{"id":84060,"date":"2026-09-21T10:54:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T10:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=84060"},"modified":"2026-09-21T11:41:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T11:41:24","slug":"gre-accepted-universities-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gre-accepted-universities-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"GRE Accepted Universities in Germany 2027-28: Verified List &amp; What Comes Before GRE"},"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>Only a small share of German Master&#8217;s programs actually require GRE.<\/li>\n<li>TUM requires GRE specifically for applicants with an Indian degree.<\/li>\n<li>APS certification, not GRE, is Germany&#8217;s real gatekeeping requirement.<\/li>\n<li>LMU Munich requires GRE for its Quantitative Economics and Physics programs.<\/li>\n<li>Indian students pay approximately Rs.22,000 per GRE attempt.<\/li>\n<li>RWTH Aachen now lets some applicants waive GRE through its own prep program.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n\ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students checking whether GRE is actually required for their target German university  <\/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 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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\/gre-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#Is_GRE_Accepted_in_Universities_in_Germany\" title=\"Is GRE Accepted in Universities in Germany?\">Is GRE Accepted in Universities in Germany?<\/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\/gre-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#APS_Certificate_vs_GRE_for_Germany\" title=\"APS Certificate vs GRE for Germany\">APS Certificate vs GRE for Germany<\/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\/gre-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#GRE_vs_GATE_for_Germany_Which_Should_Indian_Engineering_Students_Take\" title=\"GRE vs GATE for Germany: Which Should Indian Engineering Students Take?\">GRE vs GATE for Germany: Which Should Indian Engineering Students Take?<\/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\/gre-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#Do_You_Actually_Need_GRE_for_Germany_2027-28\" title=\"Do You Actually Need GRE for Germany 2027-28?\">Do You Actually Need GRE for Germany 2027-28?<\/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\/gre-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#Documents_You_Need_to_Apply_for_GRE_Accepted_in_Universities_in_Germany\" title=\"Documents You Need to Apply for GRE Accepted in Universities in Germany\">Documents You Need to Apply for GRE Accepted in Universities in Germany<\/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\/gre-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#Planning_Calendar_to_Apply_for_GRE_Accepted_in_Universities_in_Germany\" title=\"Planning Calendar to Apply for GRE Accepted in Universities in Germany\">Planning Calendar to Apply for GRE Accepted in Universities in Germany<\/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\/gre-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#Cost_of_GRE_and_APS_for_Germany-Bound_Indian_Students\" title=\"Cost of GRE and APS for Germany-Bound Indian Students\">Cost of GRE and APS for Germany-Bound Indian Students<\/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\/gre-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#3_Takeaways_on_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany\" title=\"3 Takeaways on GRE Accepted Universities in Germany\">3 Takeaways on GRE Accepted Universities in Germany<\/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\/gre-accepted-universities-in-germany\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About GRE Accepted Universities in Germany\">Frequently Asked Questions About GRE Accepted Universities in Germany<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_GRE_Accepted_in_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Is GRE Accepted in Universities in Germany?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re checking whether GRE works for Germany, the direct answer is that most German Master&#8217;s programs don&#8217;t ask for it at all. GRE relevance in Germany is concentrated in a small number of programs, mainly Economics, quantitative finance, and a handful of engineering courses at specific institutions. One specialized German admissions tracker counted requirements across 2,655 German Master&#8217;s programs and found GRE requests in only 73 of them, roughly 2.7 percent, while an English or German proficiency test appeared in the overwhelming majority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where most articles on GRE accepted universities in Germany mislead Indian students. Aggregator lists claim broad GRE acceptance at TUM, RWTH Aachen, LMU Munich, and other top institutions, with vague score claims like &#8220;315+&#8221; that trace back to no official admissions page. What these lists consistently miss is bigger than GRE itself: for Indian applicants specifically, the real gatekeeping requirement isn&#8217;t GRE at all. It&#8217;s the<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aps-certificate-germany-fees-and-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aps-certificate-germany-fees-and-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APS certificate<\/a>, a mandatory academic-document verification that has applied to every Indian student since November 2022. If you haven&#8217;t started that process yet, it matters more right now than your GRE score does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> complete guide to studying in Germany<\/a> explains how GRE and APS fit into the bigger application picture.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> I regularly meet students who&#8217;ve spent three months preparing for GRE before realizing their target program never asked for it, and who haven&#8217;t even started their APS application, which typically takes six to eight weeks. Sequencing matters here. Check APS first, then check GRE program by program.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GRE Accepted Universities in Germany 2027-28: Officially Confirmed Requirements by Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what separates a confirmed GRE requirement from the vague, unsourced claims circulating across study-abroad blogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Institution<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Program<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>GRE Status<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tum.de\/en\/studies\/application\/special-conditions-for-certain-countries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TUM (Technical University of Munich)<\/a><\/td><td>Multiple programs, incl. Informatics<\/td><td>Required specifically for applicants with a degree from India, China, Bangladesh, Iran, or Pakistan<\/td><td>GRE General Test only; Subject Test doesn&#8217;t suffice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.en.mqe.econ.uni-muenchen.de\/application\/info_foreign\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LMU Munich<\/a><\/td><td>MSc Quantitative Economics<\/td><td>Required, with an in-person alternative test if unavailable<\/td><td>No fixed minimum published<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lmu.de\/en\/study\/degree-students\/applications-for-admission\/guidelines-and-faqs\/guide-to-applying-for-a-masters-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LMU Munich<\/a><\/td><td>Physics-related Master&#8217;s programs<\/td><td>Required for applicants whose first degree is from outside the EU<\/td><td>Subject Test in Physics or Mathematics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.rwth-aachen.de\/en\/news\/news-detail\/rwth-german-engineering-college-as-a-substitute-for-the-gre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RWTH Aachen<\/a><\/td><td>Most Master&#8217;s programs (traditional requirement)<\/td><td>Required, but waivable via RWTH&#8217;s own prep pathway from WS 2024-25<\/td><td>Graduates of RWTH&#8217;s German Engineering College or 4+2 Program are exempt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hochschulkompass.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most other German public universities<\/a><\/td><td>Engineering, CS, general Master&#8217;s programs<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><td>APS and language proficiency are the actual gates<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Two patterns worth noticing. First, TUM&#8217;s GRE requirement is explicitly country-linked rather than program-wide. If you hold an Indian degree, TUM&#8217;s own admissions page states you need to submit a GRE General Test score for certain programs, a rule that doesn&#8217;t apply the same way to applicants from other countries. Second, RWTH Aachen&#8217;s GRE requirement, historically one of the more consistently enforced in Germany, now has a genuine waiver route through the university&#8217;s own preparatory program, something no aggregator list currently mentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GRE not required for your program? Here&#8217;s what actually determines whether your application gets processed in Germany.<\/em><\/strong><em> If your target program isn&#8217;t on this confirmed list, that doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;re done with prerequisites. Your APS certificate and your English or German proficiency proof are what actually determine whether your application is processed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you&#8217;re hoping to avoid IELTS specifically, our guide to<\/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\">studying in Germany without IELTS<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> covers the accepted alternatives.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APS_Certificate_vs_GRE_for_Germany\"><\/span><strong>APS Certificate vs GRE for Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The APS certificate, issued by the Academic Evaluation Centre at the German Embassy in New Delhi, has been mandatory for Indian students applying to German universities since November 1, 2022. It&#8217;s not an exam. It&#8217;s a verification process that checks whether your academic documents, marksheets, degree certificates, and transcripts are genuine and consistent with what your institution has on record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without an APS certificate, no German university will process your application, and you won&#8217;t be able to apply for a German student visa either. This sits ahead of GRE in the actual sequence of what an Indian applicant needs to clear. A strong GRE score means nothing if your APS certification hasn&#8217;t come through yet, and conversely, plenty of strong applicants never need to touch GRE at all if their target program doesn&#8217;t ask for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/germany\/admission-process-and-student-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/germany\/admission-process-and-student-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Admission Process and Student Visa chapter<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> covers exactly where APS sits in the wider visa timeline.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The APS process typically takes six to eight weeks and costs approximately Rs.18,000 to Rs.20,000. It involves submitting your 10th and 12th marksheets, degree certificates, and semester-wise transcripts and attending a document verification step. Students sponsored by German or EU-funded scholarships are generally exempt from this requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The biggest planning mistake I see with Germany applications isn&#8217;t GRE prep; it&#8217;s timeline sequencing. Students should start their APS application alongside university shortlisting instead of waiting for a conditional offer, as it takes weeks and some universities require it before reviewing applications.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GRE Score Requirements for Germany: What&#8217;s Actually Competitive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the small number of GRE accepted universities in Germany that do require it, competitiveness looks different from what US-focused prep advice suggests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>TUM&#8217;s GRE-required programs:<\/strong> No single published minimum exists across the university. Score expectations vary by department, so check your specific program&#8217;s requirements page rather than relying on a university-wide number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LMU Munich&#8217;s Quantitative Economics program:<\/strong> No fixed minimum is published, but a strong Quantitative Reasoning score matters more than Verbal, consistent with the program&#8217;s mathematical focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RWTH Aachen&#8217;s traditional GRE requirement:<\/strong> German engineering programs generally weight the Quantitative section heavily, with Verbal carrying far less weight for STEM applicants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike UK or US admissions, GRE at German institutions functions as a supporting data point within a broader academic evaluation rather than a primary sorting criterion. Your undergraduate transcript, relevant coursework, and, where applicable, your Bavarian-formula grade conversion typically weigh more heavily than your GRE score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Students applying to TUM or RWTH from an Indian engineering background often worry excessively about GRE Verbal. For German technical programs, your Quantitative score and your undergraduate grade conversion under the Bavarian formula matter far more to admissions committees than a strong Verbal score ever will.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GRE_vs_GATE_for_Germany_Which_Should_Indian_Engineering_Students_Take\"><\/span><strong>GRE vs GATE for Germany: Which Should Indian Engineering Students Take?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This comparison is specific to Germany and doesn&#8217;t come up for UK or US applications in the same way. Some German technical universities, most notably RWTH Aachen and TUM, accept GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) scores as an alternative to GRE for certain engineering programs. If you&#8217;re applying only to Germany and already have a strong GATE score from an Indian engineering entrance cycle, that can sometimes substitute for GRE at these specific institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, GRE remains the broader choice if you&#8217;re keeping your options open. GATE is accepted only within Germany and not by every program, while GRE is recognized across German, US, and several other international institutions, and it also covers non-engineering programs like MBA, Data Science, and Economics, where GATE has no relevance at all. GRE scores also remain valid for five years, giving you flexibility across multiple application cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Actually_Need_GRE_for_Germany_2027-28\"><\/span><strong>Do You Actually Need GRE for Germany 2027-28?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you&#8217;re applying to TUM with an Indian undergraduate degree,<\/strong> check your specific program&#8217;s page under TUM&#8217;s &#8220;Special Conditions for Certain Countries&#8221; section, since GRE is explicitly required for applicants with degrees from India for a defined set of programs. Confirm these details before assuming your engineering background exempts you.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you&#8217;re applying to LMU Munich&#8217;s Quantitative Economics or a Physics-related Master&#8217;s,<\/strong> GRE (General or Subject Test, depending on the program) is genuinely required, with limited alternatives. Budget preparation time accordingly, and prioritize your Quantitative section.<br><br><em>Our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-business-schools-in-germany-top-universities-and-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-business-schools-in-germany-top-universities-and-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Business Schools in Germany guide<\/a><\/u> covers related quantitative programs where similar requirements sometimes apply.<\/em><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you&#8217;re applying to a general engineering or computer science Master&#8217;s at most other German universities,<\/strong> including many highly ranked ones, GRE is very likely not required at all. Redirect your preparation time toward your APS certification, language proficiency proof, and a strong Statement of Purpose instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our guide to<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/german-universities-with-high-acceptance-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/german-universities-with-high-acceptance-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">German universities with the highest acceptance rates<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> is a useful next step for shortlisting, and the<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/germany\/finding-the-right-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/germany\/finding-the-right-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finding the Right University chapter<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> of our Germany guide walks through how to narrow that list by fit, not just rank.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_You_Need_to_Apply_for_GRE_Accepted_in_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Documents You Need to Apply for GRE Accepted in Universities in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve confirmed whether your program appears on the list of GRE accepted universities in Germany, here&#8217;s the full document checklist. Our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/germany\/how-to-apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> How to Apply to Study in Germany chapter<\/a> walks through the full application sequence that these documents are part of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Document<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>India-Specific Detail<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>APS certificate<\/td><td>Mandatory academic verification<\/td><td>Required since Nov 2022; costs approx. Rs.18,000-20,000; takes 6-8 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GRE score report (where required)<\/td><td>Program-specific aptitude proof<\/td><td>Valid 5 years; check if your program is on the confirmed list first<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport<\/td><td>Identity and visa application<\/td><td>Minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/what-is-an-academic-transcript-and-how-do-i-get-one-from-my-indian-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic transcripts <\/a>and marksheets<\/td><td>Admission eligibility and APS verification<\/td><td>Include semester-wise transcripts, not just final marksheets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/statement-of-purpose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statement of Purpose <\/a>(SOP)<\/td><td>Program-specific motivation<\/td><td>Tailor per university; generic SOPs are a common rejection reason<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/will-i-be-able-to-pass-the-english-proficiency-exam-given-my-concerns-about-language-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Language proficiency proof<\/a><\/td><td>English or German, depending on program<\/td><td>IELTS\/TOEFL for English-taught; TestDaF\/DSH for German-taught<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blocked account confirmation<\/td><td>Visa financial requirement<\/td><td>Approx. Rs.10 lakh equivalent, released monthly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_Calendar_to_Apply_for_GRE_Accepted_in_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Planning Calendar<\/strong> <strong>to Apply for GRE Accepted in Universities in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>May to June 2027:<\/strong> Confirm whether your target programs are on the GRE-required list, and start your APS application in parallel, since it typically takes 6 to 8 weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July to August 2027:<\/strong> If GRE is required for your program, book and take the test; allow buffer time for a retake if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>September to October 2027:<\/strong> Finalize your Statement of Purpose and gather academic references while your APS certificate is being processed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November 2027 to January 2028:<\/strong> Submit university applications; most German Master&#8217;s programs for the following intake close in this window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February to April 2028:<\/strong> Receive admission decisions; if conditional, confirm any outstanding academic or document requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May to June 2028:<\/strong> Set up your blocked account and begin your German student visa application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July to August 2028:<\/strong> Finalize accommodation, health insurance, and travel ahead of the intake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Because APS runs on its own multi-week timeline separate from GRE and university deadlines, students who start it late often end up rushing their university applications to fit around it. Start your APS process the moment you begin shortlisting universities, not after you&#8217;ve narrowed down your final list.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_GRE_and_APS_for_Germany-Bound_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Cost of GRE and APS for Germany-Bound Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you need to budget for GRE depends on whether your target program is genuinely on the list of GRE accepted universities in Germany covered above. The GRE General Test costs approximately Rs.22,000 per attempt in India, only relevant if your target program is on the confirmed GRE-required list above. The APS certificate costs approximately Rs.18,000 to Rs.20,000 and is mandatory regardless of whether GRE applies to you. Together, these are separate from your<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-ms-in-germany-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-ms-in-germany-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overall cost of pursuing an MS in Germany<\/a>, which includes tuition (often minimal at public universities), living expenses, and the blocked account requirement for your visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>Rs.90 per Euro. Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget, since fluctuations affect your overall Germany budget planning.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/germany\/cost-of-studying-in-germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/germany\/cost-of-studying-in-germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cost of Studying in Germany chapter<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> breaks down the full first-year budget beyond just GRE and APS, including the blocked account and tuition variations by state.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on GRE Accepted Universities in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Among GRE accepted universities in Germany, genuine requirements are limited to specific programs at TUM, LMU Munich, and RWTH Aachen. Most German Master&#8217;s programs don&#8217;t ask for GRE at all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>APS certification, not GRE, is the real gatekeeping requirement for Indian students applying to Germany, and it should be started well before you decide whether GRE applies to you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Among GRE accepted universities in Germany, check your exact program&#8217;s page rather than trusting a country-wide claim; TUM&#8217;s rule, for instance, applies specifically to applicants with degrees from India and a small set of other countries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Verified by:<\/em><\/strong><em> LeapScholar&#8217;s Germany counseling team, with hands-on experience guiding Indian students through APS certification and Master&#8217;s applications at German institutions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about GRE accepted 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_GRE_Accepted_Universities_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About GRE Accepted Universities in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789987806149\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is GRE accepted in universities in Germany?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the thing: when people search for GRE accepted universities in Germany, they expect a long list, but only a handful of programs actually make the cut. TUM wants a GRE score specifically if your degree is from India, China, Bangladesh, Iran, or Pakistan, and LMU Munich asks for it in Quantitative Economics and a few Physics tracks. Beyond that, most German Master&#8217;s programs never mention GRE at all.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789987808919\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Which universities in Germany officially confirm GRE requirements for Indian students?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Honestly, when you look at GRE accepted universities in Germany, only three names carry real backing. TUM states the requirement outright for Indian-degree holders in specific programs. LMU Munich asks for it in Quantitative Economics and select Physics Master&#8217;s. RWTH Aachen used to require it across the board, though there&#8217;s now a waiver route through its own prep pathway.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789987815351\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is GRE required for MS in Germany at most universities?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not really, and the numbers back that up. One admissions tracker looked at 2,655 German Master&#8217;s programs and found GRE showed up in only about 2.7% of them. For everyone else, it comes down to your transcript, your APS certificate, and proof you can handle the language of instruction.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789987820835\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is APS, and does it matter more than GRE for Germany?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It matters far more, honestly. APS is the document-verification step run by the German Embassy, and it&#8217;s been compulsory for Indian applicants since November 2022. Skip it, and no German university will even look at your application, GRE score or not. If you&#8217;re only going to stress about one requirement, make it this one.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789987826054\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can GATE replace GRE for German universities?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>At a couple of technical schools, sure, GATE can substitute for GRE. RWTH Aachen and TUM accept it for certain engineering programs. Just remember GATE only works within Germany, so if you&#8217;re also applying to other countries or a non-technical course, GRE stays the more flexible option.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789987830713\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">What GRE score is competitive for German universities?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no single magic number here, since Germany doesn&#8217;t set one university-wide minimum. Where GRE actually matters, Quant carries far more weight than Verbal, especially for engineering and economics programs. Honestly, your Bavarian-formula grade conversion usually swings the decision more than your GRE score does.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789987838650\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does the German student visa require a GRE score?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The visa office doesn&#8217;t check your GRE score at all, only your admission letter, blocked account, health insurance, and APS certificate. GRE&#8217;s only role happens earlier, when a specific department decides whether to admit you, not at the embassy stage.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789987845700\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">What if my target German program doesn&#8217;t list GRE, but I&#8217;ve already taken it?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry, that score isn&#8217;t wasted. It stays valid for five years, so it can still work in your favor if you&#8217;re applying to the US, UK, or another GRE-friendly destination alongside Germany. For the German application itself, your energy is better spent finishing your APS certificate and language test instead.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789987852932\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">How much does GRE and APS certifications cost for Indian students applying to Germany?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Budget around Rs.22,000 for the GRE, but only if your program actually asks for it. The APS certificate is a different matter: it costs about Rs.18,000 to Rs.20,000, and every Indian applicant needs it regardless of program. If you&#8217;re prioritizing which fee to plan for first, make it APS.<\/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 Only a small share of German Master&#8217;s programs actually require GRE. TUM requires GRE specifically for applicants with an Indian degree. APS certification, not GRE, is Germany&#8217;s real gatekeeping requirement. LMU Munich requires GRE for its Quantitative Economics and Physics programs. Indian students pay approximately Rs.22,000 per GRE attempt. 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