Germany

Are you interested in studying abroad and completing your study as an international student? Germany is the best option to cover your ideal study. They provide a quality educational system that helps you advance in your career, and you get a chance to learn a new language by making new friends and socializing with other students.

Most universities across the states in Germany offer free or very low-fee tuition programs for international students. There are various programs to study, including Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, and Business. Experiencing the high-quality education and rich culture is the main reason why most young people from all around the world come to Germany.

 

Facts about Germany

• University is free for everyone
• Germany is the EU's largest economy with a gross domestic product (GDP) of 3.73 trillion USD and lies the fourth place in the the world behind the US, China, and Japan
• The first printed book was in German
• Germany is one of the world's leading book nations. Publishing around 94,000 titles every year
• German is the most widely taught third language across the world.
• The Christmas tree tradition came from Germany

 

Why Choose Germany

Low or No Tuition Fees

Most of Germany's states (11 out of the 16 states) do not take tuition fees; only a few states require a maximum of only 500€ per year. Even you can try different scholarship possibilities offered by DAAD for international students to fund their studies.

Top-Ranked Universities

Germany universities deliver high-quality education, and even many universities rank as the best in the world. So, you can be sure to get an education that is above the global average by choosing to study in Germany

Germany provides more than 409 higher education institutions/universities across the country with the possibility to choose more than 14,500 Bachelor's and Master's degree programs.

Germany is a safe country.

Compared to other study destinations country, Germany is a safe country. Whether it's day or night, or you're in the city or the countryside, being out is fairly safe by taking common sense precautions.

Countless Degree Courses

German Academic Service provides almost 2,000 programs, including 1,389 programs in English. As an industrialized country, Germany has invested a lot in Engineering universities, and today, Engineering programs are particularly valued at German universities. However, there are many more study programs offered at these universities, and some of them, are global leaders like medicine and pharmacy.

Affordable Costs of Living

The cost of living, on average, is around 700-800€, including rent, food, transport, health insurance, telephone/internet, study materials, and leisure activities.

Work Opportunities For International Students

German law states that international students have the right to work part-time for about 20 hours a week( 120 full days a year). It is recorded that more than 60% of current international students work part-time while studying in Germany.

 

The Educational System

Germany's Education System is primarily the responsibility of individual German states, i.e., Länder, with the minor role of the federal government. Optional nursery school education is provided for all children between 1 and 6 years old, but school attendance is compulsory after that age.

In Germany, the school system is divided into 5 levels

• 1. Early Childhood Education.
• 2. Primary Education.
• 3. Secondary Education.
• 4. Tertiary Education.
• 5. Continuing Education.

 

Academic Year

The academic year in Germany is divided into two semesters - winter and summer. Incessantly winter semester starts on the 1st of October and ends on the 31st of March, whereas the summer semester starts on the 1st of April and ends on the 30th of September. The courses offered by Germany Universities are:

• Medical Studies and Specialist Training
• Engineering Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Forestry, Ecology, Nutritional Sciences, Law, Economics, and Social Sciences
• Humanities, Linguistics and Cultural Studies
• Art and Music

 

Student Visa Requirements

The Student Visa Requirements for Germany are

• Visa Application Documents
• Proof of University Admission.
• Evidence of your earlier education.
• University entrance qualification.
• Should have adequate health cover and insurance
• Should have a Certificate of German or English Language Proficiency.

 

Employment Opportunities

Not every international student is treated equally regarding rules and regulations for part-time work in Germany. Students from the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland practically have the rights same as German students when it comes to employment. In case these students can work more than 20 hours per week.

Scholarships Options

Germany offers a chance for students who are looking to study at a German university. Before setting off on this adventure of studying in Germany, you should check out the scholarship landscape since various funding is offered for international students.

Scholarship options may differ from how you achieve in your home country. To make this changeover easier for you, we have listed some of the things you need to know about the scholarship in Germany

• No tuition-fee quitclaim but extra money (since most programs are tuition-free)
• Most auspices are financed through public funds.
• DAAD is the biggest scholarship foundation.
• Talent & commitment count rather than social need .
• Full scholarships are not the exception but the rule

 

Process for applying to study in Germany

The application process to study in Germany:

Choose a Study Program and university

Before planning your studies in Germany, you have to first search and choose a university and a study program as per your the interest of study. German Academic Service provides almost 2,000 programs, including 1,389 programs in English.

So, start researching at least 3 months before deciding.

Check the admission requirements

When applying, you must check that your chosen university recognizes your current qualifications. A high-school diploma, school-leaving certificate or university entrance exam result is mostly sufficient for eventual undergraduate students.

You should research and collect the requirements 2 weeks before the application is opened.

Find Financial Resources

To fulfill student visa requirements, you will need to display a proof that you have access to an amount of around €8,700 per year(~US$10,000) to cover your living costs during your stay, whereas as per the records the average student spends €850/US$975 a month.

Make sure you have the required financial resources at least two weeks before you apply for a German student visa

Apply

After checking your required documents apply for admission. Make sure you apply the application as soon as you complete the requirements.

Get a German student visa

Requirements for acquiring a student visa may depend on your country of origin. So, it's better to overview the countries for which a student visa is or isn't required.

Get your student visa as soon as you receive the admission letter.

Find accommodation

After achieving a place on a course and your student visa, it's better to start looking for Accommodation since most of the theGerman universities do not offer Accommodation. Rent is the biggest monthly the expense of the international students and will vary depending on which part of the country you live in.

It's better to search for Accommodation by researching at least 3-6 months before arrival.

Enroll At Your University

The final step is to officially enroll in the course you have been admitted for. In other words, the enrollment process takes you from a successful applicant to a registered student in Germany. Although higher education in Germany is offered for free for fee cost, you will still have to pay a registration fee of around €150 and €250.

You can enroll the first week after arriving in Germany.

 

Documents Checklist for Germany

• Filled out Application Form.
• Copies of all educational documents
• English Proficiency Test Score of IELTS, TOEFL
• Certificate of German or English Language Proficiency.
• Passport size photograph.
• Resume/CV.
• SOP (Statement of Purpose).
• Work Experience Letter.
• Copy of passport.
• LOR (Letter of Recommendation).

 

Cost for study and Accommodation

We cannot say that Germany is the cheapest place to study, but the investment is usually worthwhile. Students must show they have at least €10,332 per year as a bare minimum, or their visas might be declined. You can create a Blocked Account with Expatrio to get your visa as fast as possible. .

Most undergraduate and graduate degrees are free fromtuition fees, but the administrative fees are around €300 per semester. Studying at a private university in Germany means colossal fees, often as much as €20,000 per year, but prices may vary.