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German language course is one of the most popular foreign language courses which is beneficial for candidates who aspires to study further in European countries like Austria, Germany etc. Interested candidates can pursue German course as certificate or diploma. German course is also offered at undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil and PhD level. The course is in high demand due to multiple employment opportunities available in various sectors like embassies, corporates, travel and tourism, international relations and many more areas.  

Read the article below to know more about various types of German courses, popular German courses, distance, online, certificate German courses and much more. 

Table of Contents
  1. Types of German Courses -UG & PG 
    • 1.1 Popular German Courses -UG & PG 
    • 1.2 German Degree Courses – UG 
    • 1.3 Top German Courses  
    • 1.4 German Diploma Courses – UG 
    • 1.5 Online German Courses -UG  
    • 1.6 German Certification Courses -UG  
    • 1.7 German Degree Courses – PG 
    • 1.8 German Diploma Courses -PG  
  2. German: Career Opportunities
  3. FAQs on German Course

Types of German Courses -UG & PG 

German courses can be divided into different categories depending upon the mode of education. The course can be offered in various modes like full-time, online, diploma and certificate. There are a number of colleges in India that offer German courses in regular or full-time mode while some colleges provide the course in online, certificate and diploma mode.  

Popular German Courses -UG & PG 

German courses are of various types. A number of colleges and universities offer German courses in regular mode, while German courses are taught in some colleges in distance mode. Degree, diploma, certificate courses are also available in German courses in various universities and colleges. Here we have discussed in detail popular German courses at UG and PG levels. 

German Degree Courses – UG 

Candidates get to pursue the course in regular full-time mode. Here candidates are required to take regular classes and be physically present in the classroom. There are a number of colleges offering BA German in India.

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

German 

Duration of course 

3 years 

Course fees 

Fees ranges below between INR 1000 to 1 lakh 

Eligibility 

Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate marks from any stream.  

Admission process 

Merit-based & Entrance test 

Subsequent course to pursue 

MA German 

What after a BA German degree? 

After completing BA German candidates can pursue a masters degree course in German. Candidates can also look for job opportunities available in the field like embassies, corporates, travel and tourism, international relations etc. 

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Top German Courses  

Given below are the list of courses offered in German and their duration: 

Course 

Duration 

BA in German

3-Years 

MA in German

2-Years 

MPhil in German 

2-Years 

PhD in German 

2-Years 

Diploma in German 

1-Year 

PG Diploma in German 

1-Years 

Certificate in German 

6-Months/1-Year 

German Diploma Courses – UG 

Candidates can get admission in diploma German courses on the basis of merit. There are various universities in India that offer diploma courses in German in India. Candidates can also pursue advanced diploma.  

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

Diploma German  

Duration of course 

1-2 years 

Course fees 

The course fee ranges between INR 2,000 - 20,000 

Eligibility 

Candidates are eligible to take admission into the course after class 10 or 12 or equivalent. Candidates from all streams can apply for the German course. 

Admission process 

Merit-based 

Subsequent course to pursue 

German PG Diploma 

What after a Diploma German degree? 

Candidates can pursue higher degree like masters degree in German. 

Online German Courses -UG  

Candidates can get admission in various online German courses after class 10th or 12th. Candidates of any stream can take admission in online German course. 

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

Online German  

Duration of course 

Few hours to few weeks  

Course fees 

The course fee ranges between INR 1200 - 24,000 

Eligibility 

Candidates are eligible to take admission into the course after class 10 or 12 or equivalent. Candidates from all streams can apply for the German course. 

What after a Online German degree? 

Candidates can pursue higher degree like bachelors or masters degree in German. They can also look for job opportunities in the field. 

German Certification Courses -UG  

Candidates can pursue Certificate Course in German after completing 10+2. The duration of the course is mainly one year. The course focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking proficiency. 

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

Certificate German  

Duration of course 

6 months to 1 year 

Course fees 

The course fee ranges between INR 2,000 to INR 30,000 

Eligibility 

Candidates are eligible to take admission into the course after class 12 or equivalent who have obtained 55% passing from a recognized board 

Admission process 

Merit-based 

Subsequent course to pursue 

German Degree Course 

What after a Certification German course? 

Candidates can pursue higher degree like bachelor or master's degree in German. 

German Degree Courses – PG 

Master's degree in German is 2 years duration postgraduation course. In order to get admission in master's degree candidates need to have a bachelor degree in German. Admission to master's degree course is done mainly on the basis of entrance test and personal interview. There are various colleges in India offering MA German.

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

MA German 

Duration of course 

2 years 

Course fees 

Annual fees range below between INR INR 1,000 - 1,20,000 

Eligibility 

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Germa.  

Admission process 

Merit-based & Entrance test 

Subsequent course to pursue 

MPhil or PhD German 

What after a BA German degree? 

After completing MA German candidates can pursue higher degree in German. Candidates can also look for job opportunities available in the fields like embassies, corporates, travel and tourism, international relations etc. 

German Diploma Courses -PG  

Admission to PG Diploma courses is done on the basis of merit. Diploma in German at PG level is also known as PG Diploma. There are number of universities and colleges in India that provide PG diploma courses in German.  

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

PG Diploma German  

Duration of course 

1-2 years 

Course fees 

The course fee ranges between INR 2,000 - 40,000 

Eligibility 

Candidates are eligible to take admission into the course after class 10 or 12 or equivalent. Candidates from all streams can apply for the German course. 

Admission process 

Merit-based 

What after a Diploma German degree? 

Candidates can pursue higher degree like master's degree in German. They can also look for various job options available in the field. 

German: Career Opportunities

After completing German language course candidates can work in a number of fields. The job opportunities for the German language graduates are high. Some such job opportunities are listed below:

Job Opportunities for German Graduates
Translator & Interpreter Tourism Industry
Hospitality industry German language teacher/trainer
Research analyst Engineering Jobs in India and Germany
Aeroflight sector Media industry

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FAQs on German Course

Q. How much does it cost to learn German in India?

A. The fees for German Language course in India may range between INR 2,000 - 7,00,000.

Q. What can I do after completing German course?

A. After completing German Language courses at the bachelors or masters level, candidates can work as a language interpreter or translator, language teacher etc.

Q. What is the average salary of a language translator in India?

A. As per a popular protal, the average annual salary of a language translator in India is around INR 4,83,000.

Q. Is learning German worth it in India?

A. Yes, there are various benefits and career scopes after learning German in India. This course will further boost your future career.

Q. Can I get job in Germany if I know German?

A. Yes, candidates with a degree in German from a German university and knowledge of the language to B2 level are eligible to get a good chance of finding job in Germany. 

Q. What are the top 5 high demand jobs in Germany?

A. Top 5 demanding job in Germany are Electronics Engineer, IT professionals, Mechanical Engineering, Account Managers, Civil Engineer etc.

Q. What are the most common job in Germany?

A. Ten most common job jobs in Germany are Software developer, Electrician, Healthcare worker, IT analyst, Economist, Client consultant, Production assistant, Sales representative etc. 

Q. What is the duration of German language course?

A. The duration of German language courses are as follows: 
BA in German 3-Years
MPhil in German 2-Years
Ph.D. in German 2-Years
Diploma in German 1-Year
PG Diploma in German 1-Years

Q. How can I apply for German exam?

A. Candidates need to appear for the TestDaF or the DSH exam.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria to get admission in BA in German?

A. To get admission in BA in German candidates should have passed class 12 in any stream from a recognised board and should have obtained a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for MA in German?

A. In order to get admission in MA in German candidate should have passed BA in German from a recognised University and should have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

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German universities require an IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or 6.5 out of 9.0 as an English language qualification for a master's course. It is important to note that some universities have been known to require a 6.0 band in all four individual modules of the IELTS exam.

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