Everything You Need To Know About Study in Germany

Every year, there is a stark increase in the number of students applying to Germany for Doctoral, Masters and Bachelor studies.

Benefits of Study in Germany:

1. High Academic Standards – Germany is home to some of the well-acclaimed universities offering programs in a variety of disciplines. Due to employment of the ‘Bologna process’, there have been significant reforms establishing internationally accepted degrees. With an increase in the number of foreign students, more and more universities are switching to English taught programs across various disciplines like engineering, medicine, law and arts.

2. The Dual Education System – It is Germany’s dual education system that sets them apart from most nations of the world. With a strong emphasis on simultaneous attention on theoretical and practical education, they prepare students to be potential candidates for giant companies in the technical industry.

3. Low Living and Education Costs – Germany imposes a minimal tuition fees at the state-maintained institutions even for international students. With numerous student benefits, the cost of living is lower than in most other developed nations.

Student Entry Rules and Visa Regulations:

 

It is important to get in touch with the German embassy or consulate in your home country before applying for a visa as the rules mainly depend on your nationality and duration of your stay. It is not necessary for students from certain countries to have a visa, but many others need one if they wish to stay for more than 90 days. The rules of application too differ depending on your home country as some are allowed to apply for their visa even after they arrived in Germany while others need to apply for it before their departure.
Students can apply for a three-month “student applicant visa” if they have not yet received notification of their admission to a university or course. This visa can be extended up to a maximum of six months within which you must be admitted to a university and apply for a student visa. Those who secured admission to university in Germany can directly apply for a three-month valid “student visa”.

Funding Your Education:

 

Even with a low tuition fee, cost of education can be a financial burden for international students. German Universities do not provide grants, but help students get scholarships. Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst or DAAD offers monetary and non-monetary scholarships to international students through partner institutions. Also, most international students do not need a work permit to work 120 full days or 240 half days within a year.

Health and Safety:

 

All international students are required to have medical insurance coverage throughout the duration of their stay to make their study abroad experience foolproof. Even though Germany is relatively a safe international destination with a very low violent crime rate, students must stay vigilant and take safety precautions that they would follow at their home country.