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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 : :
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch DienstGerman Academic Exchange Service
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)
Opportunities for Study & Research in Germany
- Undergraduates -Programs and Scholarships
DAAD Scholarships
DAAD : : North America : :
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch DienstGerman Academic Exchange Service
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
DAAD : : North America : :
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch DienstGerman Academic Exchange Service
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)
DAAD : : North America : :
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch DienstGerman Academic Exchange Service
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
DAAD : : North America : :
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch DienstGerman Academic Exchange Service
4. University Summer Course Grant
DAAD : : North America : :
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch DienstGerman Academic Exchange Service
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
DAAD : : North America : :
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch DienstGerman Academic Exchange Service
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
DAAD : : North America : :
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch DienstGerman Academic Exchange Service
7. RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering
DAAD : : North America : :
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch DienstGerman Academic Exchange Service
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
DAAD : : North America : :
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch DienstGerman Academic Exchange Service
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
DAAD : : North America : :
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch DienstGerman Academic Exchange Service
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
More scholarships: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholar
ship-database/?status=1&origin=44&subjectGrps=&daad=&q=&page=6&bac
k=1
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
Why Germany?
DAAD : : North America : :
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch DienstGerman Academic Exchange Service
We hope to see you soon in Germany!