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    Planning to study in Germany? Here are Few pointers you can find helpful

• You can apply for a job of a  residence Permit  of  18 months  to look for a job, post-study, based on your qualification.
• You can work for 120 days full-time or 240 days part-time in a year, with your salary of 9-12 Euros per hour, on average), during your period of study.
• You can use your permanent residency after 4 years of working.
• A1 or A2 level of German is recommended (even if not required in college). If the race is in German, at least B1 level would stand in good stead.
• Ideal IELTS score is 6.5, but can vary from university to university, and depends on your TOEFL score too.
• Ideal graduation score is 70% (however, there are cases where, students who did not hit the required score, could get through German universities because of their work experience being taken into account).
• Ideal GRE score is 300+ (not many universities ask for it, though).
• Visa must be applied for 3 months prior to departure.
• The Visa process takes 6-12 weeks for closure.
• You may not be required to open an account if you have anyone in Germany who could sponsor your study; in other cases, opening a blocked account is necessary.
• Pre documentation with uni-assist (the University Application Service for International Students) is required for international students. For more info on uni-assist, click here: https://www.th-koeln.de/en/academics/uni-assist-document-review_8553.php
• No original documents are required to be submitted while applying from India; scanned copies (certified by an official notary) would act as official proofs.
• Some universities, like RWTH Aachen as also a few technical universities, accept GATE score (for specific courses).

The top universities offering courses in English language

• TU Munich
• LMU Munich
• KIT
• Freie Universitat Berlin
• Humboldt University of Berlin
• RWTH Aachen University
• University of Heidelberg

 Knowing German language is a plus, of course

• Would give you a sense of belonging in a foreign country, and enable you to befriend its culture.
• Thousands of students are applying for 40-50 seats for a particular course in a German University, so you definitely stand to gain if you learn the language of the country you are in.
• Knowing German can also help you earn better wages post-study
• You might not face difficulty staying back upon the completion of your course, if you have a grasp over the language.

German language proficiency tests

• DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang) – German language test for foreign language
• ZOP (Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung) certificate of Goethe institute

HURRAY can help with your aspiration to study in Germany

• We will review your resume, LOR (Letter of Recommendation), SOP (Statement of Purpose) & essays, and offer feedback for improvement
  We will help you prepare your synopsis, and also advise you on the types of extra-curricular activities that could be relevant during your stay in Germany.
  We will guide you through the visa process and documentation process. We will arrange / organize expert interviews for your visa process.
  We can also help you with proper counseling on the loan process (if there is any tuition fee).

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