My journey
Which intake are you aiming for?
Pick one and Setu shows the application dates and updates for that semester.
Your plan
Only verified official information — each card shows its source. Dates for your courses come from DAAD; check each course page for the documents it asks for (language test, APS certificate, uni-assist or direct application).
Save courses to see your earliest deadline here.
Master's applicants whose bachelor's degree is in Engineering, Commerce / Accounting / Finance / Economics, or Business / Management need a dMAT certificate for their APS certificate, for the Summer Semester 2027 intake or later.
The fee is €150, paid to g.a.s.t. during registration. The first test in India was on 26 September 2026 (registration closed 15 September); certificates are available from 12 October 2026. Watch the g.a.s.t. registration page for the next dates.
You register online with APS India, enter your school, degree and language details, pay the fee and send your documents. Verification takes at least two weeks — longer when many people apply.
Blocked account and visa
For a study visa, the German Missions in India ask for a blocked account with €11,904 for the first year of studies, of which at most €992 can be withdrawn per month.
The German Missions in India take study visa applications through the Consular Services Portal. You start with a questionnaire that decides your visa sub-type — changing the sub-type later means starting over. With Indian degrees you almost always need an APS certificate.
Compulsory statutory health insurance at the student rate applies at most until you complete your 30th year of life. If you start your Master's close to or after 30, ask a public insurer about your options before you choose.
The first two weeks
Anyone who moves into a flat in Germany must register (Anmeldung) at the local registration office within two weeks of moving in. You need a landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung).
Your route
Next stop: Shortlist courses
Zone A · Prepare
Shortlist courses
Save 5–10 courses that match your degree and grade. Open →
Convert your grade
Check whether you meet minimum grade requirements. Open →
Check if you need the dMAT
Depends on your bachelor's field and APS dates. Open →
English test
IELTS / TOEFL as required by your courses. Book early — results take time.
Start learning German
Reach A1–A2 before you fly; it makes flat-hunting and jobs much easier. Open →
Zone B · Certify & apply
APS certificate
Register and send documents to APS India. Almost all Indian applicants need it. Official site ↗
dMAT test (if needed)
Register with g.a.s.t.; seats are first come, first served. Practise free in Setu's dMAT trainer. Open →
Apply for scholarships
Deutschlandstipendium and the DAAD database — rounds close early. Open →
Motivation letter, CV, recommendation letters
Write them yourself and tailor each one to the course.
Submit applications
Via uni-assist or the university portal — check each course page.
Zone C · Visa
Receive admission letter
Accept your offer by the university's deadline.
Open blocked account
Deposit the required amount before applying for the visa. Open →
Health insurance
Arrange insurance cover for your visa and enrolment.
Apply for the visa
Through the Consular Services Portal of the German Missions in India. Official site ↗
Zone D · Arrive
Find accommodation
Ask “Ist Anmeldung möglich?” before paying anything. Open →
Arrival checklist
Anmeldung within 2 weeks, bank, residence permit… Open →