In a move to make the admission process smoother for Indian students aspiring to study in Germany, the German government has announced that the certificates required for admission to German universities will now be issued digitally. This change comes in response to the increasing backlog of physical certificates caused by the pandemic, which has led to delays in the admission process for many students.
What is APS Certificate?
The certificates in question are known as the " Akademische Prüfstelle or APS (Academic Evaluation Centre) Certificates, which are issued by the German Embassy in India. These certificates are required for admission to many undergraduate and graduate programs in Germany, and are intended to verify the academic qualifications of prospective students.
Benefits
Until now, APS certificates have been issued in physical form, which has led to delays in the admission process due to the backlog caused by the pandemic. With the shift to digital certificates, the German government hopes to make the admission process more efficient and less time-consuming for Indian students.
In addition to the benefits for students, the digitalization of APS certificates is also expected to improve the efficiency of the application process for universities in Germany. With digital certificates, universities will be able to process applications more quickly and accurately, reducing the risk of errors and delays in the admission process.
The move to digital certificates is part of a broader effort by the German government to attract more international students to its universities. Germany has been actively promoting itself as a destination for international students in recent years, and has seen a significant increase in the number of students from India in particular.
According to data from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), there were over 34,000 Indian students enrolled in German universities in 2022, making India the second-largest source of international students after China. The German government hopes that the shift to digital APS certificates will make the admission process more attractive to Indian students, further increasing the number of Indian students studying in Germany.
Conclusion
Overall, the move to digital APS certificates is a positive development for Indian students aspiring to study in Germany. With the pandemic causing delays and disruptions in the admission process, the shift to digital certificates will make the process more efficient and less time-consuming. This, in turn, is expected to increase the number of Indian students studying in Germany, further strengthening the ties between the two countries in the fields of education and research.
