“GerMany Opportunities” – are you thinking about going to Germany in order to further your education? In fact, there are many good reasons for studying in Germany!

Higher Education in Germany

Germany has a university density unlike any other country in the world. The teaching staff is highly qualified and the range of subjects taught is wide. The freedom to conduct research and attend courses enables students to freely determine their research needs and set the focus of their studies according to their interests and abilities.

Germany’s higher education system is characterised by particular variety and versatility. Whatever your planned focus may be, you will find the course to meet your requirements. From the practice-focused universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) to classical university training and all the way through to internationally renowned vocational academies – Germany has it all to offer. Germany’s universities and colleges are located throughout the country – whether in the major cities or in the rich green countryside. The spectrum ranges from time-honoured to highly modern, from small and welcoming to large and dynamic. So go ahead and choose what suits you best!

International Degree Courses

 A growing number of German institutions of higher education offer courses conducted in English and specifically designed to the needs of international students, leading to internationally recognised degrees. The range of study opportunities covers undergraduate degree courses for students beginning their studies and graduate/postgraduate courses for advanced students. The priority given to international students at German universities makes the chances of being admitted look extremely positive. Tuition fees are very low in international comparison, if not waived.

Postgraduate and Doctoral Programs IPPs 

IPP’ stands for International Postgraduate Programs and is a network of 42 postgraduate programs offered in a wide range of disciplines and subjects at centres of scientific excellence throughout Germany. You can gain your doctorate at a proven centre of research excellence. This ensures that your course meets the highest academic standards. All IPP participants have regular contact with the university teachers responsible for their program and are given the opportunity to engage in collaborative intensive research. Cross-faculty courses and colloquia offer forums for interdisciplinary dialogue and represent a further firmly-established component of your postgraduate studies.

Links to German Higher Education