Intakes in Germany 2025: Application Deadlines for International Students, Timeline for WInter and Summer Intake

Content Curator | Updated On - Oct 8, 2024

Intakes in Germany are divided into winter and summer semesters. Winter semester is the major intake in Germany, which starts in Early October and continues till March end. Meanwhile, the summer semester begins in April and lasts till September end. Winter intake offers admissions in almost all UG and PG level courses. On the other hand, the admissions in summer intake are mostly available in Masters degree courses and very few bachelors courses.

Indian students are suggested to apply for winter semester to study in Germany as this intake offers a wide range of course options. Also, majority of scholarships and internship opportunities are aligned with winter intake in Germany.

Intakes in Germany for International Students

Given below are the summarized timeline for Intakes in Germany:

Intake Season	Winter	Summer
Course Available for Admissions	All UG and PG courses are available	Only Few Masters courses are available
Program Commencement	Early October	Early April
Program Ending Month	End of March	End of September
Expected Application Deadlines	Mid-July for most courses	Mid-January for most courses

Intakes in Germany: Deadlines for 2025 Session

Given below are the upcoming deadlines for undergraduate and graduate programs across German universities to apply in winter and summer intakes:

University	Winter Deadlines	Summer Deadlines
Technical University of Munich	UG [Jul 15, 2024 - Sept 15, 2024] \| PG [May 31, 2025]	Nov 30, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025 (Only Master’s Degree)
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich	July 15, 2024	January 15, 2025
Heidelberg University	UG With Access Restrictions [Jul 15, 2024] \| UG With Access & Admission Restrictions [Sep 30, 2024] \| PG [Mar 15, 2025]	UG Without Restrictions [Mar 31, 2025]\| PG With Access Restrictions [Sep 30, 2024] \| PG With Access & Admission Restrictions [Sept 15 - Nov 15, 2024]
University of Hamburg	March 31, 2025	January 15, 2025
RWTH Aachen University	Bachelors: Open Admission [Oct 20, 2024] \| Restricted Admission [Jul 15, 2025] Masters: Open Admission [Mar 1, 2025] \| Restricted Admission [Jul 15, 2025]	Bachelors: Open Admission [Apr 20, 2025] \| Restricted Admission [Jan 15, 2025] Masters: Open Admission [Sept 1, 2024] \| Restricted Admission [Jan 15, 2025]
Technical University of Berlin	June 1, 2024	Dec 1, 2024
University of Stuttgart	Bachelor's: Selective Admission [Jul 15, 2024] \| Without Selective Admission [Sept 15, 2024] Masters: English Taught [January 15, 2025] \| German Taught [Jul 15, 2025]	Masters English Taught [Jul 15, 2025 \| Masters German Taught [Jan 15, 2025]
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology	July 15, 2024	January 15, 2025
University of Cologne	July 15, 2024	January 15, 2025
Goethe University of Frankfurt	July 15, 2024	January 15, 2025

Winter Intake in Germany

Check out the complete timeline to apply for admissions in Winter intake in Germany:

Month	Task/Event
December (previous year)	Start searching for desired program of study and shortlist at least 5 universities
January - February	Start applying for admissions in bachelor’s program
January - March	Start applying for admissions in Masters program
Feb - March	Schedule dates to appear in the English proficiency or German proficiency Test
March - April	Gather and prepare your documents for admissions including LOR, SOP, resume etc
April	Appear in the IELTS/TOEFL or German Proficiency Exam
May - Jun	Submit your application and upload required documents
Jun–Jul	Explore scholarships and apply for the one which matches your profile
July	Apply for admissions by mid-July
August to September	Apply for German Student Visa upon arrival of acceptance letter
September	Arrive in Germany a month earlier before program commencement and look for accommodation

Summer Intake in Germany

Indian students may follow the below timeline while planning to apply for summer intake in Germany:

Month	Task/Event
June (previous year)	Start searching for desired program of study and shortlist at least 5 universities
July - August	Gather supporting documents before applying for admissions
September - November	Get your funds ready to meet educational and living expenses in Germany
December - January	Start applying for universities you have selected at least 5-6 weeks prior to deadline
January - February	Apply for student visa upon receiving the acceptance letter from the university in Germany
March	Plan your arrival in Germany at least 1 Month prior to program commencement and look accommodation

You must prepare at least 1 year in advance to apply for admissions in Germany. Both undergraduate and graduate courses are available in winter intake for all students, including international students. However, a very limited number of undergraduate courses are available for admissions in summer intake in Germany. Applying in winter intake us a great advantage for those seeking scholarships, and funding in Germany. Also, several internships and research opportunities are available in winter intake.

FAQS

Ques. Which is the best intake to apply for admissions in Germany for Indian students?

Ans. Winter intake is the best option to apply in Germany as an Indian student. This intake offers endless opportunities for international students including scholarships, internships, networking, extracurricular activities, research facilities and access to student accommodation.