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STUDY IN GERMANY

#7 in Overall Rankings

Germany, the most populous nation in the European Union, possesses one of the largest economies in the world and has seen its role in the international community grow steadily since reunification.
Germany is the ideal destination to study abroad: World-class education, exciting urban life embedded in beautiful landscapes, and a welcoming culture with people from all over the globe.
Germany has many different kinds of universities, all of which offer excellent quality
Germany employs a social market economy – open-market capitalism that also carries certain social service guarantees. Its economy is one of the world’s largest and Germany is one of the globe’s leading importers and exporters. Services, which include industries such as telecommunications, health care and tourism, contribute the greatest amount to the country’s economy. Industry and agriculture are other significant economic sectors.

Overview of Germany

CAPITAL

Berlin

REGION

Europe

GDP PER CAPITA, PPP

$63,150

GDP

$4.07 trillion

POPULATION

84,079,811

AREA

357,022 SQ.KM

Education in Germany facts

The quality of German education is world-renowned for a reason. It’s well-organized and designed to be highly accessible to all students allowing them to continue studying up to the university level regardless of a family’s finances. All German states offer the same school systems and education system.
Germany’s higher education system is renowned for its emphasis on academic freedom, practical relevance, and strong research infrastructure. The country has a long and rich history of education, dating back to the Middle Ages when the first German universities were established.
Iceland has the best rated education in the world with an index score of 0.938. Following close behind is Germany, the second best education ranking with a score of 0.917. New Zealand is just a few percentage points behind with a score of 0.914, making it the 3rd best educated country.
At German universities, you will enjoy quality education and numerous Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes taught in English. Most study programmes are also free for all foreign students.

Popular University

Some twenty German universities rank among top 200 universities in world. Highest ranked universities in Germany include some research oriented universities for MS, MBA, medical and engineering.
The German school system is structured as follows:

Bachelor degrees in Germany (BA, BSC, B.Eng etc)

Bachelor of Arts degree is usually of 3 years or 6 semester duration at most universities in Germany.

Master degrees in Germany (MA, MSc,etc)

The master’s title is generally awarded after studying for two to four semesters (one to two years). After your master’s degree you may choose to study for a doctoral degree.
In exceptional cases, students with excellent grades in their bachelor degree level are also eligible to apply directly for doctoral programmes, provided that other conditions are met.

Staatexamen (State Examination)

This is an examination that doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, food chemists, and teachers have to pass after the completion of their studies and before they can work in Germany.

Subject Areas at German Universities

Agriculture, Forestry, Domestic and Nutritional Sciences, Art, Music, Drama and Design, Engineering,
Health Sciences, Medicine,
Language Media and Cultural Studies,
Law Economics and Social Sciences
Mathematics, Computer and Natural Sciences

Semester Intake

The two main intakes in Germany are the winter and summer intakes. The winter intake runs from October to March and is the most common, while the summer intake runs from April to September.

Summer Intake in Germany

Application start time Early December
Application end time Around 15th January
Acceptance letter February/March
Duration April to September

Winter Intake in Germany

Application start time Early June
Application end time Around 15th July
Acceptance letter August/September
Duration October to March

Fee

Public universities in Germany only have semester fees, ranging from €100 to €350. Private universities can charge way more, up to €5,000 to €20,000 annually. Specialized programs like MBAs can cost up to €65,000 for the entire program. Students in Germany spend an average of €410 monthly for housing
Cost of living in Germany for students
.The average costs of living for students range between 700 – 1,000 EUR/month, including accommodation.
.Larger cities: Berlin, Frankfurt or Dusseldorf – total living costs of 900 – 1,500 EUR/month
.Smaller cities: Freiburg, Leipzig or Hannover – you will need 750 – 1,100 EUR/month

Working time

Under the new law, as of March 1, 2024, international students, including those in preparatory programs for university, have an increased annual working limit from 120 to 140 full days or 240 to 280 half days. Alternatively, they can work up to 20 hours per week. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) announced that international students can now work more days per year and hold a second job.
The weekly hours for your Course
.Education in Germany is designed to provide students with 20 to 30 hours of lessons per week.

PSW

With this Germany Post Study Work Visa in 2024, students can work for any employer without restrictions on the type of job they can pursue. This visa allows students who have completed their study in Germany to seek employment opportunities without any limitations on the type of job they can apply for.
.The Germany Post Study Work Visa Duration is 18 months.

PR

These are only issued after living in Germany for a period of more than five years, and you must have had a temporary residence permit or visa for that length of time.
To qualify for this settlement permit, you must have worked in Germany for at least two years after graduation.

Proces for PR:
.After copmletion of UG or PG degree will get 18 months job seeker Visa Or Work Permit
.Certain Threshold salary 45000 EURO (previous 58000 EURO)& Contribute to security funds in Germany then apply for Blue card
. after blue card apply for PR
-Two Option for PR
.A1 Detusch
– under 33 months can apply pr
.B2 Detusch
-under 21 months can apply PR