Study in Europe – Explore World-Class Education Across Germany, France & Malta
Europe is one of the most popular destinations for Indian students seeking high-quality education, affordable tuition, and exciting post-study opportunities. With world-ranked universities, diverse cultures, and strong stay-back/PR pathways, Europe offers the perfect platform to build a successful global career.
Why Study in Europe?
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Top Education Systems – Countries like Germany, France, and Malta offer excellent academic standards, practical learning, and globally recognized degrees.
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Affordable Tuition – Many public universities in Europe offer low-cost or even tuition-free education, especially in Germany.
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Work-Friendly Policies – Students can work part-time (up to 20 hours/week) while studying.
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Generous Stay-Back Visas – Graduates can stay and work in Europe after completing their studies.
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PR Opportunities – Europe offers clear pathways through EU Blue Card and country-specific immigration programs.
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Unmatched Cultural Exposure – Study in historic cities, experience different languages, and explore 28 Schengen countries with one visa.
Europe is ideal for Indian students looking for high-quality education, affordable living, and long-term European career prospects.
Top Courses for Indian Students
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Engineering: Mechanical, Civil, Automotive & Computer Science
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Business, Management & Finance
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Medicine, Nursing & Life Sciences
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Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics & IT
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Architecture, Design & Creative Arts
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Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Studies
Cost of Studying & Living in Europe
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Tuition Fees: €10,000 – €35,000 per year (varies by country, program & university)
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Living Expenses: €8,000 – €15,000 per year
Major cities like Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam & Milan can be on the higher side.
CIES helps you calculate tuition, living costs, visa expenses, health insurance, and the total investment for your chosen European country.
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Work & Post-Study Opportunities
Part-Time Work
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Up to 20 hours/week during studies
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Full-time during vacations
Stay-Back Visas
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Germany: 18-month post-study work visa
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France: 2-year stay-back for Master’s graduates
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Netherlands: 1-year “Orientation Year” work visa
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Malta: Up to 1-year post-study work permit depending on the course
These opportunities allow Indian students to gain European work experience and build a long-term career.
PR Pathways
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EU Blue Card routes
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National PR pathways in Germany, France & Malta
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Options to transition into long-term residence across the EU
Application & Visa Process
Intakes
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September/October – major intake
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February/March – selected courses
Requirements
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IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo (for English-taught programs)
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Academic transcripts
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SOP & LORs
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Proof of funds
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Health insurance
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Portfolio (for design/architecture programs)
Visa Types by Country
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Germany: National Visa (Student Visa)
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France: VLS-TS (long-stay study visa)
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Italy: Type D Student Visa
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Netherlands: MVV visa
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Malta: Student Residence Permit
CIES guides students step-by-step—from university selection to visa submission—to ensure smooth processing for all European destinations.
Why Choose CIES for Europe?
- 100% personalized counselling for course, country & university selection
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Expert guidance for Germany, France, Malta, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden & more
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Assistance with Erasmus+, DAAD, Eiffel, and university-level scholarships
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End-to-end services for admission, visa filing & residence permits
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Support for stay-back visas, part-time jobs & PR pathways
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Strong alumni network across top European universities
With CIES, students get a transparent, reliable, and student-focused pathway to study and settle in Europe.