Planning to study abroad in Germany as an Indian student? This one-stop, fact-rich guide has everything you need – from top universities to scholarships, tuition, visa details, and work options.
University Name Why Indian Students Choose It Technical University of Munich (TUM) Ranked #1 in Germany; top choice for engineering, tech, and AI. RWTH Aachen University Known for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering; great for research. Heidelberg University Germany’s oldest university; great for medicine, law, and humanities. LMU Munich Popular for science, business, and economics; research-heavy. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Preferred by Indian computer science and robotics students. University of Stuttgart Focus on automotive engineering, aerospace, and applied sciences. Humboldt University of Berlin Strong in social sciences, law, and natural sciences. Freie Universität Berlin Popular for political science, humanities, and international relations. University of Mannheim Germany’s #1 in business, economics, and social sciences. TU Berlin Centrally located, strong tech & architecture focus, English-medium options. University of Bonn Great for math, physics, and research scholars. University of Freiburg Excellent for life sciences, clean energy, and philosophy. University of Göttingen Research-centric, strong in life sciences and agriculture. Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Business and MBA hotspot; good Indian alumni network. Jacobs University Bremen English-taught UG & PG programs; diverse international community.
University Type Tuition Fee (EUR/year) Approx. INR (₹) Public Universities €0 (only semester fee)₹0 – ₹50,000 Private Universities €10,000 – €20,000 ₹9 – ₹18 lakhs MBA (Private Schools) €20,000 – €45,000 ₹18 – ₹40 lakhs
Scholarship Name Offered By Value DAAD Scholarships German Govt. Full tuition + monthly stipend (€850–€1,200) Erasmus+ EU Commission Tuition + monthly living cost Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship Private Foundation €850/month + allowances Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship Political Foundation Monthly stipend + research support Deutschlandstipendium German Universities €300/month for merit students Bayer Foundation Fellowship Bayer Foundation Research & PG student support (STEM-focused)
Intake Starts In Apply By (Suggested) Winter Semester October March – July Summer Semester April September – January
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Month To-Do Sep – Dec Research unis, shortlist courses, check eligibility Jan – Apr Take IELTS/GRE/GATE, write SOPs, get LORs Mar – Jul Apply through uni portals or Uni-Assist Jul – Aug Receive admission letters, confirm enrollment Aug – Sep Apply for student visa, prep finances Oct Fly to Germany, attend orientation, start classes
English-taught Programs (most PG): IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 / PTE 60+German-taught Programs: TestDaF (level 4+) or DSH-2
City Rent (EUR) Food (EUR) Transport (EUR) Total (EUR) Munich €500–€900 €150 €50 €750–€1,100 Berlin €400–€700 €140 €45 €650–€950 Stuttgart €450–€750 €140 €45 €700–€1,000 Leipzig €300–€500 €120 €40 €500–€700
Job Type Pay Range (EUR/hour) Limits University Assistant €10 – €17 120 full days/year Cafe / Retail €9 – €14 20 hours/week max Freelance Tech/Design €15 – €25 Flexible Internships €800 – €1,200/month During or after course
Visa Type Fee (INR) Processing Time German National Student Visa ₹6,000 (approx. €75) 4–12 weeks
Requirement Details Admission Letter From a recognized German university Blocked Account €11,208/year (about ₹10 lakhs) Health Insurance Compulsory – private or public Proof of Language If course requires it SOP & Academic Records Needed for visa interview Biometric + Passport Valid for 6 months minimum
Route Details Post-Study Stay 18-month job search visa after graduation EU Blue Card Offered for jobs with €45,000+ salary PR (Permanent Residency) Apply after 33 months (or 21 if Blue Card + B1 German)
Category Documents Needed Academic Degree certificates, mark sheets, IELTS/German proof Identity Passport, photos, biometric appointment Financial Blocked account proof, sponsor letter (if any) Admission Offer letter, uni correspondence Visa Visa form, travel insurance, health insurance Others Resume, SOP, LORs, internship letters (if any)
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