Germany

Minimum English requirements at FHM Germany varies for different programs. However, students are advised to demonstrate proficiency at the B2 level of the CEFR.

Some other test scores accepted at FHM Germany include:

• IELTS Academic - 5.5 to 6.0
• TOEFL-iBT - 87
• TOEIC - Score of 541 - 700
• UNIcert - Minimum Unicert II

Students who do not meet the direct entry requirements at FHM Germany can still get in here by completing the university's Pre-Studies Programme CLASSIC. This one-year course helps students build their fundamentals and ends by taking an FSP exam.

Students who lack English-proficiency requirements can enroll in one of the university's language-intensive foundation tracks.

No, FHM Germany does not maintain on-campus housing. However, it does support students in finding a flat or room at one of the private residences nearby. A budget of around EUR 350-600 (INR 38.2 K-INR 65.5 K) per month is required for rental costs.

The Student Accommodation in Germany Guide is now free-to-access for all Indian students.

Yes, students can pay their fees in installments at FHM. Tuition costs for most programs is generallt divided into 2 or 3 yearly installments. However, students need to pay the complete first installment before they can be formally enrolled at the university.

To know more, check fhm-international.de.

FHM (Fachhochschule des Mittelstands) offers several English and German-taught degrees in 6 main fields - Business, Technology, Psyschology, Health, Media, Education, and Social Sciences.

Some popular courses available to Indian students are as follows:

• BA in International Business Administration
• MBA in General Technology Management
• MSc in AI and Data Science Management
• MSc in Cybersecurity
• MSc in Business Psychology

FHM is better for students interested in:

• business and technology programs for small and medium-sized enterprises (the Mittelstand)
• Smaller class sizes
• better networking opportunities into German mid-sized businesses
• Better chances of a German student visa

IU Applied Sciences Germany is ideal for students seeking:

• studies at the largest private university in Germany (more than 130,000 students enrolled)
• more English-taught programs (200+ compared to FHM's 9)

Still confused about which one is right for you? Our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors have guided many Indian students to both institutes, FREE of cost.

Yes, Bielefeld University accepts applications for both the Winter semester (October start) and the Summer semester (April start). 

The Summer semester deadline for the NC courses at Bielefeld is Jan 15, 2027, for the 2027 intake. The students should note that fewer programs open new cohorts in the Summer semester for Indian students. 

Yes, Bielefeld University accepts applications for both the Winter semester (October start) and the Summer semester (April start). 

The Summer semester deadline for the NC courses at Bielefeld is Jan 15, 2027, for the 2027 intake. The students should note that fewer programs open new cohorts in the Summer semester for Indian students. 

Yes, for the Bielefeld University admissions, almost all international applicants with non-German qualifications need to first submit a VPD (preliminary review documentation) application by using the uni-assist portal. 

It should happen 8 weeks before the university's own deadline. The APS certificate is required as part of the uni-assist application for Indian students. 

After getting a VPD, the students should directly apply via the university application portal. 

The Bielefeld University application deadlines are based on the kind of courses offered. For NC-restricted courses, the admission deadline is Jul 15, 2026 which is about to close. 

For the open admission courses, the applications are possible till Oct 15, 2026. Indian students applying should be mindful of the application deadlines due to the high processing times.