Germany
Low or no tuition at public universities, world-class engineering and an 18-month job-seeker visa.
- Est. tuition / yr
- ₹0–2.7L
- Est. living / yr
- ₹10–11L / yr
- Stay back
- 18 mo
- Intakes
- Oct · Apr
- IELTS from
- 6.5
- Visa
- National Visa (D)
- Bachelor's
- 3–4 yrs
- Master's
- 2 yr
- Est. local tuition
- €0 - €3,000
Country overview
Germany is ideal for cost-conscious STEM students. Public universities charge little or no tuition; the main expense is the blocked account and living costs. Many programmes are English-taught at master's level, but basic German helps for jobs and daily life.
Popular courses for Indian students
Engineering, CS, Mechatronics, Automotive, Data Science
Why Germany
- Little to no tuition at public universities
- World-class engineering & research
- 18-month post-study job-seeker visa
- Strong manufacturing, auto & IT sectors
Living costs & part-time work
Estimated living cost
₹10–11L / yr — ₹0 - ₹2.7 Lakhs (Public Universities) tuition band for planning.
Work while studying
Up to 140 full days or 280 half days per year
Scholarships & funding
DAAD scholarships, Deutschlandstipendium, and university-specific funding for international students.
Universities Indian students consider
- TU Munich
- RWTH Aachen
- University of Stuttgart
- TU Berlin
- University of Applied Sciences Europe
Visa process
National Visa (D)National Visa for Study (Subclass D)
- 1
Receive your university admission letter
- 2
Open a blocked account (~€11,904)
- 3
Arrange valid health insurance
- 4
Book a visa appointment at the German mission
- 5
Attend your National Visa (Type D) interview
After you graduate
Post-study work: 18 Months (Job Seeker Visa)
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