STUDYIN GERMANY
Study in Germany:
There are no study fees in Germany.German institutions of higher education welcome students from all nationalities.Students however have to arrange for living expenses on their own which can total to about DM 1300 per month.In addition to the living expenses there can be some other miscellaneous expenses to the extent of DM 1000 per semester.
Admission to Undergraduate studies:
Students applying for an undergraduate course in Germany have to undertake a one-year bridge program.This is to compensate for 13 years of school education in Germany compared to 12 years in India.In order to be eligible for this bridging course,students from India are required to have an excellent academic record up to Senior Secondary Level (10+2),and must have basic knowledge of the German language.After completion of the bridge program,Indian students are required to pass an assessment test in order to get admission into a German institution for the equivalent of the Bachelors degree.Students who have cleared the IIT Joint Entrance Examination will be exempted from the assessment test.
Students who have successfully completed two years of undergraduate studies are also exempted from the assessment test.However,they have to prove their proficiency in the German language.
Entrance Requirements:
Admission to programmes in Germany are granted on the basis of previous academic record.However,for some management courses a GMAT is required,and some engineering programmes require a GRE score.You will need to check the requirements of the university you are applying to.
The TOEFL is a standard test required for programmes that have English as a medium of instruction.
Applying for admission:
You have to apply for admission directly to the universities.Application forms can be requested from the International offices of universities.The filled applications have to be sent back to the university along with documents required to be attached.
*The filled applications have to be sent back to the university along with
documents required to be attached.
*The attached documents must normally be authenticated copies of your
certificates.
*You will also have to include authenticated copies of certificates
confirming your knowledge of German,if required.
Student Visa:
Student interested to take up full time study in Germany are required to apply for a student visa.It is initially granted for a period of three months.It has to be extended by the authorities in Germany within three months of your stay in Germany.Extension is given for one year at a time till the end of the course.All International students must leave Germany on completion of the
course of study.
Students have to fulfill the following requirements before being granted a student via.
Submit the following documents:
Admission to Postgraduate Courses:
German universities have recently introduced international courses leading to a Masters degree.Some courses begin with English as a medium of instruction.Students need an Indian Undergraduate degree to qualify.Some universities also accept the three years Indian Bachelors degree.
Admission to PhD Courses:
Like in many other countries international students must have a Masters Degree,and must have identified a professor in Germany who is willing to act as their doctoral guide.
Entrance Requirements:Admission to programmes in Germany are granted on the basis of previous academic record.However,for some management courses a GMAT is required,and some engineering programmes require a GRE score.You will need to check the requirements of the university you are applying to.
The TOEFL is a standard test required for programmes that have English as a medium of instruction.
Applying for admission:
You have to apply for admission directly to the universities.Application forms can be requested from the International offices of universities.The filled applications have to be sent back to the university along with documents required to be attached.
*The filled applications have to be sent back to the university along with
documents required to be attached.
*The attached documents must normally be authenticated copies of your
certificates.
*You will also have to include authenticated copies of certificates
confirming your knowledge of German,if required.
Student Visa:
Student interested to take up full time study in Germany are required to apply for a student visa.It is initially granted for a period of three months.It has to be extended by the authorities in Germany within three months of your stay in Germany.Extension is given for one year at a time till the end of the course.All International students must leave Germany on completion of the
course of study.
Students have to fulfill the following requirements before being granted a student via.
Submit the following documents:
1.Completed Visa Application Form
2.Photographs
3.Visa Application Fee
4.Evidence of Admission
5.Proof of Adequate Financial Resources
6.Health Certificate
Useful Links:
2.www.howtogermany.com
3.www.worldwidelearn.com
4.www.questia.com
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