From the serenity of Heidelberg to the bustling streets of Berlin, studying in Germany can make for an unforgettable experience.
German universities are offering a growing number of degrees in English, making the country an attractive destination for Indian students. The country, which is in the heart of Europe, also offers a unique research ecosystem, with direct connections between universities and industries as well as competitive universities of applied sciences.
Germany is attracting an ever-growing number of international students – close to 35,000 from India alone, making Indians the second largest group of foreign students. This trend illustrates the scope of the scientific relations between Germany and India. Many Indian PhD students are contributing to cutting-edge research at their German universities and research facilities.
The increasing number of applications for German student visas created new administrative challenges. In the past, the visa application process has not been as swift as we wanted it to be, at times causing understandable anger on the side of applicants. Among the student visa applications, we are witnessing a significant number of fraudulent applications.
Consequently, each and every student application has to be screened thoroughly and this would slow down the process for all applications. Streamlining and facilitating the visa application process and the verification of academic credentials became a necessity, which is why the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) was introduced to India on October 1, 2022.
The Academic Evaluation Centre is a service provider of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany New Delhi, in cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). It facilitates a hassle-free admissions process for Indian students to German universities by authenticating their documents.
The successful completion of a document verification allows the APS to issue a certificate, which is a prerequisite for the visa application process when applying for studies in Germany.
With an APS certificate in hand, applicants can prove the authenticity of their academic documents as well as their eligibility for studies in German universities. Students holding a degree from an Indian higher educational institute or an Indian school board will have to follow new guidelines when applying for a student visa to Germany.
We recommend starting the entire procedure – from your APS application to the start of your studies in Germany – at least a year in advance.
A number of applications that reach us are incomplete or contain small mistakes, leading to a delay in the processing time. In order to smoothen the process and to make sure your application is complete, we recommend the following:
Visit the APS-Website (www.aps-india.de)
This is your official source of information on the APS. You are not sure whether you are eligible? We recommend starting your application process by answering the questions of our eligibility quiz. This will help you understand if you qualify for studies in Germany with your current educational and academic background.
Should I first apply for an APS certificate or directly to the German university? How can I submit my documents? Such questions you might have are answered in our FAQ section. There you will find answers to general questions regarding the application and verification process. Also, make sure to check the “News-Section”. This is where you will find time-critical information on the application and verification process.
Required documents
After answering our eligibility quiz, you will be told which verification procedure you should follow. For detailed information on the documents that you will have to prepare for the various application procedures, please refer to the “Checklist-Section” of our website.
Online registration and payment
The registration process consists seven steps. Each step asks for detailed information regarding your personal details, educational background as well as language abilities. Please make sure that you have all the relevant information available at the time of submitting your online application.
Courtesy : The Indian Express