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Study in Germany

 

Germany's economic status is one of the three biggest world economies. Germany has a lot to offer to foreign students, be they first-year students or postgraduates. A great number of students choose to come to Germany. Studying abroad in Germany provides numerous advantages to help you gain an edge in the global job market. Germany has one of the world's best and most extensive school and university systems.

 

Germany's universities combine age-old traditions with modern technologies. They offer students the classical repertoire of subjects such as Medicine, Law, English and German to innovative new institutions of higher education with inter-disciplinary study programs. German universities are open to anyone who fulfills the prerequisites and academic freedom is one of the basic principles of the German university system.

 

Nearly one tenth of German Universities here combine research and study. They've been the scene of many groundbreaking discoveries and they're internationally renowned. German universities attract faculty and students from around the world. Modern German universities also combine theoretical work with its practical application. They both educate and train - basic research is augmented by applied research. Interdisciplinary cooperation is common and many of them cooperate closely with multinational firms and with other research institutes in Germany and abroad. In the end, this increases the graduates' chances on the job market.

 

Many of today's students no longer want a purely theoretical education. A variety of comprehensive universities and universities of applied science in Germany offer balanced academic training necessary for a professional career. Practical experience in regional companies is often part of the curriculum. German companies are interested in attracting well-trained graduates from abroad. And in many cases, these former students can continue to work for the company as a foreign spokesperson once they return home.

 

With round 120 million native speakers, German is the most widely-spoken first language in Europe. The strength of German business and industry and the increasing global activity of German companies and corporations means that the German language is also gaining significance in the international market.

 

International students who have graduated from a German university have the opportunity to work or stay in Germany after they receive their degree or diploma. International students can work for up to 3 months , too.

 

Germany is a peaceful, politically stable, and safe country and relatively unaffected by natural disasters. Germany's reputation as a safe country as an important reason for deciding to study here.
Germany has an excellent health care. Compared to other countries, medical insurance is inexpensive in Germany yet the services that German hospitals provide are among some of the most advanced and accessible in the world.

 

Cost of Study

 

Tuition Fees

 

After the Constitutional Court of Germany lifted the ban on tuition fees in January 2005, many federal states announced that they would introduce tuition fees. Currently fees of up to 500 Euro per semester are being charged. There might be special regulations for international students!

 

Tuition fees for long-term students

 

Students who need more than the regular time to study have to face additional top-up fees which will be charged in almost all Federal States. Students who take longer than average to complete their degree have to pay up to 800 Euro on top of the regular fees! At the moment, such fees would usually be charged after 7 years, i.e. 14 semesters.

 

Registration fees

 

Regardless of such tuition fees, German students need to pay a registration fee. The so-called "social contribution" of approximately 100 Euro per semester goes to the student union and the social services. It also entitles students to quite a number of benefits such as free public transport (buses and trains), student reductions etc.

 

Cost of Living

 

The cost of living in Germany tends to be higher than other countries due to the high standard of living throughout and students must have sufficient finances to meet the average cost. Students should also be aware that health insurance is compulsory to cover any medical fees, hospital expenses and medicines that may be required during the study period

 

Scholarship/ Financial Aid

 

Many scholarship programs are intended specifically for foreign undergraduate and graduate students. It’s important to remember that all requests for information about scholarships and all applications for a scholarship should be sent in as early as possible, since there are a large number of people interested in receiving them.

 

Money to Study and Live -a Scholarship is the Solution

 

Imagine you've finally been admitted to a German university, but then discover that you don't have enough money to study and live in this country: A scholarship could be the solution. There are several organizations which offer financial support for a course of study in Germany. The magic term is “Promotion of talent”. Whereby “talent” does not strictly mean just intelligence or the ability to achieve good grades. Personality and social commitment are also important criteria when considering a person's eligibility for a scholarship. Some organizations award scholarships specifically to first-year students, while others only go to doctoral candidates. Several foundations and organizations are directly supported by the German government or industry, whereas others are run by the church or other private organizations.

 

Scholarship Amount

 

The amount of money paid out through a scholarship is usually calculated to cover normal living expenses. Even if the sum may at first appear high to someone living outside of Germany, you shouldn't forget that the cost of living is high in Germany, and it's very likely that there won't be a lot of money left at the end of the month. Also, if the person receiving the scholarship takes on a part time job they have to report this to the organization providing the scholarship. And that organization will then usually subtract the amount earned from the grant.

 

More than just Financial Support: The Political Foundations

 

The democratic political parties in Germany have realized that the young scholars of today will be the decision-makers of tomorrow. One of the main goals of their political foundations is therefore the financial support of outstanding students. Providing foreign students with financial aid is very much in the interest of German politics, since whoever has studied in Germany is familiar with the market and culture - and will thus after graduation seek to establish and maintain contacts with German companies. The foundations especially promote exceptionally talented students. All these foundations expect a high degree of social activity and commitment on the part of applicants - as well as the willingness to put the knowledge gained in Germany to good use in their home country. In addition to financial support the foundations also try to offer general guidance and assistance in all academic and personal matters, such as a mentor at the university. They also offer visiting scholars the chance to take part in special events and seminars.

 

Admissions

 

Lots of international students take admissions and complete a study program here every year. There is no heavy study fee in Germany but students have to arrange living expenses on their own while they study in Germany. Admission of international students to Undergraduate Studies in Germany needs a one-year 'bridge program' to be completed. After completion of the bridge program, students from most of the overseas countries are required to pass an assessment test in order to get admission into a German institution for the equivalent of the Bachelors degree. However, there is an exemption of taking this assessment test to students who have cleared some of the prestigious entrance examinations of their home country.

 

This however depends on the different guidelines that are followed by the respective Institutions of Germany, where the students are seeking admission. Students who have successfully completed two years of undergraduate studies are also exempted from the assessment test. However, they have to prove their aptitude in the German language.

 

Admission to Postgraduate Courses in Germany needs generally a four-year bachelor's degree but in many Institutions a three-year bachelor's degree is also accepted. Admission requirements to PhD Courses in Germany are similar to many other countries such as international students must have a Master's Degree and must have identified an academician or professor in Germany who is willing to act as their doctoral guide.

 

Students have to apply to the Universities directly. Students, who are willing to study in Germany, will also have to include authenticated copies of certificates confirming their knowledge of German, if necessary. Entrance Requirements for overseas students in Germany are:

• For some of the management courses, GMAT score is mandatory.
• For some of the Engineering programs, GRE score is required.
• For study programs that have English as their medium of instruction, TOEFL is required.

 

For further queries regarding admission, please contact us - we are always at your service.

 

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