IDP Master & IDP IT Master in Germany

Title of Presentation | Seite 2 Why Germany? Top quality of higher education & wide choice of International Degree Programs (IDP) = Master & specialist courses in English

Title of Presentation | Seite 3 How do you find a suitable IDP master course? → Information for foreigners → Courses of study in Germany → Programs in English – International Programs in Germany

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Title of Presentation | Seite 7 How do you find a suitable IDP master course?  talk with your professors  talk with (former) DAAD scholarship holders  check the ranking of your program: → CHE University Ranking 2013/14

Title of Presentation | Seite 8 Pre-conditions for applications for a DAAD scholarship  future faculty for Palestinian universities - academic career plans  excellent grades - minimum average in Bachelor degree: 80% or 3/4  TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS Test Band 6 or above - must be included with application!

Title of Presentation | Seite 9 Other possibilities for DAAD Master scholarships  PPGG (Public Policy and Good Governance)  IWRM (Water – Cologne & Amman)  REMENA (Renewable Energy – Kassel & Cairo)  ECAR (Economic change – Cairo & Marburg)  INEMA (Education – Cairo & Ludwigsburg)  Postgraduate Scholarships for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries (minimum 2 years working experience)  more information:

Title of Presentation | Seite 10 DAAD Information Center East-Jerusalem How to apply to DAAD? 1.full requirements on our website: 2.submit online application via 3. submit print out of your online application to the DAAD IC Jerusalem 10

Title of Presentation | Seite 11 DAAD Information Center East-Jerusalem How to apply successfully?  chose at least three International Degree Programs (IDP) in English and inform yourself about full requirements from their websites  start the application process to the Master program as soon as deadlines allow and keep the DAAD informed about your progress  fully explain your choice of IDP programs and your reasons for applying for a DAAD scholarship in your motivation letter 11

Title of Presentation | Seite 12 DAAD Information Center East-Jerusalem Application deadline (online & hard copy!): August 29,

Title of Presentation | Seite 13 DAAD Information Center East-Jerusalem After submitting your application to DAAD  letter of regret or  invitation for an interview by the local DAAD committee (in Birzeit and Gaza)  after completion of all interviews  letter of regret or  place on the shortlist sent to DAAD in Bonn / Germany for final decision 13

Title of Presentation | Seite Master & IT Master Interviews -Master: Westbank: Birzeit University, 24 October, 2014 Gaza: 31 October – 3 November, IT Master: Westbank: Birzeit University, 17 October, 2014 Gaza: 31 October – 3 November, 2014 Final decision by the DAAD committee in Bonn: mid February 2015

Title of Presentation | Seite 15 Scholarship schedule  4 months German language course from 1 June, 2015  Master studies research from 1 October, 2015  duration of Master: 2 years

Title of Presentation | Seite 16 Scholarship value  study fees (maximum 500 Euro/semester)  monthly allowance for living-expenses  travel allowance  study & research subsidy  accident & health insurance  family allowance on application after completion of German course  Attention: it is not possible to be accompanied by any family member for the duration of your language course

Title of Presentation | Seite 17 Dr. Carsten Walbiner DAAD Information Center in East Jerusalem Thank you!