Germany is an ideal destination for study overseas with its world-class education and thrilling urban life that is embedded in serene landscapes. It has a welcoming culture and accepts immigrants from all over the world. The German economy is vast with infinite opportunities for overseas graduates.

• Universities in Germany charge low tuition fees or have no tuition fees at all
• Overseas students in Germany have numerous funding and scholarship options
• German Universities have a good number of programs taught in English
• Overseas students can enjoy a high standard of living for low costs
• Overseas graduates from German Universities have numerous job options
• Universities in Germany have a multi-ethnic and international ambiance
• The economy of Germany is a flourishing one
• A wide range of Universities and Courses are available to choose from
• The freedom to travel and visit other European Countries

Overseas students can study for free at Public Universities in Germany. However, there is enrolment, administration and confirmation charge per semester that must be paid by them. This varies depending on the University – Private or Public and the chosen course.

Do note that only Public Universities offer Free Education. While Private Universities charge tuition fees, variable in keeping with the course opted for, the tuition fee is usually on the lower end of the spectrum and is quite affordable when compared to other countries such as Canada, U.S. or even Australia.

Student Applicant:

• Students must be over 18 years of age
• International students from other countries are allowed to work 120 full days or 240 half days per year
• An exception is, working as an academic assistant. There is no limit to how many days academic assistants may work
• They are not allowed to be self-employed or work as freelancers.

Spouse:
In general, spouses are given the same rights as the spouse is already in Germany. Therefore, if the spouse in Germany has the right to work, the spouse who comes to join him or her will also have that right. But also note that only work permit holders can apply for the dependent visas.

• Transcript and certificates of your Undergraduate studies
• Details of the Secondary education
• Interview – Universities in Germany can discuss your experience and application in an arranged interview
• Additional tests for admission such as the GRE or GMAT
• Results of tests in the English language like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE if you are a non-native English speaker
• Programs in German will need test certificate for the German language as a part of your application
• Your University will make you aware of additional requirements if any prior to your application

• Upon completing the studies in Germany, students can apply for and get a residence permit of 18 months to look for a job as per their qualification
• As soon as a student gets a job offer, s/he can choose whether to apply for a German residence permit or an European Union Blue Card for the next part of their stay
• Students may get a residence permit though they get a job offer for a part-time employment, provided that the expected salary secures all the means of subsistence
• If a student wants to stay in Germany and become a permanent resident, s/he can apply for a ‘settlement permit’ as early as two years after receiving their permanent residence permit or EU Blue Card.

• The right university degree is quite essential for securing a high-paying job in Germany
• Salaries in Germany are worth it
• For an international worker seeking employment in Germany, the major sectors to consider are fields which include – IT, coal, machine tools, textiles, engineering, electronics, chemicals, machinery, shipbuilding, vehicles, food and beverages
• Recent growth areas in Germany include the automotive industry, high-tech manufactured products, telecoms, banking and tourism