2. If the medium of instruction of your target
university is German:
a. Required German language proficiency test
taking by TestDeF or DSH
b. The DSH test can only be taken at a German
university, while TestDaF can be obtained in a multitude of centres around the
globe.
C. Other Test
1. It depends on universities. Sometimes it
requires GRE,
GMAT etc.
D.
Course Length
1.
Master programmes:
Can
be 1 to 2 years
Subjects and Disciplines for
Bachelor's & Master's Program
Architecture, Site Engineering, Plant Operations
and Manufacturing of Wood Products, Paint Technology (TE), Landscape
Architecture and Environmental Planning, Landscape Planning
Civil Engineering and Geodetic Science, Civil
Engineering, Computational Engineering, Geodesy
and Geoinformatics (Surveying), Economics and Management, Industrial Engineer
Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology, Electrical Engineering / Technical Informatics,
Electrical Engineering (TE), Mechatronics, Adult Education / Extra-Curricular
Youth Education, Catholic Theology
Education, English and American Studies, German Studies, History,
Interdisciplinary Bachelor's Degree, Political Science (Politics), Protestant
Theology / Religious Education, Religious Studies, Social Psychology, Social
Sciences, Sociology, Special Needs Education
Special Needs Education / Social Education, Sport, Technical Education, Textile
and
Institutional Management (TE), Plant Biotechnology
etc.
Expenses
A. Tuition Fees in
(€)
Euro
1. German
institutes of higher education did not charge tuition fees. However, they are
planning to impose tuition in 2007.
2. Universities
in some states has already imposed tuition fee.
3. Tuition fees up
to 500 Euro per semester. In different cases additionally,
40 Euro will have to be paid for
administration plus about 40 to 70 Euro
are due for student social services each academic
term.
5. Applicants should check with his desired
university for accurate tuition fee.
B. Living & Other Expenses in
(€)
Euro
A student spends about 500 to 750 Euro per
month including food, clothing, transport, telephone, accommodation, books
etc.
C. Health Insurance
in
(€)
Euro
1.
Your first priority when coming to Germany should be health insurance.
Medication, doctors and hospitals are extremely expensive, so you must make sure
that you are covered for sickness and emergencies.
2. The health
insurance cost is approx. 50 euro per month
3. In addition, you will usually
not get a residency permit without proof of adequate insurance. Health insurance
is also mandatory for all employees and students in Germany, so you will not be
able to start working or studying without it.
Other Information
A. Accommodation
1.
Living in
Germany is expensive. A German ends up paying half of his wages towards rent. If
you don't want to trust your luck, you can consider several possibilities in
looking for accommodation.
2. Offers of
accommodation are available in local newspapers, usually in the Wednesday
and weekend editions. You can also advertise that you're looking for a room.
Classified newspapers specialise in advertisements. You could also find
accommodation at your university. The “notice-boards” are usually crammed
with offers of accommodation scrawled on bits of paper. For those who arrive in
Germany alone, flat sharing in so-called “WGs” (Wohngemeinschaften), is a
good way to get to meet people.
3. Many
university cities have shared-living centers (Mitwohnzentrale) which help
you find accommodation for limited periods on a commission basis. University
residences also provide accommodation. Anyone looking for a flat through an
estate agent must bear one thing in mind: two months’ rent as advance is
usually required. That is a lot of money and is not worthwhile, particularly for
a short stay. But if you'd rather deal with an an estate agent, it's important
to remember that the agent should be a member of the Ring of German Estate
Agents (RDM).
4. The rooms here
are indeed often very small, but on the other hand the cheapest available. Many
dormitories now have bigger rooms and even offers for couples. The
student services furnish addresses and information on the admission procedure
for the student dormitories.
B.
Language in Germany:
1. Generally a working knowledge of the
German language is necessary, unless you select an
international course of study. A lot of courses are offered in the English
language; take a look at the homepages of the universities to find an overview
of courses available.
2. However, if you can speak or have learnt to
speak German, you can prove your language proficiency both in Germany and your
home country.
3. The German-run Goethe Institute offers German
language courses all over the world. You can take the language diploma
examinations there. These are of a sufficient standard for you to be admitted to
an institution of higher education in Germany.
4. An alternative would be to attend one of the
international summer courses available at universities in Germany. The courses
are designed in such a manner that people of the same age group have a chance to
learn the German language and about the country.
B. Working in Germany
1. Foreign
students may work in Germany.
Students who
are not citizens of the European
Union, or are
from the ten new EU member states, can only work for a limited period per year.
They are allowed to work for 90 days or 180 half-days every year without a work
permit. Students are allowed to work no
more than 20 hours a week
2. In many
Federal States, you can only work in the summer vacation.
The office for foreigners may authorize an
additional working period of 10 hours per week with the approval of the local
employment office.
C. Jobs in Germany
1. The job
areas are: Pizza delivery boy, Cleaner, Bartending/waitingtables,
Health Care Services, Computing,Trades, Fruit
Picking, Hospitality& Food Service
Jobs etc.
2. The average
hourly rate in this case is around 8 euro per hour.
D. How to Apply to
The University
1. Check with the departments to see if there is a
closing date for your application.
2. You should write directly to the Institution's
Admission Officefor detailed application information and forms.
3. You can also download application form from
university website.
4. Some universities have an on-line application
facility.
5. Admission Office will inform you about the
documentation, translation, and visa requirements.
5. You should start
at least one year in advance to
compile the necessary information and documentation.
6. The decision of the institution is usually
announced within approximately six to eight months of the application deadline.
E. Supporting Documents
1. Completed Application Form
2. English version of your all educational
documents including mark sheet.
3. School/College leaving certificate.
4.
Application fee payment
document.
5. German/English language test result.
6.
Photocopy of your passport.
F. Credit Transfer Facility
1. Students may apply for credit transfer program
at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Germany.
2. The maximum amount of credit that may be
granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.
3. Most of the German universities consider
minimum "B" grade for acceptance.
4. You have to submit the following documents
to your target university:
a. Your application form for the Undergraduate or
Postgraduate coursework program
b. Official copies of your academic transcript
c. Also include an official letter from head of
the school/department of your university, from where you have already completed
the courses.
d. Detailed course outlines (Official Copy)
including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading
lists, number of hours of teaching etc.
e. The academic level you are studying (e.g. First
Year, Second Year etc.)
f. How many credits you have completed
g. An explanation of the grading system used at
your institution.
h. Information on the total units of study
requirement ( i.e. how many credits are required) for the completion of the
degree.
