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On top of that, the guiding principle of the German higher education being \u2018The Unity of Teaching and Research\u2019 (also the cornerstone of what is referred to as the \u2018dual education system\u2019), there is strong emphasis on \u2018apprenticeship\u2019 and hands-on involvement on the part of the student, in both the practical application of a large part of what gets learned theoretically and in researching novel ways of problem-solving (at many universities and \u2018Fachhochschulen\u2019 access to cutting-edge research facilities is available).<\/p>\n
Finally, Germany is an important country and culture, so every international student stands to benefit greatly from familiarity with it (to say nothing of the tons of fun they are certain to have in the process[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What exactly is \u2018Studienkolleg\u2019?” tab_id=”1590064618356-3be09857-c3fc”][vc_column_text]It is a one-year preparatory course which has to be joined by individual candidates who wish to study at a German higher education institution but whose school leaving diploma is deemed insufficient to apply for a degree program.<\/p>\n
The course covers full-time education in the subjects of a degree program as well as the German language, for five days a week. A passing score on the final Assessment Examination qualifies you to apply for a degree program that is suitable for you at any German university.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can I study in Germany in English language?” tab_id=”1590137727477-75d7d6fa-8464″][vc_column_text]Yes. There\u2019s plenty of International Degree Courses taught in English (in the first semesters, at any rate) for students whose command of the German language isn\u2019t sufficiently good to warrant their studying being done entirely in German. Both before and during the program there are German language courses offered. A large number of postgraduate courses (Master\u2019s and Ph.D.) are designed and taught entirely in English.<\/p>\n
Go to https:\/\/www.daad.de\/deutschland\/studienangebote\/international-programs\/de\/<\/a> and select \u201cEnglish\u201d from the field \u201cCourse Language\u201d to find all programs in English![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What exactly are the International Degree Courses?” tab_id=”1590064813087-2b49bf06-84ed”][vc_column_text]International Degree Courses have been introduced by institutions of higher education in Germany with the express aim of facilitating the process whereby international student applicants realize their educational objectives in Germany. The medium of instruction is primarily English, with gradually increasing usage of German.<\/p>\n These courses, which have been designed to high academic standards and are available to not only international but German students as well, cover both undergraduate (6 to 8 semesters resulting with a Bachelors degree and postgraduate) (3 to 5 semesters resulting with a Masters degree \u2013 in some courses, 6 additional semesters lead to a Ph.D.) studies.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is it mandatory for international students to have passed TOEFL or IELTS in order to enroll on a study program that is taught entirely in English?” tab_id=”1590064850215-15491617-56af”][vc_column_text]Yes, as a general rule, you need TOEFL or IELTS in order to apply for a program that is entirely taught in English at a German university. If, however, you\u2019re applying for a postgraduate program and already hold a Bachelors degree with English as the language of instruction, you do not need TOEFL or IELTS; it goes without saying: no need for TOEFL or IELTS if you\u2019re a native speaker of English.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are the \u201cFachhochschulen,\u201d and in what way are they different from a University?” tab_id=”1590064851814-8be2cdf5-2b8f”][vc_column_text]Let\u2019s first mention what they have in common: they both lead to Bachelors and Masters degrees (or their equivalents in Germany). However, \u2018Fachhochschulen\u2019 do not award Ph.D. titles; in order to earn a Ph.D. a postgraduate course at a university has to be attended.<\/p>\n Universities of Applied Sciences (a.k.a. \u2018Fachhochschulen\u2019) are so conceived as to maximize the practical utilization of theoretical knowledge; they are suitable for candidates who have no intention of pursuing academic careers, but are rather interested in the acquisition of as much practical experience as possible. Hence, the vast majority of degree programs taught in them are in the fields of engineering and hard sciences; programs in business administration get taught at \u2018Fachhochschulen\u2019 too, but to a lesser extent, whereas courses in humanities and social sciences are rarely offered.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What tuition fees do higher education institutions charge in Germany?” tab_id=”1602945386126-3e0ca763-a450″][vc_column_text]Even in the last few years tuition fees were pretty much a non-issue in German higher education since they were ridiculously low compared to other developed countries. Also only two out of the 16 federal states (Bavaria and Lower Saxony) used to allow their higher education institutions to charge tuition fees \u2013 and when they did, they charged up to \u20ac1500 per semester. As of October 2014, Germany decided to waive tuition fees in all of the provinces making higher education literally free of charge.<\/p>\n Postgraduate courses (Master\u2019s and Ph.D.) however, are liable for some extra costs, varying between \u20ac650 and a few thousand Euros per semester; it is advised that prospective foreign postgraduate students do their due diligence.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do I need a lot of money to finance my stay in Germany?” tab_id=”1602945421555-82ff7782-2f3c”][vc_column_text]The fact that there are no tuition fees mustn\u2019t lead you to jump to the conclusion that studying in Germany will be cheap. Yes, there are creative and commonsensical ways to significantly reduce your overall cost of life there, but first and foremost you need to realistically assess the resources at your disposal \u2013 take good stock of yourself financially. Don\u2019t delude yourself thinking that working part time while studying in Germany, will take care of all your financial worries, as that\u2019s highly unlikely to be the case \u2013 your student visa and residence permit entitle you to 120 full (or 240 half) days of work only. A scholarship and\/or support by a sponsor (parent, relative, etc) may be necessary, in which case the sponsor has to explicitly state their intention of supporting you.<\/p>\n For more information please read: The legally allowed number of working days (half days) for foreign students also includes voluntary work placements, regardless of whether the placement is paid or unpaid. Also, foreign students face an additional restriction: while working the legally allowed number of days (or half days), they cannot be self-employed or work on a freelance basis. You can find more information here![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are the admission\/enrollment criteria at German universities and other higher education institutions?” tab_id=”1602945495255-86c1128c-03fc”][vc_column_text]In Germany, a prerequisite (and also the traditional route) to enrollment into a tertiary level education institution (university, university of applied sciences a.k.a. \u2018Fachhoschule,\u2019 college of art and music, etc) is a passing score on the final examination whereby a certificate called the \u2018Abitur\u2019 (or Fachabitur) is obtained. As a general rule, Abitur \u2013 formally enabling students to attend a university \u2013 is necessary for enrollment into most universities, but exceptions to this rule are not infrequent (one of the alternative routes is a passing score on the \u2018Begabtenpr\u00fcfung\u2019 a.k.a. \u2018the aptitude test\u2019).<\/p>\n As an international student, however, you need to apply well in advance in order for the International Students Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt) to consider your application \u2013 including previous academic record \u2013 and determine whether it meets all admission requirements; for this purpose you will need to produce proof of completion of secondary education (e.g. high school diploma, \u2018Matura,\u2019 \u2018A-Levels,\u2019 or if required in your country, proof of having passed a university entrance examination) that is an equivalent of Abitur.<\/p>\n As to whether your high school diploma gets accepted for purposes of studying in Germany, depends on what country it was issued in; if your high school diploma was issued in a EU or EEA member country, then it is accepted for direct application at a university, otherwise you may have to undergo (again depending on the country of issuance of your high school diploma) a \u2018Feststellungspr\u00fcfung\u2019 assessment examination, after having attended a Studienkolleg (preparatory course).<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/india.diplo.de\/blob\/1862506\/e7f6210a742e116697aee49593566e06\/student-data.pdf<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Will I be allowed to work while studying in Germany?” tab_id=”1602945457926-81df970d-4ac1″][vc_column_text]A foreign (not a citizen of an EU or EEA member country \u2013 with the exception of Bulgaria and Romania which face restrictions until 2014) student studying full-time in Germany is legally allowed to work a maximum of 120 full (or 240 half) days within a year, without having to obtain a permission from German employment authorities.<\/p>\n