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Indian students find pleasure and pain in Germany

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Julia Henrichmann
November 11, 2025

Germany is increasingly popular with Indian students who are drawn by affordable tuition, strong job prospects, and high-quality education. But many have to work alongside their studies, often as delivery drivers.

Germany is becoming an increasingly popular destination for Indian students, with nearly 60,000 now enrolled—many drawn by affordable tuition, strong job prospects, and high-quality education in English. But life abroad comes with challenges. While private universities offer international programs, the high cost of living forces many students to take on demanding jobs, often as delivery drivers. Some work under precarious conditions, lacking proper employment contracts. Despite the hurdles, students like Sumit in Berlin and Snober in Kashmir remain determined to pursue their academic and professional dreams in Germany. Their stories reflect both the promise and pressure of studying abroad.

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