German

Except for some degree programmes at the University of Passau, you need to submit German language proficiency test scores. The German language proficiency may differ as per the course levels. Accepted certificates are DSH-1 or DSH-2 or DSH-3 or TestDAF. Programs for which German language proficiency test score does not have to be submitted are-

• MSc Computer Science
• MSc Artificial Intelligence Engineering
• MSc International Economics and Business
• MSc Computational Mathematics
• MA Development Studies

Except for some degree programmes at the University of Passau, you need to submit German language proficiency test scores. The German language proficiency may differ as per the course levels. Accepted certificates are DSH-1 or DSH-2 or DSH-3 or TestDAF. Programs for which German language proficiency test score does not have to be submitted are-

• MSc Computer Science
• MSc Artificial Intelligence Engineering
• MSc International Economics and Business
• MSc Computational Mathematics
• MA Development Studies

For Master's courses of Goethe Uni Frankfurt that are taught in English, no German language proficiency scores are required. In that case, English language scores must be submitted.

For Bachelor's courses of Goethe University Frankfurt, German language proficiency is required. DSH-2 level proficiency is required in that case. 

Studying at TH Bingen is highly affordable for Indian students due to its zero tuition fee model. Like most of the other German public universities, it charges EUR 0 in tuition for international students. 

Other public universities like the State of Baden-Württemberg charge around EUR 1,500 (INR 1.62L).

For private universities, this amount can range between EUR 5,000 to EUR 20,00 (INR 5.40L to INR 21.6L). 

Verdict: TH Bingen is cheaper than many German public universities and only a semester fee is required to be paid there. 

(EUR 1 = INR 108.06)

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If your course is taught entirely in English, German proficiency is not strictly required. However, mentioning a basic level of A1/A2 German shows a willingness to integrate.

Those Master's courses that are taught in German, Indian students have to submit the suitable language proficiency test. The University of Cologne accepts the following German language proficiency tests for the Master's courses-

• TestDAF TDN 4 in all exam parts
• DSH 2
• Tele C1 Hochschule 
• Tele C2
• ÖSD C2 and more

Yes, Germany offers thousands of international degree courses completely taught in English. Especially at the PG and PhD levels. However, obtaining basic German language skills (A1/A2 level) is strongly advised to successfully manage your daily routines and secure part-time student jobs.

German language proficiency requirement varies as per the course levels. A few of the Master's courses taught in English also require some level of German language skills. Applying for a degree programme at Free University of Berlin may require students to submit one of the following certificates-

• C1 CEFR Certificate
• TestDAF with at least level 4 in two parts and level 3 in two parts
• DSH 1