10 Great Reasons to Study in Germany as a Foreign Student
- Free-tuition education in most universities (and very low fees in others).
- World class education by highly qualified staff.
- Hundreds of academic courses to choose from.
- Interesting country to explore with a profound history.
- Cultural diversity and students from all over the world.
- Practice speaking both English and German.
- Endless opportunities to work in Germany after you graduate.
- You can study every subject in English, no need to speak German.
- The cost of living in Germany is affordable, averaging around 720-850€ including rent, food, transport, health insurance, telephone/internet, study materials and leisure activities.
- The chance to live and explore one of the world’s most developed countries and its unique culture, history and landscape
Why study in Germany? You have a top-class degree recognized around the world !
People everywhere recognise “Made in Germany” as a seal of quality. You can benefit from Germany‘s long and famous university tradition, especially in the fields of engineering and science. A German university degree is highly respected by employers around the world.
You have a diverse range of study opportunities !
There are almost 450 state-accredited universities with some 17,500 degree programmes in Germany. German universities offer degree programmes in every possible subject and academic level – be it Bachelor’s, Master’s, state examinations or doctoral degrees. General universities focus strongly on scientifically-oriented study in a wide range of disciplines. Universities of applied science, on the other hand, are very practice-oriented. If you’re more interested in artistic subjects, you can enrol at a college of art, film or music.
You can study in English !
More and more courses and degree programmes are being offered in English, especially at Master’s degree level. This is good news if you don’t know any German or if your German isn’t good enough yet.
You are not alone !
Around twelve percent of students at German universities come from foreign countries. The universities offer support to make your start in Germany as easy as possible. There are many mentoring programmes available.
You pay very low tuition fees – and sometimes none at all !
Public higher education institutions normally waive tuition fees for most Bachelor´s and many Master´s degree programmes. Fees are charged for certain Master´s degree programmes and private universities also charge tuition fees – but most of them offer scholarship options, too. Find out more on the Study in Germany website.
You have very affordable living expenses !
Compared with other European countries, the cost of living in Germany is reasonable. The cost of food, rent, clothing and cultural activities are equivalent to the European Union average.
You can benefit from many scholarship programmes !
As an international student with outstanding academic achievement, you have good chances of receiving a scholarship to finance your studies in Germany. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is one of the largest scholarship organisations in the world and offers countless scholarship programmes.
You live in a diverse country in the heart of Europe !
Beaches and mountains, medieval city centres and pulsating metropolises, and above all, lots of nature. Germany is a diverse country with many facets! Within a couple of hours by train or plane, you can experience an entirely different culture and language.