About Germany
Study in Germany is regarded as land of ideas. Germany consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. With around 8.2 crores inhabitants, it is the most populous member state and the largest economy. Germany is one of the major political powers of the German continent and a technological leader in many fields. The currency of Germany is Euros.
Germany Highlights
Germany has been named as the most supportive country for overseas students in the year 2011, according to a survey conducted by British Council’s Global Gauge survey. Between 2015 and 2016 German government is spending EUR 21 billion on higher education and research in Germany. There are 45 top universities in Germany that are placed among top 1000 universities of the world in a recent ranking list compiled by QS. There are 14 top universities in Germany that stand among top 200 universities of the world in a recent ranking list compiled by Times Higher Education. Germany ranked at 2nd place in Research & Development and has produced 102 noble laureates of the total 840 noble prizes issued till date.
Features
German universities are state; industry and public funded and offer the most cost effective study options with no or nominal tuition fee.
Admissions in Germany are highly competitive as 2,50,000 International students come to Germany for studies every year.
The degrees awarded by German universities are recognized all over the world with high global acceptance among industries and academic institutions.
The standard of higher education in Germany is very high and education system ensures that student gains practical knowledge and skills to address the challenges in industry and in R & D.
Studying in Germany often includes interaction with industry as German universities design Master program in collaboration with companies operating in the same sector.
Close cooperation between German universities and industry benefits student to pursue internships in the industry which may lead to further employment opportunities.
During studies, International students are allowed to work part-time for maximum of 20 hours per week and 90 Full days in a calendar year.
Student-friendly education system with open and informal relations between students and faculty members.
During studies, International students are allowed to work part-time for a maximum of 20 hours per week and full-time during holidays and weekends.
After completion of studies, International students have the right to stay in Germany for 18 months.
German study Visa process is hassle-free with minimum required documents.
IELTS or TOEFL would be a prerequisite for admission as well as for visa.
Employment & Job Market in Germany
Germany offers a plethora of study opportunities for international students from all over the world. For many foreign students, Germany is an amazing workplace. German employees enjoy the highest salaries in the world, generous benefits and state-mandated job protection. In some industries, the working hours have been reduced to 35 hours/week.
A remarkable range of occupations is regulated in Germany, with many occupations requiring formal qualification. Germany has an apprenticeship system that needs most young workers to pass a 2 to 3-year hands-on training program before entering the real labour market, which guarantees they have the first-hand experience in work. For immigrants, this can mean you might be prevented from working in a job in which you have experience at home. If you do have a formal qualification (such as for doctors, nurses, and teachers, etc.), it needs to be certified by a competent German authority (usually a guild, trade or professional association).
Main sources of placements are:
Placement offices
Reference of the professor/Friends
Internship Places
Campus Placements
Best research institutes of Germany
Max Planck society
Helmholtz Association of German Research Centre
Fraunhofer Society
Leibniz Association
