Pathway Program to German UniversitiesLanguage course Language course •German language course •Exam: C1 (TestDaf) University No fees •6 to 8 semester Bachelor •3 or 4 semester

Pathway Program to German Universities

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Study in GermanyPathway programs to access German universities

offer a great addition to your portfolio.

We will explain the necessary steps…..

Annette Friedl

[email protected]

Germany

ISL language and foundation

www.isl-sprachschule.de

mailto:[email protected]

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Percentage of foreign students at Germany universities

/ universities of applied sciences

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Source: BAMF 2014



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Where are the students from

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Source: DAAD 2015



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Attractiveness – comparing the US, the UK and

Germany

1st line: US

2nd line: UK

3rd line: Germany

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Source: BAMF 2014



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Rate of success by subject area

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Source: BAMF 2014



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Duration of job search

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Source: BAMF 2014



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Salary level

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Source: statista.com



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Why Germany? - Reasons

• High Quality Academic Degrees in Germany

• NO TUITION FEES

• Many Innovative Bachelor & Master Programs

• Huge Job Opportunities after Graduation

• Low Living Expenses

• Permanent residency after Studies

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Study in Germany 16 Federal states

9 neighbouring countries

Population: 81 million

Number of universities:

250

40 airports

German is the most

widely spoken language

in the European Union

Germany has the

strongest economy in

Europe

Climate: average 21°C

in summer and -2°C in

winter



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Universities in GermanySome facts about universities in Germany:

German universities are recognized worldwide

Two different types: „clasic“ universities and

universities of applied sciences

Most of the German universities are public institutions

Some of the oldest universities in Germany are

amongst the best regarded in the world

University of Heidelberg

Cologne University

Freiburg University

LMU Munich



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2 different types of universities

Study in Germany



Traditional university University of applied science

Focus on theories and methods

„why“ is a method scientifically right

or wrong

Focus on practical education

„how“ does a method work and how does

one use it

Focus on research Focus on practical work

Independent learning Education in smaller groups, classical

teaching

Suitable for students who want to

learn theoretical science scientific

career

Suitable for students who want to apply

what they learned mid management

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Degrees in German universities

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Bachelor - regular study time: 6 / 7 semesters

Master - regular study time: 3 / 4 semesters

Diploma - regular study time: 8 semesters

„old“ German degree, slightly higher than a

Master, lots of universities are going back to

this „combined“ degree

State Examination - government examination for certain

professions such as doctors, lawyers or

teachers



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Study in Germany

German language course

•Exam: B2 (Zertifikat Deutsch Plus

Studienkolleg

(foundation

year)

• Entry test foundation year

• 12 months foundation course

• Exam: Studienkolleg exam + C1 (TestDaf)

University

No fees

•6 to 8 semesterBachelor

•3 or 4 semester Master

Language

course

Language

course

•German languagecourse

•Exam: C1 (TestDaf)

University

No fees

•6 to 8 semesterBachelor

•3 or 4 semesterMaster

2 Ways into German University

12 years school education with certain results*, secondary education plus some time at university

no university study in home country OR equivalent to German Abitur, eg. A-levels or IB



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Foundation year programs – what to look out for

public vs. private foundation year programs

-> cost / access / places available

„single letter“ vs. „double letter“ programs

-> restriction to certain institutes

FSP – the final exam

-> not the only requirement, but important.

C1 also needed

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Foundation year programs – different courses

T (TI) – M – W (WW)

T course:for all technical/mathematical degrees

W course: for all economical/social studies degrees

M course: for all medical and biology related

subjects (not only Medicine)

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Foundation Students require B2 (900 hours)

Degree Students require C1 (1100 hours)

European Language Framework



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Study in Germany Getting started in German

English German

My name is …. Mein Name ist ….

What is your name? Wie ist dein Name?

I come from Germany. Ich komme aus Deutschland.

Where do you come from? Woher kommst Du?

I am a student. Ich bin ein Student.

German is spoken in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxemburg

and some parts of Italy. It is one of the major languages of the world,

German is the first language of about 95 million people worldwide and the

most widely spoken native language in the European Union.



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Admission ProcedureFoundation Program

Eligibility:

Having 12 Years Qualification

General secondary school exam

with certain grades

Plus APS for China

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Admission ProcedureFoundation Program

Steps:

1. German Course, Exam B2

2. Entrance Test Foundation year. Maths + German or

private foundation year

3. Foundation year – appropriate course,

Feststellungsprüfung

4. German C1 exam TestDaF

5. Start Bachelor

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Admission ProcedureBachelor Program

Eligibility:

General secondary school exam plus some time at

university in home country

OR

school certificate equivalent to German Abitur such

as A-level or IB

In China: plus APS

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Admission ProcedureBachelor Program

Steps:

1. German course C1 – TestDaF

2. Start Bachelor

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Admission Procedure

Master Program

Eligibility:

General secondary school exam plus successfully

completed Bachelor degree in home country from a

recognized university with good grades.

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Admission ProcedureMaster Program

Steps:

1. German course C1 – TestDaF

2. Have Bachelor transcripts evaluated

3. Re-do some of the missing Bachelor modules

4. Start your Master

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Admission Procedure

Phd

Eligibility:

No standard rules. Students need to find a mentor for their

desired thesis. Very difficult. Research work expected.

Only personal application possible.

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Special case – Medicine, etc.Problem: no conditional admission available

Reason: application only possible after completion of the language

course (and foundation year)

Background: limited places, no clear cut off point. So the entry

criteria changes every semester based on the number of students applying and their academic performance.

Solution:

If Medicine is the only option -> find another country.

If a related subject is a realistic option, then try it. You have nothing to lose!

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Types of Visa

Study in Germany

• tourist visa

• language course visa

• student applicant visa

• student visa

• job search visa

• work visa

• permanent residency



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Language course visa

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• duration of course = length of visa

• no big difficulties

• financial support must be there for time of course

• health insurance

• return ticket to leave Germany immediately after

course

• NO option to change this into a different visa after

arrival



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Student applicant visa

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• duration = duration of language course (initially 1 year)

• proof of place at university (or sometimes eligibility )

• financial support must be there (e.g. blocked account)

• health insurance

• proof of language course and accommodation

• will change into a student visa after registration

at university



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Documents required for Visa (student

applicant visa)

* Conditional letter of acceptance from University

* Acceptance letter from language school

* 2 months confirmed accommodation

* Medical insurance for duration of language course

* Financial security

ALL FEES MUST BE PAID BEFORE ARRIVAL IN GERMANY

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Steps

Study in Germany

• check if you are eligible to study

• apply for conditional admission from desired university

• (register for language course)

• open blocked account or have a sponsor

• prepare and inform yourself !!!!!

• apply for visa



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Conditional admission from university

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• Apply directly to the university of your choice – most of them have an

application deadline of January 15th and July 15th of each year. German is

necessary before application is accepted.

• Apply through UNI ASSIST – same deadlines. German needs to be

completed.

• Apply through language school – usually possible all year round. German

can be learnt afterwards.

NOTE: having a conditional admission to a university does not mean you

have to go there. You are free to apply to any other university once you are

in Germany and have reached a certain language level.



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Financial proof

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• Usually blocked account: student opens a special bank account

with Deutsche Bank in Germany and deposits EUR 8820 in it. Only the

student can then withdraw money (EUR 735 per month once in

Germany). If visa is refused, money is refunded. This needs to be

“topped up” each time you extend your visa, unless you have other

sources of income (e.g. job)

• Alternative: Personal guarantee. The person issuing the guarantee

has to live in Europe with a permanent residence and must have

enough income to support the student. This is checked very carefully.

• Alternative: scholarship



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Pros and Cons

Study in Germany

• NO TUITION FEES

• quality of education

• job opportunities

• low living expenses

• permanent residency

• hard visa interview

• no work allowed during

language course

• new language needed

• blocked account



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Germany welcomes you !!!

Questions & Answers

Thank you for attending the seminar!Annette Friedl, 2016