Study in Germany

Introduction to German Education:

Mostly Pakistanis have no concept about German Studies and other information
due to lack of information. People who are interested to study abroad like USA,
CANADA AUSTRILA etc can find a lot of information, guidance and
consultants. In Germany the education is free so no university offers commission
to agents but the main problem of German is language.
Information on Internet
Internet is full of information. Unfortunately, mostly sites are in German but
English version for most of the sites is also available. (Click Flag of UK indicating
English Version)

http://www.gateway-to-germany.de/
http://www.uni-koeln.de/studienkolleg/general.html
(List
of
all
Studienkolleg in Germany.)
http://www.tu-harburg.de/~semj0108/mainpage1.html
(Page
by
Pakistani Students but not completed and not up-to-date)
http://www.higher-education-compass.hrk.de/
(RECOMMENDED:
Search Engine where you can search your related course and also the
combination of related courses.)
http://www.campus-germany.de/index.htx?c=studieren&lang=en
http://www-en.studienwahl.de (Highly RECOMMENDED: Search
Engine where you can search your related course and also the
combination of related courses.)
http://www.goethe.de/su/kar/enindex.htm
(Goethe
Institute
of
Karachi)
http://de.dir.yahoo.com/Bildung_und_Ausbildung/Hochschulen/Unive
rsitaeten/ (List and links of all German Universities In German language)
http://de.dir.yahoo.com/Bildung_und_Ausbildung/Hochschulen/Fachh
ochschulen/ (List and links of all German Universities in German
Language.)
http://www.student-affairs.de
http://www.daad.de/info-f-a/en/fuehrer/idc/index.html
(RECOMMENDED : Visit this site )
www.germany-opportunities.de
http://directory.google.com/Top/Reference/Education/Colleges_and_U
niversities/Europe/Germany/

http://obsfur.geophysik.uni-muenchen.de/ Geophysical Observatory

http://www.mpip-mainz.mpg.de/
http://www.research-in-germany.de/links/en/uni.html#fellowships
(Fellowships from Germany included DAAD)
http://www.deutsche-kultur-international.de/w/ewausl.htm/
(graduates, PhDs and scientists from abroad will find an overview of the
programmes providing grants in Germany.)

DAAD (German Acadaemic Exchange Agency)

http://www.daad.de/info-f-a/en/fuehrer/idc/index.html
What is DAAD:
The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is an association of
German Higher Education Institutions. DAAD gives information on
higher studies in Germany and provides counseling for students and
scholars wishing to pursue higher studies in Germany. German
Institutions of Higher Education do not usually employ agents, nor do
they charge for the counseling services. In general, scholarships for
undergraduate or postgraduate studies are not available for international
students. Students who already have obtained a master's degree may
apply for a scholarship to carry out research at a German institution of
higher education. There are a number of scholarships offered each year
under various schemes. Details are available from DAAD.
DAAD is an organization of the German universities, "Facchochschulen"
(Universities of applied sciences), and research organizations, which
represents them abroad and supports their international academic and
scientific relations. In that capacity, DAAD implements various academic
exchange programmes between Germany and about 130 countries in the
world.
Its
headquarters
are
in
Bonn
and
Berlin.

What does DAAD do?

DAAD provides free information on:
The system of higher education in Germany German and bilateral
programmes for research grants, fellowships, and scholarships German
and international academic credentials (evaluation and equivalencies)
DAAD
upon
application
through
proper
channels,
funds:
One to two year and short-term scholarships/fellowships for qualified

individuals (Master's Degree holders and up) in all academic disciplines,

for study and/or research in Germany, and for German academics to
study, teach and /or do research abroad.
Group programmes
(information visits, internships, integrated study abroad programmes for
international and German students). Academic exchanges of scholars as
part of research projects and/or university/departmental links
What DAAD does not do?
It does:
Not provide financial assistance to undergraduates, non-resident citizens
of any country, or private/charitable organizations.
Not disseminate information about any aspect of life in Germany, out side
of higher education and research.
Not offer support for the study of the German language (except for its
own prospective fellowship holders) whenever possible.
You can request to DAAD for Booklets of
Studying In Germany Information for Foreigners on Fachhochschule
Studies (You will find all the list of Fachhochschule in Germany with the
list of courses offering)
Studying In Germany Information for Foreigners on University Studies
(You will find all the list of University in Germany with the list of courses
offering)
Destination Germany guide for international Students
Living and Study in Germany.
Degree Courses At Institutions of Higher Education in Germany
Scholarschips and Funding
International Courses in Germany, Undergraduate, Graduate and
Postgraduate Degree Programes in English and German.
Free of cost by sending email on the following email address.
mailto:BKP.berlin@daad.de

German Language
To live in Germany, German language is very important. German is the language
of instruction of German Universities, with the exception of some graduate and
postgraduate courses which are held in the English or another foreign language
or the International degree programs which some universities have introduced
and in which courses are instructed in English, at least in the initial semesters.

Not a single university offers basic German Language courses. German Embassy
will not give you visa if you have not at least basic knowledge of German
language (Situation may vary Course to course and university to university).
Mostly Universities require DSH (language proficiency test of admission to
Higher education) language test, which is test of Proficiency of German
Language like TOEFL and IELTS for English. Some universities allow you to
prepare for DSH test before continue their studies, but for that you should have
400-500 hours of lesson, which is equal to Basic Level 2 (GrundStuffe II) or Basic
Level 3 (GrundStuffe III) of Goethe Institute. In Goethe Centre Lahore the Basic
Level 6 equal to Basic Level 3.
German Language courses at Germany are really very costly. The cost varies
University to University but language cost is round about in between 50,000 to
2,00,000 depending on your past German Language Skills. So learn German
Language more and more here in Pakistan, it will be helpful in Germany both
socially and economically. You should start German language 6 months before
applying in universities.
You should have at least basic level 2 (GrundStuffe II 320 hours of study) or Basic
Level 3 (GrundStuffe III 480 hours of study) know ledge of German Language.
Level is not important university will evaluate how many hours have you
studied before applying. If you are working part-time in German and your
German is not good then Germans will pay you less with the lame excuse of nonproficiency of German language.

German Language Courses in Pakistan

In Pakistan you can learn German Languages at the following Institutes, which
are reliable, and their Certificates recognized from German universities.
1. Goethe-Instiut Karachi
256 Sarwar Shaheed Road
Karachi - 74200 (Pakistan)
Telephone: 5684811, 5683124, Fax: 5683413
E-Mail:mailto:giklib@super.net.pk
Website: http://www.goethe.de/su/kar/enindex.htm

2. Goethe Zentrum Lahore.

3. National University of Languages Islamabad. (NUML)

Type of Degrees in Germany

MSc Degree: Just like our MSc. But remember, the bachelor holder Pakistani
student who doesnt have 4 years of Education, cant get admission in MSc. If
you have done 4-years Bachelors or alternatively MSc already in Pakistan then
you are eligible to get admission.
BSc Degree: Just like our BSc. Pakistani FSc or FA degree holder cant get
admission directly in BSc Degree programs. If you have already completed your
2-years Bachelor program you can apply.
Diplom Degree: Kindly dont confuse Diplom with Diploma. Diplom is quite
different from Diploma program. The diplom degree is a professional
qualification with the length of 8 to 9 semesters (4 years). This Diplom program
equaling to the BA/Bsc or MA/ MSc. In diplom you study one major subject.
The Diplom (FH) degree is a professional, academic qualification recognized
throughout Europe and enables graduates to set up their own business in
Germany and abroad even in regulated professions.
Magister Artium: Magister Artium is equaling to the Master Degree program. In
contrast to the Diplom Degree, the Magister examination must be taken in two
major subject and two subsidiary subjects.
State Examination (Staatsexamen): the staatesexamen is taken in subjects, which
enable German graduates to take positions in the German Civil Service (teacher,
judges, lawyers, Pharmacists)
Preparatory Course (Studienkolleg): the studienkolleg prepares foreign students
for the assessment test. Pakistani students, who have done only FA/ Fsc and
intrested to get admission in Germany at Bachelor level, first have to take
admission in Studienkolleg. The period of Studienkolleg is 1 year. The language
requirement of Studienkolleg is 400-500 hours of lesson of German language.
Admissions Restrictions (Numerus Clausus): Some disciplines are so popular
that the capacity of study places can't meet demand. German and foreign
students applying for these disciplines are subject to a selection procedure.

Numerus Clausus subjects are Computer Science, Informatics, and Business

Administration etc.
Zulassungsfrei: Courses other than NC called Zulassungsfrei(Admission Free).
In these types of courses then admission given on the basis of First comes First
Serve. In these courses you can get admission very easily. Some examples of ZF
are Wood Crafting, Sport Science, Arts courses etc. You should ensure that your
desired course is either NC or ZF.

Commencement of Studies
In Germany admission open two times in a year.
Winter Semester: the deadline for Winter Semester is 15 July and classes start in
the October. Universities offer majority of courses in Winter Semesters.
Summer Semester: The deadline for Summer Semester is 15 January and classes
start in April every year.
There may be different courses for international students so you should inquire
about the deadline of the course.
There is no application-processing fee in Germany.