welcome to the land of ideas! studying in germany
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Welcome to the Land of Ideas!
Studying in Germany
Why Germany?
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• Facts about Germany
• The German Academic Exchange Service
• The German university system
• Studying in Germany
• Doctoral programmes in Germany
• More information
Contents
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Facts about Germany
• X-rays – Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, 1895
• Aspirin – Bayer, 1897
• Toothpaste – Ottomar Heinsius von Mayenburg, 1907
• Television – Manfred von Ardenne, 1930
• MP3 – Fraunhofer-Institut, Karlheinz Brandenburg, 1995
• Automobile – Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, 1886
• Airbag – Mercedes Benz, 1971
German inventions and discoveries
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Facts about Germany
• Literature: Günter Grass, 1999Herta Müller, 2009
• Chemistry: Gerhard Ertl, 2007
• Physics: Klaus von Klitzing, 1985; Theodor W. Hänsch, 2005;Peter Grünberg, 2007
• Medicine: Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard, 1995;
Harald zur Hausen, 2008
• Economics: Reinhard Selten, 1994
25 German Nobel laureates in the last 25 years, including:
German Nobel Prize winners
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Facts about Germany
• Mercedes, BMW, VW
• Puma, Adidas
• Bayer
• Siemens, SAP
German corporations
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Facts about Germany
• Population: 82 million, 7 million foreign citizens
• Geographic location: In the heart of Europe, diverse landscapes, mountains, coastal regions, North and Baltic Seas
• Climate: Temperate ranging from Mediterranean to Continental climates
Berlin
Hamburg
CologneFrankfurt a.M.
Munich
Poland
Czech Republic
Austria
Italy
Sweden
Denmark
Great Britain
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Switzerland
Luxembourg
Baltic SeaNorth Sea
Geography
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Facts about Germany
• Approx. 2 million students in Germany, over 12 % foreigners.
• Germany has the third highest number of foreign students in the world, according to the OECD:
United StatesGreat Britain
GermanyFrance
Australia
Foreign students in Germany
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The German Academic Exchange Service
• Independent organisation ofGerman institutions of highereducation
• Members: 229 universities and research institutes, 124 student bodies
• Headquarters in Bonn
• 63 foreign-based branches and information centres
• 475 instructors
• More than 57,000 scholarship recipients each year
What is the DAAD?
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The German Academic Exchange Service
Scholarships forforeigners€ 83 million
Scholarships forGermans
€ 96 million
Educational cooperation with
developing countries€ 51 million
Promotion of German Studies and the
German language€ 43 million
Internationalisation of universities
€ 64 million
Expenditure 2009:
Goals of the DAAD
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New York
Mexico City
Moscow
London
Cairo
Nairobi
Rio de Janeiro
Jakarta
New Delhi
TokyoBeijing
Hanoi
Paris
Warsaw
The German Academic Exchange Service
San Francisco
Havanna
Caracas
BogotaSan José
Toronto
Accra Yaounde
BarcelonaBelgrade
Rome
Athens
São Paulo
Buenos AiresSantiago de Chile
Johannesburg
Kuala LumpurSingapore
Ho Chi MinhBangkokChennai
Pune
Guangzhou
Hong Kong
Taipei
Seoul
Islamabad
Dushanbe
Bishkek
Almaty
Tashkent
Teheran
Baku
Tiflis
JerusalemAbu Dhabi
DamascusAnkara Eriwan
IstanbulBucharest
Kiev
Minsk
BudapestPrague
Riga
St. Petersburg
Novosibirsk
Sydney
Berlin
BrusselsBonn
Offices in Germany and Brussels
Foreign branches
Information centres (IC)
Foreign branch in planning
Network
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The German university system
• Humboldt’s vision of education: “Unity and freedom of research and instruction”
• Rich diversity of institutions and programmes at a high academic level
• More than 350 universities in Germany, oldest universities: Heidelberg, Cologne, Erfurt
• Approximately 250,000 instructors and researchers at German universities
University tradition
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The German university system
• Universities
• Technical universities
• Universities of applied sciences
• Colleges of music, art and film
• Private colleges and academies
Institutions of higher education
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The German university system
• Total: 109
• Focus on methodical and theoretical knowledge
• Students may choose courses of interest, not all courses are prescribed
• Research-based final thesis
• Wide range of subjects
• Degrees: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, post doctoral, as well as traditional German degrees (Diplom, Magister and state examination)
Universities
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The German university system
• Total: 191
• Highly praxis-oriented with close connection to the professional world
• Fixed course groups (“classes”)
• Praxis-oriented final thesis
• Typical subjects: Engineering, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Design
• Degrees: bachelor’s, master’s and the traditional German Diplom (FH)
Universities of applied sciences
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The German university system
• Bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degrees
• Traditional German degrees: Diplom, Magister
Degree programmes
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The German university system
• The Test of German as a Foreign Language (TestDaF) is offered up to six times a year in Germany and over 80 other countries around the world. For more info, visit www.testdaf.de
• The German Language University Entrance Examination (DSH) is only administered at universities in Germany. For more information, contact the International Office at the university of your choice. Addresses at: www.daad.de/aaa
Candidates must pay an examination fee before taking these tests.Fees may vary depending on the administering institution.
German language skills
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There are over 800 international degree programmes throughout Germany.
• Bachelor’s, master’s, and structured doctoral programmes
• Internationally recognized degree
• Language of instruction is generally English, frequently supplemented by German language courses
• Intensive academic advising for international students
For more info, visit our database: www.daad.de/idp
The German university system
International programmes
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Studying in Germany
• November gather information
• January obtain application of admission
• March update passport (if necessary), submit application of admission
• June apply for entry visa
• September enrol at your university, take out health insurance policy, find accommodation, register with authorities
• November extend visa
Schedule
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• Passport
• Notification of admission from the German university
• Proof of financial support
• Confirmation of health insurance coverage
• Visa application
• 2 passport photos
Studying in Germany
What do I need for a visa?
Admission and visa
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Studying in Germany
• Rent and utilities
• Food and beverages
• Clothing
• Learning materials
• Car and public transportation
• Health insurance, doctor’s visits, medicine
• Telephone, Internet, TV
• Recreation, culture, sports
Total
€ 266
€ 147
€ 50
€ 35
€ 82
€ 54
€ 43
€ 62
€ 739
Living expenses
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Studying in Germany
• General tuition fees of up to € 500 per semester for the first degree programme in half of Germany’s 16 states
• Semester contribution of up to € 200 per semester (administrative costs, student union contribution for student dining, sports, cultural events and a semester ticket)
• Inquire about the exact cost of tuition fees at the university in question
Tuition fees
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Studying in Germany
Many organisations in Germany offer scholarships. In addition to those awarded by the DAAD, students can apply for a wide range of grants and scholarships from other institutions, such as:
Look for a scholarship suited to your major,country of origin and academic level:www.funding-guide.de
• Politically-affiliated foundations
• Business-affiliated foundations
• German federal states
• Social institutions and churches
• Research institutes
• Student organisations
Scholarships
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Studying in Germany
• Many students in Germany take a part-time job to supplement their parental allowance, financial aid or scholarships.
• EU citizens are allowed to work as much as German students and have free access to the job market.
• Students from non-EU countries are allowed to work 90 full days or 180 half days without a work permit. University tutors or research assistants may work longer. The Aliens’ Registration Office must always be informed of such work contracts.
Part-time work
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Doctoral programmes in Germany
• Supervised by a university professor (Doktorvater or Doktormutter)
• Find out in advance which professor would be best suited to supervise your research project
• Doctoral candidates work independently
• Requires good organisational skills and a high degree of self-discipline
• Provides candidates the freedom to explore their research interests in more depth
Individual doctoral programmes
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Doctoral programmes in Germany
• Candidates are integrated into a programme with a fixed structure similar to other degree programmes
• Candidates participate in a research training group, graduate school or international doctoral programme
Structured doctoral programmes
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Doctoral programmes in Germany
• Max Planck Society: Non-profit research organisation, oversees 80 Max Planck Institutes, focuses on research in the natural and social sciences and the humanities, closely cooperates with universities. www.mpg.de
• Fraunhofer Society: Organisation for applied research and development services, oversees more than 80 research facilities. www.fraunhofer.de
• German Research Foundation (DFG): Largest research funding organisation in Europe. www.dfg.de
• Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Non-profit foundation funded by the German federal government and dedicated to supporting international research cooperation. www.avh.de
Research organisations and research funding
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More information
DAAD Information Center Taipei11F, No.20, Heping W. Rd. Sec. 1Taipei 100www.daad.org.tw
Who can advise me on university study in Germany?
Contact
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Summary
• First-class service for international students
• Diverse range of study opportunities
• Excellence in research and instruction
• Close link between theory and practice
• Strong international focus
Five good reasons to study in Germany
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ERASMUS MUNDUS
http://www.deltwn.ec.europa.eu/
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Danke und auf Wiedersehen!
A country where you
can strive for scientific
goals and enjoy a
great student life!