Study in Germany from India: costs, universities and eligibility
Last updated 25 October 2026
Living funds, tuition examples, selected QS 2027 universities and master's eligibility for Germany, with documents, dates, application steps and official links.
Living cost
EUR 11,904 per year (blocked account EUR 992/month), about Rs 12.7 lakh.
1 EUR = Rs 106.31, as of 23 October 2026. Rates are as of 23 October 2026 and will move. Your bank may use a different rate and add charges.
Living funds and tuition are separate. Minimum visa funds are not a full course budget.
Tuition examples
Check your university's official fee page. Tuition depends on the state and university. Reported by msingermany.com for 2026: Baden-Wurttemberg EUR 1,500 per semester for non-EU students (about Rs 3.2 lakh a year). TUM in Bavaria EUR 4,000 or 6,000 per semester for master's depending on programme (about Rs 8.5 to 12.8 lakh a year). Most other states charge no tuition at public universities, but every university charges a semester contribution of roughly EUR 100 to 430 per semester. Confirm on the university's own fee page.
Tuition varies by university, course and year. Add living funds and tuition together only after checking your own university.
Universities in the QS 2027 list
QS World University Rankings 2027, published June 2026. A selected list, not a recommendation or an affordability rating.
| University | Rank |
|---|---|
| Technical University of Munich | 25 |
Eligibility at a glance
Expatrio general guide
- A recognised bachelor's degree, usually in a related field. Check recognition on DAAD or Anabin.
- The usual benchmark is about 50 percent in the bachelor's. Competitive programmes may ask for more.
- APS certificate is mandatory for Indian applicants. Start 4 to 6 months before application deadlines.
- English-taught programmes: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88 is the usual minimum. German-taught programmes: DSH-2 or TestDaF level 4 in all sections.
- Usual documents: certified transcripts and degree certificates, statement of purpose, 2 to 3 recommendation letters, CV and passport copy. Apply through uni-assist or the university portal. GRE is not mentioned as a general requirement in this guide.
Expatrio, study in Germany for Indian students · checked 25 Oct 2026
General guide only. Every university and course sets its own rules. Check the programme page.
Documents you will need
APS India checklist, leaflet valid as of June 2026
- Signed APS application form with passport photo taken within 6 months
- APS fee receipt
- Aadhaar copy with linked mobile number
- Passport first and last pages
- Class X and XII marksheets and certificates
- Marksheets for all semesters
- Bachelor's degree, or college provisional certificate if the degree is not yet issued and the certificate is no more than 1 year old
- dMAT certificate if required
- Language certificate in German and/or English
- Signed student authorization letter
Non-English documents need a notarized English translation. Do not send original documents.
APS India, bachelor's graduates leaflet (June 2026) (Official)
University application, usual set
- Usual documents: certified transcripts and degree certificates, statement of purpose, 2 to 3 recommendation letters, CV and passport copy. Apply through uni-assist or the university portal. GRE is not mentioned as a general requirement in this guide.
Rules, fees and dates change. Confirm on the official site before you act. Checked 25 October 2026.
Important dates and timing
| Item | What the source says | Source label |
|---|---|---|
| APS fee | INR 18,000, non-refundable once paid. | APS India, bachelor's graduates leaflet (June 2026) (Official) |
| APS processing | Processing time is not stated on the leaflet. | APS India, bachelor's graduates leaflet (June 2026) (Official) |
| APS preparation | Expatrio advises starting APS 4 to 6 months before application deadlines. | Expatrio, study in Germany for Indian students (Guide) |
| Semester starts | Winter and summer semester. Deadlines differ by university and programme. Check the programme page. | DAAD, University of Regensburg MSc Computer Science (Official) |
| Regensburg winter application example | 15 April to 1 June, MSc Computer Science. One programme example only. | DAAD, University of Regensburg MSc Computer Science (Official) |
| Regensburg summer application example | 15 October to 1 December, MSc Computer Science. One programme example only. | DAAD, University of Regensburg MSc Computer Science (Official) |
| Regensburg course requirements and fees | English B2; tuition fees per semester none; student service fee about EUR 200 per semester. One programme example only. | DAAD, University of Regensburg MSc Computer Science (Official) |
| dMAT | Required only if your previous degree is in a field APS India lists as affected and you apply for the summer semester 2027 intake or later. Run by g.a.s.t., not APS. It does not replace APS verification or university admission requirements. | APS India, bachelor's graduates leaflet (June 2026) (Official) |
Rules, fees and dates change. Confirm on the official site before you act. Checked 25 October 2026.
How to apply, step by step
- Register online at aps-india.de, then print and sign the form.APS India, bachelor's graduates leaflet (June 2026) (Official)
- Pay INR 18,000.APS India, bachelor's graduates leaflet (June 2026) (Official)
- Take dMAT first if it applies to you.APS India, bachelor's graduates leaflet (June 2026) (Official)
- Send documents by courier to APS India and keep tracking details. Do not send originals.APS India, bachelor's graduates leaflet (June 2026) (Official)
- APS verifies documents. Only complete applications are processed.APS India, bachelor's graduates leaflet (June 2026) (Official)
- Successful candidates get a digital APS certificate by email, then apply for a student visa through VFS. This does not promise a visa.APS India, bachelor's graduates leaflet (June 2026) (Official)
- University side: find programmes on the DAAD database and apply through uni-assist or the university portal before the deadline.Expatrio, study in Germany for Indian students (Guide)
Rules, fees and dates change. Confirm on the official site before you act. Checked 25 October 2026.
Prepare in time
Our suggested planning order, not an official timeline
- Shortlist programmes and read each programme page.
- Book the English test required by your programme.
- Ask referees early.
- Draft the statement of purpose.
- Collect certified transcripts and the documents your programme asks for.
- Check funds against your course and the official requirements.
- Run your numbers in the calculator and talk to your lender before you accept an offer
Rules, fees and dates change. Confirm on the official site before you act. Checked 25 October 2026.
Official links
- DAAD (Official)Opens an external site
- DAAD international programmes database (Official)Opens an external site
- APS India (Official)Opens an external site
- uni-assist (Official)Opens an external site
- Expatrio, study in Germany for Indian students (Guide)Opens an external site
Rules, fees and dates change. Confirm on the official site before you act. Checked 25 October 2026.
Loan reality check
A course offer and a repayment plan are different checks. Use your own university's costs and compare the calculator's scenarios. The calculator does not decide admission or visa eligibility.
Open the loan calculatorRelated guides
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- Study abroad living-cost requirements in 2026
- Top universities by country: QS 2027 ranks and what they mean for your loan
Sources
- msingermany.com, 2026 tuition tracker · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Expatrio, German blocked account · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Pound Sterling Live · checked 25 Oct 2026
- QS World University Rankings 2027 announcement via AAP · checked 25 Oct 2026
- MTL Blog, Canadian QS 2027 rankings · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Amberstudent, QS 2027 rankings · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Expatrio, study in Germany for Indian students · checked 25 Oct 2026
General information, not financial or admissions advice. No admission or visa is promised. Confirm current costs and rules on the university and official government pages.
Last reviewed 25 October 2026