Study and Research in Germany

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Contents
About

Germany
Why Study in Germany
Germany University system
Studying in Germany
What is DAAD?
Studienkolleg
Careers in Germany

Germany
Capital:

Berlin
Germany is the EU's largest economy &
3rd largest economy of the world
Germany the world's second producer of
cars

German Brands in India includes Adidas, Bayer, Bosch, Bajaj Allianz, Carl
Zeiss, Daimler Chrysler, DHL Express, Knorr Bremse, Volkswagen
Indian Brands in Germany includes, Aditya Birla Group, Suzlon Energy,
Tata Steel, Sona Group.

Why study in Germany?

Europes

largest economy & 3rd largest in

the world.
Excellence in research instructions.
Close link between theory & practical
studies.
Strong international focus.
International degree programs in English.
Globally accepted degrees.
No or low tuition fees.
Excellent career opportunities.

Institution of higher
education
Types of
Universities
Universities
Technical
Universities
University of
Applied Sciences
Colleges of
Music, Art & Film

Rich

diversity of
Institutions
High academic level
Approx. 400
Universities in
Germany

German University system

University/Technical University

Total 105
6-8 semesters,
research based final thesis
Wide range of subjects
Degrees offered-Bachelors,
Masters, Doctoral & Post Doctoral

German University system

Universities of Applied Sciences
Practical

oriented with
link to professional world
Total 205
3 semesters + research based final thesis
Subjects offered-Engineering, Business
Administration, Social Sciences, Designing
Degrees offered-Bachelors & Masters

German University System

World Rankings

Source: http://www.studying-in-germany.org/

Studying in Germany
Foreign Students in Germany
Approx. 2 Million students in Germany, over 11%
Foreigners
Germany has the fourth highest number of foreign students
in the world according to OECD:
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Studying in Germany
Indian Students in Germany
+27.7%

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+19.1%

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Studying in Germany
International programs
There are over 1500 International degree programs in
Germany

Bachelors, Masters & structured Doctoral programs

Internationally recognized degrees

Language of instruction is English

Intensive academic advising for students

Study Schedule:
Winter Intake: Batch in September/October
Summer Intake: Batch in March/April

What is DAAD?

TheGerman Academic Exchange

ServiceorDAAD(German:Deutsc
her Akademischer
Austauschdienst) is the largest
Germansupport organization in the
field of international academic cooperation.

DAAD is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self-governing

national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany
Established in year 1925
Head office at Bonn, Germany
Largest scholarship organization in the World; more than 70,000
scholarships every year
Scholarships awarded from Bachelors level till Doctorate level
Indian Centers at New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune

Studienkolleg-German Language
Skills
Prepares

aspirants for their

degree course &
language.
Courses are
offered in various
fields.
Duration 1 year
Final evaluation is
done through FSP

Studienkolleg-German Language
Skills
Types
G course: for Humanities
subject
S course: for Language
subject
W course: for Economics
& Social Sciences
subjects
T course: for Technical &
Scientific subjects
M course: for Medicine &
Biology
G/D course: for Design
subjects

Language

of
Instruction:
German
Minimum
requirement of B1
language
certificate
TestDaF is
conducted to take
admission for
Studienkolleg

Studienkolleg-German Language
Skills
Teaching goals:
Learn German academic language, as
used in the course of studies
selected.
Learn to use the terminology relevant
for the course.
Students acquire social competences
necessary in a different culture.
http://www.studienkollegs.de/Welcome.html

Studienkolleg-Process
Step 1

Studying in Germany
Living Expenses
Rent & Utilities

298

Food & Beverages

165

Clothing

50

Learning Materials

30

Car & Public

transportation

82

Health Insurance,
Doctors visit, Medicine

66

Telephone, Internet, TV

33

Recreation, Culture &

Sports

68

Total
739*
*Average expenditure, may vary according to the
lifestyle and city of education.

Studying in Germany
Tuition Fees
General

Tuition fees ranging

between 0 to 500 per semester
for degree program
Semester contribution of up to 250 per
semester (administrative costs, student
union contribution, cultural events &
student ticket)
Private courses/private universities
charge Tuition fees.

Studying in Germany
Part time work
Students

perform part time jobs to

support financial need.
International Students(non EU countries)
are allowed to work for 120 full days or
240 half days, without work permit.
The Aliens Registration Office needs to be
informed for work contracts.
Pay for student jobs is usually 10-15
Jobs like University Jobs, English tutor, paid
internships, hosting at stores, delivery services,
baby sitting and many more

Careers in Germany
Students

are allowed to stay in Germany

upon their Student Visa for 18 months
post completion of their program.
Work permit is provided upon finding an
appropriate employment.
Job opportunities not limited in India or Germany,
but all EU countries & Globally
Permanent residence permit can be taken
earliest in 2 years post qualification, if work &
social guidelines are fulfilled.
Approx. pay scale of 45,000/- Annually

Student Experience at Germany

https://www.youtube.com/watch

?v=Ip5yoK9XbuE