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Structured routes + strong technical education

Study in
Germany.

Ideal for academically prepared students who understand the entry route, language expectations and financial planning required before applying.

Build your Germany shortlist.

01 / DISCOVER57 universities

Explore our researched selection by city, subject and degree level.

Explore universities02 / COMPAREFind your English-taught degree

Filter by subject and qualification. Compare teaching language, fees and the application route.

Open course finder03 / PREPAREWhich entry route fits?

Check direct entry, Studienkolleg, APS and VPD before you prepare an application.

See the application steps

129 detailed English-taught programme and pathway guides available for comparison. Programme guides cover a selection of degrees, not every course at each university.

Medicine in Germany

Germany’s main medical route is a German-taught state-examination course with demanding school-equivalence and language requirements. Public tuition can be low, but entry is highly competitive. A private English-taught campus with a foreign awarding university is a different route and needs separate licensing and India-return review.

Medical universities, fees & entry →Planning to practise in India →

YOUR QUALIFICATION → YOUR ROUTE → YOUR APPLICATION

Your route to a bachelor’s in Germany.

Start with the qualification you hold—not just your nationality or the number of school years. Open a route to see what matters.

START HERECheck your certificate, subjects, grades and any completed university study.Official admission check ↗
01 / IB & A LEVELS

Recognised school qualification

Full IB Diploma or a qualifying A-level combination

POSSIBLE ROUTE

Direct degree application

IB: general or subject-restricted access. Qualifying A levels: subject-restricted access.

Which qualifications qualify?

IB: the examination year, six subjects, levels and grades matter. Individual IB course certificates are not the full diploma.

GCE / covered International A levels: three independent general-education A levels at C or above, with the required subject combination. AS levels and GCSE/IGCSE alone do not provide this route.

DAAD: IB recognition ↗DAAD: A-level recognition ↗

No Studienkolleg needed if your qualification provides the required direct access.

02 / INDIAN CLASS XII

Choose the relevant pathway

Two distinct routes in APS India’s Winter 2026/27 notice

ROUTE A

Studienkolleg + FSP

Usually one preparatory year, then pass the subject-specific assessment.

OR
ROUTE B

One successful bachelor year

Successful regular degree study at a recognised institution → possible direct access in the same or a closely related field.

Marks, APS and the JEE route

APS India’s 23 February 2026 notice requires at least 70% overall in Class XII for its two listed routes, with APS and the relevant additional conditions. It applies from Winter 2026/27; the evaluation change began 15 March 2026. Previously issued APS certificates remain valid. Universities decide admission.

Route B does not automatically add an FSP or transfer you into year two. Successful study, subject access and credit transfer are separate checks.

JEE is a separate possibility: uni-assist requires successful Main and Advanced results for that route. Main alone is insufficient. Confirm subject restrictions and the current APS assessment; the 70% notice does not resolve every JEE case.

APS: dated India notice ↗uni-assist: India / JEE ↗Studienkolleg requirements ↗

Preparation can require German even when the later degree is taught in English.

03 / OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Match the exact award

US diplomas, national school certificates and vocational awards

INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATION CHECK

Direct access, preparation or further study

The result depends on your actual certificate and academic record. Preparation is not automatically available to everyone.

US, BTEC, SABIS and other systems

US high-school diploma: course/GPA requirements and recognised AP combinations matter. A diploma alone does not establish direct degree access.

BTEC or a school using SABIS: give the university the exact award, awarding body and complete record. A school brand is not a single qualification.

Pakistani, Philippine and Gulf national certificates each have their own evaluation. Do not apply the Indian Class XII route to every 12-year system or assume only two public universities accept an award.

uni-assist: US diploma guidance ↗Check your education system ↗

Obtain a qualification assessment before paying for a foundation course.

YOUR NEXT STAGE

Apply for the degree that fits your recognised route.

Check course prerequisites, teaching language and intake dates. Complete APS or VPD where required, submit the university application, then meet offer and visa conditions. Academic access is not an admission offer.

Find English-taught programmes →Understand APS & VPD →Plan my steps →
Plan the costs and what comes after graduation

Public does not always mean zero tuition. Many public bachelor’s courses charge no tuition, but exceptions include non-EU fees in Baden-Württemberg and some Bavarian institutions. Semester contributions and living costs remain. DAAD cost guidance ↗

After a German degree: eligible third-country graduates can apply for up to 18 months to seek qualified employment, with proof of graduation, insurance and livelihood. This is not automatic permanent residence. Official post-study rules ↗

Route overview · Sources checked . Your university makes the final assessment. Read the detailed qualification guide →

COUNTRY SNAPSHOT · SOURCE DATES BELOW

Germany, in context.

Useful starting figures. Your programme, city and applicant category determine your actual costs.

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STUDENT POPULATION CONTEXT

About 420,000

Winter 2025/26

International students and doctoral candidates at state-recognised German higher education institutions, estimated by DAAD.

What this figure includes

Snapshot projection, not a final census; includes continuing students and doctoral candidates.

This is not a count of new arrivals and is not directly comparable with every other country.

TUITION

Many public programmes have no tuition; check exceptions

State, university and programme exceptions apply. Semester contributions are separate; DAAD lists €70–€430 per semester. Private and continuing-education programmes may charge tuition.

Cost reference checked 2026-09-22
LIVING COSTS

Indicative living: €900–€1,200/month

City-dependent and additional to tuition/semester contributions. Do not substitute this guide for a visa proof-of-funds rule.

Cost reference checked 2026-09-22Build my budget →
Sources, dates and how to use these figures

Student count checked 2026-09-22; cost dates are shown beside each figure. Observation years remain as published. Planning costs are not visa financial requirements. Named university or city examples are labelled separately from national ranges.

SOURCE-LINKED APPLICATION GUIDES

Go deeper into Germany.

Bachelor’s in Germany: find your entry route

Indian Class XII, JEE Advanced, prior university study, IB and A levels explained, with Studienkolleg, FSP and intake planning.

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APS vs VPD: which documents do you need?

Understand who issues APS and VPD, which qualifications need them, what to prepare and how to complete the university application on time.

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Your Germany application, step by step

Plan for Summer 2027 or Winter 2027/28 using your qualification, programme requirements and the correct application route.

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APS and dMAT: the India-specific checks

Check whether APS and the new dMAT rules apply to your qualification, academic stage and intended German master's intake.

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Documents, scholarships and more — 9 guides

uni-assist and VPD: finish the right application

Distinguish a uni-assist application from a VPD request, and make sure you complete the university's final submission.

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Prepare your Germany application documents

Build a complete document set, check translation rules and adapt it to each programme and qualification.

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From a Germany admission offer to enrolment

Turn an offer into confirmed student status by following the university's enrolment deadline, documents and payment instructions.

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Health-insurance confirmation for German enrolment

Understand the university's electronic insurance check and the extra steps for recognised overseas or private cover.

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Find housing and prepare for arrival in Germany

Start the local housing search, review rental costs and organise the first registration steps after moving.

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Master’s in Germany: check your academic fit

Turn your transcript into a realistic shortlist: degree recognition, subject credits, language evidence and the correct application route.

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Germany study costs: build a funding plan that works

Separate tuition, semester contributions, monthly spending and visa evidence, then test your plan against real university examples and scholarship conditions.

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Germany student visa: applying from India

Follow the Consular Services Portal route, prepare academic and financial evidence, and complete the appointment required for a German study visa from India.

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Germany student visa: applying as an Oman resident

Use the verified CSP study route for Muscat, establish your residence jurisdiction, and prepare the evidence and personal appointment for a German national visa.

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Browse all Germany guides →Explore universities & courses →

At a glance

A good option
for the right profile.

Ideal for academically prepared students who understand the entry route, language expectations and financial planning required before applying.

Start with the cost snapshot, compare the listed study routes, then use the linked country guides for documents and admission steps. Course-specific conditions are shown beside each researched programme.

Teaching languageGerman and English
Main intakesWinter; selected summer programmes
Common routesStudienkolleg, bachelor’s and master’s
Planning priorityEntry equivalency, language, APS and finances

Before you decide

Look at both
sides of the route.

Why students consider Germany

  • Engineering and technology
  • Research-led programmes
  • Public university routes
  • Applied sciences

What needs careful planning

  • Direct-entry eligibility
  • Studienkolleg where required
  • APS and language planning
  • Blocked-account preparation

What the brochure rarely explains

Plan the whole
student journey.

Admission is one milestone. The right decision also accounts for money, documentation, learning style and life after graduation.

01

Entry route first

A programme being taught in English does not automatically mean a student can enter directly after school.

02

Public vs private

Compare tuition, selectivity, recognition, teaching style and employability—not only whether an institution is public.

03

Language advantage

German can matter for internships, part-time work and graduate opportunities even when the degree is in English.

Your application route

From research
to visa file.

  1. 01

    Check your exact qualification, subjects and prior study for direct, subject-restricted or Studienkolleg access.

  2. 02

    Check the language requirements of both the degree and any preparatory course.

  3. 03

    Check APS separately from uni-assist VPD; complete the university's final application where required.

  4. 04

    Plan accepted financial proof, required insurance and any visa steps against your enrolment timeline.

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3 routes after Class 12 to study in Germany

Understand the route choices. Check our current written guide for qualification recognition and the winter 2026/27 APS India changes.

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Previews stay on this website. A video connects to YouTube only when you press Play. Older admissions years remain labelled; use the written guide for current requirements.

Via Glowbal support

From eligibility
to arrival.

We can help review your profile, compare courses and institutions, prepare applications, organise documents and plan the visa and departure stages.

First answer: should you apply?

The useful question is not only “Can I get an offer?” It is whether the academic, financial and career logic remains strong after the excitement of admission.

Can I start a German bachelor’s directly after Grade 12?+

Your recognised qualification, subjects and prior study determine whether direct entry or a preparatory route is available. Comparing 12 and 13 school years alone does not establish eligibility. The university assesses your exact case.

Are German public universities completely free?+

Many charge low or no tuition, but semester contributions, living costs, insurance and some state or programme fees still apply.

Start with one conversation

Let’s see whether Germany fits your plan.

Tell us what you are trying to decide. We will help you understand the practical next move.

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