Abitur Equivalency

• The German Abitur, also referred to as “Abi” for short, is a qualification that students in Germany earn after they successfully complete secondary education, in grades 12 or 13.
• The Abitur is internationally recognized as equivalent to most foreign school-leaving certificates. With this qualification, you are eligible for academic studies not only in Germany, but also at most universities around the world.

APS Certificate

• Indian students applying for a German student visa must submit an Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) certificate.
• The Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) at the German Embassy in New Delhi verifies the academic qualifications of Indian students wishing to study in Germany. 

Blocked Account (Sperrkonto)

• A German Blocked Account (Sperrkonto) is a bank account for international students and job-seeker visa applicants in Germany, used to show financial stability. To set it up, applicants must deposit €11,904, from which they can only withdraw €992 monthly after arrival to cover living expenses.
• You need a blocked account for Germany if you are from a country other than a European Union or Schengen Member State and you are applying for a German visa.

B2 Level proficiency

• The Goethe-Zertifikat B2 is a German exam for young people and adults. The exam confirms advanced language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• The Goethe-Zertifikat B2 consists of the modules listening, reading, writing and speaking (oral pair examination).

Studienkolleg

• Studying in Germany with a foreign university entrance qualification is sometimes not possible without further preparation. The Studienkollegs, therefore, function as a “bridge” to help you adjust from the academic culture in your home country to the academic culture in Germany.
• In order to do this they offer courses specifically tailored to international university applicants. In general, public Studienkollegs offer programmes that are free of charge (except for the semester fee), whereas private Studienkollegs frequently charge fees.

TestAS

• Short for “Test für Ausländische Studierende” (Test for foreign students), it is a standardised test that assesses and documents your qualification for university studies.
• The test takes place several times a year at licensed testing centres worldwide. The test comprises a core test and a test in one of six subject areas: a) humanities, cultural studies and social sciences b) mathematics, computer science and natural sciences c)engineering d) economics e) life sciences f) medicine.
• You can take the test in German or English.

Uni-Assist

• As the central platform for international applications, uni-assist simplifies the process of applying to over 180 German universities.
• Whether you’re navigating the application requirements, preparing your documents, or understanding the role of the VPD (Vorprüfungsdokumentation), uni-assist is your key to a seamless application journey.