Germany

Indian students must have an APS Certificate before applying. Other essentials include your Passport, IELTS/TOEFL scores, Transcripts (10th, 12th, Degree), SOP, CV, LORs, and proof of a Blocked Account with €11,904 for the visa.

You should apply between May and July 15, 2026. However, since many top universities like TUM have earlier deadlines in March or April, and Uni-Assist takes 6 weeks to process documents, aim to submit everything by early June.

The Winter Intake officially begins on October 1st, 2026. The important lectures start in mid-October. But international students should arrive by September for orientation. This semester runs for six months, ending in March 2027.

To obtain an APS certificate students have to submit a passport size photo plus a copy of the following docs mentioned below

• APS fee transfer receipt
• Adhaar Card
• Passport
• Class X Marksheet
• Class XII Marksheet
• Class XII admit card (PG)
• Bachelors degree (PG)
• Masters degree/transcripts (PG)
• TestAS Result
• Language Certificate (German/English)
• Student Authorization Letter (German/English)
• Pre-University Entrance Exam participation proof

Students must hold UG degree from a recognised uni  plus  provide proof of English proficiency with at least 6.0 in IELTS (minimum 5.5 in each component)/ at least 50 in PTE to apply for MA in Germany 

Also note that minimum age requirement to study Masters in Germany is 21 plus a residence permit will also be required