Germany

For German student visa for MBA in Germany, students need to present offer letter, proof of funds, health insurance and academic transcripts. Applicants would also need to show proof of having a blocked account. The student visa allows a part–time job of 120 days of 240 half days per year. Students will have to pay around €110 as visa application fee (INR 11.2 K). Processing time for Residence Permit visa is 3 months (8 - 12 weeks).  

German Students Visa 2025 New Changes- Effective February 17, 2025, the German Foreign Ministry has launched a Consular Services Portal known as digital.diplo.de to reduce the processing time of German student visas. Students can now apply for visas online, fill out the application form, and submit the documents. Here, the students will have to visit VFS Global only for biometrics after completing their application online. 

Not everywhere. Most public universities are free (only €200-€300 semester fee). But in Baden-Württemberg state (universities like Heidelberg, KIT), Indian students must pay €1,500 tuition fee per semester. Also, TUM (Munich) has started charging fees recently. Always check official website before applying.

To get your student visa, you must show proof of funds. You have to open a Blocked Account and deposit €11,904 (approx ₹11 Lakhs). You cannot use this money all at once. The bank will give you back €992 per month for your living expense. This is mandatory rule.

In the 2026 Times Higher rankings, Humboldt University of Berlin ranking is #4. Also, in 2026 QS rankings, this university ranks at #7. It can be said that for German-based universities rankings, Humboldt ranks among the Top 10 Universities in Germany.

The living cost in Germany is liitle higher than their cost of studying. The monthly cost of living in Germany will be around EURO 1000 plus. 

You just have to get admission in public universities of Germany. They do not charge any tuition fees. 

You should apply between November to mid-January of the next year for the summer intake in Germany. 

The stipend for PhD in Germany will differ for the course type, the academic background and the merit of the students. The general stipend of PhD in Germany is EUR 900 to EUR 1300. 

Germany is best place to study PhD in the world. However the worthiness of the degree is also depends upon the candidates choices who are planning to study PhD in Germany.