Study in Germany Conditions Applications Possibilities Scholarships

Study in Germany

Conditions

Applications

Possibilities

Scholarships

Why Germany? More than 100 million people speak German worldwide

Most widely-spoken language of the European Union

Largest economy in Europe & the 3rd largest in the world

One of the largest trading partners of the US

Ranked 3rd worldwide for the number of books published

More than 250,000 international students in Germany

High academic standard & standard of living

Close link between theory and practice

Strong international focus

International Degree Programmes (IDP) in English

Excellent career opportunities

Leader in Science & Technology Leading nation in scientific research

Second most frequently used scientific language

Fourth only to the US, China and Japan in R&D spending

8.2% of articles in international scientific journals (SCI):

(US: 31.8%, Japan: 8.5%, UK: 7.3%) Germany is at the forefront of environmental

awareness and sustainable technologies

Strongest in physics, optics, polymer chemistry, automotive, environmental, nuclear and food engineering

………….and don’t forget the humanities!

German inventions and discoveries

: :

Deutscher Akademischer Austausch DienstGerman Academic Exchange Service

• Printing press – Johannes Gutenberg, around 1440

• Automobile – Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, 1886

• X-rays – Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, 1895

• Aspirin – Bayer, 1897

• Toothpaste – Ottomar Heinsius von Mayenburg, 1907

• Television – Manfred von Ardenne, 1930

• Airbag – Mercedes Benz, 1971

• MP3 – Fraunhofer-Institut, 1995

German Nobel Prize winners

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More than 100 German Nobel laureates including:

•Literature: Günter Grass, 1999 Herta Müller, 2009

•Chemistry: Gerhard Ertl, 2007

•Physics: Klaus von Klitzing, 1985Theodor W. Hänsch, 2005 Peter Grünberg, 2007

•Medicine: Harald zur Hausen, 2008Thomas C. Südhof, 2013

•Economics: Reinhard Selten, 1994

University traditions

• W. Humboldt’s (1767-1835) vision of education: “Unity and freedom of research and studies”

• Rich diversity of institutions

• High academic level

• More than 400 universities in Germany

• Over 250,000 faculty and researchers at German universities

University Ranking 2015/2016

Among the 100 best universities in the world:

9. ETH Zürich29. Ludwig-Maximilian Universität München37. Universität Heidelberg49. Humboldt Universität Berlin53. Technische Universität München72. Freie Universität Berlin78. Universität Tübingen84. Universität Freiburg94. Universität Bonn99. Universität Göttingen

Quelle: Times Higher Education oct. 2015

Higher Education Degrees in Germany

Bachelor, Master, PhD

• (with teaching credential option)

Staatsexamen

• (state exam for medical degrees/law)

German Higher Education

Foreign students in Germany

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• Approx. 2,5 million students in Germany, over 11 % foreigners.Source: Wissenschaft weltoffen 2012

• Germany is the third most popular country for international students all over the world after the USA and UK Source: OECD, Education at a glance, 2013

• Germany tops the list of the most internationalised countries in the higher education arena Source: THES Survey 2010

International programs in Germany

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There are over 1700 (2015) international degree programs:

• Bachelor’s, master’s, and PHD

• Internationally recognized degrees

• Language of instruction generally English, frequently supplemented by German language courses

• Intensive academic advising for international students

https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programs/en/

DAAD : : North America : :


TUITION

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Costs for students per month

Quelle: Die Welt 2015: : : :

German Universities vs. American Universities

* Very affordable, excellent education* German and International programs

--- WHAT TO EXPECT ---

* Students – independent* Campus – often decentralized * Housing – mostly alone or with roommates off campus – student housing available through university* Individual sports clubs, but no University gym, no big university sport* Focus on academia – social life, sports mostly off campus

High School Diploma after continuous attendance of the classes 9 to 12 at a U.S. High School and to comprise a total of 16 "academic units“ (years):

o4 units English with a minimum grade C: English IV or Honors or AP English,o2 units Second Languageo3 units Social Studieso5 units in total Math & Science:

• 2 or 3 units Math w/ a minimum grade C: Algebra II or III, Trigonometry or Precalc

• 2 or 3 units Science with a minimum grade C: Biology, Chemistry or Physics,

o2 academic units free to choose

Preparatory Course

Direct General

Admission

SAT 1150-1290 (Math & Reading)

ORACT 23-27 (Composite Score)

No additional 4-year college AND High school GPA of 3.0

1 year at a 4-year institution (courses in English & a foreign language, math and a natural science) OR Associates Degree from a transfer program AND High school GPA of 3.0

SAT 1300+ (Math & Reading)

ORACT 29+ (Composite Score)

Four AP courses in:•Math, Natural Sciences, Foreign Language and 1 additional OR •English, Foreign Language, Math/Science, and 1 additional

Direct subject-restricted admission

German University Admissions Overview *More info: anabin.kmk.org and www.daad.de/admission

Language requirements for a German-language degree program? One of the following: Deutsche Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (DSD II), Goethe-Zertifikat B2/C1, TestDaF-Niveaustufe 4

*Please note: This is just a guide about what is needed to attend a German institution of higher education and should not be taken as a guarantee. Each degree program may have its own individual requirements, especially in the cases of art/music/film/architecture. Each degree program is responsible for selection of its own student body and prerequisites may vary by institution and degree program.

Enrollment

Bildungsinländer vs. Bildungsausländer – domestic vs. foreign student:

Acceptance at German university based on university entrance qualification [e.g. Abitur], grades, waiting period, language requirements Bildungsinländer with German Abitur:

For fields of study with regional NC – apply directly at universityFor fields of study with central NC [ZVS] : medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and dental medicine apply through http://www.hochschulstart.de

Bildungsausländer with non German degree:

Application through www.uni-assist.de (please check the university websites, not all universities partner with the organization)

http://www.uni-assist.de/

Opportunities for Study & Research in Germany

- Undergraduates -Programs and Scholarships

DAAD Scholarships



Funding for study abroad,

internships or senior thesis research

Open to students in all fields

Previous knowledge of German not

required, but advantageous

Monthly stipend or lump sum

Health Insurance

Some travel reimbursement

1. Undergraduate Scholarship



Funding study, thesis research and/or internships

Independently designed or organized programs

For sophomores and juniors (in college)

All academic fields

4 to 10 months during

the German academic year

€650/monthly, insurance, travel stipend

Deadline: January 31

2. Study & Internship Program (SIP)



1 semester coursework at a university of applied science

+ 1 semester internship supervised by a U.A.S.

For sophomores and juniors (at time of application)

Language requirements depend on individual program

€ 700/month; travel stipend; insurance

Deadline: February 15

3. German Studies Research Grant



4. University Summer Course Grant



Summer courses thaught in German at German Universities

For juniors, seniors and grad students

2 years minimum language requirement

Focus on literary, cultural, political and economic aspects

Hundreds of courses to choose from

3 to 4 weeks

$850 scholarship: tuition, room and board, health insurance,

travel reimbursement

Deadline: December 15

5. EMGIP– Bundestag Internship



Internships for 2 months at German parliament

Advanced undergrads or graduate students

Fields: political science, international relations, law, history, economics, or German.

Must be comfortable in written and spoken German

Monthly salary from German Bundestag

DAAD can help with health insurance and housing

Deadline: September 15

6. InternXchange Journalism Internship



7. RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering



8-12 weeks in summer

Undergrads work directly with German doctoral students

at top labs across country

Knowledge of German is not required, but helpful in

everyday life

306 interns placed in 2011

Deadline: January 31 Registration online

6. RISE professional



6-26 week summer placements in industryinternships with leading German companies

German requirements depend on the nature of the internship

Deadline: January 31 Registration online



Visit the website for the USA and Canada:

www.daad.org

General information about study in Germany

www.study-in.de

General information about preparatory courses

www.studienkollegs.de

http://www.daad.org/

http://www.study-in.de/

http://www.studienkollegs.de/

More scholarships: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholar

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Some examples for undergraduate students:

AIESEC: Global Talent Program – 6-12 months internship for sales and marketing students

Baden-Württemberg Foundation

Bayer Science & Education Foundation: 1-2 years for medicine, biology, chemistry etc students

EVONIK Foundation: for gifted young scientists

Fulbright Commission: different funding opportunities

https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=1&origin=44&subjectGrps=&daad=&q=&page=6&back=1



Why Germany?



We hope to see you soon in Germany!

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