Welcome to the Land of Ideas! Studying in Germany Welcome to the Land of Ideas!

Contents Facts about Germany The German Academic Exchange Service The German university system Studying in Germany Doctoral programmes in Germany Job and career after studying More information Nicht genutzte Optionale Inhaltspunkte bitte LÖSCHEN!

German inventions and discoveries Facts about Germany German inventions and discoveries Printing press Johannes Gutenberg, 1440 Automobile Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, 1886 Contact lenses Adolf Eugen Fick, 1887 X-rays Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, 1895 OPTIONAL

German inventions and discoveries Facts about Germany German inventions and discoveries Aspirin Bayer, 1897 Toothpaste Ottomar Heinsius von Mayenburg, 1907 Televison Manfred von Ardenne, 1930 Scanner Rudolf Hell, 1963 OPTIONAL

German inventions and discoveries Facts about Germany German inventions and discoveries Chip card Jürgen Dethloff and Helmut Göttrup, 1969 Airbag Mercedes Benz, 1971 MP3 Fraunhofer-Institut, Karlheinz Brandenburg, 1995 OPTIONAL

German Nobel Prize winners Facts about Germany German Nobel Prize winners 25 German Nobel laureates in the last 25 years, 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: Christiane Nüsslein- Volhard, 1995; Harald zur Hausen, 2008 Economics: Reinhard Selten, 1994 OPTIONAL

German corporations Mercedes, BMW, VW Puma, Adidas Bayer Siemens, SAP Facts about Germany German corporations Mercedes, BMW, VW Puma, Adidas Bayer Siemens, SAP OPTIONAL

Geography Population: 81.1 million, about 7 million foreign citizens Facts about Germany Geography Poland Czech Republic Austria Italy Sweden Denmark Great Britain France Netherlands Belgium Switzerland Luxembourg Population: 81.1 million, about 7 million foreign citizens Geographic location: In the heart of Europe, diverse landscapes, mountains, coastal regions, North and Baltic Seas Climate: Temperate ranging from Mediterranean to Continental climates Baltic Sea North Sea Hamburg Berlin Cologne Frankfurt a.M. Munich OPTIONAL

Foreign students in Germany Facts about Germany Foreign students in Germany About 2.7 million students in Germany, nearly 12 % foreigners. Most foreign students come from China and Russia. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt, 2015

Origin of foreign students Facts about Germany Origin of foreign students Origin of foreign-educated students (Bildungsausländer) in Germany Asia 29.8 % Europe 55.5 % OPTIONAL Africa 7.8 % The Americas 6.3 % Other 0.6 % Source: Wissenschaft weltoffen, 2014

Cultural and religious diversity in Germany Facts about Germany Cultural and religious diversity in Germany Multicultural society Largest immigrant groups from Turkey, Poland, Italy, Serbia, Croatia, Greece, Romania, Russia Individual nationalities cultivate their own language and culture at nationally-specific cultural institutions. OPTIONAL

Cultural and religious diversity in Germany Facts about Germany Cultural and religious diversity in Germany The German constitution guarantees all citizens the freedom of religion: “Freedom of faith and of conscience, and freedom to profess a religious or philosophical creed, shall be inviolable.“ Approximately 60 % of the German population are Christians, comprised almost equally of Protestants and Catholics. Approximately 5 % of the population are Muslims. Germany is also home to Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and Orthodox Christians. More than 30 % of the German population are non-denominational. OPTIONAL Source: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung, 2015

The German Academic Exchange Service What is the DAAD? Independent organisation of German institutions of higher education Members: 239 universities and research institutes, 121 student bodies Headquarters in Bonn 15 foreign-based branch offices and 55 information centres More than 100.000 scholarship holders each year OPTIONAL

The German Academic Exchange Service Goals and tasks of the DAAD Structures for Internationalisation Scholarships for the Best OPTIONAL Expertise for Academic Collaborations

DAAD-Budget 2014 Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ): € 41 million = 9 % Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF):  € 103 million = 23 % European Union (EU): € 65 million = 15 % BMZ BMBF EU Total: Federal Foreign Office (AA): € 177 million = 40 % 441 Mio. EUR Other Other funding bodies: € 55 million = 13 % AA

The German Academic Exchange Service Network OPTIONAL 

The German university system University tradition Humboldt’s vision of education: “Unity and freedom of research and instruction” Rich diversity of institutions and programmes at a high academic level About 430 institutions of higher education in Germany, oldest universities: Heidelberg, Cologne, Erfurt More than 300,000 instructors and researchers at German universities  OPTIONAL Source: Wissenschaft weltoffen, 2014 Statistisches Bundesamt, 2014

The German university system Institutions of higher education Universities Technical universities Universities of applied sciences Colleges of music, art and film Private colleges and academies

The German university system Universities Total: 107 Focus on methodical and theoretical knowledge Students may choose courses of interest, not all courses are prescribed Research-based final thesis Wide range of subjects Degrees: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, post doctoral; state examination (certain subjects only), as well as traditional German degrees Diplom, Magister (sporadic) Source: Statistisches Bundesamt, 2014

The German university system Universities of applied sciences Total: 215 Highly praxis-oriented with close connection to the professional world Fixed course groups (“classes”) Praxis-oriented final thesis Typical subjects: Engineering, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Design Degrees: bachelor’s, master’s; and the traditional German Diplom (FH) (sporadic) Source: Statistisches Bundesamt, 2014

The German university system Colleges of art, music and film Total: 52 Highly praxis-oriented Admission frequently based on the merits of a portfolio and aptitude test Artistic and design-oriented subjects: Design, Graphic Arts, Music, Voice, Directing, Camera, etc. Degrees: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate; state examination (certain subjects only), as well as traditional German degree Diplom (sporadic) Source: Statistisches Bundesamt, 2014

The German university system Private colleges and academies Total: 113 Mostly universities of applied sciences Small study groups Closely linked to the economy Strong international orientation Degrees: bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate Partly high tuition fees Important: Make sure the private university is officially recognised! Quelle: Hochschulkompass 2015

The German university system Degree programmes University Bachelor‘s, master‘s, doctoral degrees State examination (certain subjects only) Traditional German degrees Diplom, Magister (sporadic) University of applied sciences PhD 3 – 4 years Master 1 – 2 years Bachelor 3 – 4 years Secondary school- leaving certificate

The German university system German language skills German is the language of instruction for most degree programmes at German universities. Depending on your university and degree programme, a certificate of German language proficiency may be required for admission: Abitur from a German-language school Kleines or Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom from the Goethe-Institut Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung from the Goethe-Institut Deutsches Sprachdiplom (Stufe II) from the Kultusministerkonferenz TestDaF DSH

The German university system German language skills The Test of German as a Foreign Language (TestDaF) is offered up to six times a year in Germany and over 90 other countries around the world. For more info, visit www.testdaf.de The German Language University Entrance Examination (DSH) is only administered at universities in Germany. For more information, contact the International Office at the university of your choice. Addresses at: www.daad.de/aaa Candidates must pay an examination fee before taking these tests. Fees may vary depending on the administering institution.

The German university system International programmes There are over 1,700 international degree programmes throughout Germany. Bachelor’s, master’s, and structured doctoral programmes Internationally recognized degree Language of instruction is generally English, frequently supplemented by German language courses Intensive academic advising for international students For more info, visit our database: www.daad.de/international-programmes Source: DAAD, 2014

Schedule November gather information Studying in Germany Schedule November gather information January obtain application of admission March update passport (if necessary), submit application of admission June apply for entry visa (if applicable) September semester begins, take out health insurance policy, find accommodation November extend visa (if applicable)

Studying in Germany Application Depending on the institution and your country of origin, there are various ways to apply for admission to a German university: Direct application to the university uni-assist enables students to simultaneously apply at several universities www.uni-assist.de For subjects with a central numerus clausus (NC) (= a centrally regulated admissions policy that applies to the whole of Germany) application via www.hochschulstart.de

Studying in Germany Admission and visa As an international student, you may require a visa depending on where you come from and how long you intend to stay in Germany. Please inquire about visa requirements at the German embassy in your country. What do I need for a visa? Passport Notification of admission from the German university (in some cases) Proof of financial support Confirmation of health insurance coverage Visa application 2 passport photos

Studying in Germany Tuition fees As a rule no general tuition fees are incurred at state universities Semester contribution of up to € 250 per semester (administrative costs, student union contribution for student dining, sports, cultural events and a semester ticket) Inquire about the exact cost of tuition fees at the university in question

Studying in Germany Scholarships Many organisations in Germany offer scholarships. In addition to those awarded by the DAAD, students can apply for a wide range of grants and scholarships from other institutions, such as: Look for a scholarship suited to your major, country of origin and academic level: www.funding-guide.de Politically-affiliated foundations Business-affiliated foundations German federal states Social institutions and churches Research institutes Student organisations

Doctoral programmes in Germany Individual doctoral programmes Supervised by a university professor (Doktorvater or Doktormutter) Find out in advance which professor would be best suited to supervise your research project Doctoral candidates work independently Requires good organisational skills and a high degree of self-discipline Provides candidates the freedom to explore their research interests in more depth

Doctoral programmes in Germany Structured doctoral programmes Candidates are integrated into a programme with a fixed structure similar to other degree programmes Candidates participate in a research training group, graduate school or international doctoral programme Intensive support from a group of academic staff. Structured doctoral programmes often have a strong international orientation with English as the team language.

Doctoral programmes in Germany Research organisations Max Planck Society: Non-profit research organisation, oversees 82 Max Planck Institutes, focuses on research in the natural and social sciences and the humanities, closely cooperates with universities. www.mpg.de Fraunhofer Society: Organisation for applied research and development services, oversees more than 60 research facilities. www.fraunhofer.de Leibniz-Association: Connects 89 independent research institutions, knowledge-driven and applied basic research. www-leibniz-gemeinschaft.de Helmholtz-Association: Brings together 18 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centres. www.helmholtz.de Last update: August 2015

Doctoral programmes in Germany Research funding German Research Foundation (DFG): Largest research funding organisation in Europe. www.dfg.de Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Non-profit foundation funded by the German federal government and dedicated to supporting international research cooperation. www.avh.de Last update: August 2015

Studying in Germany Part-time work Many students in Germany take a part-time job to supplement their parental allowance, financial aid or scholarships. EU citizens are allowed to work as much as German students and have free access to the job market.  OPTIONAL Students from non-EU countries are allowed to work 120 full days or 240 half days without a work permit. University tutors or research assistants may work longer. The Aliens’ Registration Office must always be informed of such work contracts.

Job and career after studying Studying in Germany Job and career after studying Students from non-EU countries are allowed to remain in Germany for the purpose of looking for employment for a maximum of 18 months after graduating. While looking for permanent full-time employment, you are allowed to work as much as you like. Blue Card Germany makes the German job market especially appealing to international graduates The website www.make-it-in-germany.com informs about job perspectives, working permits, moving and settling in and gives tips if your family is also living in Germany.  OPTIONAL

Five good reasons to study in Germany Summary Five good reasons to study in Germany Excellent employment situation in Germany Strong international focus and first-class service for international students Diverse range of study opportunities Excellence in research and instruction Close link between theory and practice

More information Links Studying in Germany, study opportunities, scholarships: www.study-in.de/en Universities, study opportunities, contact addresses: www.hochschulkompass.de/en International Offices at universities throughout Germany: www.daad.de/aaa Scholarship database: www.funding-guide.de International programmes: www.daad.de/international-programmes Summer courses (preparatory language and specialist courses): www.daad.de/sommerkurse Social, financial and organisational aspects: www.international-students.de/en

Danke und auf Wiedersehen! Kontaktdaten des Referenten (bitte eintragen)