STUDY IN GERMANY :

Germany the Federal Republic of Germany is a federal parliamentary republic in western-central Europe. The country consists of 16 states and its capital and largest city is Berlin. Total population of Germany is 8.32 crores (2020).

 

Germany is the world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP and In 2020, Germany’s share in the global gross domestic product adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity amounted to approximately 3.44 percent. As a global leader in several industrial and technological sectors, it is the second-largest exporter and third-largest importer of goods. The country ranks highly in many international metrics of performance, has developed a very high standard of living. Germany was a founding member of the European Community in 1957, which became the EU in 1993. It is part of the Schengen Area, and has been a member of the euro area since 1999. Germany is considered a great power in regional and global affairs, and is a member of several international institutions, including the United Nations, NATO, the G8, the G20, the OECD and the Council of Europe. It took a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2011–2012 terms. CURRENCY OF GERMANY – EURO (EURO)

WHY STUDY IN GERMANY :
    • Germany has much to offer as a place to study. Internationally recognized qualification such as Bachelors & Masters .This allows accumulation & transfer of study & exam modules .Germany is one of the most highly developed industrial nations in the world and, after the USA and Japan has the world’s third largest national economy.

 

    • Germany is a land of ideas. Education, science and research play a central role here. Germany is one of the countries most preferred by International students, a hub of cutting-edge international research and a constant source of new patents.

 

  • Germany is a place of remarkable beauty and stunning splendor. Its been associated with learning as the oldest university in Germany was founded in Heidelberg in 1386. Germany currently has more than 300 institutions of higher education that include 82 universities, 132 such institutions that offer shorter and practically oriented courses, and other institutions. Germany has a high turnout of foreign students as it offers a high range of study possibilities.
EDUCATION SYSTEM :

Globally around 3 million students pursue higher studies abroad. Of these, approximately one tenth come to Germany. German Universities are autonomous and provide special emphasis on research and teaching. Some of the groundbreaking discoveries that the world has seen have been the result of German Universities. This is one of the strongest reasons why students increasingly prefer Germany for research studies.

 

German Universities offer courses in Medicine, Engineering, Management, Law, English and various other disciplines. Academic freedom is one of the main characteristics of the German university system and is one of the reasons why public universities in Germany don’t charge any fee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE :

Intakes

 

The main intake offered by all Universities is September, Deadlines: from 15th Feb till 31st May.

 

Few universities offer in March, Deadlines: from 15th Nov till Jan Last.

ENTRY CRITERIA :
    • UNDERGARADUATE 13years of Education is mandatory (12 + 1year from University). If not then students can go via 1year Foundation Course Or 10 year Education + 3 year Diploma. IELTS – 6.0 overall or TOEFL – 80 points (IBT).

 

    • MASTERS 15 & 16 year Education with 75% or 2.75 GPA. IELTS – 6.5 overall or TOEFL – 85points (IBT) German language upto 200hrs. GRE – 1300 and 1 year experience for Mechanical engineering and related studies.

 

  • MBA 15 & 16 years of Education with Relevant Subjects. IELTS – 6.5 or TOEFL – 85points (IBT) Work Experience 2 – 3 year at managerial level GMAT – 550 (exceptionally required).
EMPLOYMENT :

You can work up to 20 hours per week while studying. If you exceed this, you’ll be required to pay into the German social security system, and there could be a negative impact on your studies. Non-EU/EEA students are also able to work in Germany alongside their studies, for 120 full days or 240 half days per year.You may earn up to 450 euros per month. With a minimum wage of 9.50 euros per hour (as of Jan. 2021), you have to work a maximum of around eleven hours per week or around 47 hours per month for this amount. As a full-time student, you do not have to pay taxes or social security contributions on this amount.How long can international students stay in Germany after graduation?

If a qualified job is not yet available at the time of graduation, graduates can be granted a residence permit to seek employment §20 (3) no. 1 AufenthG (German Residence Act) in Germany. This entitles them to stay in Germany for up to 18 months.

Germany’s school system :

Hauptschule (secondary general school for grades 5 through 9 or 10)
Realschule (more practical secondary school for grades 5 through 10)
Gymnasium (more academic secondary school for grades 5 through 12 or 13)
Gesamtschule (comprehensive school for grades 5 through 12 or 13)

Grading System :

German Grade Grade Definition ECTS grade
1 – 1.5 (Very Good) A
1.6 – 2.5 (Good) B
2.6 – 3.5 (Satisfying) C
3.6 – 4.9 (Sufficient) D

Working Rights With a Student Residence Permit in Germany :

As an international student in Germany, you can work part-time (20 hours per week) during the semester and full-time (40 hours per week) during breaks. This means that during a year, you can work a maximum of 120 full days or 240 half-days without requesting approval from the German Employment Agency.

However, there are exceptions to the 120-day rule for certain working categories, such as student assistants or mandatory internships