Dr. Guido SchniedersDAAD - Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstInformation Centre Kuala Lumpur

Postgraduate Studies

and Research in Germany

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...a self-governing organisation of German universities

236 Member universities124 Student bodies

DAAD is ...

Deutscher German Akademischer AcademicAustausch ExchangeDienst Service

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DAAD is your partner. Worldwide.

• We promote academic co-operation between Germany and the world

To achieve this, we

• provide scholarships;

• help establish university co-operations;

• offer free information and counseling on studyand research opportunities in Germany;

• promote German language and German studiesin Malaysia.

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Foreign Office 181m Euros = 43%

Ministry of Education and Research100.6m Euro = 24%

Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development39.9m Euro = 9%

European Union57.7m Euro = 14%

Other funds40.7m Euros = 10%

419.9 Mio Euro1.65 bn Ringgit

DAAD budget 2013 by sources

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Germany – closer to you than you may think!

Toothpaste, Ottomar Heinsius, 1907

Automobile, Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, 1885Diesel Engine, 1898, Rudolf Diesel

MP3 Format, Fraun-hofer Institute, 1987

Television, Manfred von Ardenne, 1930

Electronic computer, Konrad Zuse, 1941

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Germany – a Gateway to Europe

Germany lies in the heart of Europe and has nine direct neighbours.

With many of them, Germany forms an area of free circulation (no border controls, no visa) which makes it easy to travel within Europe

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Some facts about Germany

Largest member of the EU

A popular tourist destination

4th largest economy in the world

World’s export champion for five consecutive years (until 2009)

Malaysia’s most important trading partner in Europe

Muslim population of about 4 Mio. (= almost 5%)

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• Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen (Lamborghini, Bugatti, Bentley...)

• Sportswear from Puma and Adidas• Pharmaceuticals from Bayer • Siemens, Infineon, Bosch, SAP...• Currently some 400 German

companies in Malaysia

Products “Made in Germany”are well known for their high quality

German Education: Producing Innovation and Economic Success

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German research – a track record of success

More than 100 Nobel prize winners.

In recent years:

2013 Medicine (Thomas Südhoff)

2009 Literature (Herta Müller)

2008 Medicine (Harald zur Hausen)

2007 Chemistry (Gerhard Ertl)

2007 Physics (Peter Gruenberg)

2005 Physics (Theodor Haensch)

2001 Physics (Wolfgang Ketterle)

2000 Physics (Herbert Kroemer)

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3,7 Million international students world wide

Where do International Students go?

Sourse: OECD Education at a Glance 2011

ca. 13% of all students in Germany are international

(more than 300.000)

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Malaysian students in Germany (HE degree programmes)

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Number of students

Quelle: Wissenschaft Weltoffen

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BachelorMasterDoctoral degrees

(exception:medicine, pharmacy, law)

Degree programmes

Database with list of all courses:

www.study-in.de

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Humboldt’s vision of education:

“Unity and freedom of research and instruction”

Tradition of enlightenment„Academic freedom“

>> Self-dependent, self-responsible personality as educational goal

University tradition

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Wide range of study opportunities

350 Universities (state funded)

• 117 Research & Technical Universities• 187 Universities of Applied Sciences• 47 Colleges of Art and Music

• Private universities and colleges(only 4,5% of students)

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University of Applied Sciences

ø Student number: 4.000

• close cooperation with industry

• Practise-oriented education and integrated internships

• duration: 3-4 + 1-2 years

• application-oriented thesis

• subjects: engineering, business, social sciences, design

• degrees: Bachelor, Master

• ca. 800.000 students

ø Student number: 15.000

• theoretical/academic orientation

• duration: 3 + 2 + 3-4 years

• research-based thesis

• wide range of subjects

• degrees: Bachelor, Master, PhDs

• ca. 1,64 million students

University/Technical University

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The German Research Landscape

The German Research System is characterised by three different players:

- state-funded institutions (ca. 750)

- Research of higher education institutions (universities, universities of applied sciences

etc.)

- Non-university based research facilities (Max Planck Society, Helmholtz Association, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Leibniz Association etc.)

- privately financed institutions

- Industrial research by companies(Siemens, Bayer, BASF, AiF etc.)

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Research expenditures in Germany

Max Planck Society

Helmholtz Association

Fraunhofer -Gesellschaft

Leibniz Association

other public or privateresearch institutes

69,8 %

Figures for 2007, Source: Statistisches Bundesamt

16,2 %

Universities

Industry

14,0 %

Totel expenditures 2011: 267 bm RM

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Financial Aspects

World-class education at competitive costs!

no (or very moderate) tuition fees

generally no tuition fees at PhD level

Living cost: around Euro 8.000 per year (RM 36.000 per year)

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Over 1.000 degree programmes taught in English

(mainly Master’s courses)

www.daad.de/international-programmes

International programmes

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Admission Requirements

Master

•BA from an internationally recognised university

•proof of relevant language proficiency

•specific requirements by the individual university

Check the website of the course of your choice!

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Learning German – an asset!

• 16.000 degree programmes - the majority taught in German

• Knowlegde of German will open up a wealth of social and professional opportunities for you:

• 400 German companies in Malaysia• After graduating from Germany, you are entitled to work there

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Working in Germany

Studying is a full-time occupation, but students may find a part-time job on or off-campus in order to gain practical experience and to improve their financial situation.

Up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year are allowed!

After graduating from a German university, you may stay on for another 1,5 years to search qualified employment.

Those successful in their search can have their residence permit extended.

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Options for PhD Studies

Traditional guidance modelIndividual mentoring by thesis supervisor

International Postgraduate Programmes (IPP)Structured 3-4 year programmesSupervisor will be providedEnglish as language of instruction

Check out the courses available at:www.daad.de/international-programmes

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Further options for PhD studies – Graduate Schools

International Research Training Groups (DFG funded)Subject-oriented and temporary institutions in the fields of humanities, natural sciences and engineering – www.dfg.de

International Max Planck Research Schools 29 centres of scientific excellence in the fields of computer science, natural sciences etc.

Graduate Schools of the Federal States of GermanyPh.D. programmes in various disciplines, often in the English language

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Admission Requirements

PhD

•MA from an internationally recognised university

•Proof of relevant language proficiency

•specific requirements by structured PhD-programmeOR

•acceptance by a supervisor in case of individual PhD

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DAAD Funding Opportunities: Scholarships for individuals

Research Grants for PhD candidates Research Grants for PhD candidates within the “Sandwich Model” Postgraduate Courses for Professionals Research Stays for Scientists Re-Invitations for DAAD-Alumni Study Visits for Groups of Students

Check out: www.funding-guide.de

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DAAD PhD Scholarships www.funding-guide.de

research projects at a German university for the purpose of gaining a doctorate in Germany(3 years research, PhD awarded by the German university)

requirements:

Master‘s degree, good Bachelor‘s degree

no more than 6 years between Master‘s degree and start of PhD studies

admission to a structured PhD-programme or confirmation of supervision by a German professor

Application deadline: 15 October

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DAAD Sandwich Scholarship www.funding-guide.de

support for a „Sandwich“ structure of studies combining periods of study / research in Germany with those in the home country(between 12 and 24 months research in Germany,PhD awarded by Malaysian university)

requirements:

Master‘s degree, good Bachelor‘s degree

no more than 3 years between start of PhD studies and commencement of scholarship

enrolled as a PhD-student in University in Malaysia

Application deadline: 15 October

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How to find the right university / the right course?

All information you need is available in the internet!

General Information

www.daad.de

ic.daad.de/kualalumpur

www.study-in.de

University Ranking

www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/ranking/en/

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DAAD Information Centre Kuala Lumpur

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