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STUDYING IN GERMANY 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

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 of 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 only 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 offer 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!