What are application service charges from consultants like TC Global for German university applications, separate from actual application fees?
Consultants like TC Global charge a flat fee of roughly fifty thousand to eighty thousand rupees for public university applications, since these universities pay no agency commission. Applications to partner private universities are usually free, because the agency earns its fee as a commission from that institution instead.
When you apply through a consultant like TC Global, public university applications come with a separate service fee of roughly Rs 50,000 to 80,000, since public universities pay agencies nothing. Private university applications are usually processed free, because the agency earns a commission from that institution instead.
Consultant Fees vs Actual Costs
| Expense | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Consultant fee, public universities | Rs 50,000 to 80,000 |
| Consultant fee, private partner universities | Usually free to you |
| APS certificate | About Rs 18,000 |
| Uni-assist, first university | 75 euros, about Rs 6,900 |
| Uni-assist, each extra university | 30 euros, about Rs 2,800 |
What the Consultant Fee Actually Covers
- Profile evaluation and shortlisting your CGPA against German eligibility rules.
- Help with your Europass CV format and refining your motivation letter.
- Guidance through APS registration, uni-assist and blocked account setup.
My Advice
Ask your consultant to itemise their fee against these exact deliverables before you sign anything, and confirm in writing whether your shortlisted universities are public or private partners, since that single detail decides whether you pay a service fee at all. Compare the quote against the mandatory government fees above so you know exactly what is negotiable.
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