No, you will not struggle with food as a vegetarian Indian student in Germany—not in 2026. This is one of the most common fears among Gujarati and Indian vegetarian families, and it is almost entirely misplaced. Here is the reality: 89% of German cities with universities have Indian grocery stores, and every single German supermarket...Read More

Yes, you can recover your study abroad investment within 2-3 years if you choose the right destination. A complete Master’s degree in Germany costs ₹10-12 lakh total (including living expenses), and graduates earn ₹35-50 lakh per year as starting salary in Germany — meaning full investment recovery in just 2-3 years. France offers recovery in...Read More

A gap of 0-2 years after graduation is generally accepted by most universities worldwide and does not negatively impact your application—provided you used that time productively. A gap of 3 or more years requires strong justification through career progression, skill development, or a compelling personal narrative. Here is the reality that most Indian students do...Read More

✓ Last updated: May 9, 2026 by Saumitra Rajput, Founder Kadamb Overseas If you fail a subject in a German university, you do not get deported, your visa does not get cancelled, and your academic career is not over. This is the single most important fact that every worried Indian student and parent needs to...Read More

Yes, you can absolutely switch career fields with a European master’s degree—and the European higher education system is specifically designed to make this possible. Here is the data point that should reshape how Indian students think about career pivots: 67% of European master’s students successfully switch fields compared to only 23% in India, according to...Read More

Yes, German and European degrees are fully recognized in both the USA and Canada. If you are an Indian student considering studying in Germany and wondering whether that degree will “work” if you later want to move to North America, here is the definitive answer backed by data, policy, and real graduate outcomes: German degrees...Read More

Yes, your parents can absolutely visit you in Germany while you study. Indian parents need a Schengen Tourist Visa (Type C), which allows them to stay for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. As of February 2026, the Schengen tourist visa application is processed through VFS Global centres across India, with an average...Read More

Uni-Assist is a centralized application processing portal used by approximately 170 German universities to evaluate international student credentials, while direct application means you apply straight to the university’s own admissions office without any intermediary. Here is the critical distinction that confuses most Indian students: Uni-Assist does not make admission decisions. It only verifies whether your...Read More

Yes, you can absolutely apply to Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Ireland, and any other European country simultaneously. There is no rule, law, or system that prevents Indian students from submitting parallel applications to multiple European countries at the same time. In fact, applying to 8-12 universities across 2-3 countries is the recommended strategy for...Read More

Yes, Germany is one of the safest countries in the world for Indian students—and the data proves it beyond any doubt. Germany ranks #15 globally on the Global Peace Index 2025, while India ranks #121 and the United States ranks #132. That single statistic should put to rest any parental worry about safety. But we...Read More