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What is the intake year I should plan for moving abroad for studies in Germany for a Master's?

21 Jul 2026 · Answered by Abhishek Mehta · 1 min read
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For Germany, the main intake for master's programs is the Winter Semester, which begins in October. You should plan to apply for the Winter Semester of 2027/2028, with most application deadlines falling between May and mid-July 2027.

If you want to start earlier or miss the Winter intake, the Summer Semester (April 2027) is also possible, but there are fewer program options.

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