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At 70,000, Indians form the largest cohort of international students in Germany
Indian students represent 13.5% of all international students and 2.4% of Germany’s total student population
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Ishani Duttagupta - Fri, 14, Aug 2026
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A record 69,816 Indian students are currently enrolled at German universities, making them the largest international student group in the country again, according to a press release from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), an organization funded by the German government to support global academic collaboration, on Aug. 13.
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Representing 13.5% of all international students and 2.4% of Germany’s total student population, Indian students reflect a growing trend toward choosing European destinations over traditional favorites like the U.S., Canada and Australia.
“The continued rise in the number of Indian students is particularly noteworthy. This represents an impressive 17.5% year-on-year increase, adding almost 10,400 new Indian students in just one year. Such growth underscores the strong and growing appeal of Germany as a study destination for talented young Indians.”
The latest figures for the Winter Semester 2025/26, from the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, once again highlight Germany’s growing appeal as a destination for higher education and research.
Germany is now home to 2,864,160 students, including 516,820 international students. International students account for 18.0% of all students enrolled at German universities, meaning nearly one in every five students comes from abroad, according to DAAD.
The recently released numbers reflect the deepening strength of the Indo-German academic partnership and Germany’s reputation for world-class universities, cutting-edge research, strong industry linkages, affordable education and attractive career opportunities, the press release stated.
“Beyond the numbers, this growth is a powerful indicator of the close educational and scientific ties between Germany and India. Every year, more students choose Germany not only as a place to earn a degree, but also as a place to innovate, conduct research, build careers and contribute to global knowledge exchange.”
As Germany’s international student community continues to grow, the strong presence of Indian students stands out as one of the great success stories of international academic mobility and a testament to the enduring partnership between our two countries, DAAD stated.
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