Kadamb Overseas is a Europe-focused study abroad consultant in Ahmedabad. Since 2014, we have helped Indian students compare low-tuition public university options, scholarships, visa documentation, and practical arrival planning across Europe. 14+ years of experience, 500+ students guided, and counselling-led IELTS/PTE support included for admission students.
Public tuition pathways + EUR 11,208 blocked account
Many German public universities charge no tuition fee, with semester contributions and living funds still required. We help with TU Munich, RWTH Aachen, KIT Karlsruhe, University of Heidelberg, TU Berlin admissions. APS Certificate, Blocked Account, DAAD scholarship support included. 18-month post-study work visa + EU Blue Card pathway to PR in 21 months.
Explore Germany Programs →EUR 2,770/yr public + Charpak Scholarship
France offers world-class education at HEC Paris, INSEAD, Ecole Polytechnique, Sciences Po, Sorbonne, ENS Paris, CentraleSupelec at just EUR 2,770-3,770/year. Charpak and Eiffel scholarships cover EUR 700-1,181/month + tuition for Indian students. 2-year post-study work permit + Talent Passport for entrepreneurs.
Explore France Programs →DSU + ISEE can reduce tuition substantially
Italian public universities can become highly affordable through DSU scholarship and ISEE Parita documentation. We help with Sapienza Rome, Bologna, Politecnico Milano, University of Padova, Politecnico Torino admissions. Italian students from low-income families pay as little as EUR 156/year. English-taught programs available in engineering, business, design, architecture.
Explore Italy Programs →CHF 730/sem + Highest EU Salaries
Switzerland charges just CHF 730/semester at ETH Zurich and EPFL Lausanne — cheaper than IITs. Top engineering and life sciences universities globally (QS Top 15). Indian students earn CHF 90,000-130,000 starting salaries post-graduation. ESKAS scholarship covers tuition + CHF 1,920/month stipend.
Explore Switzerland Programs →EUR 8K-22K + Orientation Year (Zoekjaar)
Netherlands offers TU Delft, UvA, Erasmus, Utrecht, Wageningen admissions to Indian students with English-taught programs. Tuition EUR 8,000-22,000/year. Holland Scholarship covers EUR 5,000. 12-month Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) post-study work permit. Strong job market in tech, engineering, agriculture, and life sciences.
Explore Netherlands Programs →EUR 727/sem + Faster PR Pathway
Austria offers TU Wien, WU Vienna, JKU Linz, TU Graz, University of Vienna at EUR 726.72/semester for non-EU including Indians. 350+ English-taught Master's programs in CS, AI, Business, Engineering, Quantum Engineering. Red-White-Red Card leads to PR in 5 years. Ernst Mach + Marshall Plan scholarships for Indians.
Explore Austria Programs →EUR 1,500-3,500/yr + Mediterranean Lifestyle
Spain is home to IE Business School Madrid, IESE Barcelona, ESADE, Complutense Madrid, University of Barcelona. Indian students pay EUR 1,500-3,500/year at public universities. AECID and MAEC scholarships available. 12-month post-study work visa. Growing tech hub in Madrid and Barcelona with EUR 35,000-55,000 starting salaries.
Explore Spain Programs →EUR 200-400/sem + Fastest EU PR (5 years)
Luxembourg charges EUR 200-400/semester at University of Luxembourg. Trilingual education (English/French/German). Highest per-capita income in EU = EUR 80,000-150,000 starting salaries. Fastest path to EU PR (5 years for skilled workers). 12-month post-study job search visa. Best for finance, fintech, IT, and EU institution careers.
Explore Luxembourg Programs →Use this comparison to understand how Kadamb's Europe-first counselling model differs from a general multi-country study abroad approach. The focus is fit, total cost clarity, scholarship routes, and parent-level transparency.
| Decision Point | Kadamb Overseas | General Multi-Country Consultant |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Registration | No upfront registration fee for counselling | May charge an upfront file or registration fee |
| Europe Focus | Europe-first counselling across 8 core destinations | Often balances Europe with UK, Canada, Australia and other markets |
| Low / No-Tuition Routes | Germany, Italy, France and other public-university options mapped by budget | May focus more on familiar private or high-fee destinations |
| IELTS/PTE Support | Guidance and coaching support included for admission students | Often handled as a separate paid service |
| Visa Preparation | 97% communicated visa success rate with document and mock-interview support | Process depth varies by counsellor and destination |
| University Network | 250+ Europe university and institution network | Network may be broader but less Europe-specific |
| Experience | 14+ years of Europe education counselling experience | Experience level and Europe depth can vary |
| Senior Counsellor Access | Direct guidance from Saumitra Rajput and senior Europe counsellors | Often routed through assigned counsellors or branch teams |
| After-Visa Guidance | Pre-departure and first 90-day settling guidance | Support may reduce after visa stamping |
| Total Cost Clarity | Tuition, living, blocked account, forex and visa-cost planning in INR | Cost details may come in separate stages |
| Scholarship Mapping | DAAD, Charpak, Eiffel, Erasmus Mundus, DSU, ESKAS, OeAD and country-specific options | Often depends on destination and counsellor expertise |
| Parent Resources | Country PDFs, cost explainers, timelines and checklist resources | Resource depth varies by consultant |
Note: European public-university affordability depends on country, profile, intake, scholarship eligibility, living costs and visa rules. Kadamb counselling focuses on explaining the complete cost before application.
From your first WhatsApp message to landing in Europe, here's exactly how we work with Indian students and parents. Average timeline: 8-12 months. We handle everything end-to-end.
30-minute discovery call with Saumitra or our senior counsellor. We understand your academic background, budget, career goals, and family expectations. Mon-Sat 10am-7pm IST.
Based on your profile, we recommend 2-3 best-fit European countries and shortlist 6-10 universities matching your CGPA, budget, and career path. Free written shortlist report.
IELTS and PTE guidance is included for admission students where relevant. Mock tests, speaking practice and writing review help students prepare with a clear target score.
Professional SOP writing aligned to each university. 2 LOR templates customized for your professors/managers. European-format CV (Lebenslauf for Germany, Europass for others).
We submit all applications via official portals (uni-assist, Studielink, Campus France, OeAD). APS Certificate India for Germany. Track every deadline and follow up on rejections with appeal.
Schengen Student Visa preparation via VFS. Blocked account with EUR 11,208 for Germany. Document verification, mock visa interview, financial proof structuring (we recommend SBI, HDFC, Axis education loan partners).
Pre-departure briefing (flight booking, what to pack, currency, SIM). On-arrival airport pickup coordination. First 90-day support: residence registration, BSN/SSN, bank account, transport pass.
Real students. Real universities. Real outcomes. Here are 6 success stories from our recent batches (names changed for privacy).
"I got TU Munich MS Mechanical Engineering with Saumitra sir's help. He was honest about the APS process, helped me with blocked account through HDFC, and even guided my parents through the loan application. The no-upfront-registration model gave my family confidence."
"Kadamb helped me get into Politecnico di Milano with ISEE Parita Tier 1 — I'm paying just EUR 350/year for tuition. The Europe route helped my family compare costs clearly against higher-fee options. Saumitra explained DSU like nobody else did."
"I won the Charpak Scholarship + admission to Ecole Polytechnique. Kadamb's SOP review made the difference. They reviewed it 4 times until it was perfect. Now I'm at one of France's most prestigious engineering schools."
"EPFL Lausanne for my Master's in Robotics — CHF 730/semester. My batch is 60% European, 30% Asian. Kadamb prepared me for the Swiss VFS interview with mock questions. Their visa success rate is real."
"DAAD scholarship for my MS Data Science at RWTH Aachen. EUR 934/month stipend + tuition waiver + travel allowance. Kadamb's DAAD guide PDF was the most useful resource I read. Application process was smooth thanks to them."
"TU Delft Computer Science Master's with Holland Scholarship. Kadamb helped me through Studielink (very confusing Dutch system) and got my MVV visa via Mumbai VFS in 3 weeks. Now interning at ASML on EUR 2,400/month."
Sending your child to Europe is a big decision. Here are honest answers to the 10 questions parents ask us most often.
Europe can be significantly more affordable for Indian students when the right public-university route is selected. Germany has many no-tuition public universities, Italy can be highly affordable through DSU + ISEE, and France public tuition is often far lower than private English-speaking destinations. Compare this to USA (Rs 40-60 lakh/year), UK (Rs 25-35 lakh/year), or Canada (Rs 20-30 lakh/year). Even with living costs, total Europe budget for 2-year Master's is Rs 15-25 lakh vs Rs 80 lakh - 1 crore for USA. Many of our students save Rs 40+ lakh by choosing Italy or Germany over USA.
Yes — Europe consistently ranks in the world's top 20 safest countries. Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, Luxembourg are all in global top 10 for safety and quality of life. Indian student communities are strong in major cities (Vienna has 2,500+ Indian students, Munich has 4,000+). Universities have international student offices, mental health support, and cultural societies. Crime rates against students are dramatically lower than USA. That said, we always recommend our students stay in university-arranged housing for the first semester for easy integration.
Yes — Germany (18-month post-study visa), France (2 years), Netherlands (12-month Zoekjaar), Austria (12 months), and Switzerland (6 months) all give Indian graduates substantial work-search time. Starting salaries: Germany EUR 50K-90K, France EUR 40K-70K, Switzerland CHF 90K-130K, Netherlands EUR 45K-80K, Luxembourg EUR 60K-150K. Engineering, IT, data science, and pharma graduates have 90%+ employment rates within 6 months. We provide LinkedIn optimization and interview prep as part of our post-landing support.
Schengen Student Visa is straightforward if documents are complete and finances are clear. Our 3-year visa success rate is 97% for Kadamb students. Most common rejection reasons: insufficient blocked account (Germany), unclear academic gap explanation, weak SOP, missing APS Certificate. We mock-interview every student before VFS appointment. In rare rejections, we file an appeal (60-70% success rate) or pivot to next intake. We never charge extra for re-applications.
Kadamb does not charge an upfront counselling registration fee. In many cases, partner institutions compensate education representatives after admission or enrolment. We explain this model clearly, and our counselling still focuses on the student's profile, budget, country fit, scholarship possibility and visa readiness before recommending a pathway.
Yes — every European country allows part-time work for international students. Germany: 20 hours/week earning EUR 12-15/hour. Switzerland: 15 hours/week at CHF 22-30/hour. Netherlands: 16 hours/week at EUR 13-17/hour. Austria: 20 hours/week at EUR 10-14/hour. Most of our students earn EUR 500-1,200/month covering rent and food. We help with CV preparation and connect students to Indian community job networks in each city.
No problem — IELTS/PTE guidance is included with our admission service. We have certified IELTS trainers, our students average 7.2 band score (87% achieve 7+ in first attempt). For Germany specifically, several universities accept MOI (Medium of Instruction) certificate from Indian universities — no IELTS needed. We also accept Duolingo (DET 105+), PTE (59+), and TOEFL (80+) as alternatives. Many German universities even waive English tests for top students from English-medium universities.
We have partnerships with SBI, HDFC, Axis Bank, IDFC First, Avanse, Auxilo, and Prodigy Finance. For Indian co-borrower students, SBI Education Loan offers up to Rs 80 lakh at 8.5-10.5% interest. For overseas no-collateral loans, Prodigy and Avanse cover up to USD 100,000. We help structure financial documents to show 1.5-2x liquid + fixed asset to loan ratio (which lenders prefer). Loan processing takes 15-30 days post-admission letter.
Yes — every country we recommend has a clear PR pathway for Indian graduates. EU Blue Card (Germany) leads to PR in 21 months with B1 German (or 33 months without). Luxembourg PR in 5 years. Netherlands PR in 5 years. Austria PR via Red-White-Red Card in 5 years. Switzerland Permit C in 10 years. France PR (Carte de resident) in 5 years for skilled workers. We provide a 5-year PR roadmap as part of our country shortlisting service.
European degrees are highly valued in India — especially from Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands. Starting salaries on return: MNC tech (TCS GCC, Capgemini Germany office, Infosys MNCs) Rs 12-25 lakh. German engineering firms with India operations (Bosch, Siemens, BMW, ZF Friedrichshafen) prefer European-degree returnees at Rs 15-30 lakh. Italian/French luxury fashion houses recruit from PoliMi/Sorbonne grads. We track our alumni who returned to India and connect new students with them for career advice.
Kadamb Overseas is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat but counsels students nationwide via WhatsApp, video call, and in-person visits during our annual roadshows.
Kadamb Overseas Pvt. Ltd. is India's leading Europe-focused study abroad consultancy located at 601 MV House, Near Namaste Circle, Shahabad, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380006. Founded in 2014 by Saumitra Rajput (Europe Education Specialist with 14+ years of expertise), Kadamb has helped over 500 Indian students successfully secure admission to top European universities including TU Munich, RWTH Aachen, KIT Karlsruhe, ETH Zurich, EPFL Lausanne, Sapienza Rome, Politecnico di Milano, HEC Paris, INSEAD, Ecole Polytechnique, Sorbonne, Sciences Po, TU Delft, University of Amsterdam, Erasmus University Rotterdam, KU Leuven, University of Vienna, TU Wien, WU Vienna, Warsaw University of Technology, University of Luxembourg, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and many more.
Our specialization in low and no-tuition public-university pathways for Indian students covers Germany (free public universities), Italy (DSU + ISEE Parita system), France (EUR 2,770/year tuition), Norway (free public universities for all), Sweden (Swedish Institute scholarships), Austria (EUR 727/semester), Belgium (KU Leuven, Ghent), Netherlands (Holland Scholarship), Luxembourg (EUR 200-400/semester at University of Luxembourg), Spain (EUR 1,500-3,500/year), Poland (NAWA scholarships at Warsaw University of Technology), Finland (Aalto, Helsinki), Estonia (Tallinn University), Hungary (Stipendium Hungaricum), and Czech Republic.
We provide comprehensive support including career counselling, country and course shortlisting, university admission applications, scholarship guidance (DAAD, Charpak, Eiffel, Erasmus Mundus, Holland Scholarship, ESKAS, OeAD Ernst Mach, Marshall Plan, ASEA-UNINET, Italian DSU, French Bourse d'Excellence-Major, Swedish Institute Scholarship, NAWA Poland), profile screening, eligibility analysis, SOP and LOR writing, IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/DET coaching, GRE/GMAT preparation, education loan structuring with SBI/HDFC/Axis/IDFC/Prodigy/Avanse, APS Certificate India for Germany, Blocked Account setup (Fintiba, Coracle, Expatrio, Deutsche Bank), Schengen Student Visa preparation via VFS Global, mock visa interviews, pre-departure orientation, on-arrival airport pickup coordination, accommodation help in European cities, residence registration (Anmeldung Germany, BSN Netherlands), bank account opening, health insurance enrollment (TK, AOK, DAK, Mawista, Care Concept), and post-landing support for the first 90 days in Europe.
Kadamb communicates a 97% visa success rate, supported by document review, mock visa interviews, and structured financial proof preparation. Our 250+ direct university partnerships in Europe enable us to provide insider information on application strategies, eligibility cutoffs, and scholarship deadlines that general multi-country consultants may not always surface early. No upfront registration fee, counselling-led guidance, IELTS/PTE guidance — we believe Indian families should never pay upfront for guidance.
For a 30-minute Europe study abroad counselling call with Saumitra Rajput, contact us via WhatsApp at +91-9913333239 or email support@kadamboverseas.com. Office hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST. Walk-ins welcome at our Ahmedabad office (601 MV House, Near Namaste Circle, Shahabad). We also conduct virtual counselling for students across India and abroad.
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