Nikshala essentials
Trusted partners for your move to Germany
Everything after your admission, sorted with 18 providers we trust: blocked account, accommodation, forex, insurance, loans and German lessons.
Vetted by our team
Providers we actually use with students
Book before you fly
Set up everything online from India
No extra cost to you
Referral links that keep Nikshala free
Blocked account
Open the blocked account required for your German student visa.
Accommodation
Verified student housing you can book before you fly.
Wunderflats
AccommodationFurnished flats and mid-term rentals across Germany.
Visit provider →Uniplaces
AccommodationVerified student rooms and studios near campus.
Visit provider →HousingAnywhere
AccommodationBook student housing fully online from India.
Visit provider →Spacest
AccommodationStudent apartments and rooms in major cities.
Visit provider →Homelike
AccommodationFurnished apartments for longer student stays.
Visit provider →Money & Forex
Pay tuition fees, get a forex card, and carry cash abroad.
Insurance
Health and other must-have cover for your time in Germany, by Feather.
Dental insurance
InsuranceCover routine and major dental treatment.
Visit provider →Personal liability
InsuranceCover accidental damage to others, often required for rentals.
Visit provider →Household insurance
InsuranceProtect your belongings at home.
Visit provider →Legal insurance
InsuranceCover legal costs for disputes.
Visit provider →Not sure? Insurance finder
InsuranceAnswer a few questions to find the right cover.
Visit provider →Education loan
Finance your tuition and living costs.
Learn German
Reach the German level your admission and visa need.
These are services we trust and use with our students. Some are referral links that support Nikshala at no extra cost to you. Always review each provider's own terms before signing up.