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Germany consists of 16 States & the capital and largest city is Berlin.

Berlin is start up Capital of Europe.

Population of Germany is 84.4 million and it is the fourth largest economy in the world and Europe’s largest.

It is a leading exporter of machinery, vehicles, chemicals, and household equipment and benefits from a highly skilled labor force.

• Low cost of education.
• Most of the Universities or colleges are state-owned and government-funded.
• Quality of Education.
• Education in Germany is one of the oldest and best in the world.
• Merit is the only criteria for admission.
• German Education guarantees practical knowledge in addition to solid theoretical foundation.
• Good Job Prospects.

• International students are allowed to work for 120 full working days or 240 half working days in a year.
• Typically the student wages range from 8 to 12 Euros an hour. Students can work on campus or outside the campus.
• Students with German language skills are entitled for higher wages as compared to the students having no skills.

• Germany is home to many of the Fortune 500 companies like Volkswagen, Audi AG, BMW,  Bentley Motors Limited,  Škoda Auto, Siemens etc.
• The German economy is Europe’s strongest. It is the European leader in terms of growth, employment and export.
• Non-EU students are allowed to stay up to 1.5 years after the completion of the study to search for a job.
• Indefinite right of residence to graduates after 5 years of working in Germany.

1. There are 500 officially recognized institutions of higher education in 165 towns and cities throughout Germany.
2. Universities in Germany are categorized into three groups :
   – Technical University/ Technische Universität (TU)
   – Universities of Applied Sciences/ Fachhochschule
   – Colleges of Art, Film and Music
3. Technical University / Universitat
   • Degrees offered includes Bachelors, Masters & Doctorate.
   • Universities mainly impart theoretical knowledge
   • Research plays an integral part of the study.
   • Faculties include Education, Engineering and Science, Law, Medicine, Social & Cultural Sciences, Business Management.
4. University of Applied Sciences / Fachhochschule
   • More practical oriented.
   • Offers bachelor’s programs in general.
   • Some institutions also offer Masters’s Program.
   • Though research is gaining importance the focus remains at application oriented study.
   • Excellent job opportunities owing to close tie up with industry.

• Two Intakes:
  Winter – September / October
  Summer – March / April
• Deadlines for Applications:
  Winter – Starts from 15th December to 31st March
  Summer – Starts from 15th August to 15th January

• Academic Percentage – Above 60% is required

• Minimum IELTS score – Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6 OR

Minimum TOEFL score – 87.

• German Language – may not always be a criteria for admission but it is better to achieve a basic level of German language A1 or A2 as more and more universities are expecting at least A1 level proficiency. It is noted that candidates with German language skills have better chance of getting admission in German universities as compared to candidates with no German language skills.
• Three ways to prove the language ability is through
• DSH – German Language test for foreign students.
• TestDaF – Central, standardized test for German as a foreign language.
• ZOP of Goethe Institute.

• GRE is needed for good and high-ranked Universities – 310+ is considered as a good score. GRE is a requirement for some Automobile and Mechanical courses by high-ranked Universities.
• Universities do not issue Conditional Offer Letters to the students.
• For courses like Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering, candidate must have very good academics like 75% plus in Bachelors and a GRE score as well, as these are highly competitive courses.

Test Locations

Goethe Institute/Max Muller Bhavans are at major cities like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune and Trivandrum.

Test Dates and Fees

Test dates and Fees are subject to changes and can be found online –

www.testdaf.de

www.goethe.de

• 12 years of education is required for entry in a Bachelors program in Germany. Some universities needs 13 years of education.

üThis can be achieved by successfully completing the first year of a Bachelors program from a recognized university in India in the relevant subject field.

OR

üSuccessfully completing a Foundation year at a university in Germany to compensate for the 13th year of education.

• Academic percentage – Minimum 60% & above in 12th
• IELTS – Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6
• German Language – B2 Level Proficiency

• Usually the Master’s course is of 1-2 years and the Bachelor’s course is for 3 years.
• Fees – EUR 8,000 – 15,000 (Per Year)
• The fees exclude living and accommodation costs.

• Lancaster University, Leipzig
• Constructor University
• EU Business School (Germany)
• International School of Management
• Arden University Berlin Study Center
• SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences
• CBS International Business School
• GISMA Business School Hochschule
• Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg
• Accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg – University of Applied Sciences
• International University of Applied Sciences
• EIIE Eurasia Institute for International Education GmbH
• New European College
• Macromedia University of Applied Sciences
• International Studienkolleg Braunschweig, Braunschweig
• SRH Fernhochschule – The Distance Learning University
• FOM Hochschule – University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management
• University of Europe for Applied Sciences
• EBS University

Master’s:

Academic percentage: Min 60-65% in Bachelor’s is required

IELTS – Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6

Tuition Fees – € 9000 – € 15,000 approx.

Bachelor’s:

Academic percentage: 60 to 65% in 10th and 12th Std

IELTS – Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6

SAT score requirement in Constructor University is 1200

Fees – € 10,000 – € 15,000 approx.

Passport copy.

 Mark Sheets of 10th and 12th  and Bachelors.

 Degree Certificate.

 Recommendation letter from HOD & Project Guide in sealed & attested covers.

 Statement of Purpose.

TOEFL / IELTS score.

 GRE score card (Not mandatory). Most of the Mechanical/Automobile Programs require GRE.

 Updated Resume.

Statement of Purpose

German Proficiency Certificate (if any).

 Project Synopsis (If any).

 Work Experience (If any).

Proof of financial means

• Student needs to pay minimum 1st year complete tuition fees before submitting visa file to Embassy/VFS
• Blocked account amount has been increased to €11,208
• Germany Embassy has made APS Certificate a mandatory requirement to get the Germany Student Visa with effect from the 1st of Nov. 2022

  What is the APS certificate in Germany?

  The APS is a joint institution of the German Embassy’s cultural department and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The APS checks the authenticity of educational biographies and the corresponding educational certificates, and issues certificates if the result is positive. The fee for the APS is INR 18,000 (NON-REFUNDABLE) and APS will be applicable for both UG and PG Students.

  Duolingo, PTE, and MOI are not acceptable to the embassy.

• Recognized language tests are required during the visa application process:

  Please provide proof of your language ability in the language of instruction required for your desired study course or preparatory course in Germany. Without a preparatory language course, as a rule, at least a B2-level in the language of instruction is required. Please note that for the visa process, only language certificates that are approved by the German government will be accepted (such as Goethe Institute / Max Mueller Bhavan / ÖST, DSD, IELTS, and TOEFL). Do NOT provide “exemption letters” or “medium of instruction letters”!

  More information can be found here: https://www.aps-india.de/

  Please Note:- TestAS will become mandatory for UG students from the 1st of January 2023. The fees for this will be around 80 Euros.

  https://www.testas.de/en/pruefungstermine_en.htm

What is the TestAS Exam?

Non- European Union students who wish to pursue graduation in German-based universities can apply for the TestAS examination. It is a central standardized scholastic aptitude test that measures intellectual and cognitive abilities for higher studies. German Academic Exchange Service conducts this examination. The test can be taken in German, English, and in certain cases in Arabic languages. It comprises of three major parts which include the onscreen language test, the core test, and subject-specific test modules.

Benefits of TestAS

• It is mandatory for every applicant to fulfill the eligibility criteria; most European universities require a student’s TestAS score as one of the criteria.
• TestAS acts as a self-assessment tool, after appearing for the exam applicants are able to evaluate themselves about the course they want to pursue & if they would be able to complete the course on not.
• TestAS certificate is just not restricted to European university admission, students can also use it for applying to various companies & universities.

FAQs

What is the validity of TestAS?

The certificate validity is unlimited.

What are the age criteria for TestAS?

There is no maximum age limit to appear for the TestAS but the applicant has to be at least in the secondary level and completing his/her last year.

What are the things allowed at the test center on the day of the exam?

There are two mandatory things every applicant must carry:

1.Valid ID proof, the ID proof should be the same ID proof that was used during the registration Process

2. Print out of admission email, applicants will receive an email from the test centers

Applicants can carry a black/blue ballpoint pen & make not carry a calculator, reference book, or resource at the test center.

What is the last date for registration for TestAS?

The last date for registration is five weeks before the exam date.

Centres in India- https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/vac-addresses/1822616?openAccordionId=item-1986584-12-panel

• A student visa is required by Indian students who wish to pursue Higher Education inGermanyand have secured admission in a German College or University.
• Applicants should apply for the visa in person at least 3 months prior to departure. The visa processing may take 8 – 12 weeks.
• The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mumbai can only accept the visa applications from persons residing in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu.
• The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Chennai accepts the visa application from the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.
• The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bangalore accepts the visa application
  from the states of Karnataka & Kerala.
• The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of
  Germany in Kolkata accepts the visa application
  from the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand,
  Odisha, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
• The Delhi Embassy’s area of consular jurisdiction covers the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and the Union Territories of Chandigarh, Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands.
• • There is a VISA fee of 80 Euros at present (subject to change) to be submitted through Demand Draft at the time of VISA interview.
  • Students have to open a blocked account (called “Sperrkonto”) in Germany in the name of the applicant and deposit Euros 11,208. Once in Germany the student will receive the amount back in 12 equal installments of Euros 934 to cover Living costs.

  Note: It is advisable to deposit an additional amount of 150 Euros in the blocked account to make sure that the amount standing in account is more than 11,208 EUR after deduction of bank charges. If the balance in blocked account is below 11,208 EUR due to any reason, German Consulate will not accept VISA Application.

• Open a Blocked account through Expatrio

  Please note, we are now official partners with EXPATRIO, global service provider for Blocked Account and Health Insurance required for German Visa.

  Kindly refer to the below link and refer the link to register the student for Blocked account or Health insurance for German Visa:

  https://www.expatrio.com?p=kcoverseaseducationprivatelimited

Below mentioned documents are required for a Student Visa Application:

You can also refer the checklist here

https://india.diplo.de/in-en/service/-/2552164

• Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and with at least 12 months validity left after the scheduled return)
• Application form & declarations duly signed
• 1 copy of your passport’s data page (A4 size copy)
• 3 passport pictures according to biometric specifications
• Cover letter from applicant explaining the exact purpose and duration of stay
• Letter of admission from German university (electronic version)
• Proof of payment of study fees, if applicable
• Proof of language proficiency in English (only IELTS/TOEFL)

   

  Proof of other academic qualifications, if applicable

   

  Proof of financial means to cover the costs for the time of your studies (Blocked Account for Living expenses and saving or FD or Education loan for balance complete tuition fees)

  Travel health insurance covering the period from your departure to the date of enrolment at the university (Euro 30,000 coverage)

  Note: –  Applicants are requested to prepare 3 sets (1 set of original documents and 2 sets of photocopy documents) of the above-mentioned documents. Additional documents may have to be presented if required.

  There would be a brief interview of the student by an officer at the consulate to assess the genuineness of the student.

Q. Does Germany accept 3 years Bachelor’s degree to apply for Master’s courses?

Ans: Yes, 3 years Bachelor’s is acceptable to apply for Master’s in Private Institutions.

For Public Universities, 4 years Bachelor’s degree is required.

Q. How many Backlogs are acceptable in Germany?

Ans: 10-15 backlogs are only acceptable.

Q. What are documents required for application process?

Ans:

• Passport copy.
• Mark Sheets of 10th and 12th & Bachelors.
• Degree Certificate.
• Recommendation letter sealed & attested covers.
• Statement of Purpose.
• TOEFL / IELTS score.
• GRE score card (Not mandatory). Most of the Mechanical/Automobile Programs require GRE.
• Resume.
• German Proficiency Certificate.
• Project Synopsis (If any).
• Work Experience (If any).

Q. What is the age limit for applying in Germany?

Ans: Up to 25 years for Bachelor’s and up to 30 years for Master’s age limit is acceptable.

Q. Can a student apply without IELTS ? Is IELTS waiver possible?

Ans: IELTS/TOEFL is mandatory in Germany.

Q. Can student apply in Germany on conditional basis?

Ans: Yes, the University gives an offer on a conditional basis subject to student fulfilling the required conditions.