Study in Germany from Bangladesh: Admission, APS, Blocked Account, Student Visa, Cost & Intakes
Last updated: 7 October 2026Official source checked: 7 October 2026
Germany university application from Bangladesh
There are two routes: the university's own portal, or uni-assist, a central service that checks your certificates and forwards them (for a fee). Each programme page says which one it uses. German universities assess Bangladeshi degrees using the "anabin" database — check how your university is listed. That is the Germany university admission Bangladesh process.
Germany APS for Bangladesh
APS is an academic document pre-check run under the German embassy. It is mandatory for students from several countries, and various sources report it now applies to Bangladeshi certificate holders. APS takes time, so confirm on the German Embassy in Dhaka's site at the very start whether you need it.
Germany study without IELTS
English-taught programmes usually ask for IELTS/TOEFL, but some accept an MOI certificate if your previous degree was taught in English. The embassy may still ask for language proof at the visa stage. You can be admitted without basic German (A1–A2), but it helps a lot in daily life and part-time work.
Germany public university for Bangladesh students and costs
Most public universities charge no tuition, only a semester fee (often including a local transport ticket). The exception is Baden-Württemberg, which charges non-EU students tuition; private universities cost more. A master's in Germany from Bangladesh usually takes two years. Germany study cost for Bangladesh students is mostly living costs.
Germany blocked account for Bangladesh students
For the visa, a year's living costs go into a blocked account; once in Germany you withdraw a fixed amount each month. The German government sets the amount every year — check the current figure on the embassy's site before opening one, and use only approved providers.
Germany scholarship for Bangladesh students
DAAD is the biggest, alongside the Deutschlandstipendium and political foundations. Details: Germany scholarship guide.
Intakes and visa appointments
The winter semester (starting October) is the main intake — many deadlines are 15 July, but often much earlier for international applicants. The summer semester starts in April with fewer programmes. Student visa appointments in Dhaka can take months — check whether the embassy lets you register before you have an offer.
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Visa rules, fees, tuition and the funds you must show change almost every year. Figures here are rough or illustrative — check the university and the country's official immigration site before you apply. NagorikSheba does not provide consultancy services.
- Find English-taught programmes in the DAAD database and check requirements and deadlines
- Confirm with the German Embassy in Dhaka's latest guidance whether you need an APS certificate
- Apply via the university portal or uni-assist
- After an offer, open a blocked account, deposit the required amount and get health insurance
- Book a national (D) student visa appointment through the embassy's route — as early as possible
FAQ
Can you really study in Germany without tuition?
At most public universities, yes — you pay only a semester fee. Exceptions are Baden-Württemberg and private universities. You still have to show living costs in a blocked account.
Do Bangladeshis need APS for Germany?
Various sources report that APS now applies to Bangladeshi certificate holders. Confirm the rules on the German Embassy in Dhaka's site — it takes time, so check early.