Study in Germany
About Germany
- Germany consists of 16 States & the capital and largest city is Berlin.
- Berlin is start-up Capital of Europe.
- Population of Germany is 84.7 million and it is the fourth largest economy in the world and Europe’s largest
- German is the official and predominant spoken language in Germany.
- Euro is the official currency of Germany.
Some of the famous cities in Germany are
- Berlin
- Munich
- Frankfurt
- Hamburg
- Heidelberg
Why Study in Germany?
- Affordable cost of education.
- Quality of Education.
- Education in Germany is one of the oldest and best in the world.
- German Education guarantees practical knowledge in addition to solid theoretical foundation.
- Good Job Prospects
- Part Time work/Student Jobs
- International students are allowed to work for 20 hours per week.
- Typically, the student wages range from 12.83 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.
Intakes & Deadlines
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
- The above deadlines are generic and can vary university and course wise
Entry requirements for Bachelor’s
12 Years of education is required for entry in a Bachelors program in Germany. Some universities need 13 years of education.
- This 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
Successfully 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
SAT score requirement in Constructor University is 1200
Entry requirements for Master’s
- Academic percentage – Above 60% is required in bachelor’s
- Minimum IELTS score
- Overall, 6.5 with no band less than 6 OR
- Minimum TOEFL score – 80+.
- GRE is needed for good and high ranked Universities – 310+ is considered as a good score. GRE is a mandatory requirement for some Automobile and Mechanical courses by high ranked Universities.
Documents required for Application to Institutions
- Passport copy.
- Updated Resume.
- Mark Sheets of 10thand 12th and Bachelors.
- Degree Certificate.
- Recommendation letters (if any).
- Statement of Purpose.
- TOEFL / IELTS score.
- GRE score card (Not mandatory).
- German Proficiency Certificate (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 €11,904
- Remaining balance fees is required to be shown in the bank
APS
- The Academic Evaluation Center (APS) – part of the German Embassy to India – appreciates your interest in taking up academic studies in Germany.
- APS India is the first stop to verify the academic documents of the student.
- Fees INR 18,000
- Required for Bachelor’s and Master’s students
TestAS
- TestAS is a central standardized scholastic aptitude test which measures intellectual abilities particularly important for university studies.
- TestAS is intended for international study applicants planning to do undergraduate studies at German universities.
- Fees EUR 150
- Required for Bachelor’s students
Popular and in-demand courses
- Engineering: A very popular field with many specializations like mechanical, automotive, electrical, aerospace, and computer engineering.
- Computer Science and IT: Highly sought after due to global digitalization, with popular areas like cybersecurity, AI, and data science.
- Business and Management: Includes options like business analytics, international management, and finance.
- Natural Sciences: Popular choices include biology, chemistry, and physics.
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence: Driven by the tech industry, this area offers strong career opportunities.
- Medicine and Dentistry: Germany is known for its high-quality healthcare system, making these courses popular and lucrative.
- Social Sciences: A broad category that is also popular with international students.
- Renewable Energy: Increasingly popular due to the focus on sustainability