Yes, from November 2022, the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) Certificate is mandatory for Indian students applying to German universities. It verifies your academic documents and is a prerequisite for the visa application.
Generally, student visa holders cannot bring dependents immediately. However, once you get a job and convert to a work visa, you may apply for a family reunion visa under certain conditions.
Studienkolleg is a foundation course for international students whose school qualifications are not equivalent to the German Abitur. It typically lasts one year and prepares students for university-level education in Germany.
Yes. After working in Germany for at least 2–4 years on a valid work visa or Blue Card, you can apply for permanent residency (PR) if you meet language and income requirements.