Step 1 Select a course
The first step towards your Study in Germany application is to select the appropriate course you intend to do in Germany.
How to select the appropriate course?
Appropriate course is a course which is relevant to your previous studies and any work experience you may have. Select a course which is relevant to your academic background which shows your study progression.
Step 2 Apply for offer letter
Second step is to apply for offer letter. Check the admission requirements of the University, available intakes and send complete application to avoid any delays with offer letter.
How do I send a complete application?
Check with your Study in Germany visa consultant and enquire about the requirements for admission into the desired course. Prepare the complete documentation accordingly. Check the tentative time the University takes to issue offer letter so that you have got enough time for the visa process.
Step 3 Pay your fees
Once you receive your offer letter you need to pay your tuition fees as well as open a blocked account.
What is a blocked account?
When applying for Study in Germany visa, you need to provide evidence that you are able to meet your living costs by opening a blocked bank account. You need to have Euros 720 per month to support yourself for first year of your stay in Germany. So you need to have access to Euros 8640.
Step 4 Open blocked account
You need to open a blocked account and put your cost of living in that account to support your visa application
How do I open a blocked account?
In India the KOTAK Mahindra bank offers this blocked account service which fulfills the visa requirements.
Step 5 Prepare letter of motivation
Once you made the payments you need to prepare the letter of motivation which is a very important document supporting your Germany student visa application.
What should I include in my letter of motivation?
Include your purpose to go to Germany in this letter. Your purpose is to Study in Germany. Give reasons why you have chosen Germany as your study abroad destination and why you want to the course. Mention about the career outcomes you expect to have once you successfully complete your Study in Germany.
Step 6 Prepare visa documentation
Prepare the visa documentation. As per the guidelines given by German embassy you need to prepare 2 identical sets of documentation along with taking the originals during your visa interview at a German mission.
Step 7 Book an appointment
Step 8 Appear for visa interview
How does West Highlander help Study in Germany visa applicants?
West Highlander based in Chandigarh is a study abroad consultancy having years of experience dealing with student visas. We assist you with in choosing the right course, Admission in the University, opening of the blocked accounts, preparing covering letters, preparing and lodging visa file, making appointments for via interviews, preparing the applicants for interviews.
