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Study in Germany: high quality at low cost

When you think about studying a graduate program in Germany, you think of a number of topics, starting with language differences. We believe that studying in Germany means learning German, not knowing that Germany offers a wide range of international programs taught entirely in English.

 The second subject is the type of learning; we have the idea that Germany is a country where people mainly study engineering and science programs, but Germany offers almost  1,000 graduate programs in all fields of study. Finally, we believe that living and studying in Germany can be very expensive as it is one of the countries with the cheapest tuition and fees as well as one of the best scholarship programs for students. for international students.

 In this article you will find:

 · Types of Universities

 · Masters and PhD Programs

 · Cost

 · Scholarships

 Now… Would you like to know more about the following studies University in Germany?

 What kind of university should I choose?  German education system

 In Germany, there are two types of higher education institutions. Choosing the right university and program for you will depend on the goals you have for pursuing a graduate program abroad as well as the expectations you have for it.

 Universität: Known as  traditional German universities, these are  institutions where learning is closely linked with research. If you decide to study at a German university, you must consider that you will mainly receive  theoretical and methodological knowledge on the subject of your interest. You also need to know that, although at the University you can find a lot of high-quality programs, the main subjects are still humanities, social sciences, medicine, law and economics.

 Technische Universität:  translates technical universities into English, also belongs to the group of traditional universities. But don't confuse them with the engineering and technology institutes we have in Latin America, as technical universities in Germany can offer both undergraduate and graduate programs. The main difference between  Universität and  Technische Universität is that the latter focuses on the fields of engineering and science.

 Technische College and University offers master's and doctoral programs.

 Hochschulen: Also known as Fachhochschulen, their name translates as University of Applied Sciences. Unlike the Universität,  Hochschulen is an institution where teaching focuses on practice rather than theory. Offering programs that focus mainly on the technical and business fields, these institutions have designed their courses according to the requirements of the German labor market and industry.  Hochschulen keeps in constant contact with  German businessmen, as in many cases they are the ones who teach  courses and organize seminars and lectures for students. In general, Hochschulen also offers work placements for their students.

Therefore, pursuing a graduate program at Hochschulen will be perfect for you if your goal is to pursue a professional career or, why not, start your own business. However, if your main reason for pursuing graduate study abroad is to serve university faculty, to pursue a research career or to pursue a doctoral degree, then the program of your choice should be taught by the Universität.

 What kind of third cycle do you find in Germany?

 Study programs in Germany are very extensive. During your search you will find more than 13,500 courses offered by 355 universities. We must point out that there are many programs  taught entirely in English available, so you won't have to learn German to apply. However, if you are admitted to a German university, you should take a German language course before coming to the country, as you will need it for your daily life. Graduate programs in Germany are divided into master's and doctoral programmes:

 Master's: In Germany, master's programs last between two and four semesters and are divided into modules consisting of credits. Although students are informed of the modules they must complete to complete a master's program (since in Germany self-discipline and dedication are fundamental, each student has the ability to decide which courses to take). Courses, seminars, and lectures will follow within the framework of different modules, each requiring 6 to 10 hours of study per week and can be completed in up to two semesters. At the end of each semester, each course is assessed with a final exam.

 Once the student has approved the number of modules offering 60 to 120 credits (depending on the program), the student will complete the master's program.

 PhD: If you want to pursue a PhD program in Germany, you should know that there are two types of PhD programs in this country: the traditional approach and the structured PhD program.

 Doctoral  Traditional Approach: In Germany, a traditional doctorate is a doctorate where the student works directly with a supervisor “Professor”. These professors have great respect for the German academy because they have studied post-doctoral programs and have great expertise in their field of study. As the most common type of doctoral program among Germans,  to gain admission to a doctoral degree by the traditional method, applicants need to contact prospective professors directly, who will decide if they are interested. supervision of the candidate's doctoral thesis. If so, students will  immediately embark on research on the thesis topic. While this program is more flexible because students do not have to take any classes, it requires a high degree of responsibility and discipline from students to complete it.

  Structured PhD programmes: Germany has around 700 structured doctoral programmes. Unlike the Traditional Approach, in this type of PhD a group of supervisors is responsible for guiding a defined number of doctoral students who are doing research on a similar topic. In a doctoral program, students must attend courses, seminars, and lectures that are usually taught in English. Typically, it takes a student three years to complete a structured doctoral program.

 How much is a graduate program in Germany?

 At a high academic level, Germany is a very attractive country for graduate study as the tuition and fees  of English-taught programs  are cheaper than the tuition fees of programs offered in other countries. English speaking country.

 In Germany, most universities are public, and because they receive money from the federal government, the amount to be paid for tuition is very low. Each university has the right to decide on the tuition rate, but this amount  usually does not exceed 500 euros per semester for master's programmes, while doctoral programs are offered free of charge. In addition to the amount payable for tuition fees, students will have to pay an administrative fee of 100 to 200 euros per semester.

During your search, you can find around 100 private universities. These institutions, usually universities of applied sciences, charge higher tuition fees than public universities. Currently, only 3% of German students study a program at a private university.

 While paying a modest amount for tuition fees will certainly reduce the budget you will need for postgraduate study  in Germany, it is important  to note that you will need 600 to 1000 euros per month to live here. nation. This amount will depend on the city where you choose to study as well as  your expenses.

 To help you with certain expenses, in Germany, as a student, you will be able to work up to 120 full-time days per year or 2

0 part-time days per year. Although the minimum amount to be paid per hour is not established,  a student can generally earn between 6 and 10 euros per hour worked.

 Where can I find information about scholarships and financial aid?

 Although Germany offers very cheap tuition fees even for international students, it is also one of the countries with the highest number of scholarships available to foreigners. In Germany,  financial support for graduate studies is provided by political parties, business organisations, the federal government,  research institutes and student organisations.

 All  scholarships and financial aid programs are routed through the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), which is a government organization that promotes educational exchanges between German and international students .

  DAAD has over 200 scholarship programs of its own, scholarships vary by country. In addition, the DAAD discloses information about other financial aid available for graduate study in Germany.

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