Will there be any interview for admission like in India in Germany/France for a Master's?
No, university admission interviews are not universal in Germany or France. German public universities admit mostly on paperwork, with interviews limited to elite or private institutions. French public universities rarely interview either, but if you apply from India, you must complete a mandatory Campus France interview for your visa evaluation.
No, you will not face a university admission interview as a universal rule in Germany or France the way you might in India, since most public universities in both countries admit you based on documents alone. One exception applies directly to you if you are applying from India to France.
Comparing Admission Interviews
| Country | Interview Reality |
|---|---|
| Germany | Public universities admit mainly on documents; elite universities like TUM or RWTH Aachen, private institutions, and arts or design programs may require one |
| France (university level) | Public universities rarely interview; Grandes Ecoles and selective English-taught MSc tracks often hold a video interview |
| France (for Indian applicants) | Mandatory Campus France interview via the Etudes en France portal, which feeds directly into your visa evaluation |
What The Campus France Interview Checks
- The coherence of your academic background and career goals.
- Why you specifically chose France for this program.
- Your financial readiness to support your studies there.
My Advice
If you are applying to France from India, prepare for your Campus France interview as seriously as you would a visa interview, since the advisor's written evaluation goes straight to the embassy and can influence your visa outcome as much as your actual application.
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