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YesterdayContributor-Level 10
Good news for most Indian students:
• Most German universities — both public and private — do NOT require GRE or GMAT for their master's programs.
• Some business schools and MBA programs at private universities may ask for GMAT, but it is not universal.
• For technical programs (MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science): GRE is generally not required.
Exception: A few internationally top-ranked programs or universities with strong US partnerships may recommend GRE/GMAT, but it rarely serves as a hard requirement.
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YesterdayContributor-Level 10
Impact of backlog depend on university type for Indian studentsas mentioned below -
• Public Universities - Very strict as backlogs are not accepted and can lead to rejection
• Private Universities - More flexible as 1 – 2 backlogs may be accepted with good explanation in SOP
• Key factors - How many backlogs in overall academic performance
• Backlog must be mentioned honestly in application. Backlogs that are undisclosed and are discovered later can result in rejection of visa or deportation
Tip - Good IELTS score, work experience and
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YesterdayContributor-Level 10
Eligibility requirements differ by university type as mentioned below for Indian students -
• Public Universities: Generally require 60–65% or 6.0+ CGPA (on a 10-point scale). ECTS credits are critical — you need at least 240 ECTS credits from your bachelor's degree.
• Private Universities: More flexible; typically accept 55%+ or 5.5+ CGPA, making them accessible to a wider range of students.
• Germany uses the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) to evaluate your degree equivalence. Your mark sheet must show credit points.
A strong SOP (Statement of Purpos
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YesterdayContributor-Level 10
Yes, students can study at the Uni Applied Sciences without German. The university offers over 50 English-taught courses.
Indian students are however advised to learn German as it can improve the chances of landing part-time jobs in Germany and the overall quality of student life.
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a week agoContributor-Level 9
There are over 50 RWTH Aachen courses available to Indian students in English. These English-taught programs are generally offered at master's level only.
Master's courses in areas like Software Systems, Production Systems, Automation Engineering are taught in English at RWTH Germany.
However, a majority of bachelor's courses would require a C1 level of German language proficiency.
Given below are the language proficiency exams required for both languages -
- English - IELTS (6.5+) or TOEFL (90+)
- German - TestDaF, DSH-2 or Goethe C2
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
For programs offered in German at Inolstadt University students are required to provide a minimum proof of level B2 proficiency. Accepted certificates/tests include-
- Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP) of Goethe-Institut
- Goethe-Zertifikat B2 or higher from Goethe-Institut
- German Language Examination for Admission of Foreign
Study Applicants (DSH level 1) - the telc certificate German B2 or higher
- Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache für ausländische Studienbewerber (TestDaF) with at least 3 in all four sub-tests
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, students can study at Kassel Uni without learning German. The university offers 25 English-taught courses. To enroll in these, students can submit a valid score in either the TOEFL, Pearson PTE, or IELTS.
For German-taught courses, the minimum required grade is C1. Test scores like DSH-2, TestDAF 4, and Goethe-Zertifikat C2 are accepted for courses that require German.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
To enroll at UTokyo you need to meet the eligibility requirements of the Japanese education system. As per it, student to have spent 16 years in schooling to enroll in a Masters degree and 18 years for PhD. If you don't meet the requirement refer to official website of University of Tokyo and follow the steps suggested there
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a week agoContributor-Level 9
Indian students are required to submit either the German language proficiency proof or the English language result too. Ludwig Maximillians University of Munich accepts TestDaF 4, Goethe C2 for German and the English tests like IELTS or TOEFL.
The test reports should be shared during the application period via the Uni-assist portal. They hold a lot of importance for the application evaluation.
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