Overview Germany Winter Intake Deadline for Germany Winter Intake Universities for Winter Intake in Germany How to Apply to German Universities Documents Required for Winter Intake in Germany FAQ's

Winter Intake in Germany

Overview

Germany is the most popular country in Europe due to its rich student culture, world-famous universities, and research organizations. The country is an excellent destination to study and explore prospects. Every year, many students go to study in Germany for a better future.

So, if you are one of those who are thinking about studying in Germany, then you should know which intake is best for you.

Germany has two intakes; summer intake (April) and winter intake (September/ October). Although both are good to study, but if you want to go in 2023, you should apply for the Germany Winter Intake. The summer intake process in Germany for 2023 has stopped.

Read on to explore the opportunities for Germany’s Winter Intake.

Germany Winter Intake

Winter in Germany is an unforgettable experience, with its vibrant beer halls, charming holiday markets, and distinctive Christmas street decor. Also, it opens up various career opportunities in different fields. Furthermore, education in Germany becomes affordable with the plethora of scholarship offerings available to international students.

Check out the essential highlights of the winter intake, which will help you understand why it is more favourable for international students.

All the universities allow students in winter intake to study in Germany.
There are many courses available for international students: Masters, Bachelors, Certificate Courses, Diploma courses, PhDs, etc.
You can apply for jobs in different fields.
There are many scholarships provided by German institutes that could add up to make education affordable for all.

Deadline for Germany Winter Intake

If you have decided that you are going to Germany for higher education, you should start preparing well in advance.

Firstly, you could make a note of all the deadlines for the winter intake to complete your entire admission process on time.

Germany Winter Intake Deadline 2023	Actions Taken by the Students
Dec to Feb	Apply for English proficiency exams necessary to study at your desired institution.
Feb to March	Ready all the documents such as SOPs, LORs, and other required documents which are necessary to get admissions.
March to May	Apply to universities as soon as possible and be ready for the personal interview and video interview.
May to July	Once you get the offer letter from the university, apply for the visa.

Note – Arrive in Germany at least one month before the semester starts so that you have enough time to find suitable accommodation and know your way around German culture.

Universities for Winter Intake in Germany

Once you have gathered all the necessary information to get admission, it is important to list down the universities you wish to apply to.

Choosing the best university to study abroad can be a difficult process. Let us help you with some options.

Universities Name	Courses
Technical University of Munich	Architecture Chemistry Computer Science Construction Geo Environment Aviation, Space Travel and Geodesy Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Mathematics Physics Sports and Health Sciences Economics Medicine
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich	Catholic Theology Protestant Theology Law Business Administration – Munich School of Management Economics Medicine Veterinary Medicine History and the Arts Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, and the Study of Religion Psychology and Educational Sciences Mathematics, Informatics, and Statistics Study of Culture Languages and Literature Social Sciences Physics Biology Chemistry and Pharmacy Geosciences Biosciences
Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg	Biosciences Chemistry and Earth Science Mathematics and Computer Science Physics and Astronomy Behavioural and Cultural Studies Economics and Social Sciences Law Modern Languages Philosophy Physics and Astronomy Theology Medicine
Humboldt University of Berlin	Law Culture, Social Sciences, and Education Life Sciences Mathematics and Natural Sciences Philosophy Linguistics and Literature Theology Business and Economics Medicine (with a joint institution)
KIT, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology	Architecture Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences Chemistry and Biosciences Chemical and Process Engineering Humanities and Social Sciences Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Mechanical Engineering Economics and Management Physics Informatics Mathematics
University of Berlin	Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy Earth Sciences Education and Psychology History and Cultural Studies Law Mathematics and Computer Science Philosophy and Humanities Physics Political and Social Sciences Veterinary Medicine Business and Economics Medicine (with a joint institution)
RWTH Aachen University	Mathematics, Computer Science, and Natural Sciences Architecture Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Georesources and Materials Engineering Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Arts and Humanities School of Business and Economics Medicine
Berlin Institute of Technology	Humanities and Education Mathematics and Natural Sciences Process Sciences Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Traffic and Machine Systems Planning Building Environment Economics and Management
Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen	Protestant Theology Catholic Theology Law Philosophy Mathematics and Natural Sciences Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences Medical School
Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg	Theology Law Economics and Behavioral Sciences Humanities Philology Biology Mathematics and Physics Chemistry and Pharmacy Medicine Environment and Natural Resources Engineering

How to Apply to German Universities

So have you made your pick? Now start applying to your selected universities by following our guide.

Step 1 - Review the eligibility criteria and check the required documents for all your shortlisted universities.

Step 2 - Collect all necessary documents required to submit to the universities and get an English proficiency test certificate.

Step 3 - Now, apply to all of the institutions you've chosen. You can discuss this with our Overseas Counsellors.

Step 4 - Wait for a response from the universities; usually their response will be emailed to you or you can check it on your application account dashboard.

Note - Some institutions will send an offer letter after taking an interview. As a result, you should prepare for the interview as well.

Step 5 - Apply for a student visa (it can take almost 2-3 months).

Step 6 - Book your flight ticket and go to Germany at least 1 month prior to the commencement of the program.

Documents Required for Winter Intake in Germany

In addition to the Statement of Purpose (SOP), you are also expected to have the following documents as part of your application.

Transcripts from the previous academic year, i.e. 12th, bachelors, or masters
English proficiency test scores accepted by your chosen university
Recommendation letters
Proof of financial resources
An updated CV
Work Experience Certificate if relevant
Passport-sized photograph

If you have any queries regarding your application to a German university, then you can share them with us through email application02@meridean.org, or you can reach us on our toll-free number 1800-1230-00011.

Over the years, Meridean Overseas Education Consultant has helped students achieve their goal of studying abroad. Our experts continuously guide the students to write a strong SOP for university applications and visas.

FAQ's

There are 2 intakes in Germany – Summer and Winter Intake. Candidates can apply for any of these intakes if they wish to study in Germany.

According to the students, winter intake is better than summer intake in Germany because more seats are available.

If you want to study abroad, then it is necessary to justify the study gap. The study gap completely depends on the universities to which you are applying. You can explain the gap in your SOP.