Study in Germany from Bangladesh

No tuition fees at most public universities and a strong engineering job market.

Quick answer: Most public universities charge no tuition, only a semester contribution. Students need a blocked account or other proof of funds for the national visa from the German Embassy Dhaka.

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Proof of funds

EUR 11,904 a year (EUR 992 a month)

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Tuition

None at most public universities (some states charge non-EU students)

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Semester contribution

About EUR 100 to 350

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Applications

Directly or through uni-assist

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Intakes

Winter (October) and Summer (April)

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English

Many English-taught master's ask IELTS 6.5; German-taught need German

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Bangladesh-specific notes

Embassy appointment waiting times can be long: book as soon as you have admission.
DAAD scholarship pages need a browser; read the current call before preparing documents.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Find programmes on DAAD and university sites.
Apply directly or via uni-assist.
Receive admission and open a blocked account.
Book the German Embassy Dhaka appointment and apply for the national visa.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Germany (estimate)

Per year	EUR	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	EUR 0 to EUR 3,000	BDT 0 to BDT 4.2 lakh
Living (typical)	EUR 11,904	BDT 16.8 lakh

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Scholarships for Germany

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks

PhD

How to apply: Apply to individual funded projects advertised on EURAXESS Official source, re-check due
Allowance: Living allowance EUR 4,250 a month in the 2026 call Official source, re-check due
Mobility rule: Not more than 12 months in the host country in the last 3 years Official source, re-check due

DAAD Scholarships

Master's, PhD

Programmes: Many, including EPOS development-related postgraduate courses Confirm with counsellor
Rates and deadlines: Read the current call on daad.de Confirm with counsellor

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Master's

Coverage: Full scholarships offered by each joint programme Confirm with counsellor
Deadlines: Most close between October and January; check each programme Confirm with counsellor

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Germany from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is EUR 0 to EUR 3,000 a year (BDT 0 to BDT 4.2 lakh), plus living costs of roughly EUR 11,904 a year (about BDT 16.8 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Germany?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.

What are the intakes in Germany?

Winter (October) and Summer (April). Apply 6 to 10 months before the intake you want.