Study in Germany.

Yes! Public universities in Germany have €0 tuition fees for all students including international students. You only pay a semester contribution of €150-400 which covers transport, student services, and admin fees. Exception: Baden-Württemberg state charges €1,500 per semester for non-EU students. Private universities charge €8,000-15,000 per year. Free education is real - Germany invests in your future!

Total first-year budget from India is approximately ₹15-20 Lakhs. This includes: Blocked Account (₹10.77 Lakhs = €11,904), APS Certificate (₹18,000), Visa Fee (₹6,800), Health Insurance (₹13,000/month), Air Ticket (₹60,000-80,000), Semester Contribution (₹15,000-40,000). For private universities, add ₹7-12 Lakhs for tuition. After arriving, you can work and earn €800-1,000/month part-time to cover living costs.

Germany has 2 main intakes: 1) Winter Semester (October start) - This is the MAIN intake with maximum courses available. Apply by July 15. Start preparation in January-February. 2) Summer Semester (April start) - Limited courses available. Apply by January 15. Not all programs accept summer intake. Always aim for Winter intake for more options!

Germany is excellent if you want: 1) FREE education (public universities), 2) Strong engineering focus, 3) EU Blue Card and PR in 2 years, 4) Dual citizenship (allowed since 2024), 5) Access to entire Europe. Choose Canada/USA if you want: English-only environment, more diverse job market, or specific fields like finance. Germany is best for STEM students who want affordable education with PR pathway.

Blocked Account (Sperrkonto) is a special bank account where you deposit €11,904 (2026 amount) before getting your visa. This proves you can financially support yourself for 1 year. After you arrive in Germany, you get €992/month released from this account. Approved providers: Expatrio, Fintiba, Coracle, Deutsche Bank. It takes 2-3 days to open online. This money is YOURS - you use it for living expenses!

It depends on your program: 1) English-taught Masters - No German required, but A1/A2 helps in daily life, 2) German-taught programs - Need B2/C1 German (TestDaF or DSH), 3) Public universities prefer German knowledge even for English programs, 4) For jobs and PR, German is essential (B1 minimum). Our advice: Learn at least A1-A2 before going. It helps with part-time jobs, making friends, and settling faster.

Germany has a high visa success rate of 85-90% for genuine students with proper documents. Rejection reasons include: Incomplete APS, Insufficient funds, Poor SOP, Document issues. To increase success: Get APS certificate first, Show proper blocked account, Write a strong motivation letter, Apply through experienced consultants. EEC has high visa success rate because we prepare applications correctly.

Germany student visa processing typically takes 8-12 weeks from VFS appointment. Timeline varies by country: India (8-10 weeks), Nepal (10-14 weeks), Bangladesh (8-12 weeks), Sri Lanka (10-14 weeks). Start your application at least 4-5 months before your course starts. Peak season (July-September) takes longer. Get all documents ready before booking VFS appointment.

Yes! International students can work 140 FULL days (8 hours) OR 280 HALF days (4 hours) per year. That is approximately 20 hours per week. Minimum wage in 2026 is €13.90/hour. You can earn €800-1,000/month part-time. During semester breaks, you can work full-time. Jobs include: Werkstudent (working student) positions, tutoring, restaurants, delivery, research assistant.

After completing your degree in Germany, you get an 18-month Job Seeker Visa automatically. During this time: You can work any job without restrictions, You search for a job related to your field, Once you find a job, you convert to EU Blue Card or Work Permit. This is one of the BEST post-study work rights in the world - much better than many other countries!