APS (Akademische Prüfstelle / Academic Examination Office) operates at German embassies in Beijing, New Delhi, Islamabad, Hanoi, and Ulaanbaatar. It verifies the authenticity of higher education credentials from China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Mongolia.
The process takes 2-3 months and must be completed before applying to German universities. Without an APS certificate, German universities will not process your application.
Cost: 250 USD (China), 22-100 EUR (other countries). Turkish nationals do NOT need APS.
Official source:
www.apsdeutschland.de →Frequently Asked Questions
Do Turkish students need APS? ▾
No, Turkish students do not need APS. APS is mandatory only for citizens of China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Mongolia.
How long does the APS process take? ▾
Typically 2-3 months. May extend to 4 months in peak periods. Plan accordingly before application deadlines.
How much does APS cost? ▾
250 USD for China, 22-100 EUR for other countries.