{"id":58676,"date":"2024-03-22T06:50:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T06:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=58676"},"modified":"2026-07-31T07:22:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T07:22:05","slug":"intakes-in-germany-deadline-and-universities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/intakes-in-germany-deadline-and-universities\/","title":{"rendered":"Intakes in Germany 2027-28: Winter &amp; Summer Deadlines, Fees in INR, and Eligibility for Indian Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">10<\/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>There are two intakes in Germany each year: Winter (October) and Summer (April).<\/li>\n\n    <li>Winter 2027 closes 15 July 2027; Summer 2028 closes 15 January 2028.<\/li>\n\n    <li>APS certificate costs Rs.18,000; blocked account needs Rs.12,97,536 (\u20ac11,904).<\/li>\n\n    <li>A new dMAT test is mandatory for select Master&#8217;s fields from Summer 2027. <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students deciding between Germany&#8217;s Winter and Summer intakes for 2027-28.\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\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/intakes-in-germany-deadline-and-universities\/#Germany_Intakes_2027-28_Winter_vs_Summer_at_a_Glance\" title=\"Germany Intakes 2027-28: Winter vs Summer at a Glance\">Germany Intakes 2027-28: Winter vs Summer at a Glance<\/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\/intakes-in-germany-deadline-and-universities\/#Winter_Intake_in_Germany_2027_Deadlines_and_Top_Universities\" title=\"Winter Intake in Germany 2027: Deadlines and Top Universities\">Winter Intake in Germany 2027: Deadlines and Top Universities<\/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\/intakes-in-germany-deadline-and-universities\/#Summer_Intake_in_Germany_2028_Deadlines_and_Top_Universities\" title=\"Summer Intake in Germany 2028: Deadlines and Top Universities\">Summer Intake in Germany 2028: Deadlines and Top Universities<\/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\/intakes-in-germany-deadline-and-universities\/#Eligibility_for_Intakes_in_Germany_Bachelors_and_Masters\" title=\"Eligibility for Intakes in Germany: Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s\">Eligibility for Intakes in Germany: Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s<\/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\/intakes-in-germany-deadline-and-universities\/#APS_Certificate_and_Required_Documents\" title=\"APS Certificate and Required Documents\">APS Certificate and Required Documents<\/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\/intakes-in-germany-deadline-and-universities\/#Which_Intake_Is_Best_for_Germany_Decision_Framework\" title=\"Which Intake Is Best for Germany? Decision Framework\">Which Intake Is Best for Germany? Decision Framework<\/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\/intakes-in-germany-deadline-and-universities\/#Month-by-Month_Planning_Calendar_for_Intakes_in_Germany\" title=\"Month-by-Month Planning Calendar for Intakes in Germany\">Month-by-Month Planning Calendar for Intakes in Germany<\/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\/intakes-in-germany-deadline-and-universities\/#What_to_Do_When_Your_Application_for_Intakes_in_Germany_Goes_Wrong\" title=\"What to Do When Your Application for Intakes in Germany Goes Wrong\">What to Do When Your Application for Intakes in Germany Goes Wrong<\/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\/intakes-in-germany-deadline-and-universities\/#3_Takeaways_on_Intakes_in_Germany\" title=\"3 Takeaways on Intakes in Germany\">3 Takeaways on Intakes 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\/intakes-in-germany-deadline-and-universities\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Intakes_in_Germany\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Intakes in Germany\">Frequently Asked Questions About Intakes 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-a5b1278\" id=\"strong-germany-intakes-2027-28-winter-vs-summer-at-a-glance-strong\" data-block-id=\"a5b1278\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germany_Intakes_2027-28_Winter_vs_Summer_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>Germany Intakes 2027-28: Winter vs Summer at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter 2026 has already closed. This guide covers the next two open windows: <strong>Winter 2027<\/strong> (deadline 15 July 2027) and <strong>Summer 2028<\/strong> (deadline 15 January 2028). If you want to move sooner, Summer 2027 is still open, with applications opening around November 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are exactly two intakes in Germany:<\/strong> the<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/winter-intake-in-germany-semester-deadline-and-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/winter-intake-in-germany-semester-deadline-and-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winter semester<\/a> (October to March, covering nearly every discipline) and the<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/summer-intake-in-germany-semester-deadline-and-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/summer-intake-in-germany-semester-deadline-and-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer semester<\/a> (April to September, narrower for engineering and CS). There is no January intake and no rolling admission at <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-public-universities-in-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">public universities<\/a>. Per the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daad.de\/en\/press-releases\/erneut-hohe-zahl-an-internationalen-studierenden-in-deutschland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daad.de\/en\/press-releases\/erneut-hohe-zahl-an-internationalen-studierenden-in-deutschland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DAAD Wissenschaft weltoffen 2025 report<\/a>, around 59,000 Indian students enrolled in German universities in Winter 2024\/25, making India the largest source country, ahead of China for the first time.<\/p>\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>Factor<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Winter Intake 2027<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Summer Intake 2028<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Classes begin<\/td><td>October 2027<\/td><td>April 2028<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application window<\/td><td>April to 15 July 2027<\/td><td>November 2027 to 15 January 2028<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application route<\/td><td>Uni-Assist (\u20ac75 first, \u20ac30 additional) or direct portal<\/td><td>Same<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public university availability<\/td><td><strong>Broad<\/strong>: nearly all participate<\/td><td><strong>Restricted<\/strong>: many stay closed to international applicants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Master&#8217;s program range<\/td><td>Full range across disciplines<\/td><td><strong>Limited<\/strong>: CS and Engineering mostly Winter-only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scholarship access<\/td><td><strong>High<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/daad-scholarship-india-eligibility-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> DAAD scholarship<\/a>, Deutschlandstipendium align with Winter<\/td><td>Reduced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aps-certificate-germany-fees-and-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APS certificate<\/a><\/td><td>Mandatory<\/td><td>Mandatory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/digital-master-test-dmat-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dMAT<\/a> (new, select MS fields)<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><td>Required for Engineering, Commerce\/Finance\/Economics, Business\/Management<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/blocked-account-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blocked account<\/a><\/td><td>\u20ac11,904 (Rs.12,97,536)<\/td><td>Same<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visa processing from India<\/td><td>12 weeks<\/td><td>12 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best suited for<\/td><td>Final-year BTech\/BSc graduating May-June 2027; most MS applicants<\/td><td>PhD applicants with a confirmed supervisor; students who missed Winter<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Conversion note:<\/em><\/strong><em> All EUR figures use 1 EUR = INR 109 (as of late July 2026). Verify the live rate before any transfer.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Summer is not a simpler backup, only a narrower one. Confirm intake availability at the program level, not the university level, before investing time in an application.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Intakes-in-Germany-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Intakes-in-Germany-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Intakes-in-Germany-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Intakes-in-Germany-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Intakes-in-Germany-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Intakes-in-Germany.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9ae29a0\" id=\"strong-winter-intake-in-germany-2027-deadlines-and-top-universities-strong\" data-block-id=\"9ae29a0\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Intake_in_Germany_2027_Deadlines_and_Top_Universities\"><\/span><strong>Winter Intake in Germany 2027: Deadlines and Top Universities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For most Indian students, Winter is the default. BTech and BSc degrees finish in May or June, which lines up with the July deadline once APS and language testing are already underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard deadline is <strong>15 July 2027<\/strong>, per<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-assist.de\/en\/how-to-apply\/plan-your-application\/deadlines-processing-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-assist.de\/en\/how-to-apply\/plan-your-application\/deadlines-processing-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uni-Assist<\/a>. Submit by <strong>end of May 2027<\/strong> to stay inside their recommended 8-week processing window. Competitive TU9 programs, especially at TU Munich, close between <strong>March and April 2027<\/strong>, so always check the program page directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two routes exist: Uni-Assist, at \u20ac75 (Rs.8,175) for the first application and \u20ac30 (Rs.3,270) for each additional one, per its<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-assist.de\/en\/how-to-apply\/pay-all-fees\/handling-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-assist.de\/en\/how-to-apply\/pay-all-fees\/handling-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fee schedule<\/a>; or direct application through the university portal, used by RWTH Aachen and LMU Munich, among others.<\/p>\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>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>QS World Ranking 2027<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Popular Programs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical Deadline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tum.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TU Munich (TUM)<\/a><\/td><td>#25<\/td><td>Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science<\/td><td>March-April (competitive); 15 July (standard)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lmu.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LMU Munich<\/a><\/td><td>#61<\/td><td>Physics, Business Administration, Life Sciences<\/td><td>15 July<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-heidelberg.de\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heidelberg University<\/a><\/td><td>#86<\/td><td>Natural Sciences, Medicine, Humanities<\/td><td>15 July<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fu-berlin.de\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freie Universit\u00e4t Berlin<\/a><\/td><td>#98<\/td><td>Social Sciences, Humanities, Biology<\/td><td>15 July<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rwth-aachen.de\/cms\/~a\/root\/?lidx=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RWTH Aachen University<\/a><\/td><td>#104<\/td><td>Engineering, Computer Science, Business<\/td><td>15 July<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kit.edu\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KIT Karlsruhe<\/a><\/td><td>#110<\/td><td>Engineering, Physics, Computer Science<\/td><td>15 July<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/world-university-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/world-university-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QS World University Rankings 2027<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>. Program-level deadlines can differ from the university-level date; verify directly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> If your final mark sheet is not ready when applications open, apply with semester transcripts and a provisional certificate stating the expected issue date. Most universities work with this; what they will not work with is an application that goes silent afterward.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Planning a software career in Germany? Our complete, source-checked guide covers everything in one place: the 109,000 open IT roles, the \u20ac73,164 median salary (\u20b982.2 lakh), tuition-free public universities, the Werkstudent route, and how the EU Blue Card gets you PR in just 21 months.<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/lp\/guides\/software-engineer-germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/lp\/guides\/software-engineer-germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full guide: Software Engineering in Germany<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-98e35c8\" id=\"strong-summer-intake-in-germany-2028-deadlines-and-top-universities-strong\" data-block-id=\"98e35c8\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summer_Intake_in_Germany_2028_Deadlines_and_Top_Universities\"><\/span><strong>Summer Intake in Germany 2028: Deadlines and Top Universities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the intakes in Germany, Summer suits specific situations, but it is not an equal alternative to Winter. Fewer programs open, scholarships are thinner, and the visa runway is tighter since the semester starts in April, close on the heels of admission decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nearest opportunity is Summer 2027, with applications opening around November 2026 and closing 15 January 2027. With more runway, <strong>Summer 2028<\/strong> applications open around <strong>November 2027<\/strong> and close <strong>15 January 2028<\/strong>. Universities of applied sciences typically begin 1 March; traditional universities begin 1 April. The same two routes apply as in Winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New from 2027 onward:<\/strong> Indian Master&#8217;s applicants in Engineering, Commerce\/Accounting\/Finance\/Economics, or Business\/Management must also submit a <strong>Digital Master Test (dMAT)<\/strong> alongside APS documents. APS India announced this on 29 June 2026: the dMAT is run separately by g.a.s.t., costs \u20ac150 (Rs.16,350), and does not replace APS verification. For the confirmed Summer 2027 cycle, registration closed 15 September 2026 with the test on 26 September 2026. APS India has not yet published the Summer 2028 window; confirm the date on the <a href=\"https:\/\/aps-india.de\/dmat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dMAT portal <\/a>rather than assuming it repeats exactly.<\/p>\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>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Programs for International Students<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical Deadline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TU Munich (TUM)<\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Select Master&#8217;s in Sciences and Management<\/td><td>15 January<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LMU Munich<\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences<\/td><td>15 January<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RWTH Aachen<\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Select Engineering and Sciences programs<\/td><td>15 January<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uni-freiburg.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Freiburg<\/a><\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Master&#8217;s and select Bachelor&#8217;s programs<\/td><td>15 January<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-stuttgart.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Stuttgart<\/a><\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Select Engineering programs<\/td><td>15 January<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IU International University<\/a><\/td><td>Private<\/td><td>Business, Tech, Psychology<\/td><td>Rolling<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Most students who plan a Summer intake around TU Munich or RWTH Aachen discovers their exact program is Winter-only, usually after months of prep. Confirm program-level Summer availability first.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ccad1f2\" id=\"strong-eligibility-for-intakes-in-germany-bachelors-and-masters-strong\" data-block-id=\"ccad1f2\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_for_Intakes_in_Germany_Bachelors_and_Masters\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility for Intakes in Germany: Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These rules apply to both intakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bachelor&#8217;s:<\/strong> Since the rule change effective Winter 2026\/27, Indian applicants need a <strong>minimum 70% aggregate in Class 12<\/strong>, any board, to clear APS verification. Below 70%, a Studienkolleg (foundation year) route may still apply. English proficiency: <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-for-germany-requirement-university-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS <\/a>6.0+ or <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/what-are-the-english-language-test-requirements-for-germany-and-other-european-countries-in-netherlandsspain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL <\/a>80+ for English medium; TestDaF 4 or DSH 2 for German medium. APS certificate is mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Master&#8217;s:<\/strong> Relevant bachelor&#8217;s degree, typically with a 60-65% aggregate or equivalent CGPA (program-set, not an APS floor). IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 80+ or TestDaF 4\/DSH 2 for German medium. APS is mandatory; dMAT is mandatory only for Engineering, Commerce\/Finance\/Economics, and Business\/Management applicants from Summer 2027 onward. <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/sop-for-germany-sample-and-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOP <\/a>(500-800 words), 2-3 <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/is-there-a-specific-format-required-for-letters-of-recommendation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LORs<\/a>, and a CV in Lebenslauf format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MBA and PhD:<\/strong> MBA intakes in Germany largely follow Winter at public universities, though several private schools run rolling admissions. PhD intakes are governed by supervisor availability, not the fixed calendar; both April and October starts are common once a professor confirms a place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gap year:<\/strong> Up to 2 years are accepted for undergraduate applicants and up to 5 for postgraduate, provided the SOP explains it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4e42358\" id=\"strong-aps-certificate-and-required-documents-strong\" data-block-id=\"4e42358\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APS_Certificate_and_Required_Documents\"><\/span><strong>APS Certificate and Required Documents<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The APS certificate sits before the application process, not inside it, for both intakes in Germany. Every later step, from Uni-Assist to the VFS visa appointment, needs it first. APS (Akademische Pr\u00fcfstelle), a joint German Embassy-DAAD body, has verified Indian academic documents since 1 November 2022.<\/p>\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>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APS fee<\/td><td>Rs.18,000, non-refundable, via CCAvenue or bank transfer at the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aps-india.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aps-india.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APS India portal<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APS processing time<\/td><td>3 to 4 weeks standard; 4 to 8 weeks for final-year students called for interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>dMAT (if applicable)<\/td><td>Rs.16,350, separate from APS, administered by g.a.s.t.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APS deadline for Winter 2027<\/td><td>Submit by March 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APS deadline for Summer 2028<\/td><td>Submit by July 2027, so it clears before the November window opens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Academic transcripts<\/td><td>Institution-certified, not self-attested; every completed semester<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Degree certificate<\/td><td>Provisional accepted initially; final required before enrolment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English proficiency proof<\/td><td>IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 80+; <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/minimum-germany-pte-score-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTE<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duolingo<\/a>, and TOEFL Home Edition not accepted for the visa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SOP and 2-3 LORs<\/td><td>500-800 words; request LORs 4-6 weeks ahead<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uni-Assist fee<\/td><td>Rs.8,175 first application, Rs.3,270 each additional<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blocked account (Sperrkonto)<\/td><td>Rs.12,97,536\/year, released at Rs.1,08,128\/month. Opened via Expatrio or Fintiba. <strong><em>Source<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auswaertiges-amt.de\/en\/sperrkonto-388600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auswaertiges-amt.de\/en\/sperrkonto-388600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">German Federal Foreign Office<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health insurance<\/td><td>Statutory and mandatory for both intakes; TK and Barmer most common<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For an IELTS alternative, see<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-germany-without-ielts-universities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-germany-without-ielts-universities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study in Germany without IELTS<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-95dee9a\" id=\"strong-which-intake-is-best-for-germany-decision-framework-strong\" data-block-id=\"95dee9a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Intake_Is_Best_for_Germany_Decision_Framework\"><\/span><strong>Which Intake Is Best for Germany? Decision Framework<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Match your situation to one of these among the intakes in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Final-year BTech\/BSc graduating May-June 2027:<\/strong> Winter 2027 is your intake. Start APS now, book IELTS or TOEFL, shortlist 5-7 programs, and submit by the end of May 2027 using your provisional certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Already graduated, preparing now:<\/strong> Your APS should clear without interview risk. If your field is Engineering, Commerce, Finance, Economics, or Business\/Management and you want to move sooner, Summer 2027 is genuinely open; register for dMAT before its September 2026 deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missed Winter 2027:<\/strong> Choose Summer 2028 at a university confirmed open to your program or Winter 2028, using the extra months to strengthen APS and IELTS and add a relevant project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PhD or research-heavy Master&#8217;s:<\/strong> The calendar follows your supervisor, not the intake. A confirmed April start makes Summer valid; without it, secure supervisor contact first.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For undergraduate guidance, see<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/btech-in-germany-for-indian-students-fees-and-universities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/btech-in-germany-for-indian-students-fees-and-universities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BTech in Germany for Indian students<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0e0ae53\" id=\"strong-month-by-month-planning-calendar-for-intakes-in-germany-strong\" data-block-id=\"0e0ae53\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Month-by-Month_Planning_Calendar_for_Intakes_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Month-by-Month Planning Calendar for Intakes in Germany<\/strong><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-4b56b44\" id=\"strong-winter-intake-in-germany-2027-target-october-2027-strong\" data-block-id=\"4b56b44\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Winter Intake in Germany 2027 (target: October 2027)<\/strong><\/h3><\/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>Period<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Do<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aug-Nov 2026<\/td><td>Shortlist 6-8 programs, confirm Winter availability, register on APS India portal and pay Rs.18,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dec 2026-Jan 2027<\/td><td>Sit IELTS or TOEFL (target 6.5+\/80+)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feb-Apr 2027<\/td><td>Receive APS certificate; finalise SOP and LORs; register on Uni-Assist or university portals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 2027<\/td><td>Open blocked account; submit remaining applications with your provisional certificate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jun-Jul 2027<\/td><td>Book VFS appointment on any offer; hard deadline 15 July<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aug-Sep 2027<\/td><td>Submit study visa at VFS; arrange accommodation; arrive and register at the Einwohnermeldeamt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct 2027<\/td><td>Winter semester begins<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-223cb6b\" id=\"strong-summer-intake-in-germany-2028-target-april-2028-strong\" data-block-id=\"223cb6b\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Summer Intake in Germany 2028 (target: April 2028)<\/strong><\/h3><\/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>Period<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Do<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jun-Sep 2027<\/td><td>Confirm Summer 2028 program availability; register with APS; watch for the dMAT window (expected around September 2027, unconfirmed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct-Nov 2027<\/td><td>Sit IELTS or TOEFL; finalise SOP and LORs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nov 2027-Jan 2028<\/td><td>Submit applications; hard deadline 15 January 2028<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jan-Mar 2028<\/td><td>Open blocked account on offer; book VFS, and submit study visa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 2028<\/td><td>Summer semester begins<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The visa takes about 12 weeks from India regardless of intake. Book your VFS slot the day your offer arrives, not when every document is ready.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d072fad\" id=\"strong-what-to-do-when-your-application-for-intakes-in-germany-goes-wrong-strong\" data-block-id=\"d072fad\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_When_Your_Application_for_Intakes_in_Germany_Goes_Wrong\"><\/span><strong>What to Do When Your Application for Intakes in Germany Goes Wrong<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>APS delayed past your deadline:<\/strong> Contact universities directly with proof of your APS submission date. Direct-application universities are more flexible than Uni-Assist. For Summer, an October delay effectively removes the January deadline; pivot to the next Winter cycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language score not ready:<\/strong> Several universities accept a pending-score declaration if you state the exam date. Verify each university&#8217;s FAQ, and check whether an MOI certificate is accepted at your shortlisted universities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missed the dMAT registration window:<\/strong> New from 2027 onward. If missed, the Summer intake closes to you for that field and cycle; shift to the next Winter intake, where dMAT does not apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missed the application deadline:<\/strong> Both deadlines are firm for public universities. A handful of private universities and PhD positions accept late applications. Use the extra months to strengthen APS, IELTS, and your project profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visa delayed or refused:<\/strong> Book VFS the moment your offer arrives. The refusal letter states the exact reason, most often an insufficient blocked-account balance (must show exactly \u20ac11,904 per the German Federal Foreign Office), a name mismatch between APS and passport, or a missing document.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5a8911a\" id=\"strong-3-takeaways-on-intakes-in-germany-strong\" data-block-id=\"5a8911a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_Intakes_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on Intakes in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First<\/strong>, if you are finishing a BTech or BSc in May or June 2027 and targeting Winter intake in Germany 2027, start APS now. Processing takes up to 8 weeks, and the visa takes another 12.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second<\/strong>, do not build a Summer plan around public-university engineering or CS programs without verifying program-level availability, and register for dMAT well before the deadline if your Master&#8217;s field requires it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third<\/strong>, a missed Winter deadline is not a lost year. Using the time to strengthen APS, your language score, and your profile puts you in a stronger position for the next cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about intakes in Germany or where your application stands? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO\" 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-704918f\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-intakes-in-germany-strong\" data-block-id=\"704918f\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Intakes_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Intakes 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-1785481472412\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How many intakes does Germany have?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There are two intakes in Germany each year: Winter, starting in October, and Summer, starting in April. Winter is the primary intake, covering nearly every discipline; Summer is narrower and skips most engineering and CS programs at public universities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785481501625\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which intake is better in Germany?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Winter is the stronger choice for most Indian students, since it offers the widest program range among the intakes in Germany and the most scholarship access. Summer only makes sense if you missed Winter, have a confirmed PhD supervisor, or your specific program confirms April admission.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785481441506\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the intakes in Germany for Masters?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Winter covers close to 80% of Master&#8217;s programs, especially Engineering and Computer Science. Summer options concentrate on Sciences, Management, and select Social Sciences, mostly at private universities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785481535414\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I apply to Germany without IELTS?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. If you completed your bachelor&#8217;s fully in English, several German universities will accept an MOI certificate instead. For the German student visa itself, IELTS or TOEFL iBT remains the most widely accepted proof.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785481563468\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the top 1 university in Germany?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Technical University of Munich (TUM) is Germany&#8217;s top-ranked university, at #25 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027, and the highest-ranked university in the European Union.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785481717658\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the application deadline for intakes in Germany in 2027?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>15 July 2027 for Winter at most public universities. Several TU Munich programs close in March-April 2027. Summer&#8217;s deadline is 15 January 2027, with applications opening around November 2026.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785481430769\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do I need the dMAT for Winter intake in Germany?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. It applies only to Master&#8217;s applicants in Engineering, Commerce\/Finance\/Economics, or Business\/Management targeting Summer from 2027 onward.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785481671742\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much do I need in a blocked account for Germany?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Rs.12,97,536 (\u20ac11,904 at Rs.109\/euro), released at Rs.1,08,128\/month after arrival. Identical for both intakes; opened via Expatrio or Fintiba.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785481615444\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I survive in Germany with only English?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, on campus and among students, especially in Munich and Berlin. Daily life off campus, banks, the Anmeldung, and local shops are easier with basic German, so most students pick up A1\/A2 alongside coursework.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785481642798\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is education 100% free in Germany?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Public universities charge no tuition for most Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s programs, though Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg (Heidelberg, KIT) charges non-EU students around \u20ac1,500 per semester. Everyone still pays a small semester contribution, roughly \u20ac150-350, for administration and transport.<\/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\">10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read There are two intakes in Germany each year: Winter (October) and Summer (April). Winter 2027 closes 15 July 2027; Summer 2028 closes 15 January 2028. APS certificate costs Rs.18,000; blocked account needs Rs.12,97,536 (\u20ac11,904). A new dMAT test is mandatory for select Master&#8217;s fields from Summer 2027. \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":79769,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[260,15],"tags":[328,701,700,702],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58676"}],"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=58676"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58676\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81467,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58676\/revisions\/81467"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/79769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58676"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}