Studying in Germany

1. Studying in Germany Welcome to the Land of Ideas!

2. Why Germany?

9. Contents • Facts about Germany • The German Academic Exchange Service • The German university system • Studying in Germany • Doctoral programmes in Germany • More information

10. Facts about Germany German inventions and discoveries • X-rays – Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, 1895 • Aspirin – Bayer, 1897 • Toothpaste – Ottomar Heinsius von Mayenburg, 1907 • Television – Manfred von Ardenne, 1930 • MP3 – Fraunhofer-Institut, Karlheinz Brandenburg, 1995 • Automobile – Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, 1886 • Airbag – Mercedes Benz, 1971

11. Facts about Germany German Nobel Prize winners 25 German Nobel laureates in the last 25 years, including: • Literature: Günter Grass, 1999 Herta Müller, 2009 • Chemistry: Gerhard Ertl, 2007 • Physics: Klaus von Klitzing, 1985; Theodor W. Hänsch, 2005; Peter Grünberg, 2007 • Medicine: Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard, 1995; Harald zur Hausen, 2008 • Economics: Reinhard Selten, 1994

12. Facts about Germany German corporations • Mercedes, BMW, VW • Puma, Adidas • Bayer • Siemens, SAP

13. Facts about Germany Geography Sweden Denmark • Population: 82 million, 7 million foreign citizens • Geographic location: In the heart of Europe, diverse landscapes, mountains, coastal regions, North and Baltic Seas • Climate: Temperate ranging from Mediterranean to Continental climates Baltic Sea North Sea Great Britain Hamburg Netherlands Poland Berlin Cologne Frankfurt a.M. Belgium Czech Republic Luxembourg Munich Austria Switzerland France Italy

14. Facts about Germany Foreign students in Germany • Approx. 2 million students in Germany, over 12 % foreigners. • Germany has the third highest number of foreign students in the world, according to the OECD: United StatesGreat BritainGermanyFranceAustralia

15. The German Academic Exchange Service What is the DAAD? • Independent organisation ofGerman institutions of highereducation • Members: 229 universities and research institutes, 124 student bodies • Headquarters in Bonn • 63 foreign-based branches and information centres • 475 instructors • More than 57,000 scholarship recipients each year

16. The German Academic Exchange Service Goals of the DAAD Expenditure 2009: 1 2 3 Scholarships forforeigners€ 83 million Scholarships forGermans€ 96 million Internationalisation of universities€ 64 million 4 5 Promotion of German Studies and the German language€ 43 million Educational cooperation with developing countries€ 51 million

17. The German Academic Exchange Service Network Warsaw Istanbul Cairo Paris Hanoi Beijing London Mexico City New York New Delhi Jakarta Rio de Janeiro Nairobi Tokyo Moscow Almaty Seoul Tashkent Berlin Tiflis Guangzhou Pune Athens San José Toronto Accra Barcelona Santiago de Chile Johannesburg Kuala Lumpur Belgrade Abu Dhabi Brussels Bangkok Sydney Chennai Bishkek Buenos Aires Dushanbe Teheran Baku Singapore Ho Chi Minh Taipei Islamabad Yaounde Rome Kiev Minsk Budapest Prague Riga Bucharest Novosibirsk Caracas Havanna San Francisco Bogota St. Petersburg Damascus Hong Kong Ankara Eriwan Bonn Jerusalem São Paulo Offices in Germany and Brussels Foreign branches Information centres (IC) Foreign branch in planning

18. The German university system University tradition • Humboldt’s vision of education: “Unity and freedom of research and instruction” • Rich diversity of institutions and programmes at a high academic level • More than 350 universities in Germany, oldest universities: Heidelberg, Cologne, Erfurt • Approximately 250,000 instructors and researchers at German universities

19. The German university system Institutions of higher education • Universities • Technical universities • Universities of applied sciences • Colleges of music, art and film • Private colleges and academies

20. The German university system Universities • Total: 109 • Focus on methodical and theoretical knowledge • Students may choose courses of interest, not all courses are prescribed • Research-based final thesis • Wide range of subjects • Degrees: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, post doctoral, as well as traditional German degrees (Diplom, Magister and state examination)

21. The German university system Universities of applied sciences • Total: 191 • Highly praxis-oriented with close connection to the professional world • Fixed course groups (“classes”) • Praxis-oriented final thesis • Typical subjects: Engineering, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Design • Degrees: bachelor’s, master’s and the traditional German Diplom (FH)

22. The German university system Degree programmes • Bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degrees • Traditional German degrees: Diplom, Magister

23. The German university system German language skills • The Test of German as a Foreign Language (TestDaF) is offered up to six times a year in Germany and over 80 other countries around the world. For more info, visit www.testdaf.de • The German Language University Entrance Examination (DSH) is only administered at universities in Germany. For more information, contact the International Office at the university of your choice. Addresses at: www.daad.de/aaa Candidates must pay an examination fee before taking these tests. Fees may vary depending on the administering institution.

24. The German university system International programmes • There are over 800 international degree programmes throughout Germany. • Bachelor’s, master’s, and structured doctoral programmes • Internationally recognized degree • Language of instruction is generally English, frequently supplemented by German language courses • Intensive academic advising for international students • For more info, visit our database: www.daad.de/idp

25. Studying in Germany Schedule • Novembergather information • Januaryobtain application of admission • Marchupdate passport (if necessary), submit application of admission • Juneapply for entry visa • Septemberenrol at your university, take out health insurance policy, find accommodation, register with authorities • Novemberextend visa

26. Studying in Germany Admission and visa What do I need for a visa? • Passport • Notification of admission from the German university • Proof of financial support • Confirmation of health insurance coverage • Visa application • 2 passport photos

27. Studying in Germany Living expenses € 266 € 147 € 50 € 35 € 82 € 54 € 43 € 62 € 739 • Rent and utilities • Food and beverages • Clothing • Learning materials • Car and public transportation • Health insurance, doctor’s visits, medicine • Telephone, Internet, TV • Recreation, culture, sports Total

28. Studying in Germany Tuition fees • General tuition fees of up to € 500 per semester for the first degree programme in half of Germany’s 16 states • Semester contribution of up to € 200 per semester (administrative costs, student union contribution for student dining, sports, cultural events and a semester ticket) • Inquire about the exact cost of tuition fees at the university in question

29. Studying in Germany Scholarships Many organisations in Germany offer scholarships. In addition to those awarded by the DAAD, students can apply for a wide range of grants and scholarships from other institutions, such as: Look for a scholarship suited to your major,country of origin and academic level:www.funding-guide.de • Politically-affiliated foundations • Business-affiliated foundations • German federal states • Social institutions and churches • Research institutes • Student organisations

30. Studying in Germany Part-time work • Many students in Germany take a part-time job to supplement their parental allowance, financial aid or scholarships. • EU citizens are allowed to work as much as German students and have free access to the job market. • Students from non-EU countries are allowed to work 90 full days or 180 half days without a work permit. University tutors or research assistants may work longer. The Aliens’ Registration Office must always be informed of such work contracts.

31. Doctoral programmes in Germany Individual doctoral programmes • Supervised by a university professor (Doktorvater or Doktormutter) • Find out in advance which professor would be best suited to supervise your research project • Doctoral candidates work independently • Requires good organisational skills and a high degree of self-discipline • Provides candidates the freedom to explore their research interests in more depth

32. Doctoral programmes in Germany Structured doctoral programmes • Candidates are integrated into a programme with a fixed structure similar to other degree programmes • Candidates participate in a research training group, graduate school or international doctoral programme

33. Doctoral programmes in Germany Research organisations and research funding • Max Planck Society: Non-profit research organisation, oversees 80 Max Planck Institutes, focuses on research in the natural and social sciences and the humanities, closely cooperates with universities. www.mpg.de • Fraunhofer Society: Organisation for applied research and development services, oversees more than 80 research facilities. www.fraunhofer.de • German Research Foundation (DFG): Largest research funding organisation in Europe. www.dfg.de • Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Non-profit foundation funded by the German federal government and dedicated to supporting international research cooperation. www.avh.de

34. More information Contact Who can advise me on university study in Germany? DAAD Information Center Taipei 11F, No.20, Heping W. Rd. Sec. 1 Taipei 100 www.daad.org.tw

35. Summary Five good reasons to study in Germany • First-class service for international students • Diverse range of study opportunities • Excellence in research and instruction • Close link between theory and practice • Strong international focus

36. ERASMUS MUNDUS http://www.deltwn.ec.europa.eu/

37. Danke und auf Wiedersehen! A country where you can strive for scientific goals and enjoy a great student life!