This video is very useful for everyone interested in studying in Germany! Just keep in mind there are no tuition fees for public universities anymore! :)
Dude I love Germany, it's just amazing I cant wait to get there. But I have a question.. is it easy to make friends in Germany? From where I come from, social life is important, thus I dont want to end up lonely there... But however it turns out to be, Germany is one great country to live in.
Hi, each German university is responsible for determining its own admission policies. That’s why you should ask the International Office at the German university of your choice whether you fulfill all the requirements for admission and how much of your previous academic work will be recognised. You will find a list of universities and courses in our database www.study-in.de/en/plan-your-studies/find-programme-and-university/ Best wishes, your Study in Germany Team
I'm an American looking to out of this broken education system University is about 9 months away for me and I still don't know where to go or how to get in. Community Colleges are about $5,000 a year for a full class load in California where I live. However, they're extremely impacted, with 4 year programs taking at times 6 years to complete if you can't find your way on a priority list for classes. In addition, they've adopted sneaky policies which requires many, if not most students, to take expensive remedial classes before they can take the classes required for their degrees. These remedial classes count for absolutely nothing. Nothing. NOTHING. They also can tack on another $2,000-$3,000. It's $5,000 a year no matter how you slice it, and it can take up to 6 years for a 4 year degree. So... $20,000 to $30,000 for a CHEAP American education without cost of living. A public university in California, where all classes are available, cost $16,000-$20,000 a year. Usually includes somewhat of a living and eating plan. These are very very very difficult to get in to. Students must have spotless grades and have to be involved in multiple community activities (keeping records down to the hour in the latter) in order to be excepted. Private universities... $33,000-$50,000 a year Usually covering housing and a meal plan. For some reason, students have an easier entrance than public universities. Forgiving bad grades and not big on community involvement. A girl at my school, valedictorian, applied to a public university in northern California and Harvard University in Massachusetts and was Rejected by the public university, but was accepted by Harvard. If that doesn't show the problems with the public higher education system in America, nothing will. That all being said and noted, I'm looking to take refuge to Europe to try and Ditch this ridiculous display of greed by the higher education institutions in America. I'm not a child of fortune (far from it) My parents are divorced. One's a social worker and one is disabled Not even of the middle class. They can't afford this bill and chances of me being able to afford this with job availability at an extreme low where I am, even with higher education, I am willing to find a way to shell out a few bills in exchange for a proper education and a better life. Would Germany be a viable option? Or will the cost of living outweigh the tuition break? Are Visas that hard to get? How are university acceptance? I could research this, but instead of being flooded with vague articles like I have, I just want straight answers. (cost of living where I live is around $13,000 a year, while minimum wage, if you can get a job, is $10,000 for a full time, 40hr work week.)
I'm afraid you'll have to get informed on your own on such non-trivial matters, there's no way around that. My advice is to inform yourself at authorities for such matters, such as German foreign ministry or German consulate or similar, rather than on youtube. Here is a link in English to get you started. www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/LernenUndArbeiten/ArbeiteninD_node.html Here is my opinion to your questions: Germany is a viable option if you learn the German language beforehand, or find a place where they have lectures in English - the latter will extremely limit your choices as most institutions teach in German. Some offer only few lectures in English to occupy exchange students for a semester or so. Consider a "working holiday" or similar to live and work in Germany first, learn the language, get to know country and people. This would also help you to make first connections - if you're in Germany, you can apply to Universities or Colleges etc. much easier. Cost of living depends on the place you live in - in my experience 13,000$ a year is about what you'll need in Germany as well - where I live rent for a suitable flat will run you about 300-400€ per month - or you can opt for a cheaper "WG" flat where you share a bigger flat (and the costs for it) with several people (usually students). If you can manage to work in addition to studies, beginning with year 2015 Germany will have a minimum wage of 8,50€ per hour if I remember correctly. Visas are probably not hard to get for US citizens - though that's just my guess as I've never had to go through the process. Generally if you find employment or get accepted as a student and there is nothing that speaks against admitting you to the country (like diseases, legal issues or similar) I don't think you'll be turned down. In short - if you learn German either beforehand, or during a working holiday or similar stay, you'll probably do just fine. If you're not prepared to do that, it might still be possible, but would probably be a major pain in the ass for you.
+Donovan Doran It's very doable to study in Germany or other free or cheap tuition countries (France, Scandinavia, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, bunch of other places). Contact the German consulate or the Goethe language institute near you (or equivs for other countries), they usually have info. Also the universities themselves often have sites for int'l students. Also some of the German newspapers and magazines like Spiegel and Deutsch welle often have info guides that you can Internet search for. I teach computer programming and many of my own students have enrolled in Germany and overseas, without cost. Living expenses are modest and they help you to get campus jobs, plus they help you with German language courses if you're not fluent to start out with, I think the other countries do this too. Good luck.
depending on the city in germany you can live(food+flat) for around 600 bucks a month so round up 7500 dollars a year university400-800 bucks a year healthcare(must have) 800 bucks a year you can work only 3 months(fulltime) a year with a student visa so you cant cover all living costs depending on the country you are from you have different visa conditions: worst case: blocked bank account with 8000euros(for 1 year living in advance) to get a visa
USA Community college = $5000 Public universities (in-state-tuition) = $10,000+ Public universities (out of state tuition) = $ 20,000-$60,000 Germany = up to 500 euros?!?!?
Arianna Noorzai you have to keep in mind that the amount of students for the popular studies are limited, so most people don't make the cut and have to wait for several years or study sth different. Public universities are very overflood in general which means the facilities (library, lecture halls) are often not accessable.
Hi Philippe, yes, to study in Germany you need to have a higher education entrance qualification which, in most cases, is the school-leaving certificate. Have a look at the DAAD admission database: daad.de >Study and research in Germany > 10 steps to studying in Germany > Requirements > University admission and requirements Best wishes, your DAAD-team
I am going to University in Münster, Germany, studying human medicine. I am paying about 280€ per Semester. I am from the Netherlands. There were some questions regarding language in the comments: Yes, you have to learn German since almost all courses, tests and everything are in German. You even need a high level of German language skills to read and write scientific papers in German. There is no way around it.
there's an update if you plan to study in the german state of Baden-Württemberg. There are no more tuition fees in this state (previously 500 EUR/Sem.). But there may still exist administrative charges of around 100 EUR/Sem.
Germany is in general no immigration country. Its actually difficult to immigrate to Germany if you don't have a citizenship from other EU country witch also signed the EU Schengen treaty. It´s a bit like with the Green Card in the US. You can get a limited residence permission for studying, if you are accepted at a university. But a general immigration is actually difficult, if you don't found first a really well paid job in Germany.
@shiloh1213 If you can meet the requirements the university asks for you can enroll right away in a Bachelor's program. Please search our database for international programmes and see what it has to offer for you: daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programmes/07535.en.html Also check our website study-in.de for more information about life and study in Germany. Best from Bonn, Your DAAD-team
depending on which university u go to many or sometimes even all classes are also held in english but for more information u hgotta turn urself directly to ure favorite university.
Dear Mahmoud, as every university sets ist own admission requirements you should check the website of the particular course you'd like to apply for. Usually a Bachelor's degree qulifies for studying a Master's brogramme but nevertheless, the decision about the admission is made by the university. Courses can be found in our database: daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programs/de/ Best wishes, your DAAD-team
@ScreamOrYouWillDie Lot's of questions ;-). German universities have no hostels but the Studentenwerk (Student union) runs a lot of dormitories for students. Please check their website studentenwerke.de. For more information about a particular German university please contact its international office. You'll find the mailaddress on the uni website. For more information about life and study in Germany please check our website study-in.de
@muis786 In order to study for a bachelor's degree at a German university your school leaving certificate must have the same standard as the German Abitur. If not, you have to do a preparatory course at a Studienkolleg first: studienkollegs.de/en/. But this depends also on the exact programme you wish to study and the admission requirements set by the university. Please check our database: daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programmes/07535.en.html
Hi, the requirements for scholarships vary and I recommend reading the information in our scholarship database! Have a look at daad.de > Study and research in Germany > Scholarships > Finding Scholarships Best wishes, your DAAD-team
Dear Farrah, are you referring to financial aid by DAAD? Yes, there are several scholarship programmes which you find in our funding guide: daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-finding-scholarships/ You can refine your search with several criteria to find suitable programmes. Best wishes, your DAAD-team
@TheEnviroFriend Studying in Germany is definetely much cheaper in Germany than in U.S. with many reputable universities charging no tution fees at all. For more information visit our website study-in.de as well as our database for international programmes: daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programmes/07535.en.html Many health insurance companies offer special student tarifs of about 60 Euros per month. Best from Bonn, Your study-in.de-team
Hi,you can find master programmes in english literature in our database www.study-in.de/en/plan-your-studies/find-programme-and-university/?a=result&q=english+literature°ree=37&courselanguage=&locations=&admissionsemester=&sort=name&page=1 The programme description informs you about the admission procedure and the requirements.Best wishes, your Study in Germany team
@so2murad We were quite surprised about your comment and wondering how you were able to prepare your application without even knowing where exactly you would like to study. Our database for international programmes found 81 results: daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programmes/07535.en.html?iplevel=2&ipterm=&ipfield=04&ipsubject=350&iptypehei=&iptownhei=&iphei=&iplangdistribution=&iptuitionfees=&ipduration=&ipenter.x=91&ipenter.y=13 Best from Bonn, Your study-in.de-team
can anyone plz help me i want to study in germany but the problem is that i dont know how to apply for the btech engineering course in german colleges ... i m from india here i contact study feed i think it is a intution who helps to take admission in german colleges but the fact is that he wants money before admission 8 to 9 lakhs with agreement and he promis to me that he will shift me in germany as well as give a job ..m.. what i have to do guys plz help ...if someone help me i really thankful to him till my death ....
Hi, the application procedure depends on which subject you would like to study and where you come from. On our website you can find more information about the application process. In the section service you can find our helpful guide Ten steps to studying in Germany www.study-in.de/en/service/ten-steps-to-studying-in-germany_28447.php Best wishes, your Study in Germany Team
Dear Thaer, a step by step guide to studying in germany you can find on our website: daad.de/deutschland/nach-deutschland/en/ Best wishes, your DAAD-team
Hi, unfortunately we only provide service in English and German. Would you like to repost in either of these languages? We'd be happy to help you! Best wishes, your DAAD-team
@aceone1988 Please check our database for international programmes to see what courses are there in engineering. The detailed description of each program tells you what's required, when and where to apply and whom to contact for further information. daad.de / idp
Hi Monied,Medical students in Germany have to complete a six-year programme which ends with the State Examination (Staatsexamen). There are no courses offered in English, so you will need very good German skills to complete the programme and pass the examinations. Courses in medicine can be found in our database: www.daad.de/hec/medicine Usually language proficiency equivalent to B2 level is required to study a course in the German language. Please check the specific requirements on the website of the programmes you are interested in or get in touch with the International Office of the university. Best wishes,your Study in Germany team
Hi, in our admisson database you can check your eligibility for university studies in Germany: daad.de/deutschland/nach-deutschland/voraussetzungen/en/6017-university-admission-and-requirements/?id=4&ebene=2&submit=Show+%C2%BB Best wishes, your DAAD-team
Dear DAAD-team, I noticed that you took time to answer to every inquiry that's very nice from you ! I appreciate that . I'm a 22 years old Algerian girl studying medicine in Algiers. Very interested in carrying on my post graduate studies in Deutschland, it have been a month now that i'm attending Deutschkurs and find it quit beautiful language by the way. Can you please tell me if the DAAD could be usefull for medical post graduating programs ? Viele danke.
Hello everyone, it's right that the tuition at German universities is very low. However, all students have to pay a semester contribution. For more information, see the section on money and costs www.study-in.de/en/plan-your-stay/money-and-costs/ Best wishes, your Study in Germany team
Dear Kaddie, please have look on our admission database to get to know more information: daad.de/deutschland/nach-deutschland/voraussetzungen/en/6017-university-admission-and-requirements/?id=100050&ebene=2&submit=Show+%C2%BB Best wishes, your DAAD-team
How do many Germans feel about immigrants? Does it bother them when people from outside countries move into Germany? I understand that it depends on the individual. However, I was wondering if there are any attitudes that are common when it comes to immigration.
Hmm when I was younger I should have studied in German, I like learning language anyway and cultures but I'm also feeling awkward because I'm not Caucasian American.
i am from pakistan when i checked at daad website about my background it apears"Your possibility of admission: With your educational background, you qualify for subject-restricted admission to a preparatory course. This allows you to apply for a preparatory course in the subject area of Medicine, Natural Sciences and Technology, corresponding to the subject area specified in your secondary school-leaving certificate." but i really cant understand it, cant i do bachelors in arts or buisness?plz
محمد خالد Hi, there are no master’s degree programmes in medicine in Germany because medicine is not split into bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Medical students in Germany have to complete a six-year programme which concludes with the State Examination (Staatsexamen). There are no courses offered in English, so you will need very good German skills to complete the programme and pass the examinations. Courses on Medicine you can find in our database www.study-in.de/en/plan-your-studies/find-programme-and-university/?a=result&q=Medicine°ree=&courselanguage=&locations=&admissionsemester=&sort=name&page=1 Best wishes, Your Study in Germany Team
salém mon frère je suis tunisien et j'était dans le même cas que toi. se que tu devrai faire est de t'inscrire dans une école privée de langue en Allemagne. ça va prendre 6 mois, puis tu passe un test DSH, c'est maintenant tu va pouvoir chercher ou tu vas continuer tes études =)
Hi..!! Can i study in germany in english course.?? And whats the proceedure to get admission in university ..?? How much it will cost to get admission and how much will be tuition fee anually..??and which university will be Good..?? Or should i have to pass any other class before mbbs..?? Please tell me..i wanna do mbbs from germany....ur fast reply will be appreciated..😊
Hi,as a first step, have a look at our guideline on www.study-in.de/en/service/ten-steps-to-studying-in-germany_28447.php. You will find important steps, links and tips for studying in Germany.Best wishes, your Study in Germany Team
Sir u have done a great job , kindly tell me agr germany jana ho or german language A1 A2 ki hoi ho , mgr Ielts na kiya ho to kia bachelor k 5th semester me admission ho jayega , me my 2 year bachelor kiya hua hai computer science k sath?
What if I'm Canadian and have not finished high school? I will be 29 years old in less than 15 days. Would I need to finish high school level education before? As for the language requirements, I'm aware of them and already have started working on it. Awaiting your reply. Thank you.
Hi Im planning to study Medicine or Nursing in germany But im planning also to work there as a Nurse. Can you give me some tips or advice in how can I study Medicine or Nursing in Germany. By the way I already finished my college degree as a nurse here in Philippines.
Well my honest opinion is that foreigners in germany should be treated as if germans are in other countries. But in general the opinions are split. You have to imagine that german workers make it possible that education is so cheap within germany.by paying a lot of tax. So when foreigners come from all over the world to enjoy this good condition than it is a little unfair towards some people. What is your opinion about it? Kind regards
I am an international student looking to do engineering what do I need to do to study in Germany is it hard to get expected into any of these university's ?
There are very limited number of scholarships available in my case (non-EU prospective undergraduate) over at DAAD. Is there any other place that I can be directed to enquire?
Hello please i need ur help Im arabian and i study in jordan middkd east civil engineering 4th year and i have a german nationality but i cant speak german well im learning german thesedays What should i do to continue my study (master degree) in civil engineering my average is 80% i have german passport and german i.d please help me
@DAADBonn hello im american n im about to graduate high school n i took my SAT and i was wondering if i can go to a university straight out of high school and not having to enroll into a college over here and then study abroad?
great information, thanks! I'm planning to enroll for applied music composition somewhere in Germany, I was thinking of Stuttgart, because some of my friends will probably go there too. Please if you have any information about Music Academies in Germany, can you share it with me? It would be very helpful as I can't really find much information on the internet, I'm guessing they've shortened the texts that are in English translation, or i don't know.. Thank you! :)
Hallo, ich heiße Keren und ich möchte gerne wissen menschen für Deutsch üben. ich spreche Spanisch und ich kann spanisch unterrichten auf wer können helfen mir. Viele Dank
I want to Study in a German University, But first I would have to enroll in German Language Courses. What visa would I get to stay in Germany for up to a year, while taking Language Courses?
Dear Samantha, for questions about visa we recommend browsing the Website of the German embassy in your country. An overview with adresses you find here: www.embassyworld.com/Embassy_Of_Germany/To_Other_Nations_A_M/ and www.embassyworld.com/Embassy_Of_Germany/To_Other_Nations_N_Z/ Best wishes, your DAAD-team
Thank your i wanted someone to answer me that question for a long time because i want to study medicine in germany and i have another question to ask because i am europian i am currently living in cyprus and i dont know german so i have to take language courses how can i apply for them before getting in the university of my choice?
Hi guys! I would really love to study Archaeology in Germany. I am from England, but I'm currently staying in Berlin. I am really enjoying learning German too. I briefly studied in University in England but became very sick. Could I get any scholarships for my studies here? I was thinking of studying in Kiel or near the alps.
hello, i am from romania and i would like to study in germany. I am curious if the universities have students hostel ? And if they do , how much does it costs? Also , i have visited the DAAD website , but i find it kinda confusing, how do you actually get in touch with someone from a german university? Also, in order to be accepted there you have to take some extra exams (beside the ones you've already taken in your country?) and where can i find wich ones?
Hallo. Ich bin aus Hong Kong, China. I am thinking about studying undergraduate in Germany this year. Is one year study in Sprachschule enough for the testDAF and application of universities? And normally how much does Sprachschule cost? Thanks.
Ich habe mir die Video angeschaut und bin sehr froh Informationen ueber das Studium ,zu haben.Herzlich danke! Ich bin Schueler in Elfenbeinkueste und moechte gern nach dem Abitur eine deutsche Uni besuchen,weil ich die Deutsche Sprache liebe.Ich habe vor Lingustik zu lernen.Mein einziges Problem ist,dass ich nicht genug Geld habe .Gibt es eine andere Loesung fuer die Schueler so wie ich?
Hi! I'm sorry but I was just wondering if the guy in this video is an actor, because I have seen a supposedly 'music video' (probably just made out of a movie or tv show) of him with a girl and I wanted to know if anyone knows his real name because I want to watch THE movie/tv show he is i think a part of. I tried asking the 'uploader' of the "music video" but he wouldn't tell me (no idea why). Whoever knows it, please do send me a message. Thank you so much!
I'm a 2015 College graduate here in the US. I'm planning or deciding to go back to school to study and get a 2nd Degree in a different field Which are the best Schools or Universities public and private for studying Law, Business Admin or Political Science? Danke!
Hi,All German universities are very good. In Germany there is no league of top universities one has to attend to get a good job. Please check the following university ranking if you want to get more information: www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/ranking/en/You can find study Programmes in our database www.study-in.de/en/plan-your-studies/find-programme-and-university/ The programme description informs you about the admission procedure and the requirements.Best wishes, your Study in Germany team
Hey Max, can you help me? I am about to attend my last year of high school in Italy and for the year 2016/17 I'd like to apply for a German University. The problem is that my exams will take place in July and I won't have my high school qualification, which is needed for my application, before September. The application deadline for the winter semester in Germany is 15 July. What can I do? I tried asking the International Office and some universities but they're on holiday :( . I know it's a bit early, but I feel like I'm running out of time with all the papers I need to go through :( can you help me?
+Andreea Simionel Hi Andreea, this is not Max, but maybe we can help you, too. Did you reach someone in the international offices by now? This is already the right address for your inquiry. Best wishes, your Study in Germany team
Dear Nelly, the DAAD-database lists several summer schools treating the topic of International Business, have a look here: daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/sommerkurse/en/?p=l&q=international+business°ree[]=6&langDistribution=0&subject=0 Best wishes, your DAAD-team
Hi Balyala,the tuition fees at German universities are very low, and some universities charge no tuition fees at all. Most German universities are funded by the government. Normally students in bachelor’s programmes don’t have to pay tuition fees. Low tuition fees are charged, however, for master’s degree programmes. All students have to pay a semester contribution. For more information, see the section on money and costs: www.study-in.de/en/plan-your-stay/money-and-costs/Best wishes,your Study in Germany team
Hi Balyala,please check the website of the course for tuition fees. They can vary alot depending on the programme. Some don’t charge tuition fees, but others do, especially private universities: www.study-in.de/en/plan-your-studies/find-programme-and-university/ Best wishes,your Study in Germany team
Dear Kamran,it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to earn all the money you need with a student job. We always recommend look for other financing options, such as scholarships.Best wishes,Your Study in Germany-Team
I'm from Portugal, and I want to study journalism in Deutschland. Do I need to do the same thing as the People who come Out of EU zone, or I have other rights?
Hi ! I am a Tunisian student, I study Applied German specialized in the international business. My dream had always been to study in a German University. is that possible? how can I do it? Is there an offer that allows me to study a period of time in a German university in Summer? Thanks . I expect to hear from you soon (:
Hallo please i need your help i'm arabian, i'm from morocco, i've just got my licence degree (Bac+3), major mecanical science. this year i intend to integrate the professionel market by having a job and to learn simultaneously the deutsch language. nd i was wondering if my application to continue my studies at the university would be accepted for the next year September 2014, from the Matser level there, Or should i restart from the begening starting by the ABITUR test ?
Ich will gehen. But I need proper resources to figure out how to get there. I've been translating websites for months, even looking on American websites that simply say "college in Germany is free." I've contacted a school or two via email but they never respond to my German nor English inquiries. Help?
+Izuriel Palanayukei Hi Izuriel, as a first step, have a look at our guideline on www.study-in.de/en/service/ten-steps-to-studying-in-germany_28447.php You will find important steps, links and tips for studying in Germany. Best wishes, your Study in Germany team
Hi Danah, for most degree programmes, knowledge of German is a prerequisite for admission to German university. You can prove your German language proficiency by taking a language test, such as the TestDaF or DSH. Find more information here: www.study-in.de/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/german-skills_26609.php Best wishes, your Study in Germany team
Hi,why not :) you can find bachelor programmes in our database www.study-in.de/en/plan-your-studies/find-programme-and-university/ The programme description informs you about the admission procedure and the requirements.Best wishes, your Study in Germany team
500 euro a semester? No way! I'm at like, one of the cheapest universities in America, surely, and I pay $3500 a semester! What a rip-off.... Well, copious amounts of student debt is the American way of life, after all.
Well very nice, but the poor people in america latina - like me :( -. have we the chance to study in Germany? Any full scolarships? I have no money at all, but I would love study in GERMANY
By the way i love what y'r doing keep it up. i can't wait to start my studys in Darmstadt, i'll learn german as a foreign student and it will cost me exactly 3150 € (private). Any advice or opinions for me ? :D
+Andre Almeida Hi Andre, you should ask the International Office at the German university of your choice whether you fulfill all the requirements for admission and how much of your previous academic work will be recognised. They could inform you about your possibilities of starting your studies in your homecountry and continue studying in Germany. You will find a list of universities and courses in our database: www.study-in.de/en/plan-your-studies/find-programme-and-university/ Best wishes, your Study in Germany team
Well thats germany. On the one hand we are veryintelligent and on the other hand we are the most stupid crowd on the planet bc we don't require the money from e.g. high tutions from foreign students.
+Diego Barragan Hi Diego, you can find master programmes in Art & Design in our database www.study-in.de/en/plan-your-studies/find-programme-and-university/?a=result&q=Art°ree=37&subjects[146]=146&studyareas[165]=1&courselanguage=&locations=&admissionsemester=&sort=name&page=1 The programme description informs you about the admission procedure and the requirements. Best wishes, your Study in Germany team
