Germany

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. 

Yes, the Bielefeld University rankings appear in the QS World University Ranking 2027 and it places it in the band of #1001 to #1200. 

This university does significantly better in the Times Higher Education Rankings 2026, in the band of #201 to #250. 

In Germany, there is the CHE Hochschulranking for the Bielefeld courses like CS and Mathematics. 

Yes, the Bielefeld University rankings appear in the QS World University Ranking 2027 and it places it in the band of #1001 to #1200. 

This university does significantly better in the Times Higher Education Rankings 2026, in the band of #201 to #250. 

In Germany, there is the CHE Hochschulranking for the Bielefeld courses like CS and Mathematics. 

Yes, the Bielefeld University rankings appear in the QS World University Ranking 2027 and it places it in the band of #1001 to #1200. 

This university does significantly better in the Times Higher Education Rankings 2026, in the band of #201 to #250. 

In Germany, there is the CHE Hochschulranking for the Bielefeld courses like CS and Mathematics. 

The general acceptance rates at BSBI Germany are 70-80% for international students. The acceptance rates suggest less competition and the University not being very picky. The BSBI is a very promising choice for students who are interested to complete their higher education from there.

Deadline to apply for scholarships at KIT Germany varies for different financial aid programs. The last date to apply for the Deutschlandstipendium Scholarship (EUR 300 or INR 32.7 K) is Apr 29, 2027.

For the latest scholarship-specific deadlines, students can check careerservice.kit.edu

Yes, GRE is still required as dMAT has not replaced it. dMAT is an aptitude test required for the APS documentation process, and GRE is a university admissions test. Both these exams differ in their purpose and the courses/documents they're used for.
On a completely different note, you may check with your German university whether they can waive the GRE requirement for your case or not. It's completely the university's call.