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If we compare Indian students in German universities with those from other countries, we have already overtaken China. Last year, the number of Chinese students was 39,137 while India's number was 42,997, with Syria (15,563), Austria (14,762) and Turkey (14,732) in third, fourth and fifth place respectively.
After the corona virus (Covid-19), the number of Indian students studying abroad has increased rapidly. In response to a question in Parliament last year, the government had said that at present 12 lakh Indian students are studying abroad. In 2023, an average of 2,055 students have gone abroad every day. This trend is still not stopping. This year the highest number of Indian students going to Germany for studies has broken previous records. Indian students have also left China behind in this matter.
According to the German Academic Exchange Service DAAD, this year the number of Indian students coming to study in Germany is the highest at 49,483. The number of students has increased by 15.1 percent this year compared to last year. According to a report, a statement issued by DAAD in the first week of September said that this number has more than doubled in the last five years. Indian students have now become the largest international group in Germany for the second consecutive year.
View previous years statistics
In 2018-19, 20,810 Indian students were studying in German universities. In 2019-20, this number increased to more than 25 thousand. Even during the Corona epidemic, there was no decrease in the number of Indian students going to Germany. This year, for the winter session 2024-25, this number has reached close to 50 thousand (49,483).
Indian students overtake China!
If we compare Indian students in German universities with those from other countries, we have already overtaken China in this respect. Last year, the number of Chinese students was 39,137 (Indians – 42,997), followed by Syria (15,563), Austria (14,762) and Turkey (14,732) in third, fourth and fifth place respectively.
Most engineers
According to data from Germany's Federal Statistical Office shared by DAAD, 60 per cent of the students are in the engineering field. As per subject-wise enrolment, 21 per cent of Indian students in Germany study law, management and social studies. 13 per cent are in mathematics and natural sciences and five per cent are enrolled in other courses.
Why do Indian students choose Germany?
Many of Germany's universities are ranked among the best in the world. The education system there emphasizes practical knowledge, making students better prepared for employment. There are many research opportunities in Germany, which allow students to learn about the latest developments in their field. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers a variety of scholarships for Indian students and researchers. The exchange service promotes the two-way movement of scholars between Germany and India, thereby promoting academic exchange and cooperation between the two countries.