Students moving to Germany

Complete guide to German university admission for Indian students: uni-assist, documents, APS, language tests, tuition, deadlines, and top programs.

A short week-by-week map of what to do, in what order, with links to the detailed guide for each step.

Side-by-side comparison of Fintiba, Expatrio, and other Sperrkonto providers. Fees, release schedules, bundled insurance, and which one to pick.

Blocked account setup, student visa paperwork, part-time work rules, and how Indian students actually make it through year one.

Which health insurer to pick as an Indian student, what it costs, how to get the Mitgliedsbescheinigung for enrollment, and what happens when you turn 30.

The mandatory address registration. How to book it, what to bring, what goes wrong, and how to survive the wait in Berlin and Munich.

How to find accommodation as an Indian student in Germany. Studierendenwerk dorms, WG-Gesucht tips, typical costs by city, and red flags to watch for.

SCHUFA, WBS, Kaltmiete vs Warmmiete, Nebenkosten, Kaution, and what a Bewerbungsmappe actually looks like.

N26, DKB, Sparkasse, or something else. What you need, what each one actually does, and the trap of debit-first culture.

The 120/240-day rule, Werkstudent vs Minijob, tax implications, and how Indian students actually find part-time work in Germany.

How the Semesterticket works, Deutschlandticket pricing, DB Navigator, FlixBus, BahnCard, and getting around German cities as an Indian student.

Where to get atta, dal, spices, paneer, and everything else, by city and online.

How to get the §20b residence permit after graduating from a German university, what counts as adequate employment, and how to convert to a Blue Card.