Indian Students in Germany

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Message of Shri Parvathaneni Harish, Ambassador of India to Germany

Dear friends,

It gives me great pleasure to announce the launch of the revamped web portal of Indian Students in Germany (ISG). The number of Indian students choosing Germany as their preferred destination for higher education has seen a remarkable rise. The number is estimated to have reached nearly 43,000 as of March 2023, more than doubling in the past 5 years, and making it the largest cohort of international students in Germany.

Friends, as this group of Indian students in Germany expands, there has also been a steady increase in the number of queries we receive regarding admission procedures, life in Germany, dos & don’ts, part-time employment and so on. Students are seeking not just a genuine source of information but also handholding and guidance at the start of their lives and careers in Germany.

It is my pleasure, therefore, to announce the launch of the revamped networking platform of www.indianstudentsingermany.org, with the intention of supporting both the students already in Germany and the prospective students from India.

The new portal will incorporate many new features to make the interactions with representatives and with each other more productive and dynamic. The new webpage captures ISG details like the comprehensive organogram of ISG representatives from university to city to regional level as well as advisors/mentor-coordinators. It is a platform where information about job opportunities, internships, accommodation, cultural events, and scholarships can be disseminated. Indian students will be able to connect with each other, build networks through common interests, share experiences and support each other to find common solutions. The ISG will provide a chance to connect with Indian professors in Germany, bring together the different diaspora groups and create a communication structure with student associations in Germany. It will also enable seamless interaction with the Indian embassy and help us in reaching out to you, not only when we organise meetings and events but also in times of crisis.

My wish is for this ISG portal to become a strong platform representing the Indian student community collectively, acting as a point of contact in times of distress and an authentic source of guidance and information. I encourage all of you to become active users of this platform and make it a huge success through your participation.

 

Updated on 03 September 2024

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Welcome to ISG

What is Indian Students in Germany Portal

Indian Students in Germany (ISG), an initiative by the Embassy of India in Berlin, is there to make your life easier. ISG has played a vital role in spreading important information in the Indian community. The primary goal of ISG is to provide information to students about education and employment in Germany by means of their Facebook page and their portal. In times of crisis, they can also help you by directing you to the nearest Indian association.

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Officer
Best wishes and regards from the Student Welfare Officer Dr. Ramanuj Banerjee (Counsellor - Science & Technolgy, EOI,Berlin) to all the coordinators, Advisor/mentors and members of ISG

CONSULAR JURISDICTION AND EMERGENCY CONTACT

If you are residing in

In case of any EMERGENCY Consular Matter such as death case etc.
and issue of urgent travel documents

For general Information

Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thueringen

Embassy of India,Berlin.
Attache (Cons) Tel: +49 15172120983

Embassy of India, Berlin
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Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bayern

Consulate General of India, Munich
During Office Hours:+ 49 89 21023943 (from 09:00 AM to 5:30)
Beyond Office Hours:+ 49 1511 766 2009 (Mobile/Whatsapp)

Consulate General of India, Muenchen
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Bremen, Hamburg, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein

Consulate General of India, Hamburg
During Office Hours: +49 40 338036, +49 40 330557
Beyond Office Hours: +49 160 9723 2399 (Mobile / Whatsapp)

Consulate General of India, Hamburg
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Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland

Consulate General of India, Frankfurt

0049-152-185-20313 (from outside Germany)
0152-185-20313 (from within Germany)

Consulate General of India, Frankfurt
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Regional Coordinators

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Chinmaya Murthy
Regional Coordinator-Hamburg
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Regional Coordinator-Berlin
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Rohit Arunachalam Gopinath
Regional Coordinator-Frankfurt
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Ms.Namrata Kanal
Regional Coordinator-Munich
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City Coordinators- ISG


City Representatives
Vamsi Bommanaboyuna

Cottbus

City Representatives
Rohit Arunachalam Gopinath

Cologne

City Representatives
Likhith Ramesh Nagarjuna

Hamburg

City Representatives
Aravindh Ramasamy

Munich

City Representatives
Shubham Pandey

Furtwangen

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University Representatives

The list of student representatives from the different universities in Germany. To see further details please login first
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Rohit Arunachalam Gopinath
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Gokul Krishna Gandhi Chenchani
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Likhith Ramesh Nagarjuna
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Srinath Parameswaran
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Shubham Pandey
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Bharti Mahendru
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Yudhajeet Basak
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Rupak Chakraborty
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Tathagata Bandyopadhyay
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Vamsi Bommanaboyuna
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Dyuti Chatterjee
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Abdul Moiz Mujawar
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Aravindh Ramasamy
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Dr. A.P.Muraleedharan Nair
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Suptish Ghosh
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Advisor coordinators- ISG

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Indian Student Associations

Services

The services offered by ISG

Tips for Indian students in Germany

You can easily get to know the details about most the common problems faced by ther students on arrival in Germany.

Communications from the Embassy

You will get the important Information and Advisories from time to time which need to be communicated to the students in Germany.

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Organisation of Annual Conferences

ISG coordinates and prepares the annual meeting of the members of the Indian Students in Germany organisation.

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Counselling, Guidance and Legal Assistance

Indian Student Assocations affiliated to ISG, assist and encourage their collegues through career guidance, legal assistance etc.

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News And Views

FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

You will get answer to many of your questions that you wanted to ask or for which you were looking for guidance

  • How can I get the residence permit?

    Persons who are coming to Germany with a visa and who intend to stay for a longer period in Germany have to have a residence permit. The responsible authority therefore is the foreign office. For the residence permit you need a certificate of the enrollment from the university, the registration from the authorities, a proof of financing and a valid health insurance contract. A residence permit for the purpose of studying is issued for a period of two years and have to be extended before the two years run out. When you are going to extend your visa you always have to show them a valid insurance contract.

  • Why choose Germany to study in as a foreign student?

    Germany is considered a top study-abroad destination for students to study. This is because Germany has many excellent universities that are ranked highly, and it also has many cities that are full of history, cultural activities, and nightlife. This makes Germany an attractive place for students to study and live. In recent years, more and more international students have been choosing to study in Germany, and it has become the third most popular destination for them.

    Germany has a rich history and cultural heritage that is reflected in its cities. Many of these cities have old buildings, monuments, and museums that showcase the country�s past, which students can visit and learn from. The cities in Germany also have lively nightlife, with many bars, clubs, and restaurants to enjoy. And for those who appreciate art, Germany has many galleries and museums featuring famous works from artists around the world.

    In addition to all of these cultural offerings, Germany has many universities that are highly ranked and offer a wide range of academic programs. This gives students a variety of options when choosing where to study and what to study. With all of these factors combined, it is no surprise that Germany has become a top destination for international students.

  • Do I need a lot of money to finance my stay in Germany?

    867 euros a month is, on average, what you will need to cover your living costs as a student in Germany. You can expect to pay the following: a semester fee living costs (rent, food, clothing, books, telephone etc) health insurance and – depending on the German state in which you are located – tuition fees

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  • Will I be allowed to work while studying in Germany?

    A foreign (not a citizen of an EU or EEA member country with the exception of Bulgaria and Romania which face restrictions until 2014) student studying full-time in Germany is legally allowed to work a maximum of 120 full (or 240 half) days within a year, without having to obtain a permission from German employment authorities. The legally allowed number of working days (half days) for foreign students also includes voluntary work placements, regardless of whether the placement is paid or unpaid. Also, foreign students face an additional restriction: while working the legally allowed number of days (or half days), they cannot be self-employed or work on a freelance basis. You can find more information here!

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