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U S E F U L I N F O R M AT I O N F O R Y O U R J O U R N E Y T O G E R M A N Y

STUDYING IN GERMANY

TYPES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN GERMANY

• Universities

Ø offer strong theoretical and academically-oriented degree programmes and a broad range of disciplines

• Universities of Applied Sciences

Ø Offer more practically oriented subjects Ø Internships and practical semesters form an integral part

• f some degree programmes
• Universities of Fine Arts

Ø Offer instruction in artistic subjects, such as Fine Arts, Acting, Dance, Industrial and Fashion Design, Graphic Art, Instrumental Music and Singing

UNIVERSITIES IN GERMANY

• Popular progams

Ø Business economics/ business administration Ø Industrial engineering and management Ø Law Ø German philology Ø Medical science Ø Education science Ø Biology Ø Psychology Ø Information technology

• TOP Universities à depends on field of study
• In gerenal: LMU Munich, Uni Heidelberg, HU Berlin, FU Berlin, TU

Munich, RWTH Aachen

DISTINCTION IS MADE BETWEEN TWO SUBJECTS

• 1. Subjects with a centrally regulated admission

policy (NC) that applies countrywide

Ø Medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and veterinary medicine Ø Inquire with the university about the allocation of study places to foreigners

• 2. Subjects with admission restriction which applies
• nly at individual universities

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE APPLYING

• Application deadlines

Ø Vary from university to university Ø Some courses begin only in WS

• Visa & travelling

Ø Apply early and for the correct visa! Ø Two types: 1. Student applicant visa 2. Student visa Ø Requirements: proof of financial resources, health insurance, certificates, confirmation from university

• Pre-study internship is a requirement at some

universities of applied sciences

Ø How many international students?

THE GERMAN LANGUAGE

• Language requirements/tests

Ø TestDaf or DSH Ø TOEFL (For International degree programmes)

• University entrance qualification/ Completing a

foundation course

Ø Studienkolleg/Preparatory course (2 semesters)

u For admission: German B1 level

• university entrance assessment examination
• Who must go to the Studienkolleg?

à ZIMSEC certificate holders

• Recognition of foreign university entrance qualification

Ø Anabin database: www.anabin.de

• For general admission requirements

Ø www.daad.de

• University websites (International Office)
• Inquire about programme specific admission requirements

APPLICATION PROCESS

• When to apply

Ø Ideally 6 months before programme commencement

• Where to send application?

Ø Uni-assist (www.uni-assist.de)

u €68 processing fee for the initial application & €15 for any further application

Ø Directly to the university

§ Processing fee may apply

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO STUDY IN GERMANY?

• All public universities waive tuition fees
• Students require: a health insurance premium, semester

contribution (range €38 to €290)

• Student life is cheaper in smaller cities
• Students live on an average of €659/month
• International students must provide proof of financial

support

• Students are allowed to work 120 full days or 240 part

time annually

SCHOLARSHIPS IN GERMANY

• A number of organisations and institutions
• ffer scholarships

Ø DAAD scholarship database (www.funding-guide.de); www.daad.de Ø KAAD (www.kaad.de) Ø www.stipendiumplus.de

• Some Germany universities also award

scholarships

BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN GERMANY

• No tuition fees
• Good career prospects (94% get jobs within 3 months)
• German universities have a good reputation
• Strengthening of inter-cultural competence &

networking skills (int. Partnerships, travel possibilities)

• You can get an 18 months provisional work permit after

studies to search for a job

OTHER POSSIBILITIES

• Germany offers a wide variety in trainings and

education

• Popular trainings are: Retail trade, clerk, nurse

VOLUNTARY SOCIAL YEAR

• You can participate in a program – incoming
• Work experience in the non-profit sector as a

volunteer

• There are several provider, mostly with similar

programs

Ø Pocket money between 200-400 €/month Ø Food and a place to stay Ø Insurance Ø Seminars and 25 days of leave

Ø Eos FSJ (www.eos-fsj.de) - Incoming Ø Bundesfreiwilligendienst (www.bundesfreiwilligendienst.de ) Ø AFS (www.afs.de)

VSY - REQUIEREMENTS

• Basic German language skills (at least A2)
• Residence outside of Germany
• 18-27 years old
• Interest in being a volunteer (hospital, kindergarten,

retirement home, home for handicapped or homeless people)

• Visa
• Police clearance

FOREIGNERS IN GERMANY

• You are not alone! How many foreigners are in

Germany?

• People with a migrant background (20%)
• Lately there have been a lot of asylum seekers

(362.000 in 2015)à Germany is the economic backbone of the Eurozone

HOW SAFE IS GERMANY?

• Germany is recognised as a safe country
• Crime rate in Germany is relatively low
• Police response very swift
• The most common criminal actions are burglary and

trespass

INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET

• About studying in Germany

à www.daad.de/deutschland à www.study-in.de à Facebook page: Study in Germany

• About degree programmes/ranking

à www.daad.de/international-programmes à www.universityranking.de àwww.hochschulstart.de (for application procedure) à www.hochschulkompass.de à www.studienwahl.de

ADDITIONAL LINKS/INFO

• www.uni-assist.de (submission of applications)
• www.inobis.de (admission and application procedures)
• studienkollegs.de (for foundation course)
• Blocked account email Deutsche Bank: db.student@db.com
• www.daad.de (studying & scholarships)
• www.german-business-portal.info (Business)
• www.bmwi.de (Business)
• www.studieren-im-netz.org (Studying)
• www.studieren-in.de (Studying)
• www.humboldt-foundation.de (Funding)
• www.das-ranking.de (Studying)
• www.research-in-germany.de (Research)

ANY QUESTIONS???

• Please don‘t hesitate to ask!

THANK YOU

• Vielen Dank für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit!