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Why Germany? DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

Why Germany? 101 million people speak German worldwide Most widely-spoken language of the European Union Ranked 3rd worldwide for the number of books published More than 250,000 international students in Germany Largest economy in Europe & the 3rd largest in the world High academic standard & standard of living Close link between theory and practice Strong international focus International Degree Programmes (IDP) in English Excellent career opportunities DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

Leader in Science & Technology Third only to the US, China and Japan in R&D spending and output 8.2% of articles in international scientific journals (SCI): (US: 31.8%, Japan: 8.5%, UK: 7.3%) Strongest in physics, optics, polymer chemistry, automotive, environmental, nuclear and food engineering …and don’t forget the humanities! DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

Major industries in Germany DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

German inventions and discoveries X-rays – Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, 1895 Aspirin – Bayer, 1897 Toothpaste – Ottomar Heinsius von Mayenburg, 1907 Television – Manfred von Ardenne, 1930 MP3 – Fraunhofer-Institut, Karlheinz Brandenburg, 1995 Automobile – Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, 1886 Airbag – Mercedes Benz, 1971 DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

German Nobel Prize winners More than 100 German Nobel laureates including: Literature: Günter Grass, 1999 Herta Müller, 2009 Chemistry: Gerhard Ertl, 2007 Physics: Klaus von Klitzing, 1985 Theodor W. Hänsch, 2005 Peter Grünberg, 2007 Medicine: Harald zur Hausen, 2008 Thomas C. Südhof, 2013 Economics: Reinhard Selten, 1994 DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

University traditions Humboldt’s vision of education: “Unity and freedom of research and instruction” Rich diversity of institutions High academic level More than 400 universities in Germany Over 250,000 faculty and researchers at German universities Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service DAAD : : North America : :

Foreign students in Germany Approx. 2 million students in Germany, over 11 % foreigners. Source: Wissenschaft weltoffen 2012 Germany is the third most popular country for international students all over the world after the USA and UK Source: OECD, Education at a glance, 2013 Germany tops the list of the most internationalised countries in the higher education arena Source: THES Survey 2010 Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service DAAD : : North America : :

International programs in Germany There are over 1500 international degree programs: Bachelor’s, master’s, and structured doctoral programs Internationally recognized degrees Language of instruction is generally English, frequently supplemented by German language courses Intensive academic advising for international students www.study-in.de www.daad.de/international-programmes Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service DAAD : : North America : :

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Higher Education Degrees in Germany  Bachelor, Master, PhD (with teaching credential option) Staatsexamen (state exam for medical degrees/law) DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

TUITION No tuition!! Semesterbeiträge [semester contributions] up to 250 € (pays for administrative cost, student services cost for cafeteria, sport clubs, cultural activities and public transportation DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

German Universities vs. American Universities German Universities vs. American Universities * Very affordable, excellent education * German and International programs --- WHAT TO EXPECT --- * Students – independent * Campus – often decentralized * Housing – mostly alone or with roommates off campus – student housing available through university * Individual sports clubs, but no University gym, no big university sport * Focus on academia – social life, sports mostly off campus DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

Opportunities for Study & Research in Germany - Undergraduates - Programs and Scholarships

DAAD Scholarships Funding for study abroad, internships or senior thesis research Open to students in all fields Previous knowledge of German not required, but advantageous Monthly stipend or lump sum Health Insurance Some travel reimbursement All-Grantees meeting in Bonn DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

Undergraduate Scholarship Funding study, thesis research and/or internships Independently designed or organized programs For sophomores and juniors (second- and third-year students in Canada) All academic fields 4 to 10 months during the German academic year €650/monthly, insurance, travel stipend Deadline: January 31 DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

University Summer Course Grant Summer courses thaught in German at German Universities For juniors, seniors and grad students 2 years minimum language requirement Focus on literary, cultural, political and economic aspects Hundreds of courses to choose from 3 to 4 weeks $850 scholarship: tuition, room and board, health insurance, travel reimbursement Deadline: December 15 DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

German Studies Research Grant For students who are nominated by their department/program chairs Short-term research (one or two months) North America or Germany Junior, senior, grad students with a German Studies major or minor Two years of college German are expected Minimum of three courses in German Studies $1,500 to $2,500 research support for living costs during the active research phase Deadlines: November 1 / May 1 DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

EMGIP – Bundestag Internship Internships for 2 months at German parliament Advanced undergrads or graduate students Fields: political science, international relations, law, history, economics, or German. Must be comfortable in written and spoken German Monthly salary from German Bundestag DAAD can help with health insurance and housing Deadline: September 15 DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

InternXchange Journalism Internship 11-week summer program in Berlin Journalism and communication undergrads and grad students 6-week seminar on German politics, culture & media at Freie Universität Berlin Intensive five-week internship in German media companies Good proficiency in German required € 650/month, travel stipend, insurance Deadline: January 31 DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering 8-12 weeks in summer Web-based matching process Undergrads work directly with German doctoral students at top labs across country Knowledge of German is not required, but helpful in everyday life 306 interns placed in 2011 database with 300 internships open from December 6, 2013 - January 31, 2014 Deadline: January 31 Registration online : https://www.daad.de/rise/en/11639/index.html DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

RISE professional 6-26 week summer placements in industry internships with leading German companies between May and December 2014 German requirements depend on the nature of the internship Participating companies: https://www.daad.de/rise-pro/en/11869/index.html database open from December 6, 2013 - January 31, 2014 Deadline: January 31 DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

Study & Internship Program (SIP) 1 semester coursework at a university of applied science + 1 semester internship supervised by a U.A.S. For sophomores and juniors (at time of application) Language requirements depend on individual program € 700/month; travel stipend; insurance Deadline: February 15 DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

Visit our website for the USA and Canada: www.daad.org Other funding resources: www.funding-guide.de www.studyabroadfunding.org www.higher-education-compass.de General information about study and research in Germany www.study-in.de www.research-in-germany.de DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

Another possibility to go to Germany FSJ-Freiwilliges soziales Jahr FÖJ- Freiwilliges ökologisches Jahr BFD - Bundesfreiwilligendienst For young people between 16 and 27 years Social work abroad/in Germany for 12 months Enrichment for you and your CV www.pro-fsj.de DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

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We hope to see you soon in Germany!