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9. Studying in Germany | Page 9 Facts about Germany The German Academic Exchange Service The German university system Studying in Germany Doctoral programmes in Germany More information Contents

10. Studying in Germany | Page 10 Facts about Germany 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 German inventions and discoveries

11. Studying in Germany | Page 11 Facts about Germany 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 25 German Nobel laureates in the last 25 years, including: German Nobel Prize winners

12. Studying in Germany | Page 12 Facts about Germany Mercedes, BMW, VW Puma, Adidas Bayer Siemens, SAP German corporations

13. Studying in Germany | Page 13 Facts about Germany Population: 82 million, 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 Berlin Hamburg Cologne Frankfurt a.M. Munich Poland Czech Republic Austria Italy Sweden Denmark Great Britain France Netherlands Belgium Switzerland Luxembourg Baltic Sea North Sea Geography

14. Studying in Germany | Page 14 Facts about Germany Approx. 2 million students in Germany, over 12 % foreigners. Germany has the third highest number of foreign students in the world, according to the OECD: United States Great Britain Germany France Australia Foreign students in Germany

15. Studying in Germany | Page 15 Facts about Germany Origin of foreign- educated students (Bildungsausländer) in Germany Origin of foreign students

16. Studying in Germany | Page 16 Facts about Germany Multicultural society Largest immigrant groups: Turks, Greeks, Italians, Poles, Russians, Serbs, Croats and Spaniards Each nationality cultivates its own language and culture at nationally-specific cultural institutions. Cultural and religious diversity in Germany

17. Studying in Germany | Page 17 Facts about 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 68 % of the German population are Christians, comprised almost equally of Protestants and Catholics. Approximately 3.7 % of the population (almost 3 million) are Muslims. Germany is also home to Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and Orthodox Christians. Around 160 different confessions and philosophical beliefs are registered in Germany. Cultural and religious diversity in Germany

18. Studying in Germany | Page 18 The German Academic Exchange Service Independent organisation of German institutions of higher education Members: 229 universities and research institutes, 124 student bodies Headquarters in Bonn 63 foreign-based branches and information centres 475 instructors More than 57,000 scholarship recipients each year What is the DAAD?

19. Studying in Germany | Page 19 123 45 The German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships for foreigners € 83 million Scholarships for Germans € 96 million Educational cooperation with developing countries € 51 million Promotion of German Studies and the German language € 43 million Internationalisation of universities € 64 million Expenditure 2009: Goals of the DAAD

20. Studying in Germany | Page 20 New York Mexico City Moscow London Cairo Nairobi Rio de Janeiro Jakarta New Delhi Tokyo Beijing Hanoi Paris Warsaw The German Academic Exchange Service San Francisco Havanna Caracas Bogota San José Toronto Accra Yaounde Barcelona Belgrade Rome Athens São Paulo Buenos Aires Santiago de Chile Johannesburg Kuala Lumpur Singapore Ho Chi Minh Bangkok Chennai Pune Guangzhou Hong Kong Taipei Seoul Islamabad Dushanbe Bishkek Almaty Tashkent Teheran Baku Tiflis Jerusalem Abu Dhabi Damascus Ankara Eriwan Istanbul Bucharest Kiev Minsk Budapest Prague Riga St. Petersburg Novosibirsk Sydney Berlin Brussels Bonn Offices in Germany and Brussels Foreign branches Information centres (IC) Foreign branch in planning Network

21. Studying in Germany | Page 21 The German university system Humboldt’s vision of education: “Unity and freedom of research and instruction” Rich diversity of institutions and programmes at a high academic level More than 350 universities in Germany, oldest universities: Heidelberg, Cologne, Erfurt Approximately 250,000 instructors and researchers at German universities University tradition

22. Studying in Germany | Page 22 The German university system Universities Technical universities Universities of applied sciences Colleges of music, art and film Private colleges and academies Institutions of higher education

23. Studying in Germany | Page 23 The German university system Total: 109 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, as well as traditional German degrees (Diplom, Magister and state examination) Universities

24. Studying in Germany | Page 24 The German university system Total: 191 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) Universities of applied sciences

25. Studying in Germany | Page 25 The German university system Total: 55 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 and traditional German degrees (Diplom and, in some cases, state examination) Colleges of art, music and film

26. Studying in Germany | Page 26 The German university system Bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degrees Traditional German degrees: Diplom, Magister Degree programmes

27. Studying in Germany | Page 27 The German university system Abitur from a German-language school Kleines or Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom from the Goethe-Institut Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung from the Goethe-Institut Deutsche Sprachdiplom (Stufe II) from the Kultusministerkonferenz TestDaF DSH 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: German language skills

28. Studying in Germany | Page 28 The German university system The Test of German as a Foreign Language (TestDaF) is offered up to six times a year in Germany and over 80 other countries around the world. For more info, visit www.testdaf.dewww.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/aaawww.daad.de/aaa Candidates must pay an examination fee before taking these tests. Fees may vary depending on the administering institution. German language skills

29. Studying in Germany | Page 29 There are over 800 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/idp www.daad.de/idp The German university system International programmes

30. Studying in Germany | Page 30 Studying in Germany Novembergather information Januaryobtain application of admission Marchupdate passport (if necessary), submit application of admission Juneapply for entry visa Septemberenrol at your university, take out health insurance policy, find accommodation, register with authorities Novemberextend visa Schedule

31. Studying in Germany | Page 31 Studying in Germany Direct application to the university uni-assist enables students to apply at several universities at the same time: www.uni-assist.dewww.uni-assist.de Central Office for the Allocation of Study Places (ZVS) for subjects with a centrally restricted admission policy (only for applicants from the European Economic Area): www.zvs.dewww.zvs.de Depending on the institution and your country of origin, there are various ways to apply for admission to a German university: Application

32. Studying in Germany | Page 32 Passport Notification of admission from the German university Proof of financial support Confirmation of health insurance coverage Visa application 2 passport photos Studying in Germany What do I need for a visa? Admission and visa

33. Studying in Germany | Page 33 Studying in Germany Rent and utilities Food and beverages Clothing Learning materials Car and public transportation Health insurance, doctor’s visits, medicine Telephone, Internet, TV Recreation, culture, sports Total € 266 € 147 € 50 € 35 € 82 € 54 € 43 € 62 € 739 Living expenses

34. Studying in Germany | Page 34 Studying in Germany General tuition fees of up to € 500 per semester for the first degree programme in half of Germany’s 16 states Semester contribution of up to € 200 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 Tuition fees

35. Studying in Germany | Page 35 Studying in Germany 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 www.funding-guide.de Politically-affiliated foundations Business-affiliated foundations German federal states Social institutions and churches Research institutes Student organisations Scholarships

36. Studying in Germany | Page 36 Studying in Germany 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. Students from non-EU countries are allowed to work 90 full days or 180 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. Part-time work

37. Studying in Germany | Page 37 Doctoral programmes in Germany 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 Individual doctoral programmes

38. Studying in Germany | Page 38 Doctoral programmes in Germany 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 Structured doctoral programmes

39. Studying in Germany | Page 39 Doctoral programmes in Germany Max Planck Society: Non-profit research organisation, oversees 80 Max Planck Institutes, focuses on research in the natural and social sciences and the humanities, closely cooperates with universities. www.mpg.dewww.mpg.de Fraunhofer Society: Organisation for applied research and development services, oversees more than 80 research facilities. www.fraunhofer.dewww.fraunhofer.de German Research Foundation (DFG): Largest research funding organisation in Europe. www.dfg.dewww.dfg.de Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Non-profit foundation funded by the German federal government and dedicated to supporting international research cooperation. www.avh.dewww.avh.de Research organisations and research funding

40. Studying in Germany | Page 40 More information DAAD Information Center Taipei 11F, No.20, Heping W. Rd. Sec. 1 Taipei 100 www.daad.org.tw Who can advise me on university study in Germany? Contact

41. Studying in Germany | Page 41 More information Studying in Germany, study opportunities, scholarships: www.studieren-in.de www.studieren-in.de Universities, study opportunities, contact addresses: www.hochschulkompass.de www.hochschulkompass.de International Offices at universities throughout Germany: www.daad.de/aaa www.daad.de/aaa Scholarship database: www.funding-guide.dewww.funding-guide.de International programmes: www.daad.de/international-programmeswww.daad.de/international-programmes Summer courses (preparatory language and specialist courses): www.daad.de/sommerkurse www.daad.de/sommerkurse Social, financial and organisational aspects: www.international-students.de www.international-students.de Links

42. Studying in Germany | Page 42 Summary First-class service for international students Diverse range of study opportunities Excellence in research and instruction Close link between theory and practice Strong international focus Five good reasons to study in Germany

43. Studying in Germany | Page 43 ERASMUS MUNDUS http://www.deltwn.ec.europa.eu/

44. Studying in Germany | Page 44 Danke und auf Wiedersehen! A country where you can strive for scientific goals and enjoy a great student life!