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Germany Student Visa

Germany Student Visa​

  1. Germany Student application filing and Visa

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  3. Germany is a global leader in R&D, investing heavily in science, technology, and innovation

Why Germany ?

  • ✅ Low or No Tuition Fees

  • 🎓 World-Class Universities (QS-ranked institutions)
  • 💼 Strong Economy and Job Opportunities 
  • 🌍 Diverse Courses in English (Especially in Engineering, Management, IT)
  • 💶 Affordable Living Costs (Compared to US/UK)

  • 🛂 Stay Back Option (18 months post-study visa)

  • Diverse and Multicultural Environment
  • Pathway to Permanent Residency
Facts
  • Location: Germany is located in Central Europe and shares borders with nine countries: Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west.
  • Capital: Berlin
  • Population: 83 million, Germany is the most populous country in the European Union.
  • Language: German and has a high level of proficiency in English.

  • Currency: Euro

    Intake

    Feb- March

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  • living Cost:  850-1200 euro

  • Post Graduate Work Permit: 18 months

  • Tuition Fees (Public Uni)

    €0 – €1,500

    Private University

    €10,000 – €30,000

    Living Costs

    €8,000 – €12,000

    Health Insurance

    €1,200

Entry Requirements

  • Academic percentage – Minimum 60% & above in 12th
  • IELTS – Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6
  • German Language – B2 Level Proficiency
  • Academic percentage – Above 60% is required

                   

  • Minimum IELTS score – Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6 OR

                                               Minimum TOEFL score – 87.

 

  • ✅German Language – Basic level of German language A1 or A2 is recommended.
  • ✅GRE: 310+ is needed for good and high ranked Universities GRE is a mandatory required for some Automobile and Mechanical courses by high ranked Universities.
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  • ✅Universities do not issue Conditional Offer Letters to the students.
  • ✅For courses like Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering, candidate must have very good academics like 75% plus in Bachelors and a GRE score as well, as these are highly competitive courses.

German Language levels

Test Locations

Goethe Institute/Max Muller Bhavans which has a physical presence at major cities like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune and Trivandrum.

Test Dates and Fees

Test dates and Fees are subject to changes and can be found online –

www.testdaf.de

www.goethe.de

LearninGuru, A team of professionals will guide students in document preparation and will assist in Application filing to Germanuniversities.

Documents require for Bachelor’s and Master’s Courses:

Passport copy.

  • Academic Documents (10th, 12th, Bachelor’s marksheets)
  • Language Proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL for English, TestDaF/Goethe for German)
  • APS Certificate (Mandatory for Indian students)
  • University-Specific Requirements (Test AS, SOP, LOR)
  • Blocked Bank Account (€11,208 per year as proof of funds)

GRE : Mandatory for Public Universities for high demand coourse such asMechanical/Automobile Programs. 

 

Types of Higher Education Institutions

  • ✅Degrees offered includes Bachelors, Masters & Doctorate.
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  • ✅Universities mainly impart theoretical knowledge
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  • ✅Research plays an integral part of the study.
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  • ✅Faculties include Education, Engineering and Science, Law, Medicine, 
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  • ✅Social & Cultural Sciences, Business Management.
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  • ✅More practical oriented.
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  • ✅Offers Bachelors programs in general.
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  • ✅Some institutions also offer Masters Program.
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  • ✅Though research is gaining importance but the focus remains at application oriented study.
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  • ✅Excellent job opportunities owing to close tie up with industry.
  • ✅Artistic subjects, such as music, architecture, visual arts, drama, dance, industrial and fashion design
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  • ✅Modern media, directors, cinematographers, screenwriters and other film and television professionals are trained
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  • ✅Admission requirements for these courses include a specific talent which you must demonstrate at an entrance examination

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who provide preferential rates to our students.

✅Referral partner of Flywire: A global payment platform preferred by major universities globally to accept payments.

✅We also guide students in choosing the best and most cost-effective ways to transfer money internationally.

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  • Student needs to pay minimum 1st year complete tuition fees before submitting visa file to Embassy/VFS
  • Blocked account amount has been increased to €11,904
 
  • APS
 

The Academic Evaluation Center (APS) – part of the German Embassy to India – appreciates your interest in taking up academic studies in Germany.

APS India is the first stop to verify the academic documents of the student.

Fees INR 18,000

Required for Bachelor’s and Master’s students

Test AS

 

TestAS is a central standardised scholastic aptitude test which measures intellectual abilities particularly important for university studies.

TestAS is intended for international study applicants planning to do undergraduate studies at German universities.

Fees EUR 150

Required for Bachelor’s students

 

 
 

APS and TestAS Waiver

Visa Documents:

  • ✅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

  • ✅Proof of language proficiency in English (only IELTS/TOEFL)

    ✅Proof of other academic qualifications, if applicable

    ✅Proof of financial means to cover the costs for the time of your studies (Blocked Account for Living expenses and saving or FD or Education loan for balance complete tuition fees)

    ✅Travel health insurance covering the period from your departure to the date of enrolment at the university (Euro 30,000 coverage)

    Note: –  Applicants are requested to prepare 3 sets (1 set of original documents and 2 sets of photocopy documents) of the above-mentioned documents. Additional documents may have to be presented, if required

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    There would be a brief interview of the student by an officer at the consulate to assess the genuineness of the student.

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Study Visa is a Route to Germany PR

  1. Obtain a Student Visa
  2. Complete Your Studies
  3. After graduation, apply for an 18-month job search visa
  4. Secure Employment
  5. Transition of job seeker visa (post graduate work permit) to a Work Visa or EU Blue Card
  1. Gain work experience in Germany. 
  1. Apply for Permanent Residency (PR)

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Visa Fees

  • There is a VISA fee of 80 Euros at present (subject to change) to be submitted through Demand Draft at the time of VISA interview.
  • 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.
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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.

New Procedure to apply for German Visa appointment without APS and TestAS The new category on the VFS Global website which applies to students that apply without APS and TestAS (Educational Facility awarding non-German degree).

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Here's LearninGuru can make your Germany study visa journey smooth and successful

✅Guides students through every step, offering personalized assistance in German visa document preparation and submission.

✅We leverage our up-to-date knowledge and extensive experience to help students through the complexities of the visa application.

✅Maintain a keen eye on details resulting high visa approval rate

✅We are Experts in visa refusal cases.

To know more about the Visa documents checklist, Processing time, and more contact us. 

Why choose LearninGuru?

🎯Proven track record: We have a high success rate in securing study visas for our clients.

 

🎯Personalized attention: We understand that each case is unique, and we tailor our services to your specific needs and goals.

 

🎯Cost-effective solutions: We dont charge any amount for Visa filling.

 

🎯 Support: We are always available to answer your questions and address your concerns.

 

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Q. Does Germany accept 3 years Bachelor’s degree to apply for Master’s courses?

Ans: Yes, 3 years Bachelor’s is acceptable to apply for Master’s in Private Institutions.

For Public Universities, 4 years Bachelor’s degree is required.

Q. How many Backlogs are acceptable in Germany?

Ans: 10-15 backlogs are only acceptable.

Q. Can student apply in Germany on conditional basis?

Ans: Yes, University gives offer on the conditional basis subject to student fulfill the required conditions.

Ways to prove my German Language Ability?

Acceptable German language exams are

🔆üDSH – German Language test for foreign students.

🔆üTestDaF – Central, standardized test for German as a foreign language.

🔆üZOP of Goethe Institute.

These are the some Universities we assist our student!