Tuition fees in Germany for international students studying at a private university can cost anywhere between €25,000 – €40,000, depending on your course. MBAs and Engineering courses are usually the most expensive.

Non-consecutive Master’s courses can cost up to around 5000 EUR per year for public universities, and up to 30,000 EUR per year for private universities.

Education in Germany is far less expensive than in other industrialized countries. The majority of public colleges offer education at no cost. The cost for private institutions is also quite low, and the majority of the fees can be paid by financial aid packages offered by numerous universities and other organizations.

You will need roughly 861 Euros per month (approximately $1,002 US dollars) or 10,332 Euros per year (approximately $12,024 US dollars) to pay your living expenses in Germany. Let’s check out the other expenses for the student in Germany.

Several options for scholarships are available for Indian students who have an interest in studying in German but, are not able to afford the fees. Many universities in Germany provide financial aid to international as well as residential students. Students can avail of loans and scholarships provided by various government agencies, private organizations, and educational institutions. Some of the most popular scholarships for Indian students in Germany are.

DAAD scholarship
This scholarship is open to all international students who are studying in Germany at various universities. Many different scholarships were provided under the DAAD umbrella, out of which 25 were available for Indian students. The amount of scholarship benefit will vary based on the specific program that was applied for.

Einstein International Postdoctoral fellowship
The Einstein International Fellowship for post-doctoral programs is open to all students who are pursuing their post-doctoral research at a university in Berlin. The scholarship was sponsored by the Einstein Foundation.

Heinrich Böll Scholarships for International Students
The Heinrich Boll Scholarship is open for all students who study at an accredited university or any other institute of higher learning. This is one of the best scholarship programs for Indian Students to Study in Germany.

Humboldt Research Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers
The Humboldt Research Fellowship enables international scientists from many different countries, to get Postdoctoral grants for continuing research on the subject of their choice. This fellowship is open for scientists from any nationality and pursuing any subject related to the field of science.

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarships
These scholarship programs provide finance to international students who are less than 30 years old and have completed their degrees outside Germany. Students must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular activities such as volunteering, and keeping an active interest in current events and politics to be considered for this prize.

Studying in German universities is the right balance of hard work and fun. Studying in the country is an opportunity to work on your networking skills and meet students from all over the world. Students from several nationalities such as Turks, Lithuanians, Portuguese, French, etc. study and work in the country. In terms of lectures and teaching style, German universities have been ranked on top for offering quality education and leading the world in the field of technological and scientific research. Teachers and instructors value time and hence, be on time for your classes and work hard on your grades to impress your professors!

Students get plenty of opportunities to travel to neighboring countries during semester breaks and take up internships to learn practical skills. German students are also allowed to work part-time during the academic semester to support themselves in the country. Another unique aspect of studying in the country is the chance to learn German and later gain a permanent residency in the country.

Non-EU/EEA students planning to stay and work in Germany after completing their Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate program from a German University would be required to apply for a Residence Permit. The period permitted by the Immigration Laws to look for a job as per the field of qualification of studies is 18 months. If you fail to get a job related to your studies, you would be required to leave Germany at the end of 18 months.

One important point to be considered is that the Germany post study work visa does not come with the student visa. No surprises there because it is pretty standard but there are so many myths around it so we had to clear this one. You have to apply with the foreign nationals’ registration office to get a valid residence permit.