Each year more than 25,000 international students choose to study in Germany and undertake research activities. They are attracted by international study programmes and excellent research opportunities. In addition, study in Germany for Indian students allows them to be part of an international, highly qualified community. Over 300 international Degree programmes offer courses which are entirely or partly taught in the English language. These courses are offered in various disciplines, especially in Engineering, Natural Science, Computer Science, Business and Economics which leads to an internationally recognized Bachelor or Master degrees or even to a PHD. Universities are state-funded; therefore, generally low tuition fees are charged. Many institutions of higher education offer international students in Germany the opportunity to do internships or carry out research in industry. Germany lies in the heart of Europe- which is an excellent starting point to discover other famous European destinations. You can be in London, Paris in no time.
Thousands of programmes are offered, meaning there will be a course for everyone. Whilst many of the institution types offer similar courses, their focuses are slightly different. university generally focus on research-driven programmes, whereas university of applied sciences offer a more practical approach to subjects.
Germany also offers a wide range of unusual degrees including Aerial Archaeology, which studies the history of the earth from a bird’s eye view. Another example is Bionics, which teaches students to imitate nature as closely as possible, fusing technology, biology and engineering.
| Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Engineering (WASTE) | International Management – Focus on Creative Leadership |
| American Studies | International Media Cultural Work |
| Applied Biotechnology | International Product and Service Management |
| Automotive Management | Law and Economics |
| Automotive Systems | Live Art Forms |
| Biofabrication | Management of Creative Industries |
| Biotechnology | Master of Business Administration |
| Buddhist Studies | Master of Business Administration (CMI) |
| Communication and Media Engineering (CME) | Matter to Life |
| Communications and Information Technology | Money and Finance |
| Communications and Multimedia Engineering | National Economics |
| Computational Engineering | National/political economics |
| Control, Microsystems, Microelectronics | Nuclear Applications |
| Cultural Studies: Culture and Organization | Operations Research and Business Analytics |
| Design and Development in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering | Political Economy |
DAAD is scholarships for International applicants from the field of Fine Art, Design, Film, Music and Architecture as well as Drama, Direction, Dance and Choreography. The scholarship payment depends on the applicant’s academic qualifications. It is usually €650.00 (from February 2018: €750.00) for undergraduate students, €750.00 (from September 2018: €850.00) for graduate scholarship holders and €1,000.00 (from September 2018: €1,200.00) for doctoral candidates and post doc scholarship holders). The payments for university teachers are typically: €2,000.00 for assistants, assistant professors and lecturers, €2,150.00 for professors (as of August 2015). International artists can apply for this study scholarship when they decide to study in Germany.
Proof of Language Proficiency (TOEFL / IELTS, original and A 4 sized copy). Exemptions do apply in case of a written confirmation from the University that this requirement may be waived, for applicants for PhD / Doctorate studies and Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Holders.
International students can study for free at public universities in Germany. However, there is an enrollment, administration and confirmation charge per semester that must be paid by them. This varies depending on the type of university – private or public and the chosen course.
Private universities charge tuition fees, which is variable based on the course you wish to study. However, the tuition fee in German universities is usually on the lower end of the spectrum and is quite affordable when compared to other countries.
Note:-Only public universities offer free education. Their admission criteria include fluency in the German language.
| IELTS Exam Fee | 14,700 INR |
| Tuition Fee for 1 years | 8,40,000.00 INR |
| Living Costs | 9,50,000.00 INR |
| Airfare (Mumbai to Germany) | 50,000.00 INR |
| Visa Fee | 6,500.00 INR |
| Total Expenses | 18,46,500.00 INR |
| Less Part Time Earnings (min €10.00/hr) | 5,00,000.00 INR |
| Net Cost | 13,46,500.00 INR |
| Less Scholarship Amount | If Applicable |
| Total Money to be spent by the student | 14,00,000.00 INR |
Compared to other European countries, the cost of living in Germany is quite reasonable. The prices for food, accommodation, clothing, cultural events, etc are basically in line with the European average. International students in Germany will need around €750 – €1715 a month to cover living expenses.
| Expenses | Monthly Average cost (In EURO) |
|---|---|
| Food & beverages | €150 – €250 |
| Housing & household utilities | €300 – €700 |
| Health | €100 – €115 per month |
| Transport | €0 – 150 |
| Miscellaneous goods & services | €150 – €300 |
| Other expenses | €50 – €200 |
