Education System in Germany

The German education system functions according to the rules and regulations of the Basic Law “Grundgesetz”. It is divided into five levels: Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Tertiary Education, Continuing Education. Early childhood education or preschool education is provided by the Federal Territory of Germany between the age of 0-6 years. Primary education and Secondary education are referred as compulsory education and it is provided for 9 years. Tertiary Education makes them eligible to enter higher education studies. The levels of education are:

Levels of Study

• Bachelor’s Degree: The first higher educational qualification is Bachelor’s degree. The standard period of Bachelor’s degree in Germany is 3 years. Students can choose their subject according to their interests as they provide a big pool to choose from.
• Master’s Degree: After completing Bachelor’s degree students can go for a Master's degree in order to have deeper knowledge of their subject. It takes 3-4 semesters to complete a Master's degree in Germany.
• PhD Degree: Students can also go for PhD degrees. There is no standard period for completing PhD degree

German Higher Education programs apart from bachelor and master level are:

• Magister Examination
• Staats Prufung- State Examination
• Church and Academic Examination

Top Programs to Study in Germany

Germany provides a number of courses in the field medicine, engineering, maths and everything. It does not spare any field of education. These are the highest-paid degrees in Germany. The best courses to study in Germany are:

• Medicine and Dentistry
• Law
• Industrial Engineering
• Engineering
• Mathematics and Computer Science
• Natural Science
• Business and Economics

Admission Intakes in Germany

The German universities have two intakes.

• Summer intake

Summer intake deadlines fall before or around January 15 for summer semesters. The summer semester lies between March to August or April to September.

• Winter intake

Winter intake deadlines fall before or around July 15. Winter semester lies between September to February or October to march

How to Study in Germany?

This question holds an answer in the following points that state the entire process of taking admission in Germany.

1. Find a study program- Choose a study program and then find the right university for yourself.
2. Meet All requirements- After selecting the university, read the admission section of the university. Check what all documents would be required for admission purposes. Admission procedure and requirements vary based on college and course.
3. Learn the German Language- Most undergraduate courses in Germany are taught in native language. You need to hold a good command in the same. It enables you to understand everything taught in the lectures.
4. Find Financial Resources- If you can afford the education in Germany, then you can skip this point. You can search for scholarships and other financial aids provided by the college.
5. Apply for Admission- After making the aforementioned arrangements apply for the course you have chosen. Do not forget to double-check your documents. It should comply with the requirements of your college.
6. Get your Visa- After receiving an admission letter apply for the VISA.
7. Enrol at the university- After getting the VISA and finding your accommodation book your Germany tickets. The last step is to get enrolled in the course of your choice after reaching Germany. Following documents should be submitted before enrolling-
   Your vauld passport
   A passport Photo
   VISA or residence permit
   Completed and Signed appulcation form
   Degree Quaulfications
   The letter of Admission
   Payment fee receipt
   Proof of health insurance in Germany

Costs of Studying in Germany

Students have to bear certain costs while studying in Germany:

• Average costs per semester for UG Course- €250
• Average costs per semester for PG Course:
• Books and stationary- €30 per month
• Rent per month(average)- €298
• Food and drink- €165
• Telephone and internet- €33
• Recreation- €68
• Transportation- €82
• Total Monthly Average- €676

Scholarships in Germany

Here is the list of scholarships available in Germany:

• Konrad- Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships
• Heinrich Boll Scholarships
• Kofi Annan MBA Scholarships
• ESMT Women’s Academic Scholarship
• Goethe Goes Global Scholarships
• EMS Undergraduate Scholarship
• WHU- Otto Beisheim School of Management, International Scholarships
• Master Scholarships at University of Stuttgart
• DLD Executive MBA Scholarship

Germany Student Visa

Students who are planning to study in Germany should know that the requirement of the Visa varies based on the country the student is residing. If Visa is not required they still need to obtain a residence permit for studying in Germany. For a course or study that lasts upto 3 months, you need a Schengen Visa and if it lasts more than 3 months you need a German national Visa. Types of Germany Study Visa

1. German Student Visa- This is standard student visa for students who are all-set to take admission at a full-time university program
2. German Student Application Visa- This allows you to study only in university and not in Germany.
3. German Language Course Visa- You need this type of visa to study for language course.