Bachelor's in Germany
Your complete path to a Bachelor's in Germany
TestAS prep, Aufnahmeprüfung practice, an exhaustive Studienkolleg finder, and a full admission service where we do it for you. Everything an Indian student needs, in the right order.
The journey
From India to a German Bachelor's, mapped
Every stage in order, and exactly where Nikshala helps.
1. TestAS (in India)
2 to 3 monthsPrepare and sit the TestAS aptitude test, often required for Bachelor's admission.
TestAS video course →2. APS certificate (in India)
4 to 8 weeksGet your documents verified by the APS office. Mandatory before your visa.
Credit Evaluator →3. German to B2 (Goethe)
6 to 12 monthsReach at least B2 German. Most Studienkolleg entrance exams need B1 to B2.
4. Conditional admission + Studienkolleg
VariesApply to a university, get conditional admission, then apply to the matching Studienkolleg.
Studienkolleg finder →5. Student visa + fly to Germany
6 to 12 weeksPrepare and file your student visa, then travel to Germany for the entrance exam.
Visa Copilot →6. Aufnahmeprüfung (entrance exam)
On arrivalSit the Studienkolleg entrance exam: German plus subject knowledge.
Aufnahmeprüfung videos →7. Studienkolleg, 1 year + FSP
2 semestersComplete your track and pass the Feststellungsprüfung to earn your entrance qualification.
8. Start your Bachelor's
AdmissionEnrol in your Bachelor's programme in Germany.
What we offer
Four ways we get you there
TestAS preparation
TestAS is the standardised aptitude test many German universities require for Bachelor's admission. Our video course walks you through the core and subject modules with worked examples.
- Full video modules on core and subject-specific sections
- Strategies for pattern, logic and quantitative parts
- Self-paced, watch as often as you like within your access window
Aufnahmeprüfung, solved papers
The Aufnahmeprüfung is the Studienkolleg entrance exam. Our course walks through solved sample papers so you know exactly what to expect and how to score.
- Solved sample papers for the entrance exam
- German plus subject knowledge (maths for T, W, M tracks)
- Exam technique and time management
Studienkolleg finder
An exhaustive, instant engine across German Studienkollegs. Filter by track (T, M, W, G, S), state, type and funding, and get the exact foundation year for your field.
Verified September 2026, free to useOpen the finderFull Bachelor's admission service
Full support across your entire timeline: university applications, Studienkolleg, APS, visa and landing. We build and manage your plan end to end.
Available to students who already hold a B1 German certificate.
Check eligibilityStart your Bachelor's admission
We begin full applications for students who already have a B1 German certificate. Tell us where you are and we'll map your exact timeline.
Get your Bachelor's plan
A clear, honest timeline for your admission, Studienkolleg and visa.