🎓 Higher Studies · Master's in Germany

Study your Master's in Germany, at public universities with no tuition fee.

Germany's state universities charge no tuition, teach thousands of programmes in English, and let you stay back up to 18 months to find a job. We guide you end-to-end, from APS to landing.

Counsellors based in Germany APS & uni-assist handled Backed by official DAAD guidance
Why Germany

A world-class Master's that doesn't cost a fortune

Strong public funding, global rankings and real work rights make Germany one of the smartest places for an Indian graduate to do a Master's.

€0
Tuition at most public universities
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English-taught programmes
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Stay-back job-search visa
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You may work each year
  1. 01

    Strong starting salaries

    Attractive packages in engineering, IT, healthcare & management, your degree pays off quickly.

  2. 02

    World-leading employers

    Siemens, SAP, BMW, Bosch, Bayer and thousands of strong mid-size firms hiring international talent.

  3. 03

    Europe's largest economy

    A stable, opportunity-rich job market that keeps demand for skilled graduates high.

  4. 04

    Powerful passport & PR

    A realistic route to permanent residence and one of the world's strongest passports.

Know before you apply

Two kinds of German universities

Picking the right type matters. We help you choose based on whether you want research depth or hands-on, industry-linked study.

How they
compare
Research focus

Universities & Technical Universities

Industry focus

Universities of Applied Sciences (HAW / FH)

Orientation
Academic, theory & research-driven
Practical, hands-on & application-led
Teaching style
Lectures, research projects, depth
Projects, labs & mandatory internships
Doctorate (PhD)
Can award PhDs
Usually via a partner university
Industry links
Present, varies by department
Very strong, built into the course
Best for
Research, academia or a future PhD
Fast, direct entry into the workforce
Example fields
Pure sciences, theoretical engineering
Applied engineering, business, health
The journey

Your roadmap from India to a German campus

A clear, eight-step path, we walk every step with you. The gold step, APS, is the one most students get wrong on their own.

Step 01

Profile & eligibility

We assess your degree, marks and goals to confirm you qualify.

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Step 02Mandatory

APS certificate

Get your Indian documents verified by APS, the German Embassy's evaluation centre.

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Step 03

Tests & language

IELTS/TOEFL for English programmes, or German (TestDaF/DSH); GRE/GMAT where needed.

3
Step 04

Shortlist universities

We match you to the right universities and programmes, realistic and ambitious.

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Step 05

Apply

Submit via uni-assist or directly, with strong SOPs, CV and LORs.

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Step 06

Admission

Receive offers and accept your seat, we help you compare and decide.

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Step 07

Blocked account & visa

Set up your blocked account and prepare a clean student-visa application.

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Step 08

Fly & settle

Arrange accommodation, register on arrival and apply for your residence permit.

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🛡️ A German Embassy academic check

APS: your real first step

APS = Akademische Prüfstelle, the Academic Evaluation Centre run by the German Embassy. It verifies your Indian academic documents before you apply to German universities.

We prepare your documents correctly the first time, so APS doesn't bounce your file and delay your intake.

Get help with APS
Step 1
Get informed
APS is your first stop to verify Indian academic documents.
Step 2
Plan
Follow the guidelines; note any mandatory tests and deadlines.
Step 3
Assemble docs
Gather originals, copies and translations where required.
Step 4
Register online
Register on the APS India portal under the correct process.
Step 5
Pay the fee
Pay the APS fee online; processing starts once received.
Step 6
Send & track
Courier your documents and track your application status.
Step 7
Get certificate
Receive your APS certificate once verification is complete.
Step 8
Use it
Submit it with your university and student-visa applications.
Language & eligibility

Which language proof do you need?

It depends on whether your programme is taught in English or German. We help you pick the right route and prepare for it.

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English-taught Master's

Most international programmes
  • IELTS or TOEFL, proof of English proficiency, as required by the programme.
  • GRE / GMAT may be asked for some technical or management courses.
  • Basic German still recommended for daily life and part-time work.
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German-taught Master's

More choice, often more affordable living
  • TestDaF or DSH, proof of German proficiency for admission.
  • Usually needs around B2–C1 German depending on the programme.
  • We can take you from A1 to B2 through our German Language School.
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On your bachelor's degree: a 4-year bachelor is generally treated on par with a German bachelor. With a 3-year bachelor, eligibility is decided case-by-case, we check the specific programme's requirement for you before you apply. (per DAAD guidance)
The real numbers

What it actually costs

Honest figures based on DAAD guidance. Public universities are remarkably affordable, most of your budget is living costs, not tuition.

Tuition
€0 – varies

Free at most public universities; some private or specialised programmes do charge.

Semester fee
~€300 – varies

Contribution per semester; often includes a transport pass.

Living costs
~€1,150/mo

Average; varies by city, higher in Munich & Frankfurt, lower in smaller towns.

Blocked account
~€11,904

Proof of funds for the visa, roughly one year of living costs.

Figures are typical guidance from DAAD and German authorities and can change, we share current numbers during your counselling.

How we help

One team, from your first question to your first day on campus

We don't just hand you a checklist. We do the heavy parts with you, start with a free call and we'll map your whole journey.

Talk to a counsellor
Namma counsellor on a call
Profile & eligibility check University shortlisting SOP, CV & LOR support APS handling uni-assist applications Education loan support Scholarship guidance Blocked account setup Student visa guidance German language A1–B2 Interview preparation Health insurance setup
Part-time job guidance Internship guidance 1:1 counselling with pros in Germany Accommodation support City registration (Anmeldung) Bank account opening Travel & forex guidance Pre-departure briefing Document attestation help Post-arrival support Career & PR pathway guidance Admission follow-up
Honest answers

Master's in Germany: your questions

Straight answers to what candidates ask us most, grounded in official DAAD guidance.

At most public universities there is no tuition fee, they are state-funded. You usually pay a small semester contribution of around €300, which often includes a public-transport pass. Some specialised or private programmes do charge tuition, and we'll always be upfront about those.

Not for English-taught programmes, there are over 2,000 of them, where IELTS or TOEFL is enough. For German-taught programmes you'll need proof of German such as TestDaF or DSH. Either way, some German makes daily life and part-time work much easier, and we can take you from A1 to B2.

APS (the Academic Evaluation Centre, part of the German Embassy to India) verifies your Indian academic documents. For most German universities, Indian students must complete APS before applying. It has its own steps and timeline, so it's important to start early, we handle this with you.

A 4-year bachelor's degree is generally considered on par with a German bachelor's. With a 3-year bachelor's, eligibility is decided case-by-case depending on the programme. We check each university's specific requirement for your profile before you apply, so you don't waste an application.

Yes. As a student you may work up to 120 full or 240 half days per year. After you graduate, you can stay up to 18 months on a job-search visa to find work matching your qualification, a realistic route into a German career and longer-term residence.

German universities have two intakes: the winter semester (roughly October to March) and the summer semester (roughly April to September). Winter is the larger intake with more programmes. Deadlines fall months in advance, so it pays to plan early, we build a timeline backwards from your target intake.

Take the first step

Find out if Germany is right for you: free

One honest conversation with our counsellor and you'll know your eligibility, timeline and budget. No pressure, no spam.

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