Introduction
to
Germany
One
of the most beautiful, richest, and popular nations -
Germany
is a part of
Central
Europe; a nation rich in culture that came together only after
1971. In the first half of the 20th century after the two World Wars, the country
was occupied by
UK
,
France
and
Soviet Union
in 1945. It is the Seventh largest country in Europe with its topography
ranging from low-lying coastal flats beside
Baltic Sea.
The country is full of river valleys and rising and falling hills, also the
snow covered
Alps and bushy mountains.
Federal
Republic of
Germany
Where
the German Democratic Republic was under going a dull life, the Federal
Republic of Germany was rising as a true heir from the initial empire. It
developed and came across as a model for modern society. This nation was not
very democratic; however it developed a full-fledged
political system that caused other countries embarrassment. In compensation to
past mistakes, the state took care and treated the foreign refugees and other
immigrants well.
The Development
of
Germany
Soon
people of different races and cultures started settling down in the state.
Though the intention of the state to allow people from other cultures and
societies was to improve and progress the economic condition. The state became
multi cultured as they could afford to hire these people at very low wages.
Within few years the state saw tremendous development with malls, sky scrapers
and departmental stores coming up. A huge amount was spent to preserve the
historical monuments and culture of the society. At the same time small budgets
where worked out to encourage art and other developments.
Religion
Germany
is called the land of fairytale. It has lovely castles and
dense forest owned by the legend brothers Grimm. It is still very beautiful
with lovely valleys and snow covered mountains. The southern part of the
country has more of rural and catholic people whereas the north comprises of
Protestants. Protestants were known to have engineered the unity of the nation
in the nineteenth century and later controlled all the affairs of the country.
Germany
is
known to have strong regional features, half of which are no more on the map
while some are merged with the new ones. Each state of
Germany
is
beautiful and is worth spending time to know about the history.
Weather
Germany
has a reasonable climate; not extreme. The country normally
experiences warm summers and cool winters. The
Rhine
becomes warmer during the summer months. Mountain areas are generally very cold
than the rest part of the country. Those residing in Alpine slopes tend to
experience precipitation due the moisture that keeps rising or shedding in the
form of rain or snow.
All in all,
Germany
is a fantastic country who rose strongly after all the wars it went through.
Germany
developed as a nation and strengthened the economy with the help of various
trades and industry. It is a country with amazing topography that lures
worldwide tourists.
Studying in
Germany
Germany
has much to offer as a place of study with more than 350
state and private universities and a variety of
courses. It is one of the leading countries in the field of research,
science and technology.
About 250,000
foreign students currently study in
Germany
, of which about 4,200 are
Indians. Most of the German universities are sponsored by the state to keep
study-fees affordable, and the number of scholarships available keeps
increasing. Moreover, studying in
Germany
is not just restricted to
the German medium alone. Over 500 International Degree
Programmes (IDP) offer courses that are entirely or partly taught in English. Degrees in
Germany
are offered in the two-tier international system of bachelor’s and master’s
degrees.
Higher education in
Germany
Germany
is an increasingly attractive
place to study, offering international degree programmes such as Bachelor and
Master degrees and a system which enables credits for attendance and
examination passes to be accumulated and transferred. With about 330
institutions of higher education it is one of the leading countries in the
field of science & technology and research.
Applying
for admission at German universities has now become easy with the
"assist" scheme that offers assistance for international students.
The virtual advisor “Dany” from DAAD will also be of help for general
questions.
Education System in
Germany
One of the world's best educationsystems in the world,
Germany
's education structure is a
comprehensive and absolute. The numerous choice of higher learning institutes
and universities in
Germany
offer education to abundant number of Germans and foreign student-aspirants,
every year. Generally, there are two different kinds of educational systems
existing in
Germany
that are as follows:
- General education.
- Vocational education (or dual
education).
General education has three levels - lower secondary
school, intermediate or secondary school and upper secondary school. There are
only very few comprehensive schools, especially in an integrated form in the
North of Germany. The higher education of
Germany
comprises of Universities,
Technical
Universities and Colleges
of education and specialized colleges. In addition to general universities,
there are lots of technical, theological, art, music, pedagogical and specialized
universities located in
Germany
.
Studies last from 6 years to 8 years and leaving certificates depend on the
subject selection and level of study.
The certifications will lead to graduation, diploma and other awards. Students
who want to acquire a further qualification have to write a final examination
in order to get a PhD (Doctoral degree). Vocational education in
Germany
is a
dual educational system that most of the students opt for at the end of
compulsory schooling. It has a vocational training contract, which helps young
people to acquire professional education, skills and training in enterprises.
This contract guarantees a legal apprenticeship. Vocational schools,
specialized vocational schools, vocational extension schools and specialized schools
also belong to the vocational educationsystem.
Government and non-government institutions run another important part of the
educational system of
Germany
known as 'Adult education'. The whole education system in
Germany
is
controlled by the state.
Germany
is becoming an increasingly attractive study destination for students across
the world. Not only the absolute number of foreign students at German
universities is on the rise, but also the overall population of students has
risen to almost double in the last two decades.
Eligibility
- MASTERS - 15/16 YEARS EDUCATION
- BACHELOR -10+2 YEARS OF EDUCATION
- INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - 15
YEARS OF EDUCATION
- GRE / GMAT - Some schools will require these tests. It is
advisable to do them as you are competing from students all around the world.
- TOEFL / IELTS - These are required unless you get a
letter from the University saying it has been waived for you.
- Work Experience - Students with prior work experience are
given preference in good business schools.
- German is not a requirement but is recommended
Student
visa details
Students who intend to study in
Germany
will have to apply and get
a student visa. There are different official visa procedures to apply and get the student-visa for
studying in
Germany
.
The nearby German Embassy or Consulate General in your country is the authority to
process your student-visa procedures and students mostly will be interviewed by
the visa officers to satisfy the conditions of the
Germany
's visa
rules. To acquire any type of student visa to enter
Germany
, international students
must have the following:
- A valid passport,
- To provide documental proof of financial means to
cover the expenses for your entire period of study in
Germany
,
and
- To have either university admission or at least a
confirmation of your status as an applicant.
In order to receive your visa for
Germany
in right time, international students
must submit their application with all associated documents at least couple of
months before they plan the trip to
Germany
. Also, students must fill
in the application form and bring it with the complete set of documents to the
Embassy. Further, if students have any queries regarding their visa to
Germany
, they
can contact the nearby German Embassy. After the step-by-step processing of the
student-visa formalities, the international students may be issued one of the
following three types of student-visa for
Germany
(according to the
requirement of the students and the conditions and satisfaction level of the
visa officers):
- Student applicant visa
- Student visa
- Visa for participation in a language course
For more details on obtaining student visa for
Germany
,
students can contact the nearby German embassy.
After you graduate
Foreign students may work in
Germany
for up to one year after graduating; however the job must be related to the
field of study.
Germany
is a country which highly values education and vocational training, research
and the sciences |
