🇮🇳 India → 🇩🇪 Germany

Study in Germany from India

Studying in Germany from India pairs tuition-free public universities with world-class engineering, but every Indian applicant must first clear the compulsory APS certificate.

Tuition €0–€500/semester Visa 8–12 wks Free for students

🇮🇳 India

From

🇩🇪 Germany

8–12 wks

Visa

18-month job-seeker visa after graduation

Post-study

For a student leaving Mumbai or Bangalore, Germany is one of the few destinations where a recognised degree can cost almost nothing in tuition. Public universities charge only a small semester contribution of roughly €0–€500, so the real budget is living costs and the blocked account required for the visa.

India is one of the countries where Germany insists on academic pre-screening, which means your school and university records must be verified before any university will read your application. Planning the APS step early is the single biggest factor in keeping an autumn intake on track.

APS certificate and credential steps from India

Indian applicants must register with the APS India office and obtain an APS certificate, which verifies your academic records before German universities will consider them. Gather your degree certificates and mark sheets, arrange a WES or institutional evaluation if a programme requests one, and have documents attested through the Ministry of External Affairs where needed. The student visa file under § 16b AufenthG is then lodged with the German Mission in India, with consulates serving Mumbai and Bengaluru applicants.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and working after graduation

Plan for a blocked account of €11,904 for the year through a provider such as Fintiba or Coracle, plus living costs of roughly €850–€1,200 a month. The § 16b student visa typically takes 8–12 weeks, so apply as soon as you hold your admission and APS. DAAD, Erasmus Mundus and the Deutschland Stipendium are the main funding routes for Indian students, and graduates may stay on an 18-month job-seeker visa to find skilled work.

Your path from India to Germany

APS certificate required for applicants from India, China, and Vietnam before applying to German universities.

1
Register free & build your profile
Create a student account and tell us your grades, budget and goals. It takes five minutes and costs nothing.
2
Get matched to universities
Our advisors shortlist programmes that fit your profile and explain admission requirements and deadlines.
3
Prepare documents & apply
We help you assemble transcripts, language scores and financial proof, then submit strong applications.
4
Visa & departure support
Once admitted, we guide your student visa application and help you prepare for arrival.

Costs, visa & requirements

Tuition	€0–€500/semester (public universities)
Living costs	€850–€1,200/month
Visa type	Student Visa § 16b AufenthG
Financial proof	€11,904/year (Fintiba / Coracle)
Processing time	8–12 weeks
Language	German B1 or IELTS 6.0+ (English programmes)
Scholarships	DAAD, Erasmus Mundus, Deutschland Stipendium

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Frequently asked questions

Do Indian students need an APS certificate for Germany?

Yes. India is one of the countries where the APS certificate is compulsory. You obtain it from the APS India office, and no German university will process your application without it, so begin early.

How much money do I need to show for a German student visa from India?

You must prove access to €11,904 for one year, usually held in a blocked account with a provider like Fintiba or Coracle, which satisfies the financial-proof requirement for the § 16b student visa.

Can I stay in Germany to work after I graduate?

Yes. Graduates of German universities can apply for an 18-month job-seeker visa to look for skilled employment, which can then convert into a work or settlement permit.