Shift in Schengen: Indian Students Flock to Germany as US Visa Path Stalls

Germany is also becoming the preferred destination for Indian students with US visa uncertainties driving a 35% increase in applications to German universities. More than 50,000 Indian students already study in Germany, reports the German Embassy in India, with Indians making up the largest number of foreign students in Germany.

 

Key Highlights:

 

•⁠  ⁠Germany has recently experienced a 35% increase in Indian university applications due to the trouble experienced in US and other Western visa procedures.

 

•⁠  ⁠The majority of German state universities are free or low tuition, providing quality education at a much cheaper rate compared to Anglo-Saxon nations.

 

•⁠  ⁠The German educational system is renowned for being open, stable, and merit-based admission—no social media screening or arbitrary policies. Engineering remains the most popular among the Indian students, followed by law, management, and sciences.

 

•⁠  ⁠Germany is currently home to almost 50,000 Indian students, a 15% increase in the last year alone.

 

Outlook

 

 With simplified visa processes and an open attitude, Germany stands ready to attract even more Indian talent. As the nation cements its reputation as a safe, affordable, and world-class educational destination, Indian students can expect a secure pathway to global careers and research prospects.

 

Source: Economic Times, Tribune India, DAAD, Studying-in-Germany.org