Before Studying
Education qualifications
Information on whether your education qualifications are accepted by universities in Germany is available on the DAAD.
You can also use the website My Guide to match your education qualification with specific academic study programmes.

To apply for an academic programme, you can apply directly at the university of your choice or use an online application tool in English such as from the website uni-assis.

Studying in Germany offers numerous benefits for international students,
including free education at public universities, a high quality of life.
To study in Germany, you’ll need to meet certain academic and financial requirements, including a recognized higher education entrance qualification, proof of sufficient funds, and potentially a visa. The exact academic requirements depend on the course you opt for.

Indian students make up the largest group of international students in Germany,
with 49,008 students in the winter semester of 2023/2024.

Universities

In 2024/2025, there were 109 universities in Germany.
A total of 422 institutions of higher education existed in Germany,
including universities of applied sciences, art colleges, and theological colleges.

Universities: 109
Universities of Applied Sciences: 209
Art Colleges or Music Colleges: 52
Administrative Colleges: 30
Theological Colleges: 16
Universities of Education: 6

Germany’s Best Universities

– Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
– Heidelberg University
– Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
– Humboldt University of Berlin
– Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen
– University of Bonn
– Free University of Berlin
– Technical University of Aachen
– University of Freiburg

Finding and applying for a university place
To find a suitable academic programme in Germany, the Higher Education Compass provides an overview of all university courses and campus locations.