Germany has emerged as a preferred destination for higher education among Indian students. As per the latest data released by the German Embassy in India, around 25,000 student visa applications have been received from India for the next two semesters. As compared to the previous year, a surge of student visa applications from India is witnessed. 

Expressing his thoughts on this record number of visas, Germany’s ambassador to India Philipp Ackerman added that over the years the number of Indian students pursuing higher education in Germany is rapidly increasing. This statement was expressed during a panel discussion at the Acumen Global Gateway Summit on April 20. Furthermore, Philipp stated that at present nearly 35,000 Indian students are studying and living in Germany.