🇮🇩 Indonesia → 🇩🇪 Germany

Study in Germany from Indonesia

Studying in Germany from Indonesia gives you tuition-free public universities and globally ranked engineering, with credential verification handled through uni-assist rather than an APS certificate.

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

🇮🇩 Indonesia

From

🇩🇪 Germany

8–12 wks

Visa

18-month job-seeker visa after graduation

Post-study

For students leaving Jakarta, Germany stands out because public universities charge only a small semester contribution of around €0–€500, turning a respected European degree into a question of living costs rather than fees. The financial centre of the application is the blocked account required for the visa.

Unlike some neighbouring countries, Indonesia is not on Germany's APS list, so your records are usually checked through uni-assist and, where needed, a VPD (preliminary documentation), which keeps the document path comparatively simple.

Notarising Indonesian documents and the German mission in Jakarta

Have your ijazah and academic transcripts notarised and verified through the Ministry of Education and Dikti, then translated into German or English for assessment by uni-assist. The student visa under § 16b AufenthG is lodged at the German Embassy in Jakarta, where you submit your admission, blocked-account confirmation and legalised documents in person.

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 around €850–€1,200 a month. The student visa typically takes 8–12 weeks, so apply as soon as you are admitted. DAAD, Erasmus Mundus and the Deutschland Stipendium are the main funding routes for Indonesian students, and graduates may stay on an 18-month job-seeker visa to find skilled work.

Your path from Indonesia 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

In-person support in Jakarta

Our Indonesia office helps Indonesia students with Ministry of Education notarisation, KBRI visa prep, Dikti credential check and more — free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Indonesian students need an APS certificate for Germany?

No. Indonesia is not on Germany's APS list, so your qualifications are normally verified through uni-assist, sometimes with a VPD, rather than an APS certificate.

How much money must I show for a German student visa from Indonesia?

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

Can I work in Germany after I graduate?

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