Things To Know About German Universities
Germany, one of the education centers of Europe, hosts more than 400 universities. The country, where the number of university students is nearly 3 million, attracts students from many countries of the world. The total number of international students exceeds 400 thousand. In other words, the rate of international students in the country is close to . German universities are divided into 4 groups:
Classical universities (universitat) are academic and research-oriented schools.
Fachhochschule are practice-oriented, sectoral schools.
Art schools
Public administration-oriented schools.
In Germany, the duration of education is 3 years for the undergraduate level and 1.5 to 2 years for the master's degree. Doctoral students (PhD) participate in the program for 3 to 5 years.
What Advantages Do German Universities Provide To Students?
Germany, one of the economic and cultural centers of Europe, is an attractive address for education. In Germany, where public universities are generally free of charge, there may be a low monthly contribution fee. Also in some states, students from non-EU countries can receive paid education. There are many German universities that provide education in English. General advantages are as follows:
A significant part of the 400 universities have a good place in the world rankings.
There are many schools among German universities that provide English education.
After graduation, Germany gives students the opportunity to look for a job for 18 months.
There are many universities that stand out in the field of engineering and computer science.
Admission Requirements And Language Proficiencies At German Universities
German universities carry out the application process through the uni-assist system. As NGGLOBAL, we provide professional consultancy services with years of experience for students in Turkey who aim to study at German universities.
Based on the academic calendar in Germany, applications must be made by July 15 for the winter term and by July 15 for the summer term. During the application process, candidates are evaluated on the basis of entry qualification through the German grading system. This process may take up to 2 months. Quotas for departments are also available through the NC, or numeris clausus, system.
In terms of language proficiency, DSH-2 is considered standard in German departments, a score above 6.5 for IELTS and above 90 for TOEFL is considered standard in English departments.
Check out the list of universities where you can study in Germany