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Largest choice of universities and specialisations; STEM OPT gives up to 3 years of work experience after an eligible degree.
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USA vs Germany for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in the USA and Germany: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- USA: median ₹98 lakh
- Germany: median ₹30 lakh
- Germany cheaper by ≈ ₹68 lakh
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USA or Germany: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, Germany is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹30 lakh versus ₹98 lakh in the USA. After graduation, the USA offers OPT 12 months + 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees, while Germany offers up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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USA vs Germany
- Median total cost
- USA: ₹98 lakh · Germany: ₹30 lakh
- Duration
- USA: 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs) · Germany: 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- USA: Fall (Aug/Sep) · Germany: Winter semester (Oct)
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Tuition-free public universities for most programs; Strong engineering, automotive and research ecosystem.
Budget first
Germany is about ₹68 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.
Career first
Compare post-study work: USA (OPT 12 months + 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees) and Germany (Up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree).
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On our data, Germany has the lower median total cost (₹30 lakh vs ₹98 lakh).
USA: OPT 12 months + 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees. Germany: Up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree.
USA: Up to 20 hours/week on campus during semesters. Germany: 140 full days or 280 half days per year.
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