Dr. Guido SchniedersDAAD - Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstInformation Centre Kuala Lumpur
Study and Research in Germany
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Presentation Topics
• The DAAD
• Some facts about Germany
• The German Higher Education System
• Options for Postgraduate Studies
and Research
• Funding Opportunities
• Q & A
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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, especially through the exchange of students, graduates, scientists and researchers
To achieve this, we
• provide a variety of different scholarships forMalaysians and Germans;
• help establish university co-operations;
• offer free information and counseling on studyand research opportunities in Germany;
• promote German language and German studiesin Malaysia.
Financed by the German government (1,63 bn RM)
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German inventions – 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 – traditional, modern, fast, dynamic
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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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Why should you study abroad?
Because
... science is international
... labour markets are international
... your intercultural and language-related skills help you to be successful in international business
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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:
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
12,5% of all students in Germany are international
(more than 250.000)
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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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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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BachelorMasterDoctoral degrees
(exception:medicine, pharmacy, law)
Degree programmes
Database with list of all courses:
www.study-in.de
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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
• Practise-oriented education and integrated internships
• close cooperation with industry
• duration: 3-4 + 1-2 years
• application-oriented thesis
• subjects: engineering, business, social sciences, design
• degrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s
ø Student number: 15.000
• theoretical/academic orientation
• duration: 3 + 2 + 3-4 years
• wide range of seminars available
• research-based thesis
• Wide range of subjects
• degrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s (some subjects: Staatsexamen), PhDs
University/Technical University
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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 32.000 per year)
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Comparing Costs (Master’s)
University University of Durham, UK
University of Applied Sciences, Ingolstadt
Degree MSc. (Autom. Eng.) MSc. (Autom. Eng.)
Duration 12 months, full-time 18 months, full-time
Fees 14.600 € 3x500 € =1.500 €
Cost of living
10.600 € 12.000 €
Total 25.200 €107.100 RM
13.500 €57.375 RM
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Comparing Costs (PhD)
University University of Melbourne, AUS
Bauhaus University Weimar
Degree PhD (Eng.) Dr. Ing.
Duration 3-4 years, full-time 3 years, full-time
Fees 70.000 € none
Cost of living
32.000 € (3 years) 32.000 €
Total 102.000 €433.500 RM
32.000 €136.000 RM
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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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Over 1.000 degree programmes taught in English
(mainly Master’s courses)
www.daad.de/international-programmes
International programmes
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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/idp
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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
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
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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Postgraduate Courses for Professionals
scholarships for selected (Master-)courses which aim to provide experts and professionals from developing countries with additional qualifications.
requirements:
good Bachelor‘s degree
at least two years of relevant professional experience
no more than 32/36 years of age when starting scholarship
APPLY NOW!
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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.university-ranking.de
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DAAD Information Centre Kuala Lumpur
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Welcome to Germany!
Thank you very much for your attention!
I’m looking forward to
your questions!