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Abroad Education, Germany: In 2014, Germany abolished tuition fees in public universities of its 16 states. After which, studies became very affordable for international students coming here, including Indian students. However, in some states like Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, nominal tuition fees have been implemented for non-European students. Still, in most public universities, only semester fees (100-350 euros) have to be paid, which cover student services and a public transport pass.

Top Universities of Germany: These are the top 5 tuition-free universities

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich)
Many courses are available for Indian students in the top 5 tuition-free universities of Germany, where tuition fees are not charged; only a nominal semester fee has to be paid. The first among them is Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich), which is in Munich, Bavaria. Here, the tuition fee is zero. Here, only ₹ 33,000 has to be paid per semester in the name of fees. Its bachelor's course includes courses like Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Humanities, and Business Administration, while master's courses like Data Science, Software Engineering, Neuroscience, and Economics are available in English. It is one of the top 50 universities in the world and is famous for research.

University of Bonn

The second is the University of Bonn, which is in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. Tuition fees are also charged here, and only ₹30,500 has to be paid per semester. Bachelor's courses include Mathematics, Physics, Economics, and Agricultural Sciences, and Master's courses in Computer Science, Astrophysics, Global Health, and Neuroscience are taught in English. This university is known for research in mathematics and physics, and also offers language courses for international students.

Humboldt University of Berlin
The third is Humboldt University of Berlin, which is in Berlin. Its semester fees range from around ₹26,500-31,000, and the tuition fees are zero. Bachelor's has courses like Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, and Computer Science, while Master's offers AI, Digital Media, and International Relations in English. Being in a city like Berlin, it is very popular for research and international students.

RWTH Aachen University

The fourth is RWTH Aachen University, which is in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. There is no tuition fee here, and semester fees of ₹26,500-31,000 have to be paid. Courses like Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science are offered at the Bachelor's level. Automotive Engineering, Data Science, and Robotics are taught in English in the Master's. It is one of the top universities in the world in engineering and technology and has partnerships with companies like BMW and Siemens.

University of Cologne
The fifth is the University of Cologne, which is in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. Here too, semester fees of about ₹26,500-31,000 have to be paid. Bachelor's has courses like Business Administration, Economics, and Social Sciences, while Master's has Business Analytics, International Management, and Health Economics available in English. This university is strong in business and management courses and provides an excellent support system for international students.

Jobs in Germany: You can get work during your studies
Students can work 120 full days or 240 half days during their studies here. Common jobs like cafe, tutoring, or university assistantship earn around ₹900-1,300 per hour. After studies, you get an 18-month job seeker visa during which you can find a job in Germany. After this, you can apply for an EU Blue Card or Residence Permit.

Salary in Germany: Salary up to 88 lakhs
The economy of Germany is very strong, and the unemployment rate here is only 3-5%. More than 60% of international students get a job in Germany within a year of studies. The universities here have partnerships with top companies like BMW, Siemens, Bosch, and SAP, which help in internships and job placements. If we talk about the salary range, the starting salary of engineering (mechanical, automotive, electrical), etc., is around ₹ 35-53 lakh. Similarly, those who complete a course in Computer Science / Data Science / AI, etc. get a job of around ₹ 44-62 lakh. The annual package of those studying business/management is around ₹ 40-57 lakh. Those who do a course in medicine/health sciences get around ₹ 44-70 lakh. With senior positions and experience, the salary can go up to around ₹ 88 lakh.

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