Studying in Germany Herzlich Willkommen! Honorarkonsulat Perth, 3 & 4 December 2019 Katharina McGrath, Director, DAAD Information Centre in Sydney  © Michael Jordan

Content of the Presentation The DAAD Who are we and what do we do? Why Study in Germany? 10 Reasons to Study in Germany The German Higher Education System 8 Steps to Studying in Germany General Requirements German Language Skills More Information and Contact Useful Weblinks and Resources The DAAD Information Centre Sydney

About Us: The DAAD Deutscher German Akademischer Academic Austausch Exchange Dienst Service The DAAD is... …the largest funding organization in the world supporting the international exchange of students and scientists.

The DAAD: Origins In 1922, a student from Heidelberg visited the United States and organized scholarships for fellow students in New York. It was a project that resulted in the foundation of the DAAD in 1925.

What is the DAAD? German national agency for international academic cooperation and exchange Motto: „Change by exchange“ Independent association of German higher education institutions and student bodies The DAAD provides… … scholarships and grants … information and counselling about studying & research opportunities in Germany

The DAAD has funded 890,000 foreigners since 1950. © Wolfgang Hübner-Stauf

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10 Reasons to Study in Germany You will have a top-class degree recognized around the world! You can choose from a wide range of study opportunities! You can study in English! (But also in German!) You will find an excellent employment situation! You will pay very low tuition fees – and sometimes none at all! You will have very affordable living expenses! You will find international study opportunities – ERASMUS! You will live in a safe country! You will live in a diverse country in the heart of Europe! You will learn a language which can open many doors!

The German Higher Education System University Tradition Wilhelm von Humboldt’s vision of higher education: “Unity and freedom of research and instruction” Rich diversity of institutions and programs at a high academic level About 430 institutions of higher education in Germany

The German Higher Education System Institutions of Higher Education Universities Technical universities Universities of applied sciences Colleges of music, art and film Private colleges and academies

The German Higher Education System University Degrees and Programs Bachelor‘s degree Master‘s degree State examination (e.g. law, pharmacy) Doctoral degree (PhD) 1800+ international degree programs throughout Germany; language of instruction is English!

8 Steps to Studying in Germany Find a University Find a Study Program Meet the Admission Requirements Learn German Finance your Studies Apply for a Study Program Apply for your Visa Find Accommodation We, the DAAD, are happy to support you along the way!

8 Steps to Studying in Germany Find a University and a Study Program: All Programs: Higher Education Compass www.hochschulkompass.de/en International Programs: www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international- programmes/en/ Universities and programs: General information www.study-in.de/en

www.hochschulkompass.de/en

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8 Steps to Studying in Germany Meet the Admission Requirements: Requirements for direct admission into undergraduate programs in Germany (all states, except QLD): Subject and grade overview of the Certificate of Education has to include the following subjects on class 12-level: Mathematics, 1 natural science subject, English For admission to a higher education institution in the subject area Humanities a foreign language or a subject in the field of Social Studies has to be included additionally. The minimum level of the "Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)" on the Universities Admission Advice Letter has to be: 75.46 Mathematics, natural sciences, technical sciences, economic sciences: ATAR: 78.96 Medicine, pharmacy, law, veterinary medicine, dentistry: ATAR: 92.95

8 Steps to Studying in Germany Meet the Admission Requirements: Requirements for direct admission into undergraduate programs in Germany (only QLD): The subject and grade overview of the Senior Certificate or the Senior Statement of the Queensland Certificate of Education has to include the following subjects on class 12-level: Mathematics, 1 natural science subject, English For admission to a higher education institution in the subject area Humanities, a foreign language or a subject in the field of Social Studies has to be included additionally. The minimum level of the "Overall Position (OP)" (since 1998) on the Tertiary Entrance Statement has to be: 12 Mathematics, natural sciences, technical sciences, economic sciences: Overall position since 1998: 11 Medicine, pharmacy, law, veterinary medicine, dentistry: Overall position since 1998: 5

8 Steps to Studying in Germany Meet the Admission Requirements: Let us have a closer look at it! DAAD database on admission requirements: Link Database Admission Requirements

8 Steps to Studying in Germany German Language Requirements German = language of instruction in most degree programs at German universities Depending on your university and degree program, a certificate of German language proficiency may be required for admission, e.g.: „TestDaF“ „DSH“ „Goethe Certificate“

8 Steps to Studying in Germany German Language Requirements The skill level should be sufficient to understand lectures and participate in discussions in university seminars For study programs taught in German: Level C1 For international study programs: requirements differ from university to university  from no German required to Level B1

8 Steps to Studying in Germany Finance your Studies: Proof of financial resources: € 8700/year Cost of living: ~ € 800 per month (~ AUD 300/week) Low or no tuition fees at most universities (financed by the state/taxes) Semester contribution: € 200-250 per semester (public transport ticket / student bodies) Part-time job? 120 full days per year allowed; will not cover all living expenses!

8 Steps to Studying in Germany Apply for a Study Program: Application: via or directly at University Evaluation of international student applications: www.uni-assist.de/en

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8 Steps to Studying in Germany Apply for your Visa: For visa requirements: contact the German embassy / German consulate in Australia Submit your application early enough! Visa processing can take several months Make sure your passport is valid for the entire stay! Process: apply for student visa  enrol at university  obtain „residence permit for purposes of study“

8 Steps to Studying in Germany Find Accommodation: Start looking as early as possible! Your own responsibility! No automatically assigned rooms by university Your options: student residence hall private accommodation:  Flatshare (WG) or own flat The International Office at your university can provide advice and information for finding a place to live!

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