Cost of Living

Compared to other European countries, the cost of living in Germany is quite reasonable. The prices for food, accommodation, clothing, cultural events, etc. are basically in line with the EU average. You will need around 800 euros a month to cover your living expenses. The largest expense is your monthly rent.Students require around 800 euros per month to cover the cost of living in Germany. In large cities, costs can vary considerably depending on where you live. You should plan on spending more on living and studying in Munich than in Leipzig, for example. As a rule, students can live on less money in smaller cities than in larger ones. Naturally, the amount of money you need will ultimately depend on how economically you live.

Education in Germany

If you’re looking to study or research abroad, why not come to Germany, Land of Ideas? Higher education in Germany stands for numerous innovations, increasing internationality and strong support for cutting-edge research. Many degree programmes have already been converted into internationally recognised bachelor’s and master’s as part of the Bologna Process, and the trend is continuing. Among them are a large number of joint programmes run in collaboration with universities in other countries, as well as more than 1,000 programmes offered in English that take an international approach and are aimed particularly at international students. And the benefits of German universities don’t stop there: you’ll find quality service, good support and no tuition fees.

As an international student with outstanding academic achievement, you have good chances of receiving a scholarship to finance your studies in Germany. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is one of the largest scholarship organizations in the world and offers countless scholarship programs. No matter what your country, subject or status, you’ll find a scholarship that matches your profile and needs in the DAAD scholarship database! And not only does the database contain programs offered by the DAAD, but also many other organizations in Germany.

Entry Requirements

There are two ways of studying in Germany: Scholarship and Payment.

Scholarship:

If you want to study at a German university, you will need a “Hochschulzugangsberechtigung” – or “university entrance qualification”. This is a school-leaving certificate which qualifies you for university study. If your secondary-school certificate is deemed insufficient for study in Germany, you will have to attend a foundation course (“Studienkolleg”) before you are allowed to enroll.

If your international higher education entrance qualification does not directly qualify you for admission to study in Germany, you can participate in a preparatory course at a German university. This is where you, together with other international students, develop the technical and cultural requirements to successfully study in Germany. The preparatory courses offer different core subject areas, such as medicine, technology or economics. They generally end with the assessment test after one year. After successfully completing the assessment, graduates are permitted to study the subjects that correspond to the subject areas in the preparatory course anywhere in Germany. In Short, You need to show proficiency of German Language at least B1 to get admission in German.

Payment:

In Germany, you can study in private university fully courses offer in English medium. You require English Language proficiency test such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, CAE or equivalent test. The requirements as below:

Foundation: At least overall band score of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent test.
Undergraduate: At least IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent test.
Graduate: At least IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent test.
Doctorate: At least IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent test.

Visa Requirements

In order to study in Germany, the applicants should submit the required documents as per Check List provided by the Federal Republic of Germany. There are two major requirements: Admission in Germany University and Block Account in Germany. For more details, please visit : http://www.kathmandu.diplo.de/Vertretung/kathmandu/en/01visa/Visabestimmungen/Visa-step-by-step-National.html

How to Apply

STEP 1: University Registration

1. Application Forms or APPLY ONLINE
2. Academic Documents
3. Proof of English: IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / CAE
4. Two Recommendation Letters
5. Motivation Essay
6. CV
7. Passport
8. Photo
9. Application Fee: € 200 ( Non- Refundable)
10. Registration Fee: Rs. 15,000/- +13% VAT ( Non – Refundable)

STEP 2: Offer Letter

1. Deposit Fee
2. 1^st Term Fee
3. Block Account Opening: € 8800

STEP 3: Acceptance Letter

1. Processing Fee: Rs. 15,000/- +13% VAT
2. Appointment @ Embassy of German

STEP 4: Visa Application @ Embassy of German

1. Complete Visa Application Form
2. Visa Fee
3. Citizenship Certificate
4. Acceptance Letter
5. Cover Letter
6. Flight Reservation
7. Travel Medical Insurance
8. Proof of Fund
9. Interview

STEP 5: Visa Decision

1. Travel Plan
2. Service Fee: Rs. 40,000/- + 13% VAT

Useful Links

• www.kathmandu.diplo.de
• www.daad.de