Destination guide
Germany
Tuition-free public universities and an engineering powerhouse.
Public universities in Germany charge no tuition for most masters programmes — you pay only a semester contribution (~EUR 300). English-taught masters are widely available, especially in engineering, CS and economics.
Top universities
- • TU MunichApply Now via Partner Counselor
- • LMU MunichApply Now via Partner Counselor
- • HeidelbergApply Now via Partner Counselor
- • RWTH AachenApply Now via Partner Counselor
- • TU BerlinApply Now via Partner Counselor
- • KITApply Now via Partner Counselor
Popular programmes
- • MSc Mechanical EngineeringApply Now via Partner Counselor
- • MSc Computer ScienceApply Now via Partner Counselor
- • MSc ManagementApply Now via Partner Counselor
- • MSc PhysicsApply Now via Partner Counselor
National Visa for Study (D-Visa)
Application timeline
- 1Get admission via Uni-Assist or directly
- 2Open a blocked account (EUR 11,208) — Expatrio, Fintiba
- 3Buy travel health insurance
- 4Book Embassy appointment 3+ months ahead
- 5Attend interview with APS certificate if from India/China/Vietnam
- 6Convert to residence permit within 90 days of arrival
Insider tips
- Public unis are tuition-free, but Baden-Württemberg charges EUR 1,500/sem for non-EU.
- Learn A2 German even for English programmes — opens part-time jobs and PR.
- Apply 6+ months ahead for visa appointments — slots fill fast in summer.
- Anmeldung (city registration) within 14 days is mandatory.
Tests accepted
Official resources
Cost of studying in Germany
Tuition, monthly living costs, visa fees and a rupee funding-gap calculator.
National Visa for Study (D-Visa) document checklist
Every document you need, as a tickable list you can save.
Studying in Germany — FAQs
How much does it cost to study in Germany?＋
Tuition typically runs EUR 0 – 1,500 / year (public), and living costs come to roughly €1,065 per month in a mid-range city — about ₹12.6 lakh for a typical first year including living costs. Use the Germany cost calculator to model your own numbers.
What visa do I need to study in Germany?＋
You need the National Visa for Study (D-Visa). The application fee is EUR 75 and processing usually takes 6–12 weeks (book early). Book your embassy slot as early as possible — slots, not processing, are the bottleneck.
Can I work while studying in Germany?＋
140 full / 280 half days per year After graduating: 18-month Job Seeker visa
Which tests do universities in Germany accept?＋
Commonly accepted tests are IELTS, TOEFL, GRE (some), TestDaF (German). Requirements vary by university and programme, so always confirm on the programme page.
When are the intakes for Germany?＋
Winter (Oct) primary · Summer (Apr) limited Applications generally open 9-12 months before the intake starts.
How much money do I need to show for a Germany student visa?＋
Blocked account of about €11,904 for 12 months (roughly €992 per month).