1. A first-class education – Excellent and affordable
Earning your degree in Germany is a fast track to success! Universities here are among the most reputable in the world, and degree programmes in Germany offer the best conditions for starting a national or international career. No matter where you’re planning your professional future, every door will open to you with a German degree in your pocket.
What makes Germany special is that you receive excellent higher education at a relatively low cost. In fact, in most German states, publicly funded universities don’t charge any tuition at all. Students only have to pay a small semester fee between 100 and 450 euros depending on the university.
As soon as you enrol, you receive a student ID card which entitles you to free public transportation and many other student discounts, e.g. on tickets to museums and other cultural institutions.
Are you wondering whether your German skills are good enough to study in Germany? Many degree programmes and courses are taught in English – and some even in other languages. Whatever the case, we do recommend that you learn German. German language skills make it much easier to get started. They help you experience life in Germany to the fullest and increase your chances of getting a part-time job during your studies, and after graduation, start a career in Germany.
If you’re still unsure about how to meet the challenges of daily life, pay for rent and living expenses, a scholarship can provide an important lifeline. In the DAAD scholarship database, you will find a large selection of scholarships. We wish you success if you decide to apply for one.
Germany offers excellent opportunities if you wish to continue working in research after graduation. Innovative, cutting-edge research is supported by programmes like the Excellence Initiative funded by the German federal government. You will benefit from modern facilities, exciting research projects and a high degree of international recognition. Here you can research in an inspiring academic setting, network with international researchers and cultivate important contacts for your future.
Research funding is especially targeted at master’s and PhD students. In so-called “Clusters of Excellence”, you can receive grants, work placements or research positions – often specifically earmarked for international students.
2. Where theory meets practice – A unique, multifaceted higher education system
Are you someone who loves libraries and enjoys delving into new topics? Or do you prefer to work hands-on in the lab or studio? Can’t wait until you finally gain some practical, on-the-job experience? In Germany you’ll find exactly the degree programme you’re looking for at the right type of university for you. Our higher education system is multifaceted; along with numerous subjects of study and degree programmes, you’ll also find different types of universities here.
In addition to traditional universities, Germany has numerous academies of art and music, and of course, universities of applied sciences (UAS) which particularly emphasise practical experience. At a UAS, you benefit from an especially job-oriented training programme under close supervision from your professors. In your classes, you become acquainted with current, practice-oriented content and gain numerous corporate contacts, which can help you when starting your career. Many degree programmes offer practical semesters and partnerships with companies where you can gain valuable work experience early on. Through close contact with students from around the world and modern teaching methods, you can look forward to an inspiring, future-oriented learning environment.
Some UAS offer so-called dual study programmes. These enable you to acquire extensive theoretical knowledge at university, while gaining practical expertise and skills at a company. And the best part – you earn money! Regardless of what type of university or subject of study you choose, earning a degree in Germany is one of the best prerequisites for starting a career – in Germany, in your home country or anywhere in the world.
3. Safety and reliability – A safe place to develop and grow
Germany is a democracy, and its citizens can count on fair elections and legal certainty. This means that we decide what our living circumstances should look like and what rules and laws apply. There are many ways to get involved and participate in the decision-making process. We are aware of our country’s tumultuous past. That’s why many are committed to ensuring that history does not repeat itself and that everyone can enjoy a safe and satisfied life. According to the Global Peace Index, Germany is one of the safest countries in the world. Whether walking downtown in a metropolitan city or travelling through the more rural regions of the country, you can move around freely and feel safe.
Germany has a strong economy, and you can rely on excellent health care and a system that will support you even in an emergency. If you run into trouble or get injured, help is always near – at the university, medical practices, the police and numerous counselling offices. And of course, your fellow students are always there to offer advice and help you in a pinch.
4. An open society – Where you’re truly welcome, just the way you are
Get to know yourself and the world with us here in Germany. You can look forward to meeting people from very different cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Around 84 million people live in Germany, and 14 million of them come from elsewhere around the world. Especially in larger cities and on your university campus, you’ll notice that you live in a diverse society where people speak many different languages.
Some living situations are more challenging than others, especially for students who have children of their own or who live with a disability. But no need to worry – there is a wide range of support and counselling services available. German universities actively promote equal opportunity and take personal living situations into account so that each and every one can study successfully.
Almost all universities have groups that collaborate, network and support one another because they share similar interests or backgrounds. Bars, clubs, museums, cinemas and theatres – the cultural spectrum in Germany is enormous. Spend a day at a museum, get to know new people at festivals and conferences, and join in the fun when small or large celebrations are held in your university town.
In Germany you can be – and become – the person you want to be, regardless of your gender, origin, sexual orientation, religion, academic or recreational preferences. It’s even enshrined in Germany’s Basic Law – making it possible for you to fully concentrate on achieving your goals.
5. Your way – Individual paths for everyone
Your path lies before you – and Germany is the place where you can follow it. Germany offers you the opportunity to challenge yourself, discover where your strengths lie and how to make the most of them. This requires a certain amount of independence but also offers many freedoms – the best conditions to follow your own individual path.
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