🎓 Study in Germany · Master's only · Public universities only
Master's in Germany: Tuition-Free Public Universities
Germany's public universities charge no tuition fees, you pay only a small semester contribution. World-class education, English-taught options, and an 18-month job-seeker visa after graduation. We handle your admissions end to end, and we work exclusively with public universities.
- €0
- Tuition at public universities
- 18 months
- Post-study job-seeker visa
- 400+
- Public universities & programmes
- Oct / Apr
- Winter & summer intakes
Why a German public university?
No tuition fees
Public universities charge only a semester contribution of about €150–350, which usually includes a regional transport ticket.
Globally ranked degrees
TU Munich, RWTH Aachen, Heidelberg, TU Berlin, German engineering, CS and science degrees are respected worldwide.
English-taught options
Hundreds of Master's programmes are taught fully in English, German helps daily life, but is not always required for admission.
Work while you study
Students may work 140 full days per year, most Master's students fund their living costs this way.
Stay back & settle
18-month job-seeker visa after graduation, then a skilled-worker visa and PR, the clearest route to a European career.
Public universities only
We do not push private colleges with high fees. If a public-university admission is realistic for you, we will get it.
Are you eligible?
Typical requirements for Master's admission at German public universities:
- ✓A relevant Bachelor's degree (engineering, science, IT, management, health sciences and more)
- ✓Academic record of roughly 60% or above (varies by university and programme)
- ✓APS certificate from APS India, mandatory for Indian students
- ✓IELTS 6.5+ for English-taught programmes, or German B2/C1 for German-taught
- ✓Blocked account (Sperrkonto) of about €11,900 for one year of living costs
Intakes & deadlines
Winter intake (October)
The main intake with the most programmes. Applications roughly March – July 15.
Summer intake (April)
A smaller intake offered by many programmes. Applications roughly September – January 15.
Your admission journey
- 1
Profile evaluation
We assess your degree, marks and goals, and shortlist realistic public universities and programmes.
- 2
APS certificate
We guide your APS India application: document checklist, fees and timelines.
- 3
Applications
We prepare your SOP, LORs and CV and file applications directly or via uni-assist, in time for every deadline.
- 4
Admission letter
Universities review your application and send their decision, we track every application and follow up for you.
- 5
Blocked account & insurance
We set up your Sperrkonto and health insurance, then book your visa appointment.
- 6
Student visa & fly
Visa filing, interview preparation, pre-departure briefing, and accommodation guidance for your city.
FAQs
Common questions
At public universities, yes: there are no tuition fees for most Master's programmes (Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500/semester at some universities). You pay only a semester contribution of about €150–350, which usually includes public transport.
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