If you opt for the education to be delivered in German then you need to possess a certificate confirming that your proficiency in the German language is B2 level Language proficiency certificates from German language institutes like Goethe or Telc are mandatory to be submitted as legitimate proof of German proficiency.

Students who wish to study for their master’s in Germany in English have to score an overall band score of 6.5 in IELTS or 90 in TOEFL.

In Germany, international students are governed by a prescribed set of regulations that determine how long they can work before their taxes and social contributions are deducted. Non-EU students have to limit work hours to either 120 full days or 240 half days per year.

Any student who acquires a student visa for a master’s degree in Germany can also apply for the 18-months Job Seeker visa after their master’s course has been completed. Through the help of this visa, students seek employment that is related to their field or even start their businesses if they have an innovative business idea. Students from art and cultural backgrounds can become freelancers in Germany thanks to the Job Seeker visa.

The Job Seeker visa for Germany will have to be converted to a Job Visa once the candidate has acquired a stable occupation. Students who have master’s degrees and have worked in Germany on a Job visa are also entitled to apply for permanent residency (PR) in Germany. It usually takes 24 to 36 months for an eligible candidate’s PR to be processed in Germany. The time taken for the PR process usually depends on the applicant’s salary. Salaries are dependent on the EU blue card. Please note that you have to be proficient in B1 level German to apply for PR in Germany.

For more detail contact Carps Overseas Germany job seeker visa consultant to guide you at each step.

It is very important to note that if a student wants to pursue a Masters degree in Germany then he/she must have a minimum of 16 years of education. For Indian students, it means that only a student who has completed his/her 10th, 12th and four years of bachelor’s degree in a relevant field can apply for a Masters course in Germany (10+2+4) or international equivalent. If you have 3 years of Bachelors education, you should have one year of full-time employment experience, which is also valid for acquiring a Masters education in Germany i.e., 10+2+3+1 years However, every university has own criteria for admissions.

Public Universities: Usually free of Cost -however apart from the tuition fee, there is a semester fee that might be applicable for the students for bachelor’s programs.

Private Universities: Private universities offer undergraduate courses at a tuition fee that falls within the range of EUR 3000 to EUR 6000 per semester depending on university and courses.

After your documents and certificates are in order, you are supposed to submit all of the documents for the APS verification and then acquire your APS certificate. The Academic Evaluation Centre of the German embassy will check the authenticity of the certificates submitted by students and then issue you an APS Certificate which is a very important and mandatory document for your visa process. APS verification fee (non-refundable) is INR Rs. 18,000/- or international equivalent which is to be transferred to the APS bank account.

Known as Test für Ausländische Studierende in German (Test for Academic Studies), TestAS is a mandatory aptitude test for foreign students from non-EU countries. It is mandated for students who wish to seek undergraduate education at a German university. Test AS does not assess your understanding of any special, technical subjects, nor does it assess your personality. Its purpose is to evaluate a student’s cognitive abilities which are significant for his/her success in the course of studies. The TestAS is administered as a paper-based test and in a digital format as well. Both versions are conducted three times a year.

Students from India who have passed the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main and Advanced does not need to appear for TestAs.

A Student Blocked Account is a bank account opened with a local German bank by a student aspiring to study in Germany. The purpose of the Student Blocked Account is to reserve funds that may be needed to support the student’s living expenses and education purpose. The Blocked Account is requested by the university itself and the amount to be deposited in the same varies as per the economic climate of Germany and the fee structure.

How much amount is required to be blocked in a student blocked account in Germany?

Though students are advised to retain an amount of €11,208 for an entire year or €934 for a month in their Blocked Accounts, it is recommended to add more owing to the service charges applicable on the account in Germany. The accommodation payment, living expenses, costs of a student should ideally be covered through the money in the Blocked Account. Since the Blocked Account has a standing limit on the amount of money that can be withdrawn, it also compels students to discipline their spending.

To make the transfer process more hassle-free for international students, the EU acknowledges education in the form of credits. This system is referred to as the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, or ECTS. Students are generally guided to the official European Commission ECTS site to better understand the intricacies of the system and its process.

• 60 ECTS credits = 1 full year of study or work.
• Bachelor’s must have either 180 or 240 ECTS credits.

• An application form with passport size photo
• Certificates and marksheets of the last educational qualification
• CV & Statement of Purpose
• Letter of Recommendation
• Passport Copy
• Copy of Aadhaar card
• German Language Proficiency Proof
• English Language Proficiency Proof
• APS certification

Once you receive the offer letter from your university you can begin your student visa process to go to Germany.

• You have to fill out the visa application forms that are related to your purpose of going to Germany
• Then gather all documents mandatory for the visa (national passport, photographs, Offer letter from the university, proof of German language proficiency, Proof of English language proficiency, Statement of purpose / Motivation letter, APS certification, and authenticated certificates of previous education
• You will also have to opt for a Student block account with a German bank to show your financial health
• Student health insurance is also important when applying for a visa
• Take an appointment at the embassy to process your visa