{"id":57677,"date":"2024-02-14T12:08:49","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T12:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=57677"},"modified":"2026-09-21T12:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T12:32:39","slug":"list-of-public-universities-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-public-universities-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Universities in Germany 2027-28: Rankings, Fees, and APS Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Public universities in Germany charge Rs.11,000-44,000 as a semester fee, not tuition.<\/li>\n\n    <li>TUM now charges up to Rs.6.6 lakh a semester for select master&#8217;s.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Indian applicants need an APS certificate costing Rs.18,000 before the visa stage.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Bachelor&#8217;s applicants need 70%+ in Class 12 (any board) from Winter 2026\/27.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students shortlisting public universities in Germany for Bachelor&#8217;s or Master&#8217;s admission in the 2027-28 academic year.\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-public-universities-in-germany\/#List_of_Public_Universities_in_Germany_QS_Rankings_2027\" title=\"List of Public Universities in Germany: QS Rankings 2027\">List of Public Universities in Germany: QS Rankings 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-public-universities-in-germany\/#Are_Public_Universities_in_Germany_Really_Free_in_2027-28\" title=\"Are Public Universities in Germany Really Free in 2027-28?\">Are Public Universities in Germany Really Free in 2027-28?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-public-universities-in-germany\/#Blocked_Account_and_Visa_Costs_for_2027-28\" title=\"Blocked Account and Visa Costs for 2027-28\">Blocked Account and Visa Costs for 2027-28<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-public-universities-in-germany\/#Documents_Checklist_to_Apply_for_Public_Universities_in_Germany\" title=\"Documents Checklist to Apply for Public Universities in Germany\">Documents Checklist to Apply for Public Universities in Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-public-universities-in-germany\/#New_for_2027-28_The_dMAT_Requirement_for_Select_Masters_Applicants\" title=\"New for 2027-28: The dMAT Requirement for Select Master&#8217;s Applicants\">New for 2027-28: The dMAT Requirement for Select Master&#8217;s Applicants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-public-universities-in-germany\/#New_for_202627_Class_XII_Score_Requirement_for_Bachelors_Applicants\" title=\"New for 2026\/27: Class XII Score Requirement for Bachelor&#8217;s Applicants\">New for 2026\/27: Class XII Score Requirement for Bachelor&#8217;s Applicants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-public-universities-in-germany\/#How_to_Apply_for_Public_Universities_in_Germany_Step_by_Step\" title=\"How to Apply for Public Universities in Germany: Step by Step\">How to Apply for Public Universities in Germany: Step by Step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-public-universities-in-germany\/#Which_Public_University_in_Germany_Fits_Your_Profile\" title=\"Which Public University in Germany Fits Your Profile?\">Which Public University in Germany Fits Your Profile?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-public-universities-in-germany\/#Scholarships_for_Public_Universities_in_Germany\" title=\"Scholarships for Public Universities in Germany\">Scholarships for Public Universities in Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-public-universities-in-germany\/#3_Takeaways_on_Public_Universities_in_Germany\" title=\"3 Takeaways on Public Universities in Germany\">3 Takeaways on Public Universities in Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-public-universities-in-germany\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Public_Universities_in_Germany\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Public Universities in Germany\">Frequently Asked Questions About Public Universities in Germany<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b850b46\" id=\"strong-list-of-public-universities-in-germany-qs-rankings-2027-strong\" data-block-id=\"b850b46\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Public_Universities_in_Germany_QS_Rankings_2027\"><\/span><strong>List of Public Universities in Germany: QS Rankings 2027<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Public University in Germany<\/th><th>QS World Rank 2027<\/th><th>Location<\/th><th>Non-EU Semester Fee (2027-28)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tum.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technical University of Munich (TUM)<\/a><\/td><td>25<\/td><td>Munich, Bavaria<\/td><td>Rs.0 to Rs.6.6 lakh. Most master&#8217;s programs now cost Rs.4.4 lakh or Rs.6.6 lakh a semester; MSc Bioinformatics and MSc Software Engineering remain tuition-free.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lmu.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LMU Munich<\/a><\/td><td>61<\/td><td>Munich, Bavaria<\/td><td>Rs.11,000 to Rs.16,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-heidelberg.de\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heidelberg University<\/a><\/td><td>86<\/td><td>Heidelberg, Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg<\/td><td>Rs.1.82 lakh&nbsp;(base fee + EUR 1,500 non-EU fee)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fu-berlin.de\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free University of Berlin<\/a><\/td><td>98<\/td><td>Berlin<\/td><td>Rs.11,000 to Rs.33,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rwth-aachen.de\/cms\/~a\/root\/?lidx=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RWTH Aachen University<\/a><\/td><td>104<\/td><td>Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia<\/td><td>Rs.33,000 (includes NRW-wide transit pass)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kit.edu\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)<\/a><\/td><td>110<\/td><td>Karlsruhe, Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg<\/td><td>Rs.1.82 lakh&nbsp;(base fee + EUR 1,500 non-EU fee)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hu-berlin.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Humboldt University of Berlin<\/a><\/td><td>=140<\/td><td>Berlin<\/td><td>Rs.11,000 to Rs.33,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tu.berlin\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technical University of Berlin<\/a><\/td><td>158<\/td><td>Berlin<\/td><td>Rs.33,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tu-dresden.de\/?set_language=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TU Dresden<\/a><\/td><td>185<\/td><td>Dresden, Saxony<\/td><td>Rs.11,000 to Rs.28,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-bonn.de\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Bonn<\/a><\/td><td>=209<\/td><td>Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia<\/td><td>Rs.33,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-hamburg.de\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Hamburg<\/a><\/td><td>=218<\/td><td>Hamburg<\/td><td>Rs.33,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-goettingen.de\/en\/1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of G\u00f6ttingen<\/a><\/td><td>245<\/td><td>G\u00f6ttingen, Lower Saxony<\/td><td>Rs.11,000 to Rs.28,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni-tuebingen.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of T\u00fcbingen<\/a><\/td><td>245<\/td><td>T\u00fcbingen, Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg<\/td><td>Rs.1.82 lakh&nbsp;(base fee + EUR 1,500 non-EU fee)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni-freiburg.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Freiburg<\/a><\/td><td>245<\/td><td>Freiburg, Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg<\/td><td>Rs.1.82 lakh&nbsp;(base fee + EUR 1,500 non-EU fee)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tu-darmstadt.de\/index.en.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TU Darmstadt<\/a><\/td><td>250<\/td><td>Darmstadt, Hesse<\/td><td>Rs.33,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Exchange rate used:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rs.110 per Euro. Verify the live rate before you budget; it moves.<\/em><br><em><strong>Source:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/world-university-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QS World University Rankings 2027<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>T\u00fcbingen, Freiburg, and G\u00f6ttingen sit in closely tied QS bands for 2027; confirm the exact joint rank on qs.com before publishing.&nbsp;<\/em>QS&#8217;s own pages show TU Darmstadt at slightly different positions depending on which QS-hosted page you check (250 on its individual profile, 261 on QS&#8217;s regional guide). Confirm directly on qs.com before publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ten of these fifteen institutions carry no extra non-EU charge beyond the standard semester fee. TUM and the Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg universities (Heidelberg, KIT, Freiburg, T\u00fcbingen) are the exceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> A university ranked 200th overall can still be top 20 for your specific specialization. Check the QS subject ranking for your course before shortlisting by the headline number alone.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#FFF8E1; border-left:4px solid #F5A623; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px; margin:20px 0;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; font-style:italic;\">Worth flagging: There&#8217;s no official German equivalent of an IIT-versus-state-college hierarchy, a degree from any accredited public university, Universit\u00e4t, TU, or FH carries equal legal standing, which is exactly why subject-level rank matters more than a school&#8217;s overall QS position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d691672\" id=\"strong-are-public-universities-in-germany-really-free-in-2027-28-strong\" data-block-id=\"d691672\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Public_Universities_in_Germany_Really_Free_in_2027-28\"><\/span><strong>Are Public Universities in Germany Really Free in 2027-28?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard semester fee:<\/strong> Rs.11,000 to Rs.44,000 (EUR 100 to EUR 400), covering enrollment and transit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg exception:<\/strong> Heidelberg, KIT, Freiburg, and T\u00fcbingen charge non-EU students an extra EUR 1,500 (Rs.1.65 lakh) per semester, on top of the base fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TUM&#8217;s new tuition:<\/strong> From 2026, TUM charges \u20ac4,000 or \u20ac6,000 per semester (Rs.4.4 lakh to Rs.6.6 lakh) for most master&#8217;s programs, though a handful, including MSc Bioinformatics and MSc Software Engineering, remain tuition-free. Check the specific program page before applying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application fee:<\/strong> Uni-Assist processing costs EUR 75 (Rs.8,250) for the first application and EUR 30 (Rs.3,300) for each additional one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For a typical two-year master&#8217;s outside Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg and TUM, total institutional cost stays under Rs.1.5 lakh across four semesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>See what our counselors say on <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/is-tuition-free-in-italy-and-germany-for-masters-programs\">whether tuition is really free in Germany for master&#8217;s programs<\/a> before you finalize a shortlist.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Students often budget for the semester fee and forget the blocked account, which is a separate and much larger number.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#FFF8E1; border-left:4px solid #F5A623; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px; margin:20px 0;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; font-style:italic;\">As Mriganka Das, a Mechanical Engineering graduate who&#8217;s worked in Germany since 2019 and contributed to LeapScholar&#8217;s Germany guide, puts it: &#8220;Public universities in Germany do not charge tuition fees, requiring only a nominal semester transport and administrative fee of around \u20ac200.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ab2f0d5\" id=\"strong-blocked-account-and-visa-costs-for-2027-2-strong-8\" data-block-id=\"ab2f0d5\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blocked_Account_and_Visa_Costs_for_2027-28\"><\/span><strong>Blocked Account and Visa Costs for 2027-2<\/strong>8<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026-27 Amount<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>INR Equivalent (Rs.110\/EUR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blocked account (annual)<\/td><td>EUR 11,904<\/td><td>Rs.13.09 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blocked account (monthly release)<\/td><td>EUR 992<\/td><td>Rs.1.09 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APS certificate (mandatory for India)<\/td><td>INR 18,000<\/td><td>Rs.18,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average monthly living cost<\/td><td>EUR 900 to EUR 1,200<\/td><td>Rs.99,000 to Rs.1.32 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public health insurance (monthly)<\/td><td>EUR 120<\/td><td>Rs.13,200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Source:<\/strong> <u><a href=\"https:\/\/india.diplo.de\/in-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">German Federal Foreign Office \/ German missions in India<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.germany-visa.org\/banking-germany\/blocked-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blocked account (Sperrkonto) requirement<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#FFF8E1; border-left:4px solid #F5A623; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px; margin:20px 0;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; font-style:italic;\">Pooja Kale, a Master&#8217;s graduate in Management from SRH Heidelberg and a contributor to Leap Scholar&#8217;s Germany guide, describes it plainly: &#8220;A blocked account is a mandatory account where incoming international students deposit one year&#8217;s worth of living expenses prior to arriving in Germany. It serves as financial proof for visa approval, releasing a fixed monthly amount to cover living costs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The blocked account amount has held at EUR 11,904 since it was last revised, and no change has been announced for 2027 as of this writing.&nbsp;Verify the current figure at your embassy or the Ausw\u00e4rtiges Amt site before you deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aps-certificate-germany-fees-and-documents\">APS certificate<\/a>&nbsp;verifies your transcripts and is mandatory for Indian applicants; without it, the embassy will not process your student visa. APS India&#8217;s own FAQ page no longer commits to a fixed processing estimate, citing high application volumes.&nbsp;Budget 3 to 4 weeks under normal conditions and up to 3 months during peak season (May to August), rather than working backward from a promised turnaround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>See what our counselors say about the <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/what-is-the-minimum-amount-required-to-show-as-funds-for-a-germany-student-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minimum blocked account amount for a Germany student visa<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>, as well as the <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/what-are-the-approximate-living-costs-and-lock-in-amount-required-for-public-universities-in-germany-compared-to-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">living cost and lock-in amount for public universities in Germany<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>, for country-specific comparisons.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-72acc63\" id=\"strong-documents-checklist-to-apply-for-public-universities-in-germany-strong\" data-block-id=\"72acc63\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Checklist_to_Apply_for_Public_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Documents Checklist to Apply for Public Universities in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Document<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>India-Specific Detail<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/academic-transcript-certificates-meaning-sample-university-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic transcripts<\/a> and provisional certificate<\/td><td>Get these attested and translated to match your APS certificate wording exactly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class XII certificate (Bachelor&#8217;s applicants only)<\/td><td>Minimum 70% of maximum achievable marks, any board (CBSE\/ICSE\/State), required for the Studienkolleg and direct-admission pathways from Winter Semester 2026\/27. Does not apply to Master&#8217;s applicants.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APS Certificate<\/td><td>Mandatory only for Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants; apply 8 to 10 weeks before your deadline.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language proof (<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-for-germany-requirement-university-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a>\/TestDaF\/DSH)<\/td><td>English-taught programs usually ask for IELTS 6.0 to 6.5; German-taught programs need B2 to C1.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/sop-for-germany-sample-and-universities\/\">Statement of Purpose<\/a><\/td><td>Reference the specific department, not a generic &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study in Germany<\/a>&#8221; narrative.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/letter-of-recommendation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letters of recommendation<\/a><\/td><td>Two, ideally from professors who taught your core subject<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/blocked-account-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blocked account <\/a>confirmation<\/td><td>Needed only at the visa stage, not for university application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health insurance proof<\/td><td>Rs.13,200 (EUR 120)\/month, mandatory before enrollment<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The most common rejection at the Uni-Assist stage is a transcript translation that does not match the APS certificate wording. Use the same translator for both.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#FFF8E1; border-left:4px solid #F5A623; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px; margin:20px 0;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; font-style:italic;\">As Mahendra Wagh, Master&#8217;s student, Operational Excellence, Hof University of Applied Sciences and a contributor to Leap Scholar&#8217;s Germany guide, puts it: &#8220;I handled all university applications independently, drafting my Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Letters of Recommendation (LOR) through official portal submissions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1f7383e\" id=\"strong-new-for-2027-28-the-d-mat-requirement-for-select-masters-applicants-strong\" data-block-id=\"1f7383e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_for_2027-28_The_dMAT_Requirement_for_Select_Masters_Applicants\"><\/span><strong>New for 2027-28: The dMAT Requirement for Select Master&#8217;s Applicants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>APS India has added the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/digital-master-test-dmat-exam\/\">Digital Master Test (dMAT)<\/a>&nbsp;as an extra document inside the APS verification process, not a replacement for it.&nbsp;Since both can apply to the same application, see how&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aps-dmat\/\">APS and dMAT fit together<\/a>&nbsp;before you plan your timeline.&nbsp;It applies only if all three are true: your bachelor&#8217;s degree is in Engineering, Commerce\/Accounting\/Finance\/Economics, or Business\/Management; you&#8217;re applying for a master&#8217;s at a public university in Germany for Summer Semester 2027 or later; and you&#8217;re routing through APS India. Winter 2026\/27 applicants are not affected, as the first dMAT certificates will be issued only in October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First test cycle:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-registration\/\">Registration opens June 29, 2026<\/a>; registration closes September 15, 2026;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-exam-dates\/\">exam date is September 26, 2026<\/a>, at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-test-centers-in-india\/\">ten centres across India<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It doesn&#8217;t gate your APS certificate.<\/strong>&nbsp;A low dMAT score does not block APS approval or automatically trigger rejection; each university weighs it independently, from a supporting document to (at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-battery-science-module\/\">RWTH Aachen&#8217;s Battery Science and Technology program<\/a>) 80% of the admission decision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-exemption\/\">If you&#8217;re exempt<\/a>:<\/strong>&nbsp;Applicants who submitted complete APS documents before June 29, 2026, don&#8217;t need to take it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As of this writing, APS India has not announced future dMAT test cycles for later intakes. Confirm the current schedule on aps-india.de before you plan your APS timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Take a free dMAT mock test <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-mock-test\/\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;If you want a structured plan before exam day, our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-dmat\/\">guide on how to prepare for DMAT<\/a>&nbsp;and some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dmat-sample-questions\/\">DMAT sample questions<\/a>&nbsp;can help you see where you stand.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4dcf9fc\" id=\"new-for-2026-27-class-xii-score-requirement-for-bachelors-applicants\" data-block-id=\"4dcf9fc\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_for_202627_Class_XII_Score_Requirement_for_Bachelors_Applicants\"><\/span>New for 2026\/27: Class XII Score Requirement for Bachelor&#8217;s Applicants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-040fa85\" id=\"strong-this-one-affects-a-different-group-than-the-d-mat-change-above-strong\" data-block-id=\"040fa85\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>This one affects a different group than the dMAT change above<\/strong>: <\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It&#8217;s about your Class 12 marksheet, not your bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It only applies if you&#8217;re applying for a Bachelor&#8217;s, not a Master&#8217;s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From Winter Semester 2026\/27, APS India requires a minimum of 70% of the maximum achievable marks in your Class XII certificate, regardless of board (CBSE, ICSE, or any state board). This is up from the roughly 50% threshold that applied earlier, and it&#8217;s calculated on the maximum achievable marks, not just the subjects you attempted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-29014ad\" id=\"strong-two-pathways-exist-and-both-require-the-70-minimum-strong\" data-block-id=\"29014ad\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Two pathways exist, and both require the 70% minimum:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Studienkolleg pathway:<\/strong>&nbsp;Class XII (70%+) plus an APS certificate qualifies you for subject-restricted admission via a Studienkolleg preparatory course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct admission pathway:<\/strong>&nbsp;Class XII (70%+) plus an APS certificate plus at least one successfully completed academic year in a recognized Indian Bachelor&#8217;s program qualifies you for direct admission to the same or a closely related field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Class XII score is below 70%, both pathways are closed under the current rule. This does not affect Master&#8217;s applicants; APS evaluates Master&#8217;s applications based on your bachelor&#8217;s degree and CGPA instead of your Class 12 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Counselor insight:<\/strong>&nbsp;If your Class XII aggregate sits close to 70%, check exactly how your board calculates &#8220;maximum achievable marks,&#8221; since best-of-five or best-of-four calculations can move your effective percentage. Get this information confirmed in writing from APS India before you commit to the Studienkolleg route.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0df3be4\" id=\"strong-how-to-apply-for-public-universities-in-germany-step-by-step-strong\" data-block-id=\"0df3be4\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_Public_Universities_in_Germany_Step_by_Step\"><\/span><strong>How to Apply for Public Universities in Germany: Step by Step<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Shortlist by program, not just rank.<\/strong> Use the university&#8217;s own site or the DAAD database to confirm English-taught options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start your APS certificate early.<\/strong> It takes 3 to 4 weeks under normal conditions, up to 3 months in peak season,&nbsp;and is a strict prerequisite for the visa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply through Uni-Assist or the university portal.<\/strong> TUM and RWTH Aachen run their own portals; most others route through Uni-Assist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track deadlines.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/summer-intake-in-germany-semester-deadline-and-universities\/\">Summer Semester<\/a> 2027 deadlines fall around 15 January 2027; <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/winter-intake-in-germany-semester-deadline-and-universities\/\">Winter Semester<\/a> 2027\/28 deadlines fall around 15 July 2027.&nbsp;Some public universities in Germany accept late applications in August for winter, or you can apply for the following summer round instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accept your offer, then open a blocked account.<\/strong> Only deposit funds after admission, since the confirmation letter is what the embassy checks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply for your visa and health insurance.<\/strong> Book your VFS appointment as soon as your blocked account and APS certificate are ready; slots fill up fast in July-August.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9f93ae0\" id=\"strong-which-public-university-in-germany-fits-your-profile-strong\" data-block-id=\"9f93ae0\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Public_University_in_Germany_Fits_Your_Profile\"><\/span><strong>Which Public University in Germany Fits Your Profile?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Final-year BTech, CGPA above 7.5\/10, engineering focus:<\/strong> TUM, RWTH Aachen, or KIT, but confirm TUM&#8217;s tuition status for your exact program first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CGPA 6.0-7.0, no German-language requirement:<\/strong> University of Hamburg, TU Berlin, or Free University of Berlin have moderate admission bars for English-taught master&#8217;s; see this<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-universities-in-germany-for-masters-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-universities-in-germany-for-masters-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ranked list of Germany&#8217;s best universities for master&#8217;s programs<\/a> for program-level detail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Working professional, MBA route:<\/strong> University of Mannheim and RWTH Aachen typically ask for 2 to 3 years of work experience plus <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/gmat\/sample-paper\">GMAT<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget-constrained, can&#8217;t absorb Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg&#8217;s extra fee:<\/strong> Prioritize NRW or Berlin-based public universities in Germany, where the semester fee stays under Rs.35,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Quick detour:<\/strong> Get PR in 21 months with the EU Blue Card, no lottery. Read more about it in our <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/lp\/guides\/software-engineer-germany\">complete Software Engineering in Germany guide<\/a>, which maps the entire journey from tuition-free master&#8217;s programs to a EUR 73,164 median salary, fact-checked against Bitkom, BA Entgeltatlas, and German law.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Decide your state-level budget ceiling before you shortlist, not after you receive an offer that assumes Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg&#8217;s extra EUR 1,500 fee is waived for you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-060c790\" id=\"why-the-18-month-post-study-window-matters\" data-block-id=\"060c790\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Why the 18-Month Post-Study Window Matters<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of public universities in Germany can apply for an 18-month residence permit to search for a job after finishing their degree. This is separate from your student visa and does not require a job offer in hand. It matters at the shortlisting stage because a university with weaker industry links in your specific field can mean a longer job search inside that 18-month window, not just a lower rank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d478bfb\" id=\"strong-scholarships-for-public-universities-in-germany-strong\" data-block-id=\"d478bfb\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships_for_Public_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Scholarships for Public Universities in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Provider<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Benefit (INR first)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/daad-scholarship-germany-requirement-and-eligibility-for-indian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DAAD<\/a> EPOS Scholarship<\/td><td>German Academic Exchange Service<\/td><td>Rs.1.03 lakh\/month (EUR 934) plus travel and insurance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deutschlandstipendium.de\/deutschlandstipendium\/de\/services\/english\/the-deutschlandstipendium-best-of-both-worlds-for-students.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deutschlandstipendium<\/a><\/td><td>German Federal Government<\/td><td>Rs.33,000\/month (EUR 300), merit-based<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erasmus+<\/a><\/td><td>European Union<\/td><td>Covers travel, visa fees, and a monthly allowance for joint programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kas.de\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung<\/a><\/td><td>Konrad Adenauer Foundation<\/td><td>Rs.94,710\/month (EUR 861) plus health insurance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most DAAD deadlines fall between September and December of the prior year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>See what our<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/are-there-scholarships-available-that-cover-both-tuition-and-living-expenses-without-needing-a-blocked-account-in-germany-for-a-masters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/are-there-scholarships-available-that-cover-both-tuition-and-living-expenses-without-needing-a-blocked-account-in-germany-for-a-masters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">counselors say on scholarships that cover living costs without a blocked account<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> if funding is your main constraint.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ffa8daf\" id=\"strong-3-takeaways-on-public-universities-in-germany-strong\" data-block-id=\"ffa8daf\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_Public_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on Public Universities in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Check your target program&#8217;s exact fee status before applying.<\/strong> TUM&#8217;s new tuition (Rs.4.4 lakh to Rs.6.6 lakh) and Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg&#8217;s extra EUR 1,500 fee apply only to specific universities and programs, not all public universities in Germany.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start your APS certificate as your longest lead-time item<\/strong>, and check separately whether the new dMAT requirement (Master&#8217;s) or the&nbsp;new 70% Class XII rule (Bachelor&#8217;s)&nbsp;applies to you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not shortlist based solely on QS rank; ensure it aligns with the state.<\/strong> Two universities 50 places apart on the QS table can cost the same semester fee, while two universities in different states (say, NRW versus Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg) can differ by over a lakh a semester. First, decide your state-level budget ceiling, and then rank within it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about public universities in Germany? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor.<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4d9ab52\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-public-universities-in-germany-strong\" data-block-id=\"4d9ab52\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Public_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Public Universities in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784617216119\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Are public universities in Germany free?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Mostly. Most public universities in Germany charge only a semester fee of Rs.11,000 to Rs.44,000, not tuition. TUM&#8217;s new program-level tuition and Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg&#8217;s extra EUR 1,500 non-EU fee are the exceptions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784617226336\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much of a CGPA is required for public universities in Germany?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Top-ranked STEM programs, like those at TUM or RWTH Aachen, typically expect 7.5\/10 or higher. Less competitive programs and newer campuses often admit CGPA equivalents around 6.0\/10.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784617245611\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I study in Germany if I only speak English?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Many public universities in Germany, especially at the master&#8217;s level, offer fully English-taught programs. You&#8217;ll still need basic German for daily life, part-time jobs, and some administrative tasks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784617265717\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is it difficult to get admission to public universities in Germany?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Top institutions like TUM, LMU, and RWTH Aachen are competitive and expect strong CGPA and test scores. Many other public universities in Germany, especially outside Munich and Berlin, have moderate admission bars.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784617303299\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which public universities in Germany offer English-taught programs?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>TUM, RWTH Aachen, TU Berlin, Free University of Berlin, and University of Hamburg all run multiple English-taught master&#8217;s programs. Availability varies by department, so confirm on the specific program page.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784617325842\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the top 10 public universities in Germany?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>By QS World Rankings 2027: TUM, LMU Munich, Heidelberg University, Free University of Berlin, RWTH Aachen, KIT, Humboldt University of Berlin, TU Berlin, University of Bonn, and University of Hamburg.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784617350795\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is IELTS required for Germany?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, for most English-taught programs, the usual IELTS requirement is between 6.0 and 6.5. Some public universities in Germany accept Duolingo scores or waive it for English-medium undergraduate degrees.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784617371294\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do I need to take the dMAT for a public university in Germany?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Only if you hold an Engineering, Commerce or Business\/Management bachelor&#8217;s degree and are applying through APS India for Summer 2027 or later. It sits alongside your APS certificate rather than replacing it, and a low score doesn&#8217;t block your APS approval.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784617399680\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the semester fee at public universities in Germany?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The semester fee at public universities in Germany is usually between EUR 100 and EUR 400 (Rs. 11,000 to Rs. 44,000) and typically includes a regional transport pass.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784617423969\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which public universities in Germany accept students without IELTS<\/strong>?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Some, including select TU9 programs, accept<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Duolingo scores<\/a> or waive proof for English-medium undergraduate degrees. Confirm per program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Public universities in Germany charge Rs.11,000-44,000 as a semester fee, not tuition. TUM now charges up to Rs.6.6 lakh a semester for select master&#8217;s. Indian applicants need an APS certificate costing Rs.18,000 before the visa stage. Bachelor&#8217;s applicants need 70%+ in Class 12 (any board) from Winter 2026\/27. \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":80996,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[260,15],"tags":[328,793,1084],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57677"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/85"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57677"}],"version-history":[{"count":36,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57677\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":84147,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57677\/revisions\/84147"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/80996"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57677"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57677"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57677"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}