Study in Germany

Germany is a Western European nation with mountains, rivers, woods, and seashores on its northern coast. Its history spans more than two millennia. Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf, Leipzig, Bremen, etc. are some of its major cities. One of the biggest nations in Europe, Germany has considerable influence and a robust economy across the continent. Based on nominal GDP, Germany has the fourth-highest economy in the world.

CapitalOfficial & National LanguageAreaPopulationCurrency
BerlinGerman357,386 km²More than 83 Million (Dec, 19)Euro (EUR)

Why Study in Germany

  • LAND of IDEAS!
  • No Tuition fees at Public Universities
  • Around 1500 Programmes taught in English
  • German Ambassador in Bangladesh focusing to recruit more Bangladeshi Students
  • Double Degree opportunity in different countries.
  • 13 universities make the world top 250 and 30 make into the world top 500 – QS ranking
  • One of the best education systems and best in Technical / Engineering study

Best Universities in Germany

  • The Technical University of Munich.
  • The Technical University of Berlin.
  • RWTH Aachen University.
  • The Darmstadt University of Technology.
  • Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
  • The University of Stuttgart.
  • Ruprecht-Karls University Heidleberg.
  • University of Duisburg-Essen.
  • Jacobs University Bremen

Application period

  • November to January (for Summer intake)
  • May to July (for Winter intake)

Admission requirements

Bachelor’s/ undergraduate studies:

  • Higher Secondary Certificate with GPA 4 / A-Level with three subjects completed / Equivalent+ 1-year university education.
  • Applicants who have passed an A-level examination in English or IELTS- Academic test with a minimum score of 5.5, Pearson PTE Academic test with a minimum score of 51 points

Master’s studies:

  • Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of at least 4 years’ duration. The Bachelor’s degree should include courses equal to at least more than 1 year of full-time studies in a relevant subject to of the program applied for.
  • IELTS – Academic test minimum of 6 points OR PTE Academic score of 56. Very few programs accept Medium of study – English also.

Visa requirements in Germany

Sponsorship: Around 10,350 Euro (May Change without before any notice from German Immigration) has to be deposited at a blocked account in an approved bank in Germany for 1 year. Students can withdraw money for a certain amount every month for living expenses. Proof of money transfer is mandatory to get a student visa.

Checklist for Visa Application:

  • Complete Visa Application Form
  • Fees: Visa Application fee – 75 Euro, Embassy fee – 7500 BDT (Fees are subjected to change anytime without before any notice from German Embassy and Immigration service)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Passport size photograph
  • Admission letter from a university
  • Admission fee payment confirmation (if applicable)
  • Notarized copy of all academic certificates
  • Motivational letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Medical insurance
  • A valid certificate of IELTS
  • roof of Accommodation

(‘Career Paths’ will inform you about Latest Visa Application Procedure)

Scholarship Opportunities

  • DAAD scholarship for Bangladeshi students
  • Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship

Cost of Studying in Germany

  • Usually no tuition fee at public university other than a small amount of ‘Administrative fee’ or ‘Semester fee’.
  • 2,000 -18,000 Euro / Yr. at Private Universities

Employment/Work in Germany

Part-time job opportunity – 20 hours per week and full-time during summer (July-August).

Post-study work visa: 18 months job searching visa.

PR facility: After a master’s degree, get a job and immediately get a residence card or European Blue card which will make you eligible to go and work in any other European country. After working & residing for 5 years in Germany, opportunity to apply for citizenship.