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Why Study In Germany

Germany is an acclaimed global higher education hub, with numerous globally ranked universities and numerous courses to choose from. Moreover, Germany is one of the popular non-Anglophone study destinations. The burgeoning demand for German universities is due to the fact that students have to pay low (or no) tuition fees. Germany offers prestigious and highly valued degrees, which enhance overall employability greatly.

A bachelor’s degree in Germany usually consists of 180 credits, whereas a master’s degree consists of 120 credits. If students choose a structured program, they will have to finish multiple mandatory units to get the 180-240 ECTS credits that are usually required by PhD students.

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Education System

Germany is a federal country. German higher education sector is regulated partly at federal, but predominantly at state level.

In Germany, higher education is offered at three types of Higher Education Institutions.

  • Universities:
    These institutions offer the whole range of academic disciplines. In the German tradition, universities focus in particular on basic research so that advanced stages of study have mainly theoretical orientation and research-oriented components.
  • Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen):
    These institutions concentrate their study programmer in engineering and other technical disciplines, business-related studies, social work, and design areas.
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Intakes

Two dates you should mark red in your calendar: January 15th and July 15th. If you wish to begin your studies in the winter semester (October) the submission period is from the beginning of June to 15th July. If you rather prefer to start your studies in the summer semester (April) the submission period is from the beginning of December to 15th January.

Requirements

In Germany, every university is autonomous. This means that every university / study programme has its own set of criteria for admitting students. So please check the university website and specifically the programme you are interested in to find out the exact admission requirements. As a four-year Bachelor degree holder from Bhutan, India or Nepal, you are generally eligible to apply for a Master programme. In case you have a three- year Bachelor degree, do get in touch with the course coordinator / international Office of the selected university. Most universities will ask for your scores in English language proficiency tests such as TOEFL or IELTS. Additionally, GRE/ GATE/GMAT scores may be required depending upon the subject you choose to study. For example, GMAT may be asked for if you want to study management, economics or law. Universities will ask for very good German language skills in case you want to take up a programme in German medium. In such case, your knowledge of German needs to be certified through examinations like the TestDaF or DSH. IELTS is a standard test required for programs that have English as a medium of instruction.

Admission

Admission to Undergraduate Studies

Students applying for an undergraduate course in Germany have to undertake a one - year bridge program. This is to compensate for 13 years of school education in Germany compared to 12 years in India. In order to be eligible for this bridging course, students from India are required to have an excellent academic record up to Senior Secondary Level (10 + 2), and must have basic knowledge of the German language (G III Level of Max Mueller Bhavans).

Admission to Postgraduate Courses

German universities have recently introduced international courses leading to a Master's degree. Some courses begin with English as a medium of instruction. Students need an Indian undergraduate degree to qualify.

Admission to PhD Courses

Like in many other countries international students must have a Master's Degree, and must have identified a professor in Germany who is willing to act as their doctoral guide.

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Popular Universities

  • Free University of Berlin
  • Humbolt University of Berlin
  • Technical University Munich
  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
  • Heidelberg University
  • Schiller International University
  • Hochschule Furtwangen University
  • University of Freiburg
  • University of Dresden
  • University of Bremen
Education

Education and Living Costs:

  • Tuition Fees: Both national and international students at public universities in Germany will get free tuition, and will only need to pay a small sum towards administration and other costs per semester (there are two per year). These low charges certainly help to make Germany attractive as a study destination, with recent figures showing it to be the fourth most popular country for international students (after the US, UK and Australia). The amount it costs to study in Germany depends on variables such as your level of study and how long your course lasts, whether your university is private or public, and which German state you will study in
  • Living Cost: Though Germany enjoys one of the highest standards of living, still the expenses are comparable to countries in Western Europe. Living expenditure depends largely on the lifestyle, city and type of accommodation however this could vary depending on individual lifestyle. This cost covers basic expenses like: accommodation, Food and basic Travel within city or campus.

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Scholarship

Scholarship Opportunities

The German Academic Exchange Service provides support for German and international students to study abroad, in the form of scholarships for German and international students, academics and researchers. These are available for all levels of study, and you can search based on keywords, study level, country of origin and subject.

The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is the largest German funding organization for international academic cooperation and is, therefore, the largest scholarship provider for international students looking to study in Germany. It finances approx. 150,000 fellows per year. The DAAD is a private entity funded by the federal government and has many different scholarships and grants geared towards international students looking to come to study in Germany. It is an association of German universities and student representatives that advocates for the internationalization of the German Higher Education landscape. The organization is politically and ideologically neutral.

Another useful resource comes from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF: Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung) which hosts a site dedicated to scholarships in Germany.

Visa

Germany is a popular study destination and depending on students’ home country or where they come from, they will need a student visa to be eligible to study at German universities. To enter Germany, students need a visa depending on the purpose of their visit.

German Student Visa

Both national and international students at public universities in Germany will get free tuition, and will only need to pay a small sum towards administration and other costs per semester (there are two per year). These low charges certainly help to make Germany attractive as a study destination, with recent figures showing it to be the fourth most popular country for international students (after the US, UK and Australia). The amount it costs to study in Germany depends on variables such as your level of study and how long your course lasts, whether your university is private or public, and which German state you will study in

German Student Applicant Visa

This visa is valid up to six months from the student’s date of arrival in Germany. A student applicant visa is issued to those candidates who have not yet received the admission offer and wish to be present in person at the university for admission procedures or entrance tests.

German Language Course Visa

A language course visa is issued to international students who plan to pursue a German language course lasting between three to twelve months. Students can apply for any of these visas according to the choice of their study programme.

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FAQ'S

Frequently Asked Questions

A student can try for admission in Germany twice a year in the month of March/April and September/October.

It is not necessary to learn German language as universities in Germany also provide education in English. However, if the course is completely in German, then proof of proficiency in German Language (German as a Foreign Language Test -TestDaF) or German Language Test for the Admission of Foreign study applicants (DSH) is required.

If the course is in English, then proof of proficiency in English – TOEFL (550 and higher (PBT), 213 and higher (CBT), 79 and higher (IBT) or IELTS 6.5 is needed.

In Germany, education is subsidised by the state and therefore most universities charge no tuition fee. Thus, in Germany virtually every student gets a scholarship! You will need to pay semester contribution ranging from Euro 50 to 350, depending upon the university and the services or benefits provided. For certain special courses you may need to pay higher fees. Apart from these you will require about Euro 853 per month for housing, food, clothing, study material and other expenses such as health insurance and leisure activities. This amount can vary from city to city, and depends on your lifestyle!

Germany offers close to 200 structured international programmes with English as the sole or primary medium of instruction. These programmes are called International Programmes. Few of these programmes may require students to have learnt/learn some German language during their PhD.

The TestAS certificate is recognised by German universities who have included it in their admission regulations. The weighting of the TestAS results, however, varies depending on the university. While TestAS is compulsory for some universities or subjects, it is optional for others. Some universities do not require TestAS at all. Please inquire at the university or faculty you are applying to if TestAS is considered for admission.

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