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 OUR FEES:
40,000 RUPEES FOR ENTIRE STUDENT VISA PROCESS
 AND 10,000 RUPEES FOR GERMAN SPOUSE VISA
 PROCESSING TIME: 6 TO 8 MONTHS
 WE CAN TAKE PAYMENT IN TWO PARTS
 E-MAIL THE PROFILE OF THE STUDENT AND WE WILL PROVIDE YOU THE POSSIBLE COURSE
OPTIONS.
 WE PROVIDE ADMISSIONS IN GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITITES WHERE THE FEES IS ALMOST NIL.
THE STUDENT PAYS ONLY 500 TO 1000 EURO PER SEMESTER DEPENDING ON THE UNIVERSITY.
 THE ACCOMODATION COST IS PRACTICALLY AROUND 500 EURO PER MONTH IN GERMANY.
 THE MASTERS COURSE IS TAUGHT IN GERMAN AS WELL AS ENGLISH
 THE DURATION OF MASTERS COURSE IS AROUND 1.5 YEARS TO 2 YEARS DEPENDING ON THE
UNIVERSITY.
 WE CAN ASSIST IN GETTING ADMISSIONS, OPENING BLOCKED BANK ACCOUNT, GETTING VISA
DATES, PROCESSING THE VISA APPLICATION, FINDING ACCOMODATION.
 WE CAN APPLY TO 6 TO 8 UNIVERSITIES FOR THE STUDENT
 THE STUDENT HAS TO PAY FOR THE COURIER, UNIVERSITY ADMISSION FEES IF THERE IS, UNI
ASSIST FEES, VISA FEES, FLIGHT AND FOR ALL THE OTHER EXPENSES. OUR FEES IS PURELY
CONSULTATION FEES ONLY.
 FLIGHT TO GERMANY COST 35 TO 50 K DEPENDING ON THE SEASON.
 WE MOSTLY DEAL IN MASTER COURSES
 OUR POTENTIAL CANDIDATES ARE THE STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR B.E / B.TECH
ETC.
 GOOD ACADEMICS IS THE TOP PRIORITY FOR ADMISSION. 70 % + MARKS ARE REQUIRED OR
HIGHER GPA IS REQUIRED. ATKT STUDENTS HAVE NO CHANCE
Five reasons to study in Germany

Germany is the fourth most popular destination among international students in the
world. More than thirteen percent of students at German universities in 2018 came from
all over the world - just like you. Germany is an attractive place to study and German
university degrees are highly respected by employers worldwide.

by the Editors (last updated May 2019)

1. Top quality

German universities offer excellent teaching and research, ranking among the best in
the world. You will earn an internationally renowned degree, giving you excellent
prospects on the global labour market.

2. Diversity

The range of courses offered at German universities is immense and gives you the
opportunity to choose whatever area of study you want to focus on. A huge array of
international programmes and inter-disciplinary degree programmes allows you to
specialize.

Discover the beauty and diversity Germany has to offer! When you take time off from
your studies, there are 1001 ways of finding out more about your host country. For
example, you can go to a museum, a cinema or a theatre, you can sit in a beer garden,
you can go for a walk on a beach, you can swim in a lake, climb a mountain or visit an
old castle.

3. Geared to practice

German universities provide outstanding academic programmes, while universities of

applied sciences offer a range of attractive, practice-oriented options. A lot of
universities collaborate with companies. Many study programmes combine theory and
practice. This will greatly facilitate your career start.

4. Potential unlocked

In Germany, you can make the most of yourself. Here you can develop your intellectual
abilities and personal skills freely and reach your full potential. If you are out to achieve
great things, you will find determination, motivation and commitment open many doors –
both during your studies and after your studies.

5. Safe country
In comparison with other countries, Germany is a safe country. In town or in the
countryside, by day or by night, you can move around freely here. Germany offers
economic and political stability, which makes it an ideal place for you to study.

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The most important requirements during your Germany student visa process are:

 Visa Application Documents.

o Duly filled out and signed national visa application form.
o Your valid national passport.
o Two photocopies of your passport.
o Your certificate of birth.
o Your marriage certificate. (If applicable).
o Your child’s certificate of birth. (If applicable).
o Your recent passport-style photographs. (Up to 3).
o Photocopies of previous German residence titles. (If applicable).
o Previous Schengen visa.
o Previous German resident permit.

 Proof of Financial Resources “Finanzierungsnachweis”. (One of the

following)
o €8640 deposit confirmation at a German blocked bank account.
o Letter of commitment and evidence of your parent’s income records and
financial assets.
o Letter of commitment by a German resident “Verpflichtungserklärung”.
This letter is taken at the Alien’s Registration Office, by the German
resident whose going to cover your costs during your studies.
o Scholarship awarding certificate. It must show the amount of costs it
covers.
o Bank guarantee. Issued to you by a recognized German bank.

Important Tip: To Highly Increase Your Chances of Getting Your Student

Visa You Should Use a Blocked Account as Proof of Financial Resources.

A blocked account is a special type of bank account for international

students in Germany, to prove you have enough funds to live in Germany for
one year during your studies.
 As of 2019, it is estimated that a foreign student in Germany spends an average
of €720 euros per month at minimum. So, you need to have €8640 in your bank
account before applying for a German student visa.

 Proof of University Admission.

o Confirmation of admission in studies “Zulassungsbescheid”. Issued by a
recognized higher education provider in Germany, showing when you’re
starting your studies and the language of teaching.
o Proof of conditional admission “Bedingter Zulassungsbescheid” and a
confirmed intensive course “Intensiv-Sprachkurs”. The letter must show
you’re conditioned and confirmed to participate in an intensive language
course before getting the final university admission. The course must last
more than 6 months, with not less than 18 hours of lessons in a week.
 Proof of conditional university admission.
 Letter from “uni-assist”.
 Confirmation of admission as an applicant.
 Communication with the university, regarding conditions for
final admission.
 Proof of having paid the language course. Accompanied by a
confirmed place in the course. The payment must cover at least 3
first months.
o Confirmation of admission in a university preparatory course
“Studienkolleg”.
 Proof of conditional university admission.
 Letter from “uni-assist”.
 Confirmation of admission as an applicant.
 Communication with the university, regarding conditions for
final admission.
 Proof of having been confirmed as a participant in the course.
 Evidence of your earlier education.
o Original school-leaving certificate.
o Degree certificate. (If you’re entering Master or PhD studies).
 Student Health Insurance.
 University entrance qualification.
 Certificate of German or English Language Proficiency.
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 A1 IS THE BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR ALL ENGLISH TAUGHT PROGRAMS
WHERE B2 IS THE REQUIREMENT FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE TAUGHT
PROGRAMS

How to Apply For A German Student Visa?

The German student visa application process can be a confusing process for many
international students. The procedures are different from country to country, but you can
have a general overview of the main steps you need to go through below.
Here are the steps to apply for a German Student Visa:

1. Locate The Closest German Embassy or Consulate. You can use Google to
search for an embassy or a consulate near you, in your country (or another
country close to you) to get more information about the requirements and setting
up a visa appointment. All official German missions in other countries have an
official website online, along with their physical address and contact information.
2. Review The Requirements and Procedures. Once you find the German
embassy website, you go to the student visa sections to review all the specific
requirements for your country and the procedures to set up a visa appointment.
Make sure you carefully review all the information provided (especially the
documents you need to have) before you set up a visa appointment.
3. Set Up A Visa Appointment. When you’re ready, you should set up a visa
appointment by following the steps described on the official website of the
German embassy in your country. In some countries, you should apply for your
visa appointment a few weeks ahead of time as that particular embassy could
have many visa applications and they could take a longer time to get to you.
Timing is very important, sometimes all student visa interview slots can be taken,
so make sure you act fast.
4. Have All Of The Visa Application Documents Ready. Once you have you your
visa appointment date confirmed, you should double-check all of your documents
to make sure you have everything together. You can do this yourself and you
don’t need to pay any outside consultants or agencies to apply for you.
5. Prepare For Your Visa Interview. You should pay the visa application fee
(€60.00 – €75.00) and have the payment confirmation with you at the time of
your visa interview. This fee is non-refundable if your visa is rejected. You need
to verify the exchange rate of your country’s currency and pay the exact amount.
You should prepare yourself in advance for your interview. Here are some of the
most common student visa interview questions and answers. After the interview
is done, you will get the official answer whether your visa has been approved or
rejected.

When To Apply For a German Student Visa

The best time to apply for a German student visa is immediately after receiving the
university letter of admission and securing the necessary funds to live and study in
Germany.

This is one of the most important requirements and if you haven’t been awarded an
official scholarship, you need to provide proof of financial resources through other
means such as having the funds deposited in a German blocked account.

Germany Student Visa Processing Time

On average, it takes up to 25 days for your German student visa application to be
processed. The processing time varies depending on the country and the German
embassy you apply at.

All other German visa applications for studies are normally processed within 3
months.

German Student Applicant Visa

A German student applicant visa is the visa to apply for if you are planning to go to
Germany to apply for university admission in person.

This visa is initially issued for three months, but can be extended for another six months
upon your arrival in Germany if necessary.

If in six months you receive the awaited letter of admission in full-time university study
program or a university preparatory measure you’ll be able to switch into a German
student visa or a residence permit for studying.

How To Get Your Student Residence Permit in Germany

1. Find your permanent house. In the first week of your arrival in Germany with a visa
for studies, you’ve to find a permanent accommodation.

2. Register at the Resident’s Office. Immediately after this, you’ve to register such
living address at the local Resident’s Office. Upon registration, you’ll be receiving the
confirmation on registration “Meldebescheinigung”.

Required documents to register in Germany as an international student are:

 Your valid national passport or national ID card. It must show you have a
valid visa if you’re a visa-regime citizen.
 Rental contract.
 Letter confirming your living address. Issued by your landlord of the place
you’ve rented.

3. Enroll in studies. You have to officially enroll at the university to be able to

participate in studies and get access to university resources. This has to be done within
the enrollment period, within deadline announced to you in the letter of admission.

This process known as matriculation is completed by submitting a list of documents at

the student’s affairs office “Studentensekretariat” of the university where you’ll be
studying. Additionally, you’ll have to pay a semester fee before getting the ID and
password and lastly the ID card as a student.
Required documents to enroll in university studies in Germany as an
international student are:

 National Passport/national ID Card. It must show you have a valid entry visa
for studies if you’re a citizen who qualifies for a visa to enter.
 Confirmation of admission in studies.
 German University Entrance Qualification. Or, equally recognized
qualification, permitting you to start university studies in Germany.
 Recent passport-sized photographs.
 Student Health Insurance.

Note: The international office “Akademisches Auslandsamt” of your university is the key
address where you may get a range of information about your studies and residence
requirements

4. Apply for a residence permit for studies. As you’ve been registered in studies
you’ve to get your visa extension by applying for a residence permit for studies as the
local Foreigner’s Authority “Einwohnermeldeamt”.

Required documents to apply for a residence permit for studies in Germany:

 Duly completed application form for a residence permit. The original name
‘Antrag auf Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels’.
 Your national passport/national ID card. It has to show you have a valid
entry visa, if you’ve entered with a visa.
 Documents showing your permanent address in Germany.
 Confirmation of registration.
 Rental contract.
 Letter from landlord confirming your permanent address.
 Recent passport-type photographs.
 Proof of financial subsistence. (Send the same evidence you’ve provided
when applied for the visa).
 Proof of being admitted in studies. (e.g. certificate of enrollment, confirmation
of admission, or evidence of conditional admission in studies.)
 Money to pay the application fee. The cost of applying is 56-100 euros for first-
time applications, 49-96 euros for an extension of the residence permit. For
Turkish people it’s 28.8 euros.

German Student Visa FAQ

What activities can I get a Germany student visa for?

 Non-academic language course studies. A course lasting 3 – 12 months, with

at least 18 hours of lessons in a week. The course must not be aimed to prepare
you for further academic studies.
  Pre-academic measures. A course lasting more than 3 months, aimed to
prepare you for full-time academic studies.
 Pre-academic German language courses. Participation on a preparatory
course before sitting any of these recognized tests before studies must be a
university prerequisite before your final admission in studies.
 Preparatory foundation course ‘Studienkolleg’ studies. The course has to
prepare you for the qualification test ‘Feststellungsprüfung’. By passing this test
you must expect to obtain a recognized university entrance qualification
‘Hochschulzugangsberechtigung’. (This applies if your foreign high-school
leaving certificate is not recognized in Germany).
 Propaedeutic course studies. These courses must offer language and
academic skills and specific knowledge regarding the education system and
methodology in Germany. They must be held by the education provider you’ll be
studying at.
 Partaking in a mandatory preliminary internship. Participation in an internship
must be a precondition for admission in the study program, i.e. at the University
of Applied Sciences.
 University degree awarding studies. You must have received the confirmation
for admission in studies from a recognized higher education provider here. This
is relevant for studies leading to a recognized higher education degree, such as
Bachelor (BA, BSc, BSEng), Master (MA, MSc, MEng), or PhD.

What’s a university admission confirmation letter?

A university admission confirmation letter is a written confirmation that verifies that

you’ve been accepted as a student. The confirmation letter usually contains the
following information:

 Details of the education provider. The one you’ve been admitted to study.
 Acceptance reply card. You’ll be required to confirm you accept the offered
place for studying. This is done by replying to the university admission office with
a signed card.
 Enrollment deadline. Dates within you should register as a student.
 Exam dates. When the German language test or university preparatory entrance
examination will be held. (If conditionally admitted).
 Details about the orientation day. A day when new students are informed
about the university’s premises and activities.

What’s the university conditional admission confirmation letter?

It’s a decision taken by the university admission office after you apply, but that
conditions you to complete a few more requirements before you become a student of
that university officially.

This may usually include participation in preparatory measures and/or passing specific
pre-academic tests.
What’s the University Entrance Qualification (HZB)?

Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB) is one of the key documents you need to

apply for admission at a German higher education provider. It confirms the equivalence
of your foreign education certificate with the German Abitur.

If your earlier education doesn’t qualify as equal to a HZB, you’ll have to undertake a
test for recognition. This is relevant only if you also meet other university admission
requirements.

Which language proficiency certificates are valid for studying in Germany?

The recognized German language certificates for studying at a German university are
any of the following:

 TestDaF level IV. For having passed the TestDaF, Test of German as a Foreign
Language for Foreign Students in all sections.
 DSH Certificate II or III. For having passed the DSH test, the German Language
Test for Admission of Foreign Student Applicants.
 Assessment test at the end of institutional preparatory classes.
 DSD Certificate of level II. Language diploma of the permanent conference of
ministers for education and culture affairs, level II.
 Goethe Certificate C2. For having passed the Goethe Test of level C2.
 Telc Deutch C1 or B2 Hochschule Certificate. For having passed the Telc C1
or B2 Hochschule tests.

To prove proficiency of English language, send any of the following certifications below::

 Official Score Report of TOEFL Test. The required scores: IbT-88, Pbt-66.
 Official Score Report of IELTS Test. Sent directly or to you by the British
Council. The required group score in the IELTS Academic must be 6.5+.
 Cambridge Advanced English Certificate A, B, or C. Together with Cambridge
Proficiency English Certificate A, B, or C.
 Alternative forms are exceptionally accepted.

Keep in mind that certain universities can have their own language proficiency
requirements and not all language test and scores are accepted.

What are the transcripts of grades from earlier studies?

It’s the official document that your university/other HEI where you’ve previously studied
at issues, showing all grades received during studies. It has to be signed and sealed.

What’s an accreditation certificate?

It’s a document issued by the relevant national ministry of education or similar national
authority for recognition of an education provider or/and study program. By having this
document you can confirm that your qualification is received by a state-approved
provider.

What’s notarization of documents?

Notarization (also known as authentication) means that photocopies of your original

documents must hold the official seal and authentic signature of the relevant authority.

The rule is irrelevant for signatures, certifications, and verifications provided in digital
form.

What does the equivalence to bachelor/master degree in Germany mean?

If you want to start master studies in Germany after previously studying completing i.e.
Bachelor degree studies outside the Bologna process, you must confirm the
equivalence of these studies with Bachelor studies in Germany. You must get this
document from the provider of such earlier academic degree.

What’s a curriculum for studying in Germany?

Curriculum for studying in Germany is a document with all understanding and skills
obtained in your previous studies are listed in. However, such potentials must have
relation to the requirements for the specific university program you’re applying.

The curriculum must be accompanied by a catalog of relevant study modules, where a

detailed description of a degree program, department, division and university is offered.

What’s the information to include in the curriculum vitae?

When a CV is required you must include information about your earlier formal and
informal education, internships, employment activity, national services in chronological
order.

It must also cover information about your skills and other special talents. The formal
education must include information about schools and universities where you’ve
studied, study subject and gradu

If you want to apply at universities for STUDY IN GERMANY two dates you should keep
in mind and mark red in your calendar. These are January 15th and July 15th if you
want to join the university in winter semester (October). Applications can be submitted
from the period beginning of admission (start of June) to 15th July. If you want to join
the summer semester (April) the submission period is from the beginning of December
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