Studying in Germany

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

2. Contents • Facts about Germany • The German Academic Exchange Service • The German university system • Studying in Germany • Doctoral programmes in Germany • Job and career after studying • More information

3. Facts about Germany German inventions and discoveries • Printing press Johannes Gutenberg, 1440 • Automobile Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, 1886 • Contactlenses Adolf Eugen Fick, 1887 • X-rays Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, 1895

4. Facts about Germany German inventions and discoveries • Aspirin Bayer, 1897 • Toothpaste Ottomar Heinsius von Mayenburg, 1907 • Televison Manfred von Ardenne, 1930 • Scanner Rudolf Hell, 1963

5. Facts about Germany German inventions and discoveries • Chip card Jürgen Dethloffand Helmut Göttrup, 1969 • Airbag Mercedes Benz, 1971 • MP3 Fraunhofer-Institut, Karlheinz Brandenburg, 1995

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

7. Facts about Germany Geography Sweden Denmark • Population: about 83 million, about 10 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

8. Facts about Germany International students in Germany • About 2.8 million students in Germany, among them about 358.000 international students. • Most foreign students come from China, India and Russia. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt 2017

9. Facts about Germany Origin of internatinal students Origin of foreign-educated students (Bildungsausländer) in Germany Asia 37.6 % Europe 43.7 % Africa 9.7 % The Americas 8.6 % Other 0.4 % Source: Wissenschaft weltoffen 2017

10. Facts about Germany Cultural and religious diversity in Germany • Multicultural society • Largest immigrant groups from Turkey, Poland, Syria, Italy • Approximately 56 % of the German population are Christians; approximately 5 % of the population are Muslims. • Germany is also home to Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and Orthodox Christians. • About 35 % of the German population are non-denominational. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt 2017 REMID 2017

11. The German Academic Exchange Service What is the DAAD? • Independent organisation ofGerman institutions of highereducation • Members: 238 universities and research institutes, 107 student bodies • Headquarters in Bonn • 15 foreign-based branch offices and 56 information centres • In 2016 the DAAD granted academic and research funding to more than 130,000 Germans and foreigners.

12. The German Academic Exchange Service Goals and tasks of the DAAD Structures for Internationalisation Scholarshipsforthe Best Expertise for Academic Collaborations

13. DAAD-Budget 2016 Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ): € 50,7 m (10 %) Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF):€ 126,9 m (25 %) European Union (EU): € 102 m (21 %) BMZ BMBF EU Total: € 500,3 m Federal Foreign Office (AA): € 186,7 m (37 %) Other funding bodies: € 34 m (7 %) Other AA

14. 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 • About 430 institutions of higher education in Germany, oldest universities: Heidelberg, Cologne, Erfurt • More than 19.000 study courses at German universities Source: Hochschulkompass 2017 Statistisches Bundesamt 2017

15. 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

16. The German university system Universities • Total: 106 • 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 • state examination (certain subjects only) Source: Statistisches Bundesamt 2017

17. The German university system Universities of applied sciences • Total: 216 • 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 • German Diplom (FH) (sporadic) Source: Statistisches Bundesamt 2017

18. The German university system Colleges of art, music and film • Total: 52 • Highly praxis-oriented • Admission frequently based on the merits of a portfolio and aptitude test • Artistic and design-oriented subjects: Design, Graphic Arts, Music, Voice, Directing, Camera, etc. • Degrees: • bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate • German Diplom (sporadic) Source: Statistisches Bundesamt 2017

19. The German university system Private colleges and academies • Total: 119 • Mostly universities of applied sciences • Small study groups • Closely linked to the economy • Strong international orientation • Degrees: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate • Partly high tuition fees • Important: Make sure the private university is officially recognised! Quelle: Hochschulkompass 2017

20. The German university system Bachelor‘s, master‘s, doctoraldegrees State examination (certain subjects only) Degree programmes University University of applied sciences PhD 3 – 4 years Master 1 – 2 years Bachelor 3 – 4 years Secondary school- leaving certificate

21. The German university system German language skills German is the language of instruction for most degree programmes at German universities. Depending on your university and degree programme, a certificate of German language proficiency may be required for admission: • Abitur from a German-language school • TestDaF • DSH • Kleines or Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom or Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung from the Goethe-Institut • Deutsches Sprachdiplom (Stufe II) from the Kultusministerkonferenz • telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule

22. 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 90 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.

23. The German university system International programmes There are over 1,900 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 information, visit our database: www.daad.de/international-programmes

24. Studying in Germany Application Depending on the institution and your country of origin, there are various ways to apply for admission to a German university: • Direct application to the university • uni-assist enables students to simultaneously apply at several universities www.uni-assist.de • For subjects with a central numerus clausus (NC) (= a centrally regulated admissions policy that applies to the whole of Germany) application via www.hochschulstart.de

25. Studying in Germany Admission and visa As an international student, you may require a visa depending on where you come from and how long you intend to stay in Germany. Please inquire about visa requirements at the German embassy in your country. Please note: • Submityourapplicationearlyenough. • Apply for the correct visa! Tourist and language course visas cannot be converted into a student visa. • Visit the website of the German Federal Foreign Office for the latest visa requirements for all countries.

26. Studying in Germany Requirements • A university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) is the prerequisite for studying at a German university. • The DAAD database on admission requirements allows international students to check whether they meet the requirements for the degree programme of their choice in Germany: www.daad.de/admission • If the secondary school-leaving certificate is not recognised in Germany, international students can gain entrance qualification to German university by completing a foundation course (“Studienkolleg”).

27. Studying in Germany Tuition fees • As a rule German universities charge very low tuition fees, and often none at all (except for the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg). • Most universities in Germany are state subsidized. • Semester contribution of up to € 250 - 300 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.

28. 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. • Pleasenote: Significantlylessscholarshipsforundergraduates. • Information on various kinds of DAAD funding for foreign students, graduates and postdocs as well as on funding offered by other selected organisations:www.funding-guide.de

29. 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

30. 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 • Intensive support from a group of academic staff • Structured doctoral programmes often have a strong international orientation with English as the team language

31. Doctoral programmes in Germany Research organisations • Max Planck Society: Non-profit research organisation, oversees 84 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 • Leibniz-Association: Connects 91 independent research institutions, knowledge-driven and applied basic research. www-leibniz-gemeinschaft.de • Helmholtz-Association: Brings together 18 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centres. www.helmholtz.de

32. Doctoral programmes in Germany Research funding • 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

33. 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 120 full days or 240 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.

34. Studying in Germany Job and career after studying • Students from non-EU countries are allowed to remain in Germany for the purpose of looking for employment for a maximum of 18 months after graduating. • While looking for permanent full-time employment, you are allowed to work as much as you like. • Blue Card Germany makes the German job market especially appealing to international graduates • The website www.make-it-in-germany.cominforms about job perspectives, working permits, moving and settling in and gives tips if your family is also living in Germany.

35. Summary Five reasons to study in Germany • Excellence in research and teaching • Wide range of courses on offer • Close links between theory and practice • Development of personal and intellectual potential • Safe and economically stable location

36. More information Links • Studying in Germany, study opportunities, scholarships: www.study-in.de/en • Universities, study opportunities, contact addresses: www.hochschulkompass.de/en • International Offices at universities throughout Germany: www.daad.de/aaa • Scholarship database: www.funding-guide.de • International programmes: www.daad.de/international-programmes • Summer courses (preparatory language and specialist courses): www.daad.de/sommerkurse • Social, financial and organisational aspects:www.international-students.de/en

37. Danke und auf Wiedersehen!