Why Study in Germany?

German higher education is one of the best in the world! Benefit from Germany´s long and famous university tradition especially in the fields of engineering and science. A German university degree is highly respected by employers around the world.

Diverse range of study opportunities!

Germany´s higher education system has something for everyone! There are almost 450 state-accredited universities with some 17,500 degree programmes in Germany. German universities offer degree programmes in every possible subject and academic level-be it bachelor´s,master´s, state examinations or doctoral degrees. General universities focus strongly on scientifically oriented study in a wide range of disciplines. Universities of applied science, on the other hand, are very practice-oriented. If you´re more interested in artistic subjects, you can enrol at a college of art, film or music.

Numerous courses and degree programmes are being offered in English, especially at the master´s degree level. This is good news if you don´t know any German or if your German isn´t good enough yet.

Around twelve percent of students at German universities come from foreign countries. Make friends from around the world, get acquainted with different countries and expand your horizons.

Low tuition fees

Students normally don´t have to pay tuition fees at German universities, and if so, the fees are very low. Most German universities receive considerable financing from the government. Bachelor´s degree programmes are usually tuition-free at public universities. Some master´s degree programmes, however, come with tuition fees, but they´re not as high as in other countries.

Affordable living expenses

Compared with other European countries, the cost of living in Germany is reasonable. The cost of food, rent, clothing and cultural activities are equivalent to the EU average. There are also a number of concessions available to students. You can receive reduced prices at theatres, museums, opera houses, cinemas, swimming pools and other institutions. All you have to do is present your student ID.

Scholarship Programmes

As an international student with outstanding academic achievement, you have good chances of receiving a scholarship to finance your studies in Germany. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is one of the largest scholarship organisations in the world and offers countless scholarship programmes.