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Bachelor's & Master's Admissions · German Public Universities

One track. Every station
to Immatrikulation.

Germany's public universities charge no tuition — but the eligibility route is a fixed sequence: recognition, language, documents, application, visa. This page runs the route end to end for both Bachelor's and Master's applicants, with the calculators built in.

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The route

Every station, start to enrolment

00
Profile
Assess your degree, subject & goals.
01
Recognition
Anabin database & APS certificate.
02
Language
German (B2/C1) or English (IELTS/TOEFL).
03
Documents
Transcripts, SOP, LORs, APS, funding.
04
Application
uni-assist or direct university portals.
05
Visa
Blocked account & national (Type D) visa.
06
Immatrikulation
Enrol & register at your university.

German Grade Calculator

Convert your Indian percentage/CGPA into the German 1.0–4.0 scale using the modified Bavarian formula.

German Grade (1.0 = best)
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German Level Check (CEFR)

See what each level unlocks — most German-taught programs need B2/C1; English-taught need IELTS/TOEFL.

Select your level to see which programs you qualify for.
English-taught Master'sNo German needed
German-taught Bachelor'sC1 (TestDaF/DSH)
German-taught Master'sB2–C1
Student/part-time workB1+ recommended

APS Readiness Quiz

Since 2022, Indian students need an APS certificate before applying. Check if you're ready.

Course Fit Finder

Match your background to the strongest German university routes.

Pick a field to see recommended universities and course types.
Station 03

Eligibility & Documents

Bachelor's Route

For 12th-pass applicants. Most Indian students need a Studienkolleg or one year of university study first.

  • Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
  • APS certificate
  • Language proof (C1 / IELTS)
  • Studienkolleg / FSP if required

Master's Route

For Bachelor's graduates. Many programs are English-taught; APS and a recognised degree are still required.

  • Bachelor's degree & transcripts
  • APS certificate
  • IELTS/TOEFL or German B2–C1
  • SOP, CV & two LORs

Anabin & Recognition

Before anything, confirm your university and degree are listed as recognised (H+) in the Anabin database.

  • Institution status: H+
  • Degree equivalence check
  • Statement of comparability
  • Feeds directly into your APS
End to end

The StudyMap Germany Process

1

Recognition & APS

We verify your degree in Anabin and manage your APS certificate application end to end.

2

Language Plan

Map the fastest route to B2/C1 German, or line up IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs.

3

Shortlist & Documents

Select universities, prepare SOP, LORs and transcripts, and get everything APS- and uni-assist-ready.

4

Apply

File through uni-assist or direct portals, track deadlines and secure your admission letter.

5

Blocked Account, Visa & Enrol

Open your blocked account, file your national (Type D) visa, fly out and complete Immatrikulation.

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