Guides

Guides for your master’s abroad

Practical guides for master’s applicants heading to Germany and Spain. Every figure comes from an official source and carries its date.

Visa & money9 min read

APS certificate for Indian master's applicants (2026): fee, dMAT and steps

Who needs an APS certificate, what it costs, which master's applicants must now take the dMAT test, the documents to send, and how to time it before your visa appointment.

Last reviewed 6 November 2026

Universities7 min read

Private universities in Germany: how to check if one is legit (2026)

What state recognition and accreditation mean, how to check a university in three steps, and what Germany's science council found about the private sector in 2026.

Last reviewed 6 November 2026

Visa & money7 min read

German blocked account (Sperrkonto) 2026: amount, rules and alternatives

How much you need, how the account works, the alternatives, and the rules of the German missions in India, Nigeria and Pakistan.

Last reviewed 6 November 2026