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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

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

No. The 4–12 week processing time refers to the period after your biometrics appointment at the embassy. The CSP waiting list is a separate one. This is an extra 2–8 weeks (or more) before you even reach the biometrics stage.

The German student visa success rate for Indian applicants is over 90–95%. Rejections are rare when documents are genuine, complete and well-prepared. The most common reason for rejection is financial proof issues or incomplete documentation.

The official guideline from German missions in India is approximately 12 weeks after your biometrics appointment. However, Shiksha study abroad counsellor experts of Germany confirm that it usually takes 3-4 months.