GERMANY · CHAPTER 19
Studying in Germany:your questions answered.
Short answers to the questions Indian students ask most about Germany.
Published by Althéa Consulting · Adviser: Harshita Kohli
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Your questions, answered.
At most public universities you pay no tuition, only a semester contribution. Baden-Württemberg charges €1,500 a semester and TUM charges programme fees.
€11,904 for a year, released at €992 a month.
Yes, Indian applicants need an APS certificate for German study visas.
Up to 18 months to look for a job matching your qualification.
Yes, Indian applicants need an APS certificate for German universities and the student visa, with only narrow exceptions such as some scholarship holders.
It is possible but needs enough living space and money; it is much easier after you start working.
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GERMANY GUIDE
Why study in Germany
Low or no tuition, strong engineering and 18 months to find work after graduation, weighed against German language, APS and blocked-account rules.
GERMANY GUIDE
Fees & cost of living
Semester contribution, tuition exceptions, €11,904 blocked account, health insurance and monthly living costs in Munich, Berlin and other cities.
GERMANY GUIDE
Student visa
German national student visa from India: APS, admission, blocked account, insurance, €75 fee, appointments and residence permit after arrival.
ANSWERS
FAQ
Quick answers to the questions students and parents ask us most.
FROM INDIA
A guide for parents
Study abroad answers for Indian parents: true costs, loans and co-applicants, sending money, safety, health, visiting your child and checking an agent.
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