Germany Study Abroad Questions

Yes, Indian students in Germany can take paid internships or jobs alongside their degree, generally up to 140 full working days a year without separate approval, earning roughly EUR 600 to 1,200 a month at the 2026 statutory minimum wage of EUR 13.90 an hour, more in technical fields.

There is no legal minimum, but practically German B2 or Italian B1 to B2 opens most part-time and full-time student jobs. Research or IT roles at international companies can work with A0 to B1, while customer-facing retail, hospitality or office jobs in both countries generally expect B1 or higher.

International master's students can work up to 20 hours per week in Italy and Lithuania, and around 20 hours weekly in Germany within a 140 full day yearly cap; Germany's 2026 minimum wage is 13.90 euros an hour, while Lithuania's is 7.05 euros.

Studienkolleg is a one-year foundation program that helps international students meet entry requirements for business courses at German public and private universities. It also eases your transition into Germany's academic system, and a nine-month version can cost around INR 13.2 lakh depending on the institution.

Yes, your spouse and children can join you in Germany while you study, but approval is not automatic. The German embassy reviews each family case individually, checking that you have adequate finances and suitable living space before granting permission for dependents.

No, you cannot switch to a German public health insurance provider once your studies begin, so this decision needs to be made before enrollment. If your Indian insurance policy is not sufficient, you will need to purchase a separate policy in Germany itself before you can enroll at your university.

You can take the GMAT an unlimited number of times overall, but only up to five times within a single year, with a mandatory 30 day gap between attempts. Since GMAT is the standard exam for MBA admission in Germany, plan your retakes carefully within this yearly limit.

Public universities in Germany are largely financed by state governments, which is why tuition fees are often low or even nonexistent, since each federal state decides independently whether to charge fees. Private universities, on the other hand, rely mainly on student fees for funding, which makes their tuition considerably higher.