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Study In Germany
Germany is a popular destination for international students seeking a high-quality education and excellent career opportunities. Germany has over 400 universities, with a mix of public and private institutions. When choosing a university, consider factors such as program offerings, location, and language of instruction. While many universities in Germany offer programs in English, it’s still important to have a good grasp of the German language, especially if you plan to stay in Germany after graduation. Taking German language courses before arriving in Germany can be helpful.
Admission requirements vary by university and program. In general, you will need to submit your academic transcripts, language proficiency test scores, and possibly other documents such as a statement of purpose or letters of recommendation. Germany is a relatively affordable country, but it’s still important to budget for expenses such as housing, food, transportation, and entertainment. International students from certain countries will need to obtain a student visa and residence permit before entering Germany. It’s important to research the specific requirements and timelines for your country.
- Germany consists of 16 States & the capital and largest city is Berlin.
- Berlin is start up Capital of Europe.
- Population of Germany is 81 million and it is the fourth largest economy in the world and Europe’s largest
- It is a leading exporter of machinery, vehicles,chemicals, and household equipment and benefits from a highly skilled labor force.
- 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
- Dresden
- Leipzig
- Heidelberg
Why Germany
- Free education or extremely low cost of education.
- Approx. 500 EUR as social contribution per semester with no tuition fees.
- Most of the Universities or colleges are state owned and Government funded.
- Quality of Education.
- Education in Germany is one of the oldest and best in the world.
- Merit is the only criteria for admission.
- German Education guarantees practical knowledge in addition to solid theoretical foundation.
- Good Job Prospects.
Part Time work/Student Jobs
- Typically the student wages range from 8 to 12 Euros an hour. Students can work on campus or outside the campus.
- International students are allowed to work for 120 full working days or 240 half working days in a year.
- Students with German language skills are entitled for higher wages as compared to the students having no skills.
- Germany is home to many of the Fortune 500 companies like Volkswagen, Audi AG, BMW, Bentley Motors Limited, Škoda Auto, Siemens etc.
- The German economy is Europe’s strongest. It is the European leader in terms of growth, employment and export.
- Non-EU students are allowed to stay up to 1.5 years after the completion of the study to search for a job.
Germany
Tests
Entry Requirements-Bachelor’s
Subject specific Requirements:
- Minimum 60% in 12th std. with Mathematics as a mandatory subject
- IELTS- 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 (some programs may require higher IELTS of over all 6.5)
Entry Requirements-Master’s
Subject specific Requirements:
- Completion of 4 years of Bachelors / 3 year Bachelor’s + 2 years Master’s degree in relevant study with minimum 65%.
- IELTS-6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (waiver possible for Engineering students)
- GMAT required for Masters in Business and Management, Entrepreneurship, Accounting and Financial Management
Costs
Entry Requirements
Duration & Tuition Fees
- Usually the Master’s course is of 2 years and the Bachelor’s course is for 3 years.
- Generally no tuition fees in most Universities yet some institutions do charge a nominal amount of around 200 to 500 Euros/semester which are termed as social contribution.
- For example, fees for 2 years will be 500 Euros * 4 Semesters = 2000 Euros
- Indian Rupees equivalent = 2000 Euros * Rs. 85 = Rs.1,70,000 for a complete
- Master’s excluding living and accommodation costs.
Germany Student Visa
- A College or University.
- Applicants should apply for the student visa is required by Indian students who wish to pursue Higher Education in Germany and have secured admission in a Germanvisa in person at least 3 months prior to departure. The visa processing may take 8 – 12 weeks.
- The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mumbai can only accept the visa applications from persons residing in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh,Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu.
- The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Chennai accepts the visa application from the states of AndhraPradesh, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.
- The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bangalore accepts the visa application from the states of Karnataka & Kerala.
- The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kolkata accepts the visa application from the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand,Odisha, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur,Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
- The Delhi Embassy's area of consular jurisdiction covers the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh,Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim,Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and the Union Territories of Chandigarh, Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands.
- There is a VISA fee of 75 Euros at present (subject to change) to be submitted through Demand Draft at the time of VISA interview. VFS charges Rs. 844 approx.payable once approval is received and passport is submitted at VFS center for stamping.
- Students have to open a blocked account (called"Sperrkonto") in Germany in the name of the applicant and deposit Euros 11,208. Once in Germany the student will receive the amount back in 12 equal installments of Euros 934 to cover Living costs.
- Note: It is advisable to deposit an additional amount of 150 Euros in the blocked account to make sure that the amount standing in account is more than 11,208 EUR after deduction of bank charges. If the balance in blocked account is below 11,208 EUR due to any reason, German Consulate will not accept VISA Application.
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Student Visa Updates
- Student needs to pay minimum 1st year complete tuition fees before submitting visa file to Embassy/VFS
- Blocked account amount has been increased to €11,208
APS CERTIFICATE & TESTAS IS MANDATORY FOR GERMAN STUDENT VISA
- Germany Embassy has made APS Certificate a mandatory requirement to get the Germany Student Visa with effect from the 1st of Nov. 2022
What is the APS certificate in Germany?
- The APS is a joint institution of the German Embassy's cultural department and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The APS checks the authenticity of educational biographies and the corresponding educational certificates, and issues certificates if the result is positive.The fee for the APS is INR 18,000 (NON-REFUNDABLE) and APS will be applicable for both UG and PG Students.
- Duolingo, PTE, and MOI are not acceptable to the embassy.
Recognized language tests are required during the visa application process:
- Please provide proof of your language ability in the language of instruction required for your desired study course or preparatory course in Germany. Without a preparatory language course, as a rule, at least a B2-level in the language of instruction is required. Please note that for the visa process, only language certificates that are approved by the German government will be accepted (such as G="https://www.aps-india.doethe Institute / Max Mueller Bhavan / ÖST, DSD, IELTS, and TOEFL). Do NOT provide “exemption letters” or “medium of instruction letters”! More information can be found here: https://www.aps-india.de/
- Please Note:- TestAS will become mandatory for UG students from the 1st of January 2023. The fees for this will be around 80 Euros.CLICK HERE-->
What is the TestAS Exam?
- Non- European Union students who wish to pursue graduation in German-based universities can apply for the TestAS examination. It is a central standardized scholastic aptitude test that measures intellectual and cognitive abilities for higher studies. German Academic Exchange Service conducts this examination. The test can be taken in German, English, and in certain cases in Arabic languages. It comprises of three major parts which include the onscreen language test, the core test, and subject-specific test modules.Benefits of TestAS
- It is mandatory for every applicant to fulfill the eligibility criteria; most European universities require a student’s TestAS score as one of the criteria.
- TestAS acts as a self-assessment tool, after appearing for the exam applicants are able to evaluate themselves about the course they want to pursue & if they would be able to complete the course on not.
- TestAS certificate is just not restricted to European university admission, students can also use it for applying to various companies & universities.
TestAS Registration Process
- Applicants interested in TestAS have to register themselves. Here’s how you can apply for TestAS:
- To register all applicants, must visit the official website of TestAS (https://www.testas.de/ )
- Enter your contact details like your email address & contact number.
- You will receive a confirmation email after a username & password are generated.
- With the help of generated username & password log in to book the test date & test center.
- An applicant has to also select the exam language,core subject & any one module.
- To complete the registration process, candidates have to pay the application fee. The application fee is announced during the registration duration.
Examination Pattern
- The examination pattern is a prime asset that will help you to carve a niche in prestigious universities based in Germany through TestAs.
- At the time of registration, applicants can go through four subject-specific modules & choose one among them: Humanities,Cultural Studies, Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences, Engineering, Economics, and Social Science
- It is important to know that each TestAS examination consists of an online language test, a core test as well as a subject-specific module
- Onscreen has 30 minutes of duration which examines general language proficiency in German or English of an applicant
- The Core Test examines the general skills of a candidate that are required in all academic courses
What subjects are in TestAS?
- The test comprises a core test and a test in one of four subject areas:
- Humanities, cultural studies, and social sciences, or.
- Mathematics, computer science, and natural sciences, or.
- Engineering or.
- economics.
MAIN STRUCTURE AND COMPONENTS OF TESTAS
- It is important to know that the TestAS examination is conducted in German as well as English. Given below are the major modules as well as subjects that are an essential part of the exam:
| Main module | Subjects | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Core Test | Solving Quantitative Problems | 110 minutes |
| Inferring Relations | ||
| Completing Patterns | ||
| Continuing Numerical Series | ||
| Numerical Series | ||
| Subject-Specific Test Modules Economics Module | Analyzing Economic Interrelationships | 150 minutes |
| Analyzing Processes | ||
| Formalizing Technical Interrelationships | ||
| Engineering Module | Formalizing Technical Interrelationships | 150 minutes |
| Visualizing Solids | ||
| Analyzing Technical Interrelationships | ||
| Humanities, Cultural Studies, and Social Sciences Module | Social Sciences and Understanding Texts | 150 minutes |
| Interpreting Texts | ||
| Using Representation Systems Flexibly | ||
| Recognizing Linguistic Structures | ||
| Mathematics, Computer Science, and Natural Sciences Module | Analyzing Scientific Interrelationships | 145 minutes |
| Understanding Formal Depictions | ||
| Understanding Formal Depictions |
TestAS Centers In India
- There are 8 test centers across India for TestAS. Here is a list of all the centers:
- Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan Chennai
- British Council Examinations and English Services India –Bangalore
- British Council Examinations and English Services India – Chennai
- British Council Examinations and English Services India – Kolkata
- British Council Examinations and English Services India – NewDelhi
- Max Mueller Bhavan / Goethe-Institut Bangalore
- British Council Examinations and English Services India – Mumbai
- Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi
TestAS Result
- Applicants can view & download their results by visiting the official website
- Login with the help of your username & password
- No notification is sent to test-takers, it is advised to check the result after 4 weeks of the test date
FAQs
What is the validity of TestAS?
- The certificate validity is unlimited.
What are the age criteria for TestAS?
- There is no maximum age limit to appear for the TestAS but the applicant has to be at least in the secondary level and completing his/her last year.
What are the things allowed at the test center on the day of the exam?
- There are two mandatory things every applicant must carry:
- Valid ID proof, the ID proof should be the same ID proof that was used during the registration Process
- Print out of admission email, applicants will receive an email from the test centers
- Applicants can carry a black/blue ballpoint pen & make not carry a calculator, reference book, or resource at the test center.
What is the last date for registration for TestAS?
- The last date for registration is five weeks before the exam date.
Documents Required for Student Visa
Below mentioned documents are required for a Student Visa Application:
- You can also refer the checklist hereCLICK HERE
- Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and with at least 12 months validity left after the scheduled return)
- Application form & declarations duly signed
- 1 copy of your passport’s data page (A4 size copy)
- 3 passport pictures according to biometric specifications
- Cover letter from applicant explaining the exact purpose and duration of stay
- Letter of admission from German university (electronic version)
- Proof of payment of study fees, if applicable
