2. BACHELOR STUDIES
There are several ways in which a student can study in Germany.
These are summarized below and detailed in coming slides:
q Mechanism A: German Taught Bachelors
q Mechanism B: English Taught Bachelors (Through IITJEE /
SAT)
q Mechanism C: English Taught Bachelors (Through English
Studienkollege/Foundation Year)
q Mechanism D: English Taught Bachelors (Direct Entry)
3. MECHANISM A:
PATHWAY TO GERMAN TAUGHT BACHELORS
To be done in
India
Preferable to do
along with 12th
studies
Cost is around
10000-20000
Rupees
TELC Exam
Costs- 200 Euro
A1 + A2 B1 + B2 Studionkolleg Bachelor @ Univ
At Language
School in Germany
6-9 months
duration
Includes
Preparation for
studionkolleg
Cost is 1500-4500
Euros
Includes cost of
TELC Exams
Foundation year in
Germany
1 year duration
Intakes are twice a
year
Cost is approx
1000-7000 Euros
Student has to take
University Entrance
Exam and Language
exam after this
course
Bachelor’s Degree in
Germany
Bachelor is mostly free
with some minimum
charges around
500-900 euro per year
Students can chose
universities across any
state of Germny
12th
• In many cases, if student has done A1 only, they can get admission in a language school in
Germany to do A2 + B1 +B2
• Some Studienkollegs can accept admission on B1 level also
4. MECHANISM B:
ENGLISH TAUGHT BACHELORS
IIT JEE Has to be done
in India after 12th Exam
SAT can be given along
with 12th studies
Giving Exam after 12th
boards can delay
admissions by one intake
IIT JEE/SAT Bachelor @ Univ
Bachelor’s Degree in
Germany
Bachelor is mostly free with
some minimum charges
around 500-900 euro per
year
Students can chose
universities across any state
of Germany
12th
• IIT JEE and SAT are accepted as Entrance test for direct admission to English Taught
Bachelors at Public Universities. Most of them are in the Science/Technology field
5. MECHANISM C:
PATHWAY TO ENGLISH TAUGHT BACHELORS
To be done in
India
Preferable to do
along with 12th
studies
Cost is around
10000-20000
Rupees
TELC Exam
Costs- 200 Euro
IELTS Studionkolleg (English) Bachelor @ Univ
Foundation year in Germany
1 year duration
Intakes are twice a year
Cost is approx 7000-12000
Euros
Student will get admission to
Free English Taught Bachelors
in Germany
Bachelor’s Degree in
Germany
Bachelor is mostly free
with some minimum
charges around 500-900
euro per year
Students can chose
universities within same
state as studienkolleg
12th
• Mostly Universities ask for IELTS 6.0/5.5 Bands but some Universities can provide
waiver of IELTS requirement to student whose prior degree education has been in
English
• The place in English Taught Bachelors in a Public University is guaranteed in some
foundation years. Some of these guaranteed places can be in Public University also.
6. MECHANISM D:
ENGLISH TAUGHT BACHELORS
Bachelor @ Univ
Skip the studienkolleg/Foundation
year and get admit direct into
Bachelor’s Degree in Germany
12th
• There are few private universities who can offer admission to students direct in bachelors
after Indian 12th qualification
• Universities ask for IELTS 6.0 Bands but some Universities can provide waiver of IELTS
requirement to student whose prior degree education has been in English
7. MASTER STUDIES
There are several ways in which a student can study in Germany.
These are summarized below and detailed in coming slides:
q Mechanism A: German Taught Masters
q Mechanism B: English Taught Masters (Public University)
q Mechanism C: English Taught Masters (Private University)
8. MECHANISM A:
PATHWAY TO GERMAN TAUGHT MASTERS
A1 + A2 B1+B2+C1 Master @ Univ
At Language School Campus
in Germany
20 weeks for B2 & 30 weeks
for C1 level
Cost at approx 5000-8000
Euros
Includes cost of TELC Exams
Master is mostly free
with some minimum
charges around
500-600 euro per year
Student can secure
admission across
Germany
Bachelor
To be done in India
Preferable to do
along with Bacehlor
studies
Cost is around
10000-20000
Rupees
TELC Exam Costs-
200 Euro
• In many cases, if student has done A1 only, they can also he can get admission in a
language school in Germany for C1 level preparation
• This is the most common Pathway to Study in Public Universities at Master Level in
Germany
9. MECHANISM B:
ENGLISH TAUGHT MASTERS (PUBLIC)
Master @ Univ
Master’s Degree in Germany is
mostly free with some minimum
charges around 500-900 euro per
year
Students must have good
Academic credentials and good
command of English Language
Bachelor
• Mostly Public Universities will expect very good academic grades and will prefer IELTS
6.5/7.0 Bands
10. MECHANISM C:
ENGLISH TAUGHT MASTERS (PRIVATE)
Master @ Univ
Some German Private Universities
have premium accreditation like
AMBA, AACSB, EFMD etc
The Universities have very good
placement records
No German Language required for
admission
• Mostly Universities ask for IELTS 6.5 Bands but some Universities can provide waiver of
IELTS requirement to student whose prior degree education has been in English
Bachelor