Germany woos Indian students amid rising uncertainty in US visa policies

Applications to German universities have surged 30% in recent months, with Ambassador Philipp Ackermann citing Germany's appeal amid uncertainty over US student visa rules

Applications from Indian students to German universities have risen by over 30 per cent in the past few months as they navigate rising uncertainty regarding United States’ (US) visa policies.

 

In a press conference on Tuesday, German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann said over 50,000 Indian students were studying in German universities currently and the number was expected to rise in the coming years.

 

This comes even as Germany is looking to emerge as a premier education hub in Europe, with Indian students in its sight.

 

“Visa problems in some countries give a good opportunity to Indian students to look