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Why study in Germany

World-class universities and colleges: World-class universities and colleges: Germany has more than 14,500 Bachelor and Master degree programs. Germany has high quality and up to date education in Engineering, Medicine, Science and Technology as well as Business and Economics studies.
Tuition Free education at public universities in Germany: Tuition Free education at public universities in Germany: The government funds higher education in Germany and as such it is free of charge literally for both locals and international students alike. The higher education system in Germany consists of about 400 institutions, which is divided into public ‘tuition free’ institutions which accounts for 2.4 million students across Germany, and a small number of private institutions that enrol less than 5% of the total student population.
Work while you study: Work while you study: International students are allowed to work for 90 full working days or 180 half working days in a year to support themselves.
Work Permit: Students post their course are allowed to stay in Germany for 18 months to find a job. The country provides long term work opportunities to brilliant students.
Safe Country: Compared to other countries, Germany is a safe country. In town or in the countryside, by day or night, one can move freely here. Germany also offers economic and political stability.

Education System in Germany

Universities
Universities of applied sciences
Colleges of art, film and music

Public and Private universities
Most universities and colleges in Germany are public, i.e. they receive funding from the federal government. Some are also financed by the Protestant or Catholic Church. In addition to these subsidised institutions, there are now more than 100 private Universities and colleges which confer officially recognized degrees. A majority of these are universities of applied sciences.
Most students in Germany are enrolled at public universities. Only three percent of all students attend a private institution, perhaps due to the fact that private colleges and universities tend to charge high tuition fees. The quality of instruction at both types of universities, however, is comparably high.

Intakes

Winter and Summer are the 2 main intakes in Germany.
Fall : Two significant times of the year are 15th January and 15th July if you wish to start your course in the winter semester in October.
If you are keen to begin your studies in the summer semester ie. April, then admission processes must begin from December 15th.

Popular courses in the Germany

Computer Science Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
MBA / Business Administration
Economics
Biotechnology / Biosciences
Pharmacy
Chemistry

Tuition fee and Living cost

Tuition fees (Private Universities) and Living Costs:

Level of Education	Tuition Fees per year (in Euro)
Bachelors	3,000 to 5,000
Masters	9,000 to 17,000
MBA	10,000 to 24,0000

Education in Public Universities is often free in Germany, however students need to meet stringent academic and language scores requirements to be eligible for the same. For Public University applications to Germany, contact us for more details.

A Blocked Account with a deposit of 11,208 Euros needs to be opened to cover 1 year living expenses in Germany. Average living expenses in Germany are in the range of 800-900 euros pm.

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Scholarships in Germany

There are several scholarship opportunities possible for students for studying there:

University specific scholarships
Non govt funded scholarships
Govt funded scholarships
DAAD scholarships

DAAD Scholarship Programs DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) or the German Academic Exchange Service is a joint organisation of Germany's higher education institutions, responsible in promoting international academic relations.

TUM - Scholarships for International Students Scholarship Link Scholarship Amount: €500 - €1,500 per semester. Eligible Degree: Undergraduate programs and graduate studies. The Technical University of Munich offers a merit-based scholarship for international students taking up undergraduate or graduate programs at the university.

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung scholarship is for German and international students who are taking their Bachelors, Masters, or PhD studies in Germany and have socio-political goals. Students who get accepted will receive up to €744 per month, as well as a flat-rate student fee of €300 euros."

Undergraduate scholarships in Germany for International students 2023-2024 University of Hamburg 2023 Degree Completion Grants Universität Hamburg assists its international students in successfully completing their degrees with degree completion grants.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers many scholarships for international students to study in Germany at various degree levels.

DAAD Scholarship DAAD Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is available to pursue masters or PhD at the top German Universities. DAAD scholarships cover monthly payments of 850 euros for graduates or 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates. Institution: DAAD Level of Study: Masters / PhD

Student Accommodation in Germany

Student Hall of Residence / Dormitories
Private Accommodation

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Language test eligibility criteria

IELTS overall 6-6.5 bands needed

Academic scores eligibility criteria

Bachelor’s Course

1
12th With Minimum 65%, 6.5 Bands in IELTS
2
1st Year Degree in recognized university in India
3
A1 & A2 – German Language Certificate may be needed for some courses

Masters Course

1
Bachelor Degree from recognized Uni. With Min. 65%, higher in many univ’s, higher scores needed for courses at public universities and some courses in private universities too
2
6.5 to 7 Bands in IELTS
3
A1 & A2 – German Language Certificate may be required for some courses

Exams for studying in Germany

Students need to pass one or more tests before they get selected by universities and colleges for admission. Students need to appear for tests like GRE, GMAT, SAT to get into any desired university or college. Other test i.e. Language Tests that are considered are TOEFL and IELTS.
13 years education is mandatory for undergrad studies in Germany, else students may need to opt for a 1 year foundation course or be from a 10 + 3 year Diploma background

Documents Required for Applications

Application
Resume Letter of Recommendation
Letter of Motivation Passport – Front & Back page
Birth Certificate IELTS / TOEFL Score
German Proficiency if applicable
University Entrance Qualifications if applicable
Work Experience Letter if applicable
All mark sheets and degree attested by notary
Documents proving expertise in Specific subjects (For select University)
Telephonic Interview (If applicable)
International Reply coupon for select University to return the application if application is not successful.