How much does uni-assist cost?

€75 for the first programme in a semester and €30 for each further programme in the same semester. Three applications cost €135, about ₹14,715.

How long does uni-assist take?

uni-assist says results usually come within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the online form, and advises applying at least 8 weeks before the university deadline.

A preliminary review documentation (Vorprüfungsdokumentation): some universities want uni-assist to check your documents first and then you apply to the university directly with the VPD.

Do all German universities use uni-assist?

No. Many do, others take applications directly. Each programme page says how to apply.

Applications · India → Germany

uni-assist fees and processing time for Indian applicants

uni-assist checks international applications for many German universities. It costs €75 for the first application in a semester and €30 for each further one.

Figures last confirmed 30 September 2026 against the official sources linked below.

First programme in a semester: €75 (about ₹8,175).
Each further programme in the same semester: €30 (about ₹3,270).
Results usually within 4–6 weeks; submit at least 8 weeks before the deadline so missing documents can still be sent.
Some universities ask for a VPD instead; the fees are the same.

uni-assist: handling fees · deadlines and processing time · VPD · country information: India

Questions people ask

How much does uni-assist cost?: €75 for the first programme in a semester and €30 for each further programme in the same semester. Three applications cost €135, about ₹14,715.
How long does uni-assist take?: uni-assist says results usually come within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the online form, and advises applying at least 8 weeks before the university deadline.
What is a VPD?: A preliminary review documentation (Vorprüfungsdokumentation): some universities want uni-assist to check your documents first and then you apply to the university directly with the VPD.
Do all German universities use uni-assist?: No. Many do, others take applications directly. Each programme page says how to apply.

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