Germany

Total cost in Germany differ by university type for per year are mentioned below for Indian students -

•     Public University (budget) - INR 9L – INR 13L per year (living- INR 8L – INR 10L + semester fee INR 25K– INR 40K)

•     Private University (mid range) - INR 18L – 22 L per year (tuition- INR 10–14 L + living- INR 8–10 L)

•     Private University (premium) - INR 22L – 28 L per year

Living expenses are mentioned below for Indian students-

•     Rent- INR 30K–60K per month (EUR 350–700)

•     Food and groceries - INR 15K–25K per month

•     Health insurance - INR 5K–8K per month

Transport, phone, personal - INR 8K–12K per month

Blocked account (Sperrkonto) is German bank account required for your student visa application. It proves you have sufficient funds to support yourself in Germany.

•     Required amount- €11,904 per year (approx. INR 10.5–11 Lacs at current exchange rates)

•     How it works- Funds are deposited and released monthly (~€992/month) so you can access them 

•     You must show this amount at time of visa application along with your university offer letter

•     Popular providers- Fintiba, Expatrio, Deutsche Bank

Blocked account is different from tuition fees (for private universities)

Germany offer 2 types of universities with very different fee structures as mentioned below-

•     Public Universities- Tuition is largely free (€0) for all students, including international students. However, a semester contribution fee (Semesterbeitrag) of approximately €150–350 per semester is charged, which typically covers student transport passes and administrative costs.

•     Private Universities- Fees range from ₹8–20 Lacs per year (€8,000–€20,000/year) depending on the institution and program.

Total annual cost (tuition + living)- For public universities, expect ₹8–12 lakhs/year (mainly living expenses). For private universities, budget ₹15–25 lakhs/year.