1. Study in Germany Conditions Applications Possibilities Scholarships
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2. Why Germany? DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst
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3. 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
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4. 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!
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5. Major industries in Germany
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6. 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
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7. German Nobel Prize winners
More than 100 German Nobel laureates including:
Literature: Günter Grass, Herta Müller, 2009
Chemistry: Gerhard Ertl, 2007
Physics: Klaus von Klitzing, Theodor W. Hänsch, Peter Grünberg, 2007
Medicine: Harald zur Hausen, Thomas C. Südhof, 2013
Economics: Reinhard Selten, 1994
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8. 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
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9. 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
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10. 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
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11. DAAD / Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst
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12. Higher Education Degrees in Germany
 Bachelor, Master, PhD
(with teaching credential option)
Staatsexamen
(state exam for medical degrees/law)
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. Opportunities for Study & Research in Germany
- Undergraduates - Programs and Scholarships

16. 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
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17. 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
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18. 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
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19. 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
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20. 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
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21. 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
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22. 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 :
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23. 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:
database open from December 6, 2013 - January 31, 2014
Deadline: January 31
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24. 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
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25. Visit our website for the USA and Canada: www.daad.org
Other funding resources:
General information about study and research in Germany
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26. 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
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28. We hope to see you soon in Germany!