Saturday 22 September 2012

Study in Germany


Germany officially called as the Federal Republic of Germany Deutschland , the world’s fourth largest economy and the leader in research and development is having a shortage of 100,000 engineers. Thus, there are plenty of full-time job opportunities for students pursuing technical programmes in German universities. And also Germany’s New Immigration Act is too focused on attracting more skilled workers to Germany in areas such as natural sciences, engineering, technology, academicians and scientists.


Factors that play a key & influencing role in deciding Germany as the final destination are:
  • Quality of Education  - Education in Germany is one of the oldest & best in the world. Merit is the only criteria for admission & there is no doubt about it. German Education guarantees practical knowledge in addition to solid theoretical foundation.
  • Cost -  Not expensive as compared to other European countries. Most of the Universities are public or Government owned. No tuition fees in some states. 
  • Financing Studies - As there is no tuition fee or a nominal tuition fee, Universities do not provide any scholarships. But International students can apply for scholarships from numerous organizations such as DAAD etc.
  • Paid Internship - Many courses have a mandatory Internship. Internship period could be between 3 months to 6 months. Students may apply for internship to companies in their field of study.
  • Part Time Job opportunities - International students are allowed to work for 90 full working days or 180 half working days in a year provided it does not exceed 20 hours a week during the lecture period. Typical the student wages range from 10 to 15 Euros an hour. Student could work in campus or outside the campus.
  • Job Prospects -  Germany is home to many of the fortune 500 companies like Volkswagen, Audi AG, BMW   Bentley Motors Limited,  Škoda Auto, Siemens. With a robust economy & world leading position there is a constant demand for qualified & skilled labour force. 

Intakes Available:
  • Winter  – September / October          Deadline: - starts from 1st May to 15th June
  • Summer – March/April                      Deadline:- starts by October 15th till January 15th

Language Proficiency:
  • Medium of Instruction – English Taught as well as German Taught
  • German Language – is not a criteria for admission but its better to achieve a basic level of German language A1 or A2 is useful.
  • Minimum IELTS score – + 6.0 Band or Minimum TOEFL score is 79
  • Academic percentage – above 65% is well good but we can try for 60% also.
  • GRE is needed for Good and high ranked Universities – +290 score is considered as a good score.

Popular Courses Offered in Germany:
  • MS in Mechanical (GRE Mandatory for some courses)
  • MS in Electronics & Communication
  • MS in Computer Science
  • MS in Biotechnology
  • MS in Electrical
  • MBA
  • MA in Finance, Business studies Economics & International relation

MBA is a paid course in Germany which costs nearly 20,000 Euros to 30,000 Euros for a course of 12 to 18 months.

Please Note: We cannot process any applications for Pharmacy or medicinal course since such courses are very competitive and usually requires a very high level of German Certification as a pre requisite.

Mode of Operation:
Usually German Universities do not follow the concept of representing the agents, so we work out in the principle of Search and Selection procedure where in you have to take our paid service.

Our Service - Search and Selection procedure involves:
  • Shortlisting 5 universities based on the students profile according to the preferences like course, location, budget etc 
  • Reviewing the SOP and LOR for the same. 
  • Assisting in the application documents.
  • Assisting the student with application.
  • Helping the student in visa procedures.

Further if you need any more information Please do send us your enquiries.

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