Everything you need to know if you want to study in Germany



Do you want to study in Germany? Here you will find tips, links, and information about universities, study programs, requirements, and scholarships

Study in Germany
Germany is seen as an attractive place to study all over the world. In the global comparison, Germany ranks fourth among the most popular destination countries for international students.

Why Study in Germany?
Employers all over the world appreciate German university diplomas. And the range of studies is huge: there are over 400 universities in Germany, offering over 19,000 different study programs. Whether you want to study medicine, environmental engineering, robotics, agricultural sciences, or peace and conflict research, you are sure to find the right course.

Each year, more innovative, practice-oriented and mainly international study programs are created in Germany. For example, in Berlin, in 2018, a new university "Code University" was opened. Here founder Thomas Bachem describes how they want to educate the creative digital class of the future.
Since 2014, German and foreign students at a state university no longer pay tuition fees - only a small semester fee is required. The range of courses offered in Germany is therefore not only varied, but also almost free

What are the requirements for studying in Germany?
To study in Germany or to get a PhD here, you need to meet certain requirements. The application itself looks completely different than, for example, when applying for a job. The first point of contact for those interested is the Academic Office for International Cooperation (Akademisches Auslandsamt, AAA) of the university in Germany of your choice. At some universities it is also referred to as the "International Office" or the "International Center IC". There, counselors will inform you about all the topics related to the application: admission requirements, deadlines, application requirements, language courses and much more.

Can you study in English in Germany?
Yes, because there is a wide variety of international programs. So you don't need to speak German to study in Germany. In the database of the German Academic Exchange Service DAAD International Programs in Germany you will find over 160, mostly English-speaking, undergraduate courses and around 1,100 international master's programs.

Find more information here: German Education Agency Kochi