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Germany is a place of remarkable beauty and stunning splendor. The country has long been associated with learning as the oldest university in Germany was founded in Heidelberg in 1386. Germany currently has more than 300 institutions of higher education that include 82 universities, 132 such institutions that offer shorter and practically oriented courses, and other institutions. Germany has a high turnout of foreign students as it offers a high range of study possibilities.
It is important to mention here that globally around 1.8 million students leave their respective countries to pursue higher studies abroad. Of these, approximately one tenth come to Germany. There are 400 different courses of study that are offered by various institutions across the country. German Universities are autonomous and provide special emphasis on research and teaching. Some of the groundbreaking discoveries that the world has seen have been the result of German Universities. This is one of the strongest reasons why students increasingly prefer Germany for research studies.
German Universities offer courses in Medicine, Law, English, German, and various other disciplines. Academic freedom is one of the main characteristics of the German university system and is one of the reasons why public universities in Germany don’t charge any fee.
All the German universities have a Foreign Student office that looks after the queries of the foreign students and applicants. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) facilitates academic exchange of the institutions of higher education in Germany. The DAAD works towards promoting international academic relations particularly through exchange of students and teachers.
Many universities in Germany offer academic training necessary for a well groomed professional career.
In order to aid the students who are planning to study in Germany, here are some links, which are mentioned below. These links will help a student understand Germany better and also know more about the colleges and universities in Germany.
Germany offers several wonderful opportunities to build strong academic backgrounds to students from across the world. There are many organizations that offer financial support in the form of scholarships in Germany. The magic phrase in Germany is 'promotion of talent' and here "talent" doesn't have to be restricted by boundaries of intelligence or exceptional athleticism.
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Flag |
Coat of arms |
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Anthem: Third Stanza of "Das Lied der Deutschen" |
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Berlin |
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Official languages |
German |
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Ethnic groups |
91% German
03% Turkish
06% other minorities
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Demonym |
German |
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Total area |
357,021 km2 (63rd)
137,847 sq mi
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Dec. 31, 2008 estimate 82,060,000[1] (14th)
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Per capital |
$40,400[2] (19th) |
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Currency |
Euro (€) (EUR) |
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In Germany you will find several government as well as non-government organizations that have set up several schemes so that even foreign students can qualify for educational grants in Germany.
Why Does Germany Offer Scholarships?
All the democratic political parties in Germany agree upon motivating young scholars by providing them with adequate scholarships in Germany. Germany has always been liberal with foreign students and its government is quite aware of today's market situation. The German government believes in producing talented and gifted professionals who will always want to stay in Germany even after their graduation.
Eligibility Criteria
Scholarships in Germany are offered in almost all fields of education. You can avail scholarships in Medicine, Engineering, Home-Sciences, as well as Legal and Commerce studies in this country. The foundations offering scholarships in Germany not only offer financial support but also guide its recipients in the matters of optimum utilization of their scholarships. You will find that Germany encourages students to complete their post-graduate studies so that they can find jobs in Germany itself. Scholarships for Research and PhD are widely prevalent in Germany. To increase your chances of qualifying for Scholarships in Germany try to actively participate in some of the extracurricular activities arranged by your educational institution.
Prominent Scholarship Foundations of Germany.
The eminent foundations that offer scholarships in Germany expect the recipients to be thoroughly devoted towards making correct use of their financial aids. A list of the most reputed scholarship foundations of Germany is given below-
1. DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)
2. Heinrich Boll Foundation
3. Friedrich Ebert Foundation
4. Fulbright Commission
5. Friedrich Naumann Foundation
6. Otto Benecke Foundation
7. Hans Bockler Foundation
8. Hanns Seidel Foundation
9. Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Staying options in Germany:
There are a plenty of staying options available for students who visit Germany for higherstudies. The Student Services can help those students who have not arranged for accommodation before their arrival, with temporary accommodation. Youth hostel facilities are also available for a few days. These hostels are cheaper than a hotel or a guesthouse but one needs a Youth Hostel card to avail of this facility. These cards can be obtained from any youth hostel in the country. The tourist information centers can also help students in finding a guesthouse or a hotel.
Unlike universities in many other countries, German universities do not have hostel facilities. Students therefore are required to arrange for their own stay. Various staying options ranging from 100 to 250 Euros are available for students.
Student hostels are the cheapest of all and consequently they have huge demand. An early application to the local student service office can brighten up the chances of getting an accommodation in a hostel.
Private accommodation depends on a number of factors. Student Service and students’ union have agencies that inform the students about rooms to be rented. Also, there are international flat-sharing agencies that provide information on accommodation. These agencies arrange for accommodation across countries and hence they can be useful. Some of the well-known agencies are LIVIN and INTAS.
Local newspapers also provide information on available accommodation usually on Wednesdays and Saturday |
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One of the world's best education systems in the world, Germany's education structure is a comprehensive and absolute. The numerous choice of higher learning institutes and universities in Germany offer education to abundant number of Germans and foreign student-aspirants, every year. Generally, there are two different kinds of educational systems existing in Germany that are as follows:
1. General education.
2. Vocational education (or dual education).
General education has three levels - lower secondary school, intermediate or secondary school and upper secondary school. There are only very few comprehensive schools, especially in an integrated form in the North of Germany. The higher education of Germany comprises of Universities, Technical Universities and Colleges of education and specialized colleges. In addition to general universities, there are lots of technical, theological, art, music, pedagogical and specialized universities located in Germany. Studies last from 6 years to 8 years and leaving certificates depend on the subject selection and level of study.
The certifications will lead to graduation, diploma and other awards. Students who want to acquire a further qualification have to write a final examination in order to get a PhD (Doctoral degree). Vocational education in Germany is a dual educational system that most of the students opt for at the end of compulsory schooling. It has a vocational training contract, which helps young people to acquire professional education, skills and training in enterprises. This contract guarantees a legal apprenticeship. Vocational schools, specialized vocational schools, vocational extension schools and specialized schools also belong to the vocational education system.
Government and non-government institutions run another important part of the educational system of Germany known as 'Adult education'. The whole education system in Germany is controlled by the state. Germany is becoming an increasingly attractive study destination for students across the world. Not only the absolute number of foreign students at German universities is on the rise, but also the overall population of students has risen to almost double in the last two decades. |
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Students who intend to study in Germany will have to apply and get a student visa. There are different official visa procedures to apply and get the student-visa for studying in Germany. The nearby German Embassy or Consulate General in your country is the authority to process your student-visa procedures and students mostly will be interviewed by the visa officers to satisfy the conditions of the Germany's visa rules. To acquire any type of student visa to enter Germany, international students must have the following:
1. A valid passport,
2. To provide documental proof of financial means to cover the expenses for your entire period of study in Germany, and
3. To have either university admission or at least a confirmation of your status as an applicant.
In order to receive your visa for Germany in right time, international students must submit their application with all associated documents at least couple of months before they plan the trip to Germany. Also, students must fill in the application form and bring it with the complete set of documents to the Embassy. Further, if students have any queries regarding their visa to Germany, they can contact the nearby German Embassy. After the step-by-step processing of the student-visa formalities, the international students may be issued one of the following three types of student-visa for Germany (according to the requirement of the students and the conditions and satisfaction level of the visa officers):
1. Student applicant visa
2. Student visa
3. Visa for participation in a language course
For more details on obtaining student visa for Germany, students can contact the nearby German embassy. |
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Although study expenses for a study program in Germany is moderately affordable, living expenses for leading a student life in Germany is fairly expensive. The main living expense involves in affording the rental part. Different types of accommodation that can be availed in Germany are:
1. For a single stay 'Flat-sharing' accommodation can be reasonably priced and is widely recommended accommodation as well.
2. Apart from the flat-sharing accommodation, there are other stay facilities such as University-residences and Estate agents exist in Germany for which the stay expenses may vary according to the comfort level.
The German government has established the 'Federal Education and Training Assistance Act' to guarantee trainees a minimum of financial support. To be eligible to receive the state assistance, students must be under 30 years of age and prove that their parents are not capable of supporting the student's university education related expenses. Financial aid and scholarships for a study program in Germany are available to all competent students from international countries and students are advised to search and seek for such aids from different resources such as those related to the concerned higher educational institutions of Germany. |
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German universities have recently introduced international courses leading to a Master's degree. Some courses begin with English as a medium of instruction. Students need an Indian undergraduate degree to qualify. Some universities also accept the three years Indian Bachelors degree.
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Like in many other countries international students must have a Master's Degree, and must have identified a professor in Germany who is willing to act as their doctoral guide. |
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Admission to programmes in Germany are granted on the basis of previous academic record. However, for some management courses a GMAT is required, and some engineering programmes require a GRE score. You will need to check the requirements of the university you are applying to.
The TOEFL is a standard test required for programmes that have English as a medium of instruction. |
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You have to apply for admission directly to the universities. Application forms can be requested from the International offices of universities. The filled applications have to be sent back to the university along with documents required to be attached. The attached documents must normally be authenticated copies of your certificates. You will also have to include authenticated copies of certificates confirming your knowledge of German, if required.
The Winter semester starts in October and the Summer semester starts in April. The application deadline is 15th July for the Winter semester and 15th January for the Summer semester. |
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Student interested to take up full time study in Germany are required to apply for a student visa. It is initially granted for a period of three months. It has to be extended by the authorities in Germany within three months of your stay in Germany. Extension is given for one year at a time till the end of the course. All International students must leave Germany on completion of the course of study.
Students have to fulfill the following requirements before being granted a student visa.
Submit the following documents:
1. Completed Visa Application Form
2. Photographs
3. Visa Application Fee
4. Evidence of Admission
5. Proof of Adequate Financial Resources
6. Health Certificate
The visa is issued when the student is assessed to be a genuine student, who intends to undertake further studies in Germany, abide by visa conditions, and depart on completion of the course. The student should convince the visa officer that his German language skills are adequate for the course he/she is undertaking. That the course is relevant to his/her current academic / professional status. That he/she will comply with visa conditions and leave Germany after completion of the course. |
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6/50 G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021
Tel: 011-687 18 91
Fax: 011-687 31 17
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