Study in Germany has become popular among international students after the QS World University Rankings was released in the year 2010. Universities in Germany have featured on top of the list and the ranking has improved compared to the previous academic year.
Requirements for International Students to Study in Germany
- School leaving certificate
- Certificate of any other academic achievement
- Certificate of proficiency in the German language (required in most German colleges and universities)
- Letter of recommendation from the authority of a registered college / university
- Valid passport
- TOEFL score sheet
- GMAT score for management studies and GRE score for engineering studies
Top Colleges in Germany
Name of the College | Courses Offered |
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European College of Liberal Arts |
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Globe Business College | Degree, Certificate and Diploma in Business Studies, Marketing and Management |
Academy for International Education |
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eBSI Export Academy |
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Universities in Germany
Name of the University | Courses Offered |
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Rheinisch Westfalische Technische Hochschule Aachen University |
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Technische Universitat Berlin |
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Universitat Leipzig |
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Humboldt – Universitat Zu Berlin |
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Universitat Paderborn |
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Scholarships in Germany for International Students
- Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance
- The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) scholarship
- The Fulbright Commission scholarship
- The German Research Foundation scholarship
- The Helmholtz Association scholarship
- The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation scholarship
- The Fritz Thyssen Foundation scholarship
Educational Expenses
Primary and higher education was previously free of charge in Germany. Nowadays, the state governments charge fees for college and university education. An estimated cost of studying and living in Germany is listed below:
- Study cost – Euro 500 to 1000 for each semester of any program
- Accommodation – Euro 200 to 300 per month
- Food – Euro 150 to 200 per month
- Insurance (compulsory) – Euro 55 per month
- Communication – Euro 50 per month
Students Visa
An international student has to submit the following documents for admission to German colleges and universities:
- Completed and signed visa application form
- Passport photograph
- Visa application fees
- Proof of admission to a German institution
- Proof of financial resources to support stay in the country
- Health certificate
Education System in Germany
The German education system can broadly be divided into the following stages:
- Kindergarten (optional)
- Secondary education (comprises the schools of – Gymnasium, Realschule, Hauptschule and Forderschulen)
- Kunsthochschule / Musikhochschule (college education in arts and music)
- Universitat (university education)