WHY STUDY IN GERMANY
⦁ German Universities and their professional academic staff offer a high quality and up to date Education.
⦁ Many universities offer international courses in English Language as well. So knowing German is not mandatory but recommended.
⦁ The large focus on research projects is also a reason for the good reputation of German universities. The state provides money for the research projects and this enables the student to do their own projects and learn in an actual real-life situation.
⦁ International students can do Part time Jobs either on campus or off campus and make some money for subsistence.
⦁ Studying in Germany not only provides interesting topics but also numerous free time activities and many travel opportunities. It is really worth, getting to know this country in the heart of Europe.
⦁ Less expensive when compared to other destinations.
⦁ Foreign students are allowed to stay for an year and half after graduation, in the event of looking for a job.
EDUCATION SYSTEM
Higher Education in Germany is offered at 3 Types of Universities:
⦁ University of Applied Science: UAS are industry oriented, Study programs include work placements and practical semesters.
⦁ Colleges of art, film and music: College for artistic courses
ENTRY CRITERIA
⦁ A student aspiring to study in Germany should possess an above average academic record. All qualifications are assessed by relevant institutions to ascertain whether the student is eligible to be admitted into a certain course.
⦁ Requirement for a Bachelor: 12-year secondary school leaving certificate or Pre-University
Examination and Studienkolleg (It is a preparatory course for academic study at university)
⦁ Requirement for a Masters: University bachelor degree of 3 year or 4 year from a recognized university.
TEST REQUIRED
⦁ English Language: International Degree Programmes are taught in English So the student needs to have a English proficiency test
⦁ TOEFL min score required by most of the Universities is 86 and above
⦁ IELTS min score required by most of the Universities is 6.5 and above
⦁ GRE/GMAT Students can get admission without GRE and GMAT, but some of the Management schools may ask for a GMAT score. Even in schools where it is not asked, a student with a GMAT score will be given preference over one who has not given the test, provided the score is a good one. GRE is required for certain programs in some universities like TUHH, RWTH Aachen, Saarland University so on.
VISA PROCESS
ACCOMODATION
⦁ Studentenwerk are hostels which provide a private room with shared kitchen (equipped with multiple electric stoves, Refrigerator, Freezer, Electric Oven, Cupboards, dining table with chairs etc), bath & toilet.
⦁ The most popular form of accommodation among students is private shared accommodation, or “Wohngemeinschaften” (WGs) as they are known in German. The principle is that a flat is shared by several people. Each tenant has his or her own room while the bathroom and kitchen are used jointly
⦁ Private flats are preferred by students who want to live in own and like to have peace and quiet atmosphere, a small apartment may be the right choice. Furnished accommodation rents are high
⦁ Some Universities provide assistance in searching private accommodation to incoming international students.
GERMAN LANGUAGE TRAINING AT OES
⦁ Warm and friendly experienced trainers
⦁ Comprehensive material
⦁ Group activity which will make language learning interesting
⦁ Class size is small so Individual attention to students
⦁ Well equipped class rooms
⦁ We guide students to achieve high grades in international exams too
Details of the German Language Training
A1 Level is the basic level of German language which consists of 90 hours 8 hours a week. Weekend 4 hours on Saturday and 4 hours of Sunday, Weekdays 2 hours each
A2 Level is the next intermediate level of German language which consists of 90 hours 8 hours a week. Weekend 4 hours on Saturday and 4 hours of Sunday, Weekdays 2 hours each
Cost of the training
A1 German Language level is Rs 12000
A2 German Language level Rs 13000
PART-TIME JOB
Students are allowed to work during study. After first 3 months students are permitted to work 120 full or 240 half days. In fact in some cities work inside the University is unrestricted as long as it does not impact studies. Mandatory Internship, Project work or Thesis work are excluded from the work restrictions or work permit necessity.
STAY BACK OPTIONS
After completion of study at the university, foreign student is allowed to stay up to 1.5 years in order to apply for jobs. Upon receiving a Letter of Intent or Work contract one may apply for a Work Permit at the Local Employment Office. Issuance of a work permit may take around 4 to 6 weeks.
TUITION FEE
⦁ Intakes: March September
⦁ Tuition fee: Mostly funded by state Euro 500
⦁ Living cost: 8040 euro per year
FAQ'S
German public institutions of higher education normally have no tuition fees or nominal fee for most bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Some private universities also charge relatively high tuition fees.
Yes, all International Degree taught in English only, if not then it will be in English and German Both.
Yes, it is mandatory to have one English proficiency test
1.5 to 2 years depending on the type of university
There are no university-sponsored scholarships in Germany, but a number of private and public institutions award scholarships, usually to cover living costs and books.
€8000 to €25000
LIST OF UNIVERSITIES
⦁ Technische Universität München
⦁ RWTH Aachen
⦁ TU Braunschweig
⦁ TU Darmsdath
⦁ Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg
⦁ TU Dresden
⦁ Universität Stuttgart
⦁ TU Bremen
⦁ Universität des Saarlandes Saarbrücken
⦁ Ruhr-Universität Bochum
⦁ Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
⦁ Hochschule Esslingen
⦁ Universität Dortmund
⦁ Fachhochschule Ingolstadt
⦁ Chemnitz University of Technology
⦁ University of Siegen – Gesamthochschule
⦁ Fachhochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten
⦁ Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
⦁ Cottbus TU
⦁ HAW Hamburg
⦁ Universität Duisburg-Essen
⦁ Fachhochschule Aachen
⦁ UlmU
⦁ Universitat Freiburg
⦁ Universität Kaiserslautern
⦁ Berlin TFH
⦁ Universität Kassel
⦁ MannheimH
⦁ Bremen IU
⦁ Fachhochschule Darmstadt
⦁ Ilmenau University of Technology
⦁ Furtwangen FH
⦁ Deggendorf FH
⦁ Lippe/Hoxter FH
⦁ Rostock U
⦁ Rosenheim FH
⦁ Kiel U
⦁ Dresden HTW
⦁ Karlsruhe FH
⦁ Stuttgart HFT
⦁ Leipzig U
⦁ PaderbornU
⦁ Magdeburg U
⦁ Bonn-Rhein-Sieg FH
⦁ Hochschule Zittau
⦁ Universität Lübeck
⦁ Südwestfalen FH
⦁ BremenH
⦁ Offenburg FH
⦁ Heidelberg FH
⦁ Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
⦁ Heidelberg U
⦁ MannheimH
⦁ BonnU
⦁ Jena
⦁ KölnU
⦁ Bielefeld University
⦁ Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung Vallendar (WHU)
⦁ Handelshochschule Leipzig (HHL
⦁ Universität Mannheim
⦁ Fachhochschule Pforzheim
⦁ HSL Hamburg School of Logistics
⦁ Stuttgart Institute of Management and Technology (SIMT
⦁ Fachhochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin
⦁ GSOMI
⦁ Fachhochschule Coburg
⦁ Fachhochschule Mainz
⦁ Bruchsal IU
⦁ Berlin SHB
⦁ Gießen-Friedberg FH
⦁ Fachhochschule Stralsund
⦁ Fachhochschule Nürnberg
⦁ Fachhochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin
⦁ Wiesbaden FH.
⦁ Kaiserslautern FH
⦁ Fachhochschule Osnabrück
⦁ Universität Konstanz
⦁ Nürtingen FH
⦁ Frankfurt am Main HfB