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India rose from the 4th to the 2nd in ranking under the ‘international students list’ in Germany in 2021. The significant rate of growth of Indians going to Germany is because of how well-settled they feel in the country. So, let’s discuss more about the Germany Study Visa and how the application is processed.
To study in Germany, you mandatorily need a German Student Visa. The minimum duration of this visa is about three months and it can last up to 4 years depending on the duration of your course. This visa can be extended under certain conditions. The German Student visa can be later used to seek Permanent Residence.
The general timelines for application submission are as follows:
>> Intake 1:Summer Semester – Submit your application before January 15th
>> Intake 2: Winter Semester – Submit your application before July 15th
Here’s the top 10 Universities for International Students as per QS rankings in Germany:
| QS World University Rankings | University Name |
| 61 | Technical University of Munichn |
| 62 | Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München |
| 64 | Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg |
| 116 | KIT, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology |
| 121 | Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin |
| 130 | Freie Universitaet Berlin |
| 144 | RWTH Aachen University |
| 147 | Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) |
| 168 | Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen |
| 186 | Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg |
For the visa process to be started, your documents need to be in place. Though the document requirement is too long, with the accurate information, you’ll be good to go.
Find the list of documents which are required for your Germany Student Visa Process:
| Documents for Visa Application | Documents to Approve University Admission |
| National visa application which is duly filled and signed | Academic Certificates( 10th, 12th and Degrees) |
| Your valid passport | Conditional Admission Certificate: “Bedingter Zulassungsbescheid”(in German) |
| Photocopies of your passport. | Confirmed Intensive Course: “Intensiv-Sprachkurs”(in German) |
| Birth certificate | Proof of Language Course (3 months fee proof) |
| Marriage certificate (If applicable) | Admission Certificates: “Zulassungsbescheid”(in German) |
| Birth Certificate(For dependent children) | Health Insurance |
| Photographs (Recent) | English Proficiency Test/German Proficiency Test |
| Financial Proofs for a German Student Visa - "Finanzierungsnachweis" (in German) |
| Deposit €10,236 in a German Blocked Bank Account |
| Fund Proof for Parents ( Income, Financial Assets) |
| Recommendation Letter from German Resident "Verpflichtungserklärung"(in German) |
| Scholarship Certificates |
| Bank Guarantee (by Recognized German Bank) |
Getting a Germany Student Visa isn’t very difficult. Here are the steps you need to follow:
Step 1: Visit the nearest German Embassy or Consulate:
Search for a consulate or embassy which is near to you. Get the information about the required documents so that you can arrange a visa appointment.
Step 2: Understand the procedures and requirements:
After finding a German Embassy, you need to search for the country wise requirements you may need to submit for the procedures and set up the visa appointment.
Step 3: Set up your Visa Appointment:
Once you become ready with the information, you need to set up your visa appointment as per the steps mentioned on the official website of the German Embassy.
Step 4: Make every Visa Application Document Ready:
After your visa appointment date is confirmed, you need to check the documents list and ensure that you get ready with all of them. Failure to submit the required documents can create hurdles for your application.
Step 5:Get prepared for your Visa Interview.
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