Living and studying in Germany

Dr.rer.nat. Thomas T. Putranto Semarang April 2014

Contents
Introduction Facts about Germany Whats schools like? Living in Germany Opportunity to study in Germany Closing

Introduction
PERSONAL INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 5 Full name (Title) Sex Functional position NIP NIDN Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Triadi Putranto, S.T., M.Eng. Male Assistant professor (Lektor) 197712112005011002 0011127705

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Place and birth date

E-mail

Semarang, December 11th 1977

thomas_triadi@yahoo.com

Introduction
EDUCATION
Information University Institute Bachelor degree Gadjah Mada Geological Engineering Periods 1996-2001 Thesis title Groundwater flow model in Ajkwa Deposition Area (ADA), Timika, Irian Jaya Achievement Best of 10% in the faculty graduation Note: 3.32 (Best of 4.00) Supervisors Dr. rer. nat. Heru Hendrayana Master degree Gadjah Mada Geological Engineering 2006-2008 Groundwater flow and contaminant transport model in Jatibarang landfill, Semarang Cumlaude Note: 3.82 (Best of 4.00) Dr. rer. nat. Heru Hendrayana Dr. rer. nat. Doni Prakasa Eka Putra Doctoral degree RWTH Aachen Hydrogeology 2009-2013 Hydrogeological and numerical groundwater flow model in Semarang/Indonesia Magna Cumlaude (Best of 1.00)

Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. nat Thomas R. Rde Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr.h.c. Rafig Azzam

Facts About Germany

Germany consists of 16 parts the capitol is Berlin (left), and its official name is Bundesrepublik Deutschland. The Flag of Germany is Black, Red, gold horizontal stripes (bottom-left).

The estimated population is 82 million (2006), and the land mass is 357,021.7 km2
The Major religions are Protestant, Roman Catholic, und Rei Evangelishe Kirche.

What are Schools like?

In Germany there are many different schools available. The regular school day for German children is mornings from 8:00 to 1:00. Also the Grundschule teaches the same curriculum to all the children grade 1st though 4th Students in Germany must complete at least 9 years of School if you drop out of the Gymnasium you must attend school at the realschule until the 9 years is over. The Hauptscdhule and the realschule offer vocational training, and apprenticeships, but few opportunities for universities

Living in Germany
You are surely aware that living in Germany has many advantages.
Cultural Aspects Germany is the birthplace of famous composers like Bach, van Beethoven, and Wagner as well as literary geniuses such as Brecht, Goethe, and the Mann family. Accommodation Standards You should be aware that apartments and houses in Germany do not necessarily include light fixtures, kitchen, or bath furnishings. It is not customary for a German apartment to be rented out with a kitchen sink, cabinets, stove, etc. Sport Most cities offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor and indoor sports in Germany. In addition to team sports like soccer, walking, cycling, and inline skating are widespread weekend activities.

Opportunity to study in Germany

The German higher education system: Basic Facts

Source: DAAD (2013)

Opportunity to study in Germany

Two main types of higher education institutions: Research Universities: undergraduate, professional and doctoral programs Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen): practice-oriented Bachelors and Masters programs And some outstanding research institutes outside universities: Max Planck Institutes Helmholtz Research Centers Fraunhofer Institutes

Source: DAAD (2013)

Opportunity to study in Germany

Opportunity to study in Germany

Global student mobility movement in institutions of higher education

Source: The Federal Ministry of Education and Research/BMBF (2005)

Opportunity to study in Germany

Searchable database of all programs taught at German universities www.higher-education-compass.de Research Training Groups, Collaborative Research Centers, Graduate Schools and Research Clusters supported under the Excellence Initiative www.dfg.de For Bachelor and Master programs Program rankings from Center for Higher Education Development (CHE) Source: DAAD www.university-ranking.de

Opportunity to study in Germany

Support for one or two years of study in Germany Can be used to earn a Masters degree some taught in English at a German university German language ability should be commensurate with needs Final-year undergraduate students may apply
Source: DAAD

Opportunity to study in Germany

Lecture periods from Summer Semester 2014 to Winter Semester 2016/2017 At North-Rhine Westphalian Universities

Summer semester/SS 2014: April 7th July 18th 2014

Winter Semester/WS 2014/2015: October 5th 2014 to February 6th 2015 SS 2015: April 7th 2015 to July 17th 2015 WS 2015/2016: October 19th 2015 to February 12th 2016 SS 2016: April 11th to July 22nd 2016 WS 2016/2017: October 1th 2016 to February 10th 2017

Opportunity to study in Germany

RWTH Aachen University is a place where the future of our industrialised world is thought out. The University is proving to be a hotspot with increasing international recognition where innovative answers to global challenges are developed.

Opportunity to study in Germany

RWTH Graduates in High Demand With its 260 institutes in nine faculties, RWTH Aachen is among the leading European scientific and research institutions. 40375 students in 127 courses of study are registered for the winter semester of 2013/14, including 6395 international students from more than 120 countries.

Opportunity to study in Germany

Opportunity to study in Germany

Opportunity to study in Germany

The following tests are accepted as proof of language proficiency: TOEFL 80 (Internet based), TOEFL 550 (paper based) IELTS 6.0 (International English Language Testing System) Certificate of Advanced English (Cambridge ESOL)

Opportunity to study in Germany

How much does studying in Germany cost? Studying in Germany is comparatively cheap: For studying at a German state university (all of the TU9-universities are staterun) no or very reasonable tuition fees are being charged. As education is the responsibility of the states in Germany, fees may vary. The only German state charging tuition fees is Lower Saxony (where TU Braunschweig and Leibniz Universitt Hannover are located). These tuition fees amount to about 500 Euros per semester.

Opportunity to study in Germany

Which scholarships are there? The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers full scholarships to the best graduates of German Schools Abroad. German and international students with very good grades can apply for the Germany Scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium).

Opportunity to study in Germany

German national agency for international academic cooperation and exchange: Independent association of universities Provide scholarships, information, and counseling about studying and research in Germany All academic levels, all fields, varied lengths of stay Regional Office for Indonesia in Jakarta
Source: DAAD

Opportunity to study in Germany

Monthly Expenditure Minimum Costs per Month Accommodation 160 Food and general expenses 350 Health insurance approx. 80 University fees (social security contribution, semester ticket), approx. 225 per semester Book and materials 70 (may be significantly higher, according to the subject studied) Approx. 700 per month or 8,400/year

Closing
Tips for Success
Express why a stay in Germany is critical for your academic or professional goals. Obtain a letter of invitation from a German professor or institution. Explain clearly why you chose the location or program you did. Submit quality letters of recommendation. Make sure your application is on time and complete.
Source: DAAD