Benefits of Germany -
Education System - Entry Requirements
- Scholarships - Admission Procedure
Universities - Visa Procedure -
Accommodation - Pre-Departure Info
Why
Study in Germany?
The German university system is one of the oldest in
the world and has set the standard for higher
education in many countries.
The degrees awarded by German universities are highly
regarded and recognised throughout the world by
employers and academic institutions. The principal
degree awarded in Germany for scientific subjects is
the "Diplom" or Diploma, which is considered to be
equivalent to the Master of Science or Master of
Engineering degree awarded in, for example, the United
States or the United Kingdom. Most students aim at
achieving the “Diplom”, which is a professional
qualification. The "Vordiplom" - 'prediploma' - is an
intermediate stage in Germany, considered to be
roughly equivalent to the level reached for a Bachelor
of Science degree in America or Britain, although it
is not a degree. The German higher degree, the
doctorate, is equivalent to any in the world.
For the international student an important feature of
most German universities is that they do not charge
tuition fees. University education in Germany is
federally funded.
Another important and attractive feature of the German
system is the freedom that you have to plan and
organize your own work. Each faculty provides
timetables and study plans, but the regulations permit
students to individually vary the timing of courses
and the content of particular seminars and projects.
This enables you to construct a programme of study
that is tailored according to your own personal needs
and interests.
Attendance at lectures and tutorials is for the most
part not compulsory. But your course projects will be
regularly assessed. These assessments, together with
examinations, ensure that you meet the high standards
required by the course.
Differences
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German universities have been the scene of many
groundbreaking discoveries, gaining them international
renown. Modern German universities also combine
theoretical work with its practical application. They
both educate and train - basic research is augmented
by applied research. Interdisciplinary cooperation is
common, and many learning institutions cooperate
closely with multinational firms and with research
institutes in Germany and abroad. In the end, this
increases graduates' chances on the job market. |
Many of today's students no longer want a purely
theoretical education. A variety of comprehensive
universities and universities of applied science in
Germany offer balanced academic training necessary for
a professional career. Practical experience in
regional companies is often part of the curriculum.
German companies are interested in attracting
well-trained graduates from abroad. And in many cases,
these former students can continue to work for the
company as a foreign spokesperson once they return
home.
