For Technical Education
Academics : 13 years of education i.e. 12th + 1 year of study;
Aggregate Marks: 70% and above in 12th grade
IELTS : 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
German : For English taught programs knowledge of German language is not compulsory
For German taught programs, German language of B2/C1 level is required
For Non-Technical Education
Academics : 12th with 60% and above aggregate
IELTS : 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
German : For English taught programs knowledge of German language is not compulsory
For German taught program, German language of B2/C1 level is required

For Technical Education Academics : 16 years of education i.e. 12th + 4 year bachelor’s degree (some institutions accept 15 years as well)
Aggregate Marks: 75% and above in graduation as admissions are competitive
IELTS : 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
GRE : Score greater than 310 as many high ranked institutions require GRE Scores
German : For English taught programs knowledge of German language is not mandatory
For German taught program, German language of B2/C1 level is required
For Non-Technical Education Academics : 16 years of education i.e. 12th + 4 year Bachelor’s degree (some institutions accept 15 years as well)
Aggregate Marks: 60% and above in graduation
IELTS : 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
German : For English taught programs knowledge of German language is not mandatory
For German taught program, German language of B2/C1 level is required

You need not know German if you intend on enrolling in an international degree programme which would be taught in English. However, it is recommended that you learn German language at the earliest as it will help improve social acceptability and will be an added advantage in getting part time jobs while studying and full time jobs on completing the course.

There are around 400 institutions of higher education in Germany comprising of a combination of state funded and private universities as well as private colleges. One fifth of these are private institutions and many of them offer unique programs which are not taught even at a state-funded university.
There are mainly three types of higher education institutions in Germany:
Technical Universities or Technische Universität - TU
Universities of Applied Sciences or Fachhochschule
Colleges of Art, Film and Music

The Technical Universities (Technische Universität, TU) mainly impart theoretical knowledge. The courses are very academically inclined with varied subject groups. At a university, you can also pursue a doctorate (doctoral degree) which is not possible in a University of Applied Sciences.
Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule) offer practice-oriented academic courses. The focus is more on professional application rather than theory and the training is adapted to the requirements of professional life. As at universities, the first degree is the bachelor's and the second is the master's. The range of subjects comprise fields such as technology, economics, social work or medicine. During the practical phases, which form part of the course and may last for one or more semesters, the focus is on work placements and project phases at companies in Germany and abroad.

At Art, Film and Music Colleges one can study subjects related to arts and fine arts such as music, visual arts, drama, dance and fashion design.

As all German universities offer a very qualitative education, it is hard to rank a university. However, when choosing an institution, you should take several aspects into account like the size of the university, the range of subjects, the location as well as the cost of living in that city.

There are multiple ways to search for internships.
Ask your University: There are career offices within the campus which help students get internships. A lot of the research is normally going on at the universities and openings are available and offered through the university to students.
Go online: There are numerous websites dedicated to internship listings that can help a student to find an internship easily.
Go through an Organization: There are organizations dedicated to facilitate students’ internships in Germany.
Network: Professors, other students, family friends, etc., can help you find a good internship.
Job Fairs: You can attend job fairs which not only cater to prospective employees but also to prospective interns.

The cost of living in Germany is quite economical as compared to other European countries. Your living expenses will be approximately 720 Euros per month and the largest expense would be towards your monthly rent. You have to open a blocked account and show that you have an equivalent of at least 8,640 Euros at your disposal towards living expenses for one year when applying for a student visa.

Non-EU/EEA students are able to work in Germany alongside their studies, for 120 full days or 240 half days per year.

On completion of their studies, students from non-EU countries who wish to stay back and take up full time gainful employment may extend their residence permit for up to 18 months to find work relating to their area of study.

There are many consumer protection and support services available for international students. These services may be provided directly by institutions or by state, territory and federal government departments.

Most student visas allow you to work for up to 40 hours every two weeks while your course is in session, and unlimited hours during vacation.

There are on-campus as well as off-campus accommodation facilities available for international students in Australia.

As an international student, you need to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of your study in Australia. Along with OSHC you can also consider purchasing private health insurance for items that your OSHC does not cover.

The student visa requirements depend on your course of study and certain other significant requirements like an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) certificate, the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement, sufficient funds, English language proficiency, health and character requirements and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Spouse case is accepted at post graduate level. Profile of the spouse and main applicant should remain strong and compatible with each other on the grounds of academics, work experience, English scores and financials required.

The gap is accepted only if it is justifiable with proper supporting documents.