Admissions in German Universities and Institutes - How to Apply for Student Visa in Germany - 2015-2016
Germany has opened its doors for more students now and Indian students are lining up for admissions in various institutes and colleges in Germany. Another advantage for studying in Germany is the low tuition fees and hands on training which is prompting the Indian students to go to Germany.
You may be surprised to know that in Germany today there are over 300 International degree programmes that are taught entirely or partly in English. Most of these courses are in the areas of pure science, Mathematics or Engineering, etc.
Candidates willing to go to Germany for studies note that the Winter Semester academic cycle in Germany begins in October and the Summer Semester from April. You need to apply before July 15 for the Winter Semester and before January 15 for the summer semester.
It is advisable that you apply for the Visa at least three months before you leave for Germany.
Top Universities in Germany where the Indian students want to take admission include
Technical University of Berlin
University of Regensburg
The University of Stuttgart
University of Duisberg-Essen
Once you have got the Admission and Visa and you have reached Germany you need to make sure that you have registered yourself at the Resident registration Bureau and the Office of the Foreign Affairs at Germany
Student Visa guidelines for Germany
Before you apply for the student visa in Germany you need to make sure that you have a valid passport, important documents to prove that you have got the admission and have been accepted by the German University. Apart from that you also need to produce the evidence of previous academic record and a proof that you have the financial assistance to afford the cost of studies in germany.
The Visa Facilitation Service will cost you about Rs 4000.
You also need to a complete medical check up
Applicants from the states of Himachal, Jammu Kashmir, Haryana, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Punjab, UP, Uttarakhand, and the Union territories should send their applications to the German Embassy in Delhi.
The applicants from the states of AP, Kerala, Karnataka, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu should get in touch with the German Consulates in the respective states.