work 140 full or 280 half days per year (about 20 hours a week).

When are the intakes?

• October
• April
• September
• March

What do Indian students usually study there?

• Engineering & Automotive
• Computer Science & AI
• Business & Management
• Renewable Energy
• Medicine & Life Sciences
• Mathematics & Sciences
• Computer Science & IT
• Data Science & AI
• Design & Media
• Engineering & Tech
• Finance & Marketing

Which universities and cities are best known?

Universities

• Technical University of Munich
• Ludwig Maximilian University
• Heidelberg University
• RWTH Aachen University
• Technical University of Berlin
• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
• GISMA University of Applied Sciences
• Berlin School of Business & Innovation
• Arden University, Berlin
• University of Europe for Applied Sciences
• SRH University
• EU Business School, Munich

Cities

• Berlin
• Munich
• Hamburg
• Frankfurt
• Cologne
• Heidelberg
• Dresden
• Stuttgart
• Aachen
• Karlsruhe
• Potsdam