Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least another year as of date of visa application; passports with observations regarding the front data page cannot be accepted) with at least two empty pages.
Application form & declaration (in accordance with Section 54 of the Residence Act) duly signed.
Declaration for additional contact and legal representation information.
Copy of your passport’s data page (A4 size copy).
Statement of purpose / Motivation letter.
Certificate issued by the APS (Academic Evaluation Centre) – please consult www.aps-india.de for further information about the application process.
Proof of admittance to the study course / preparatory college (original and 2 copies) including information on the language of instruction.


Where not confirmed by the University in the admission notification: Proof of the language skills in the language of instruction for the study course or preparatory course (as a rule at least B2 level). Only certificates approved by the German government will be accepted (Goethe Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan, ÖSD, IELTS, TOEFL). Do not provide exemption letters.
Certificates of all academic qualifications you have previously obtained (original and 2 copies).
Curriculum vitae (CV).
Proof of financial means to cover study costs:
  • Scholarship / stipend
  • Formal obligation letter from a sponsor in Germany
  • Blocked account for the first year of stay: 11,208 €

If the university charges tuition fees: Proof of funds equal to fees for first 2 semesters (via confirmation of payment, education loan, or unblocked deposit in blocked account).

3 passport pictures (biometric, not older than 6 months).
Visa fee of 75 € .
Travel health insurance valid on arrival until university enrollment (~3 months).
  • Private German health insurance covering requirements
  • OR Public German health insurance + travel insurance until start date
  • OR Private foreign (e.g. Indian) insurance meeting requirements

Requirements:

  • No reimbursement limit in case of sickness
  • Deductible ≤ 300 € per year
  • Pre-existing conditions included
  • No age or residence-related termination clauses
  • Insurance must renew automatically / no time limit

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