{"id":2401,"date":"2026-05-01T16:41:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T11:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mystudyoffers.com\/blogs\/?p=2401"},"modified":"2026-05-01T16:41:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T11:11:51","slug":"lmu-munich-international-students-guide-fees-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mystudyoffers.com\/blogs\/lmu-munich-international-students-guide-fees-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"LMU Munich: A Nobel Legacy, No Tuition Fees, Right in the Heart of Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit\u00e4t M\u00fcnchen (LMU Munich) is one of Europe&#8217;s oldest and most prestigious research universities, ranked 58th globally by QS in 2026, and is associated with 50 Nobel laureates. Best of all, it charges virtually no tuition fees for any student, regardless of nationality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit\u00e4t M\u00fcnchen (LMU Munich) is one of Europe&#8217;s oldest and most prestigious research universities, ranked 58th globally by QS in 2026, and is associated with 50 Nobel laureates. Best of all, it charges virtually no tuition fees for any student, regardless of nationality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2406,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"post_views_count":920,"footnotes":""},"categories":[121],"tags":[195,299,718,42,122],"class_list":["post-2401","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-study-in-germany"],"acf":{"single_page":[{"heading":"Overview","content":"<p>How would you like to be part of one of the most prestigious universities in the world, studying amongst some of the greatest minds on Earth, such as Nobel laureates, and not have to pay for tuition?<\/p>\n<p>It is possible at LMU Munich &#8211; a 550-year-old university!<\/p>\n<p>Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit\u00e4t M\u00fcnchen is one of Europe&#8217;s oldest and most famous universities. Founded in 1472 as the University of Ingolstadt, LMU Munich moved to its current location in 1826. Currently, LMU has a student body of over 52,000, including many international students, around 11,600 from 130 countries.<\/p>\n<p>LMU Munich belongs to German Excellence Universities, meaning that it has received such a title under the National Excellence Strategy of Germany for being amongst the finest research universities. As many as 50 Nobel Prize winners have studied or worked in LMU Munich, like Max Planck, Werner Heisenberg, Wilhelm Conrad R\u00f6ntgen, and Thomas Mann.<\/p>\n<p>And perhaps the most compelling fact for any international student: LMU charges no tuition fees for German students, EU students, and non-EU international students alike. You pay only a small semester contribution each semester, and that is it.<\/p>\n<p>The strongest areas for international students to attend LMU are through their available master&#8217;s programs. Most of the bachelor&#8217;s programs are taught in German, with some requiring C1\u2013C2 proficiency levels; however, there are 27 master&#8217;s programs where English will be the only language used to teach those courses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Be sure to explore other<a href=\"https:\/\/mystudyoffers.com\/country\/study-in-germany\/universities\"><strong> top universities to study in Germany<\/strong><\/a> to find the environment that suits you best.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/blogs.mystudyoffers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/group-friends-talking-street-after-class-1-scaled.jpg"},{"heading":"LMU Munich Rankings ","content":"<ul>\n<li><strong>58th:<\/strong> QS World University Rankings 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>34th: <\/strong>Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>42nd:<\/strong> Shanghai Ranking (ARWU) 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>57th:<\/strong> US News &amp; World Report Best Global Universities 2025\u201326<\/li>\n<li><strong>2nd in Germany<\/strong> QS World University Rankings 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>2nd in Germany<\/strong> THE World University Rankings 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","image":false},{"heading":"Programmes & Faculties ","content":"<p>Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) has 18 faculties offering over 300 degree programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Tuition is free for most standard programmes, and with 27 master\u2019s programmes fully taught in English, it is a top choice for international students looking to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mystudyoffers.com\/country\/study-in-germany\">study in Germany<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Law:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>State Examination in Law (German-taught)<\/li>\n<li>M. in International and European Business Law (English-taught options available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Business Administration (LMU School of Management):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (German-taught)<\/li>\n<li>Master of Science in Management \u2014 various specialisations<\/li>\n<li>Master of Management and Digital Technologies (MMT) \u2014 English-taught<\/li>\n<li>MBA (Selective, German required for some tracks)<\/li>\n<li>Master of Business Research (PhD pathway)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Economics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s \/ Master of Science in Economics<\/li>\n<li>Master of Science in Quantitative Economics (English-taught)<\/li>\n<li>Master of Science in Economics (English-taught)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s \/ Master of Science in Mathematics<\/li>\n<li>Master of Science in Data Science (English-taught)<\/li>\n<li>Master of Science in Statistics and Data Science (English-taught)<\/li>\n<li>Master of Science in Computer Science (English-taught)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Physics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s \/ Master&#8217;s of Science in Physics<\/li>\n<li>Master of Science in Astrophysics (English-taught)<\/li>\n<li>Master of Science in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (English-taught)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s \/ Master&#8217;s of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Master of Science in Biochemistry (English-taught)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Biology:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s \/ Master&#8217;s of Science in Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Ecology<\/li>\n<li>Graduate School Life Science Munich (PhD, English-taught)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Geosciences and Geography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s \/ Master&#8217;s of Science in Geography, Earth Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Master of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Medicine (LMU University Hospital):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>State Examination in Human Medicine<\/li>\n<li>Master of Science in Molecular Life Sciences (English-taught)<\/li>\n<li>PhD programmes in Medical Sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Veterinary Medicine:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>State Examination in Veterinary Medicine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of History and the Arts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s \/ Master&#8217;s of Arts in History, Art History, Musicology, Theatre Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Study of Religion:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s \/ Master&#8217;s of Arts in Philosophy, Ethics, Religious Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s \/ Master of Science in Psychology<\/li>\n<li>Master of Science in Educational Research (English-taught)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Humanities (Communication, Languages, Literature):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor \/ Master of Arts in German Studies, Romance Philology, English Studies, Slavic Studies<\/li>\n<li>Master of Arts in Journalism (German-taught)<\/li>\n<li>Master of Arts in Media and Communication (German-taught)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Social Sciences:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s \/ Master&#8217;s of Science in Political Science, Sociology, Communication Studies<\/li>\n<li>Master of Science in Political Science (English-taught)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Faculty of Catholic Theology and Evangelical Theology:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor \/ Master in Theology (German-taught)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> If you are an international student without strong German skills, focus on LMU&#8217;s English-taught master&#8217;s programmes. The 27 English-medium programmes span data science, economics, physics, biochemistry, education, political science, and more, and they are free of tuition fees. Check the full list at<a href=\"http:\/\/lmu.de\/en\/study\"> lmu.de\/en\/study<\/a> before applying.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/blogs.mystudyoffers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/young-people-using-laptop-park-1-scaled.jpg"},{"heading":"Admission & Entry Requirements","content":"<h5><strong>Academic Requirements<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate Studies:<\/strong> Completed secondary school qualification equivalent to the German <em>Abitur<\/em>. For Indian students: a recognised Class 12 certificate from CBSE\/ISC. Most programmes require strong grades of 90%+ for competitive fields like Medicine and Law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate studies:<\/strong> A recognised bachelor&#8217;s degree (minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent). A GPA of roughly 2.5 on the German scale (approx. 65% or higher) is typically expected, but requirements vary significantly by programme.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PhD\/research:<\/strong> A master&#8217;s degree or equivalent with a strong academic record. PhD students can enter through structured doctoral programmes or through individual supervision with an LMU professor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>Language Requirements<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>LMU has two distinct language pathways depending on your programme:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Programme Type: <\/strong>German-taught programmes (most bachelor&#8217;s degrees and State Examinations)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DSH: <\/strong>DSH-2<\/li>\n<li><strong>TestDaF: <\/strong>TDN 4 in all components<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goethe-Zertifikat: <\/strong>C2<\/li>\n<li><strong>DSD: <\/strong>DSD II<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Programme Type: <\/strong>English-taught master&#8217;s programmes <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IELTS: <\/strong>5 overall, no band below 6.0<\/li>\n<li><strong>TOEFL iBT: <\/strong>88 overall<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cambridge C1 Advanced: <\/strong>Minimum C1 level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> If you want to study a German-taught bachelor&#8217;s programme at LMU, you need to reach the C1\u2013C2 level of German. The DSH-2 or TestDaF TDN 4 is the standard proof. LMU&#8217;s Studienkolleg (preparatory college) offers a bridging programme for international students who have strong academic qualifications but need to complete German requirements. Admission to the Studienkolleg itself requires at least B2 German.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE for Indian Students:<\/strong> An APS Certificate (Akademische Pr\u00fcfstelle Academic Evaluation Centre at the German Embassy in India) is mandatory for all Indian applicants. It verifies your academic documents and must be obtained before applying. Processing takes time and costs \u20b918,000. Apply early. This is a hard requirement, and LMU will not accept your application without it.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Documents Required<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Certified copies of all academic certificates and transcripts (with official German translation if not in an accepted European language)<\/li>\n<li>APS Certificate (mandatory for Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants)<\/li>\n<li>Valid passport copy<\/li>\n<li>Language test results (German: DSH-2 \/ TestDaF TDN 4; English-taught programmes: IELTS\/TOEFL)<\/li>\n<li>CV \/ R\u00e9sum\u00e9 (tabular format)<\/li>\n<li>Motivation letter (for some master&#8217;s programmes)<\/li>\n<li>Application form (from LMU International Office)<\/li>\n<li>Additional programme-specific documents (varies by faculty)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>Intakes &amp; Deadlines <\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Winter Semester<br \/>\nSemester Start: <\/strong>October<br \/>\n<strong>Apply By:\u00a0 <\/strong>15 July<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer Semester<br \/>\nSemester Start: <\/strong>April<br \/>\n<strong>Apply By:\u00a0 <\/strong>15 January<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> LMU is strict about deadlines. Missing the deadline means waiting a full semester. For master&#8217;s programmes, you apply both to the respective faculty\/institute and to the International Office, sometimes with different deadlines. Check both carefully on the programme&#8217;s official page before you start your application.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Check your eligibility,<\/strong> confirm your qualification is equivalent to the German entry requirements via <a href=\"http:\/\/lmu.de\/en\/study\/degree-students\/prerequisites\">lmu.de\/en\/study\/degree-students\/prerequisites<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Get your APS Certificate<\/strong> (Indian students). Apply early; this takes weeks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare your documents,<\/strong> certified translations, transcripts, language test scores, and CV<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply to the faculty\/institute<\/strong> for master&#8217;s programmes, and apply directly to the programme coordinator<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply to the International Office,<\/strong> submit your physical application by post by the deadline<\/li>\n<li><strong>Receive your letter of admission<\/strong> from the International Office<\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration at LMU<\/strong> is mandatory in person or by post within the registration period<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply for your German Student Visa<\/strong> using your letter of admission<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","image":false},{"heading":"Fees and Scholarships","content":"<h5><strong>Tuition Fees<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>LMU charges no tuition fees for most standard programmes; however, a few specialised or executive programmes may have fees. This has been the case since the winter semester 2013\/14. You pay only the semester contribution each semester.<\/p>\n<p>A small number of special postgraduate and continuing education programmes (such as certain Executive MBAs or professional certificate programmes) do charge tuition fees. These are the exception, not the rule. Always check the specific programme page to confirm.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Living Costs in Munich <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Munich is one of Germany&#8217;s most expensive cities, particularly for housing. LMU&#8217;s own official estimate is approximately \u20ac1,500 per month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Housing is the biggest challenge in Munich. University housing is significantly cheaper (\u20ac400\u2013600\/month), but demand far exceeds availability. Apply for a place in the university dormitory (via the <em>Studierendenwerk M\u00fcnchen<\/em>) as soon as you receive your admission letter and accept that you may need to find private accommodation, which can be expensive and competitive. Budget towards the higher end of the range.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> The German Government requires international students to show a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of \u20ac11,904\/year (\u20b910.7L approx.) as proof of financial capacity when applying for a German Student Visa. This is the official 2025 requirement; it is separate from your housing and living costs, which you will draw from this account monthly (\u20ac992\/month).<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Scholarships for International Students <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Deutschlandstipendium:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u20ac300\/month for up to standard study duration<\/li>\n<li>All nationalities are enrolled at LMU; awarded based on academic merit and social commitment. Apply during the annual application period (March\u2013April each year).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DAAD Scholarship for International Students (LMU):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Semester-based support<\/li>\n<li>Registered full-time international students completing their first degree at LMU within one year; requires academic excellence + demonstrated financial need. Apply in January\u2013February each year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DAAD Scholarship with Impairment Support:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Semester-based support<\/li>\n<li>Same as above, plus proof of disability, chronic illness, or refugee background.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DAAD Prize:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u20ac1,000 (one-time award)<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding international student nominated by LMU professors; not self-applied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Oskar-Karl-Forster Scholarship:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Varies<\/li>\n<li>Bavarian state scholarship for international students; contact the LMU Scholarship Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DAAD Doctoral Scholarships (various):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Approx \u20ac1,350\/month + allowances<\/li>\n<li>International doctoral candidates; multiple DAAD doctoral funding lines available via the DAAD database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Stipendieninitiative Bayern \/ Foundation Scholarships:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Varies<\/li>\n<li>Multiple private and state-funded options; check <a href=\"http:\/\/lmu.de\">lmu.de<\/a> scholarships page and DAAD database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","image":false},{"heading":"Visa Guide","content":"<p>To study at LMU Munich, non-EU international students need a German National Student Visa (Type D) or, if the programme is less than 3 months, a Schengen Study Visa (Type C).<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Documents Required<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>LMU Letter of Admission from the International Office<\/li>\n<li>Valid passport (must be valid throughout your study period)<\/li>\n<li>APS Certificate (mandatory for Indian applicants)<\/li>\n<li>Blocked account (Sperrkonto) showing at least \u20ac11,904\/year (\u20b910.7L approx.)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of health insurance valid in Germany (statutory or private)<\/li>\n<li>Certified academic certificates and transcripts<\/li>\n<li>Language proficiency test results<\/li>\n<li>Visa application form<\/li>\n<li>Biometric passport photographs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Receive your Letter of Admission from LMU&#8217;s International Office<\/li>\n<li>Open a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) through providers like Fintiba or Deutsche Bank<\/li>\n<li>Arrange health insurance valid in Germany<\/li>\n<li>Book a visa appointment at the German Embassy or German Consulate in your city.<\/li>\n<li>Gather all required documents and attend your appointment<\/li>\n<li>Pay the \u20ac75 visa fee<\/li>\n<li>Receive your visa and travel to Munich<\/li>\n<li>Register your address (<em>Anmeldung<\/em>) at the residents&#8217; registration office within 14 days of arrival. This is legally required in Germany.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> After completing your degree in Germany, you can apply for an 18-month job-seeking visa (<em>Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitssuche<\/em>), which allows you to stay in Germany and look for qualified work without needing an immediate job offer. If you find a job matching your qualifications, this transitions to a work permit and eventually, a pathway to permanent residency (<em>Niederlassungserlaubnis<\/em>).<\/p>\n","image":false},{"heading":"Campus & Student Life","content":"<p>Unlike many universities, which have a distinct campus area apart from the city, LMU is actually integrated into Munich. While the main LMU campus, located in the Maxvorstadt district in the midst of Munich&#8217;s Museum Quarter, is surrounded by the English Garden, Odeonsplatz, and some of Germany&#8217;s top-notch cultural sites, LMU&#8217;s medical faculty and university hospital are based in Gro\u00dfhadern, while LMU&#8217;s life sciences faculty has its campus in Martinsried, and LMU&#8217;s law faculty is located in a magnificent historical building on Ludwigstra\u00dfe.<\/p>\n<p>Munich has regularly been listed as one of the leading cities of Europe when it comes to quality of life. Not only does Munich have an excellent climate, but it is very clean, safe, incredibly well-connected via public transport and located in proximity to the Bavarian Alps, picturesque lakes and Austria. The well-known English Garden, which is Europe&#8217;s biggest park, is right next to the LMU. The students at LMU come from all over the world. The LMU has a Student Council (AStA), lots of cultural groups, the Deutschkurs, and a lot more.<\/p>\n","image":false},{"heading":"Career Outcomes","content":"<p>A degree from LMU is highly regarded by employers in Europe and worldwide. Munich is the financial centre of Germany and hosts the corporate headquarters or large offices of BMW, Siemens, Allianz, MAN, and countless international companies from all sectors. There are many Max Planck Institutes, as well as several Helmholtz and Fraunhofer research institutes in and around Munich, giving opportunities for research collaboration and employment for LMU students.<\/p>\n<p>The alumni network of 50 Nobel laureates and high-ranking research universities globally gives a degree from LMU, particularly a master&#8217;s or doctoral degree, access to research, industry, and academia worldwide. After you graduate, the 18 months of job search visa gives you time to seek a suitable job in Germany. With good German language skills (recommended for even those in an English-language programme), Munich has one of the best job markets in Europe for science, engineering, business, law, and humanities graduates.<\/p>\n","image":false},{"heading":"How Can We Help You?","content":"<p>Navigating LMU Munich&#8217;s application process from getting your APS Certificate to submitting to both the faculty and the International Office, meeting language requirements, setting up a blocked account, and applying for a student visa takes careful planning and the right support.<\/p>\n<p>My Study offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/mystudyoffers.com\/\"><strong>free global education platform for students<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> helps in programme selection, document preparation, APS guidance, application submission, and visa support.<\/p>\n","image":false},{"heading":"FAQs","content":"<h5><strong>1. Does LMU Munich charge tuition fees for international students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>No. LMU Munich charges no tuition fees for standard bachelor&#8217;s, master&#8217;s, and doctoral programmes for any student, regardless of nationality. Since winter semester 2013\/14, all students pay only the semester contribution of approximately \u20ac85 per semester, plus public transport charges (approx. \u20ac38\/month with the Deutschlandticket). Annual mandatory payments total approximately \u20ac400 (\u20b936,000 approx.).<\/p>\n<h5><strong>2. Can I study at LMU Munich in English?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Yes, at the master&#8217;s level. LMU offers 27 master&#8217;s programmes fully taught in English, including Data Science, Statistics and Data Science, Economics, Quantitative Economics, Astrophysics, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Biochemistry, Educational Research, and Political Science, among others. Most bachelor&#8217;s programmes and State Examinations are taught in German and require C1\u2013C2 proficiency.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>3. What German language score does LMU require for German-taught programmes?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>You need DSH-2 or TestDaF TDN 4 (equivalent to B2\u2013C1 level) for most bachelor&#8217;s and state examination programmes. Some competitive programmes may require higher scores. For English-taught master&#8217;s programmes, German is not required; only IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>4. Is the APS Certificate mandatory for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Yes. The APS Certificate (Akademische Pr\u00fcfstelle) from the German Embassy in India is mandatory for all Indian applicants. It verifies your academic documents before you apply to any German university. Apply for it at apsindo.com. Processing takes several weeks and costs approximately \u20b918,000.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>5. How much money do I need to show for a German student visa?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The German Government currently requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) showing at least \u20ac11,904 per year (\u20b910.7L approx.) to prove financial capacity. This works out to \u20ac992 per month, which you draw down for living expenses. 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