Germany

Most engineering, IT, management, and Science courses are open in September intake in Germany.

The academic year in Germany is divided into two semesters: the winter semester from 1 October to 31 March (actual lecturing period from mid-October to mid-February, i.e. four months); the summer semester from 1 April to 30 September (lecturing from mid-April to mid-July, i.e. three months).

You can apply for September intake in Germany from early March 2025. Check the deadline of the universities you want to study in and apply at least a month before your deadline. Don't delay in replying to university emails.

It starts in September / October and ends in February / March. All the Universities in Germany offer a large number of courses for Winter Intake. For most Universities, the application deadline will fall in mid-July for Winter (September Intake).

Usually international students not immediately earn €60,000 plus entry in Germany. Fresh graduates start at €45k–55k. But if you have a strong internship or skills, you might break into mid-level pay faster.

Some top universities for MBBS in Germany include University of Heidelberg, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Technical University of Munich, etc. Listed below are top MBBS Universities in Germany as per the 2025 Medicine rankings:

Public universities in Germany are largely state-funded and do not require students to pay tuition fees, but only an administration fee as part of the admission process. Hence, the MBBS in Germany for Indian students fees is zero at most of the universities.

However, MBBS fees in Germany at some universities are around INR 25 L for the first year. Currently, MBBS courses are only available across public universities in Germany. Hence, international students would require an understanding of the German language to apply to the university. Below are the annual fee requirements of top MBBS universities in Germany:

Berlin has a moderate crime index of approximately 44.66, meaning it is a relatively safe city to reside in. Neighborhoods like Mitte, Charlottenhurg, and Prenzlaur Berg are considered especially safe since they are usually either heavily policed or have a generally low crime rate.

A resident of Berlin is more likely to experience petty theft or vandalism rather than violent crimes. It is advised to avoid neighborhoods like Leopoldplatz, Görlitzer Park, or Alexanderplatz, especially at night, as these areas have a higher crime rate.

Absolutely. The semester fee charged by German universities comes with a bunch of advantages, one of which includes student transportation passes for unlimited use within certain zones (AB/ABC) and at times, outside. Students are advised to reach out to their university's student services or the AStA (Allgemeiner Studierendenausschuss) to gain more insights on the semester ticket included in their semester fees. 

Other options to commute include public transport like S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, and buses.

Students can check the approximate cost of accommodation in Berlin in case on-campus housing options aren't available:

• 1BHK City Centre: EUR 1,234/month (INR 1,22,600)
• 1BHK Outside City Centre: EUR 913/month (INR 90,700)
• 3BHK in City Centre: EUR 2,328/month (INR 2,31,300)
• 3BHK outside City Centre: EUR 1,634/month (INR 1,62,300) 

Moreover, the cost of buying a solo apartment by sq. meter is as follows:

• Solo apartment price per sq. meter in City Centre- EUR 7,571 (INR 7,52,400)
• Solo apartment price per sq. meter outside the City Centre- EUR 5,578 (INR 5,54,300)

 1 EUR = INR 99.38 (Rounded off INR values used)