Why Study in Germany?

  • Germany is one of the most highly developed industrial nations in the world and, after the USA and Japan has the world's third largest national economy.
  • More than 300 institutions of higher education that include 82 universities, 132 such institutions that offer shorter and practically oriented courses, and other institutions.
  • German Universities are autonomous and provide special emphasis on research and teaching.
  • German Universities offer courses in Medicine, Engineering, Management, Law, English and various other disciplines.
  • Living expenses in Germany are quite affordable so those visiting or planning to settle there permanently need not worry about having to spend too much.
  • About 5,038 Indian students were studying in Germany during the academic year 2010-2011.
  • Study in Germany for free at public institutions as an undergraduate, there is a charge per semester for enrolment, confirmation and administration.

Capital
Berlin

Important Education cities
Berlin, Munich, Heidelberg, Cologne, Frankfurt am Main

Currency
EUR

Language Spoken
German, Sorbian, Frisian, Danish, Romani, Kurdish, Turkish

Population
80620000 (2013)

Ethinic Diversity
German: 91.5%, Turkish: 2.4%, Other: 6.1% (made up largely of Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish)

Political System
Federal Republic, Constitutional Republic

Climate
Summer Min Temp: 22°C; Max temp: 35°C,
Winter Min Temp: -10°C; Max Temp: 3°C

Living Expenses

Average Living cost
EUR 543 per month

Breakdown of the living cost

Accommodation
EUR 298

Food
EUR 165

Transportation
EUR 80

Visa & Requirements

Type of VISA
Student Visa

VISA Application fees
60 Euro

VISA Process and Requirements
Apply for the appropriate German Study VISA at the Embassy or Consulate of Germany. Submit the application documents and attend the interview in person. Do not stick your photographs in the visa application form.more..

Employment & Career

Average hourly wage
EUR 10

Work permit after course completion
1.5 Years

Work permit during course
20 hrs per week

Work permit during vacations
45 hrs per week

Financial Aids
Available, Merit Based and Need Based

Popular Job Sectors
Healthcare, Building & Construction Sector, Electrical and Electronics Industry, Mechanical and Automotive Sector, Information Technology and Telecommunications,

All you need to know about staying & studying in Germany

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