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MASTER STUDIES

Do you want to do your Master's degree in Germany? Students from Bangladesh,
Bhutan, India, Nepal or Sri Lanka will find all information and guidance on
universities, programmes, eligibility, application, language requirements,
financials, living and working in Germany here.


UNIVERSITIES AND PROGRAMMES

Germany has different types of universities. Take a look, so that you know which
one would suit you the best. The difference lies in focus  and courses that
these universities offer.


HOW DO I CHOOSE A UNIVERSITY IN GERMANY?

There are various kinds of universities in Germany. A majority of these belong
to either of the following categories:

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 * Universities and Universities of Technology (TU) are research-oriented. They
   offer a wide variety of subjects and can award doctorate degrees.
 * Universities of Applied Sciences (Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften –
   HAW/FH), on the other hand, are practice-oriented and offer courses mainly in
   engineering, business administration, social sciences and design. These have
   strong links to the industry and offer interesting possibilities such as
   joint supervision for your master thesis, where your professor and the
   company can together guide you. HAWs do not award doctoral degrees, however
   as a master degree holder from a HAW, you are in principle eligible to apply
   for PhD at a university.

Your interest and inclination should define which of the two kinds of
institutions you choose!


WHICH IS THE BEST UNIVERSITY IN GERMANY?

The German answer to this question is: There is no “best university”, neither in
one subject and certainly not across all subjects.

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Germany offers a multidimensional ranking, considering various criteria that are
important from a student’s perspective. For example, student and staff judgments
on quality of teaching, atmosphere at the university, library and other
equipment, student numbers, average study duration, number of graduations, third
party funding etc. This way you get a good picture of the strengths of each
university on www.university-ranking.de. Here you can find your programme by
selecting a subject, a university or even a city in Germany!


WHAT KIND OF MASTER PROGRAMMES DOES GERMANY OFFER?

There is wide range of study programmes with

 * German as medium of instruction
 * English as the sole or primary medium of instruction, called International
   Programmes.

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You can find a comprehensive database of all study programmes, in both German
and English on www.study-in-germany.de.


ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION

It is always a good idea to check if the university’s requirements and your
qualifications match. And then you can start with the application procedure.


AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A MASTERS DEGREE COURSE?

In Germany, every university is autonomous. This means that every university /
study programme has its own set of criteria for admitting students. So please
check the university website for the programme you are interested in. Here you
will find the exact admission requirements.

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However, some generalisation is possible. As a four-year Bachelor degree holder
from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal or Sri Lanka, your degree is treated at
par with a German bachelor degree. Most German universities will consider you
eligible for masters as long as you fulfill other criteria, if any.

In case you have a three-year Bachelor degree, do get in touch with course
coordinator before applying.

Some universities may ask for your TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT scores. For example,
GMAT may be asked for, if you want to study economics or law. Universities will
ask for very good German language skills in case you want to take up a programme
in German medium. In such case, your knowledge of German needs to be certified
through examinations like the TestDaF or DSH.


HOW DO I APPLY?

The German academic year is divided into two semesters: Winter semester (October
– March) and summer semester (April – September). So German universities have
two intakes.

The following timeline refers to courses beginning with the winter semester. In
case you find a course that begins with the summer semester, just calculate the
months accordingly and proceed!

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Let us get into the details now:

Month Application step October – November
 * Collect general information from the DAAD, internet and brochures
 * Attend information sessions at the DAAD closer to you! DAAD has offices in
   Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Pune, Colombo and Dhaka
 * Attend online sessions organized by the DAAD
 * Book appointments with the DAAD offices, if required

January – March
 * Check the website of the selected courses/universities. This will be your
   most important source of information about eligibility, course duration, fee,
   application procedure etc.
 * Check the application deadline for courses chosen

March – June
 * You will find the details about application procedure on the website of the
   course/university you have chosen. Accordingly, send your application either
   to the university or to UNI-ASSIST.
   UNI-ASSIST is a body that accepts your application, screens it and forwards
   it to its member universities of your choice against payment. Member
   universities of UNI-ASSIST often do not entertain direct applications. So
   please check well before you send in your papers.
   If you have chosen a university that is not a member of UNI-ASSIST, send your
   application directly.
   Please note that UNI-ASSIST has no representative office in India,
   Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
 * Application forms and other relevant material can be downloaded from the
   internet
 * Send the application packet
 * Make sure you have a valid passport!

July
 * Apply for a student visa as soon as you have the admission letter, as the
   procedure can take around two months. Make sure that you get APS certificate
   that is a must for students from India with effect from 1 November 2022. The
   German Embassy and the Consulates require proof of funding for the first year
   of studies. To find out where you should apply for a visa, use the website of
   the German Embassy in your country.
 * Apply for a place in a hostel/accomodation. In some cases the International
   Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt) of the university may help you.

September – October Arrive in Germany at least a week before your course begins.
Contact the International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt) of your university
for guidance. October – December Get your residence permit within the first
three months of your stay in Germany from the Foreigners’ Registration Office
(Ausländeramt).


WHAT IS AN APS CERTIFICATE? DO I NEED IT? HOW CAN I GET IT?

APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) or the Academic Evaluation Centre is responsible
for the evaluation of your documents for their authenticity. Once your documents
are checked and deemed genuine, APS India issues the APS certificate. From
November 2022, APS certificate is mandatory for student visa applications if you
have completed or are pursuing your studies in India. This process has been
introduced to speed up the visa procedure.

Some German universities may expect you to submit the APS certificate when you
apply for their degree programmes.

To get the APS certificate, familiarise yourself with the requirements. Collect
all the necessary documents and register yourself online. You will need to
transfer the processing fees, and submit printed and signed form together with
the documents for verification to APS. If you have a German or EU-funded
scholarship or hold an international degree certificate you do not need to apply
for an APS certification. You will get all this information and more on
www.aps-india.de.


GERMAN OR ENGLISH MEDIUM

Germany offers education in German as well as in English. Different subject
fields can have different language requirements.

Can I do my Masters completely in English medium? Can I do my Masters in German
medium? Germany offers close to 2000 International Programmes with English as
the sole or primary medium of instruction. These programmes are called
International Programmes.



Few of these programmes may require students to have learnt/learn some German
language during masters.

You can certainly do your masters in German medium if you have the requisite
German language proficiency.



A comprehensive database of all study programmes, in German and English medium,
is available on www.study-in-germany.de.


MUST I LEARN GERMAN?

As a student in Germany, your life will not be limited to the university campus.
You will surely want to interact with people, do your internships, travel
through the country-side and make the best of your time there. You may also want
to gather work experience in Germany or build your career there. This is where
knowledge of German will be of great advantage for you!

Universities offer beginner and well as advanced level courses where you can
learn German. You can also start learning the language while you are still in
your home country at the Goethe-Instituts (Max–Mueller Bhavan) /
Goethe-Zentrums.


FINANCIALS

While in a foreign country being able to manage your finances on your own is
very important. You would need to plan your budget keeping your living expenses,
travel costs and tuition fees if any.


DO I REALLY NOT NEED TO PAY TUITION FEES?

In Germany, education is subsidised by the state and therefore state-funded
institutions of higher education typically charge no tuition fee. So, in Germany
virtually every student gets a scholarship!

Certain specialised courses and courses offered by private universities do
attract fees. You will always find information about the fees in the databases
provided on this page and also on the university webpages and My Guide.

You will need to pay semester contribution of around Euro 300, depending upon
the university and the services or benefits provided.


WHAT KIND OF BUDGET SHOULD I HAVE IN MY MIND?

Apart from the tuition fees, if any,  you will require about EUR 934 per month
for subsistence i.e. housing, food, clothing, study material and other expenses
such as health insurance and leisure activities. The precise split up for this
amount will be updated soon.

The amounts can vary from city to city, and of course from lifestyle to
lifestyle!

The following table shows the split up at the time of the last budget indicated
in 2019.

Expenses for Amount Rent and utilities EUR 332 Food and drink EUR 154 Clothing
EUR 48 Learning materials EUR 24 Car and public transportation EUR 116 Health
insurance, medical costs, medicine EUR 96 Telephone, internet, TV EUR 32
Recreation, culture, sports EUR 66 Total EUR 867

Source: German Student Union (Deutsches Studentenwerk), 2019


ARE THERE ANY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE?

Funding in Germany is typically available for research, so basically for PhD and
above. However, the DAAD offers the following scholarships for master’s:

 * Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
 * Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good
   Governance – PPGG)
 * Combined Study and Practice Stays for Engineers from Developing Countries
   (KOSPIE) with Indian IITs

To get a comprehensive overview of various funding possibilities, visit
www.funding-guide.de.


CAN I WORK IN GERMANY AS A STUDENT?

Please find the information here below.


WORKING IN GERMANY

You can of course work in Germany as long as you respect the regulations, which
are not complex and are fairly easy to understand and follow.


CAN I WORK IN GERMANY AS A STUDENT?

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As an international student, you are permitted to work for 120 full days or 240
half days in a year. This will help you in getting a bit of extra pocket-money!


CAN I WORK IN GERMANY AFTER MY STUDIES?

After completing your degree in Germany, you can choose from amongst a wide
range of options:

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You can stay on in the country for up to 18 months to look for a job that is in
keeping with your education. Once you find a job, the residence permit issued to
you for the purpose of studying, can be converted into a residence permit for
taking gainful employment.

Germany has always had a very strong industry-academia linkage. A lot of
scientific research is funded by the industry as well. During your studies you
can get the opportunity to do internships with German companies, which can open
new vistas for your professional career.


LIVING AS A STUDENT

Living on your own comes with lots of responsibilities, at the same time it can
also be very interesting. It starts with finding a place to stay, learning how
to cook, shopping on a budget, making friends and connections. Hope this section
helps you with some of your questions.


HOW DO I FIND AN ACCOMMODATION?

Germany offers various types of accommodations:

 * Students hall of residence: Here you can rent rooms provided by Student
   Services Organisation (Studentenwerk). They are low in cost and preferred by
   many students. Studentenwerk also provides specially designed Service Kits
   for international students. Get in touch with Studentenwerk of your city know
   more.
 * Shared Flats (Wohngemeinschaft – WG): Shared flat or WG is another affordable
   accommodation, where you have your own room in a flat and share the kitchen
   and the bathroom with other flatmates. Living in a shared flat is cheaper as
   the rent and other expenses  get shared. You can find advertisements for
   vacancies in WGs online on social media groups or on student-friendly
   websites.
 * Private apartments: If you prefer living alone, private apartments can be an
   option for you.  You can find them with the help of Studentenwerk, on boards
   in the university foyer or even on social media groups and websites for
   rental real estate.

Make sure to be on the lookout from early on, so that you find the best place at
an affordable price.


HOW DO I CONNECT WITH OTHER STUDENTS?

Connecting with other students can help you to learn from their experience. It
may also help you get acquainted with the lifestyle, once you are in Germany.

 * Get in touch with DAAD Young Ambassadors. They have studied or carried out
   their research in Germany. Contact them with your questions, they will be
   happy to guide you!
 * You can also find out about different student associations and groups formed
   by students of your country/region.
 * You can contact and locate other students on different socials media
   platforms as well. There are groups based on nationalities or even interests
   and activities.
 * In the initial weeks of your first semester many universities arrange
   introductory events. Ask the international office of your university about
   them and consider participating to get to know the university. You will hear
   about these events once you secure a seat at a university.


GET GUIDANCE

Whether you are in India, Nepal or Bhutan, the DAAD is there to help you with
your study in Germany plans. Check out how you can reach us!

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MY GUIDE

Find your way through the richness of German study programmes. Based on your
academic background and interests, My GUIDE will find suitable study programmes
for you. Check your entrance qualification and contact your favourite
university.
Visit My GUIDE

 

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INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS

You can connect with the DAAD offices in Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi and Pune
or meet Team DAAD online!

 

 

 

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INFORMATION SESSIONS

The DAAD offers free of cost information session about studying in Germany
regularly. Check which dates and topics suit you, register and join!
Click here for dates, timings and registration links: www.daad.in/events.


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