Higher Education in Germany:

interesting Facts

Author - Iryna Troian

World-class diplomas, free education, integration into European society and covering living expenses
are just a few of the advantages German universities offer to students.

In Germany you can choose between different state and private higher education institutions. There
are universities, universities of applied sciences and schools of art, film and music. Selecting the right
one depends, amongst other things, on what you want to study.

Types of educational institutions:

Universities
Universities of Applied Sciences
Universities of Art, Film and Music
Duale Hochschulen (learning by doing)
State-Funded and Private Universities
 The education system may differ in different
federal states

Education is not centrally organised in Germany. All 16

German states have their own higher education laws and
regulations.

German institutions of higher education are also very

independent. From admission to application deadlines, much
is decided by the individual university or college. That is why
it is important always to find out which rules apply at the
university of your choice.

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 Нow long is the study at the university

S T U D YI N G I N G E R M A NY I S N O W C ON S E Q U E N T LY S I G N I F I C AN T LY
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T RA N S F E R S Y S T E M ( E C T S ) I N G E R M A N Y, I T I S N OW AL S O E A S I E R F OR
S T U D E N T S TO T R AN S F E R T HE I R C R E D I T S B E T W E E N U NI V E R S I T I E S
W O R L D W I D E – PA RT I C U L AR LY S O I N E U R OP E . T H I S I N C R E AS E S T H E
M OB I L I T Y O F S T U D E N T S , W H O M AY WA NT TO P U R S U E T HE I R
UNDE R GR A D UAT E S T UD I E S I N GE R M A N Y B U T T H E I R GR A D UAT E
DE G R E E S E L S E W HE R E .

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E D U C AT I O N AT P U B L I C G E R M A N U N I V E R S I T I E S I S F R E E . S T U D E N T S
O N LY PAY A F E E O F € 1 5 0 - 7 5 0 P E R S E M E S T E R . S O M E P R O G R A M S W I T H
T U I T I O N F E E S A R E A L S O AVA I L A B L E , S U C H A S I N T E R N AT I O N A L D O U B L E
DEGREE PROGRAMS AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS.

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 Teaching in English

While most programs are taught in German, there are opportunities to study in Germany in English,
with a growing selection of English-language programs designed for international students.
English-language programs are already fairly common at master’s level, particularly within the
social sciences and business-related subjects. They’re now also becoming more widely available at
undergraduate level – so with a bit of patience and research, you too might get the chance to study
in Germany in English.
There are already many master’s programmes in English in areas such as IT, business and
management, marketing, natural sciences.
In Germany, 12 percent of students are foreigners. Universities facilitate their seamless integration
through newcomer mentoring programs.

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 Part-time job opportunities
German university students can earn extra money. There is a work limit of 120 eight-
hour days per year for non-EU students. To get a job you have to get permission from
the Federal Employment Agency and the Office for Foreigners. The average salary of a
student is €385 per month. There may be several part-time jobs, but they add up.
Income above €450 is taxed.

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Thank you

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