Overview

• German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann has spearheaded outreach in India, presenting Germany as a steady, merit-based destination without pre-arrival social media vetting.
• Applications to public German universities from Indian students have jumped by 35% in recent months, adding to the 50,000 currently enrolled.
• Germany now offers more than 2,300 English-language programs at 425 institutions, with public tuition fees that are typically minimal or non-existent.
• Graduates benefit from an automatic 18-month residence permit to seek employment after earning their degree, with options to extend residency upon securing a job.
• Officials advise Indian applicants to submit materials directly to universities rather than using private agents to avoid higher fees and ensure eligibility for German degrees.