Study in Germany
Low-cost public universities, engineering depth and an 18-month job-search visa.
What makes Germany worth considering
Germany is the most popular European destination for Indian students, and for good reason. Public universities charge no tuition fee for most programmes — you pay only a semester contribution of roughly €150–€350 — while the country has the strongest engineering and industrial research base in Europe.
No tuition at public universities
Most public universities charge no tuition for bachelor's and consecutive master's degrees. You pay a small semester contribution that usually includes a public transport pass.
Engineering and technology depth
Home to TU9 technical universities and deep industry links with automotive, manufacturing, energy and software employers.
18-month job-search visa
After graduating you can stay 18 months to look for skilled work, leading into the EU Blue Card.
Strong research funding
Fraunhofer, Max Planck and Helmholtz institutes offer paid research and doctoral positions.
Work while studying
Students may work 140 full days or 280 half days per year alongside their studies.
Affordable living
Outside Munich and Frankfurt, monthly living costs are moderate by Western European standards.
Key facts
Popular courses
- Technical University of Munich
- RWTH Aachen University
- University of Stuttgart
- TU Berlin
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- University of Freiburg
- TU Darmstadt
- University of Hamburg
About Germany
Country facts
Germany lies at the centre of Europe and is the European Union’s most populous member state, with about 84 million people. German is the official language. Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne and Frankfurt are the largest cities, and the country is the EU’s biggest economy.
Higher education system
German higher education splits into research universities (Universitäten), universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen) with a practical, industry-linked focus, and colleges of art and music. Public institutions dominate and charge no tuition for most programmes; you pay only a semester contribution.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record for master's admission
- APS certificate — mandatory for Indian students before applying
- IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 88 / PTE 59 for English-taught programmes
- GRE for some technical master's programmes
- Statement of purpose and two academic recommendation letters
- Blocked account opened before the visa appointment
Thinking about Germany?
Send us your academic record and budget — we will tell you honestly whether Germany is the right fit, and which universities you are competitive for.