Masters in Germany Requirements

Here are some of the reasons which make Germany the ideal study destination -

• Germany is the third most popular destination among international students in the world
• Almost no tuition fee
• Germany is an attractive place to study, and German university degrees are highly respected by employers worldwide
• Schengen Visa
• Quality education from state funded universities
• Students can stay up to 18 months after completing the academic program
• Part-time jobs are allowed 20 hours a week
• Students can work in well-known brands from Germany like Adidas, Mercedes Benz, and BMW

Yes, it is free to an extent. There is no tuition fee in most of the universities as they are state funded. However, you will be paying a minimum amount as the enrollment fee every semester which will be about 250 euros.

• Technical University of Munich
• Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
• RWTH Aachen University
• Technische Universität Berlin
• Technische Universität Darmstadt
• Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
• Universität des Saarlandes
• Top Universities for MS in EEE in Germany
• Technical University of Munich
• University of Kaiserslautern
• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
• RWTH Aachen University
• Technische Universität Darmstadt
• Technische Universität Ilmenau
• Universität Stuttgart
• Technische Universität Dresden
• Paderborn University

• Technical University of Munich
• RWTH Aachen University
• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
• Technical University of Berlin
• TU Clausthal
• TU Chemnitz
• BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg/Cottbus
• Magdeburg University
• University of Stuttgart
• TU Darmstadt

• TU Munich
• TU Kaiserslautern
• University of Freiburg
• University of Bonn
• University of Saarland
• RWTH Aachen
• University of Stuttgart
• University Kassel

• Minimum 75% in your undergraduate degree or CGPA 7.5/10
• German universities accept IELTS exam results with a score of 6.5 out of 9. You can also submit your TOEFL score which should be over 90
• GRE is not mandatory. But in some cases, you may be asked to submit your GRE score depending on the university or course

Depending on the eligibility criteria of a university and academic program, you would need to follow some of these steps to get admission:

1. Get your passport
2. Take the IELTS/TOEFL test
3. Take the GRE (if necessary)
4. Gather all your academic documents
5. Prepare your CV / Resume
6. Prepare your Statement of Purpose
7. Get your Letters of Recommendation
8. Send out your applications to your shortlisted universities. Now that you have got all the required documents, it is time to start the application process. Most universities ask you to apply online and then send out the hard copies of your documents. For some universities, you may have to apply via Uni-assist
9. Apply for an education loan (if necessary)
10. Open a blocked account of 10,236 Euros in Deutsch Bank or Kotak Mahindra Bank
11. Get health and travel insurance
12. Apply for a visa and book your flight ticket

The GRE is generally not required, but universities like RWTH Aachen will require you to submit your GRE score. However, not all universities need applicants to submit a GRE score.

German universities may not accept students that have more than 4 or 5 backlogs. In fact, top German universities will never accept students that have any backlogs.

You should have an IELTS score of a minimum of 6.5 out of 9 or a TOEFL score of 90 out of 120.

No. If you are only studying in Germany for one or two years, you may not need to prove your German proficiency. There are plenty of English-taught programs at universities in Germany, and they do not ask for German proficiency. Some universities will ask for basic German language requirements based on the course you have chosen.

The minimum CGPA required to do an MS in Germany is 7 or 70%. However, if you want to get admission to a world-class university, you need the best score in IELTS, and your CGPA must be around 8.5.

No, GATE is not mandatory. Please note that only Indian applicants can apply at certain universities with a GATE score, for which the minimum necessary percentile is 90. The Technical University of Munich and RWTH Aachen admit Indian students to the postgraduate engineering courses based on this exam.

There are two intakes at German institutions for international students:

• Summer intake – Starts in March and the deadline is January 15th
• Winter intake – Starts in September and the deadline is July 15th

The universities start accepting applications for the Summer intake from August to January, and for the Winter intake from December to March every year.

Yes. It is legal to work in Germany with a student visa, but students are restricted to the number of days they can work which is 120 full days or 240 half days per year. If you take a job as a student assistant or research assistant at your university, it usually will not be a problem to exceed the 120-day limit.

The minimum wage for a student is 9.19 euros an hour and they can use this to take care of their living expenses.

If you cannot speak fluent German, you may not be eligible for most of the jobs. However, if you have been in Germany for at least 1 year and if you know basic German, you can easily find a job in Germany.

Having a German Masters’s degree would be beneficial when you are looking for a job in the country.

In addition to Germany’s lucrative job market, Germany is also a top country in Europe for R&D, so constant innovation is assured which is also a reason why a job in Germany could work well for you.

Research in-depth about the field you wish to work in. Understand the requirements and learn about your chances. Know that small-scale industries are very restrictive to hiring.

The major sectors looking for international workers include fields like chemicals, engineering, electronics, IT, machinery, coal, vehicles, machine tools, food and beverages, shipbuilding, and, textiles.

Students require around 850 euros per month to cover the cost of living in Germany. The costs can vary considerably depending on whether you are living in a city or the countryside.

An overseas education fair gives students the opportunity to meet and interact with universities from around the world and ask questions related to courses, admissions criteria, campus life, scholarships, post-study work, and internships. Students can attend the Azent Overseas Education fair online or in-person to meet top universities from the UK, US, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Ireland, Singapore, and other popular destinations to learn about

• Eligibility criteria such as relevant work experience, undergraduate course prerequisites and scores, GRE/GMAT requirements, and language tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE
• How to increase chances of getting admissions to the course of their choice
• Networking opportunities, placement services, and internships are available
• Campus and student life, extracurricular activities, culture, and student diversity
• Student housing
• Scholarship eligibility