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📑 Documents Required for Study in Germany

Bachelor’s Programs Master’s Programs
Valid Passport Valid Passport
Completed Application Form Completed Application Form
10th & 12th Grade Mark Sheets & Certificates Bachelor’s Degree Certificate & Transcript
Proof of Higher Secondary Qualification (equivalent to German Abitur) 10th & 12th Grade Mark Sheets (supporting docs)
Language Proficiency Certificate: German (TestDaF/DSH/Goethe) or English (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE) Language Proficiency Certificate: German (TestDaF/DSH/Goethe) or English (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE)
Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Europass format preferred Curriculum Vitae (CV) – detailed, Europass format preferred
Motivation Letter Statement of Purpose (SOP) / Motivation Letter
Letters of Recommendation (1–2 from teachers) Letters of Recommendation (2–3 from professors/employers)
APS Certificate (mandatory for Indian students) APS Certificate (mandatory for Indian students)
Proof of Financial Resources (Blocked Account – approx. €11,208/year) Proof of Financial Resources (Blocked Account – approx. €11,208/year)
Biometric Passport-sized Photographs Biometric Passport-sized Photographs
Application Fee Payment Proof (if applicable) Application Fee Payment Proof (if applicable)
Work Experience Certificates (if required)
GRE / GMAT scores (for some programs)
Portfolio (for design/arts courses)
Research Proposal (for research-based Master’s)

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