Articles: Education

• School education: Which school is right for your children?

  Finding the right school for your child is one thing; finding the right course of study is another. There are four preferred choices in Germany: German, American, English, and International. More»

• Tried and Tested: Some tips for studying in Germany

  There are many things that could be said about living in Germany. But there are definitely some little things you would usually be thankful for if you had known them in advance! More»

• Study cost: How can I finance my studies in Germany?

  This is probably the question every prospective student is asking himself/herself! And you should give this matter serious thought, because, whether we like it or not, studying in a foreign country depends as much, or sometimes even more, on whether we have the financial resources to cover the costs that a study abroad implies, than on our qualification. More»

• University Registration: Fees, tuition and visa for studying in Germany

  Once you have taken the language test and received your notification of admission from the International Office of the chosen university, you can register as a student at the respective university or FH. Make sure you contact the university in advance to find out the deadlines for registration. More»

• University application: Resumes, letters and other written documents

  Beside finding the program and university you would like to attend or getting the language certificates, you will also have to think about other documents you may need to hand in with your application. More»

• Admission Requirements: How to get into a German university

  There are different study possibilities at universities in different states and therefore there will also be different requirements, depending on your choice of program. More»

• Doctorates: Postgraduate Studies and Research in Germany

  Not only the number of foreign students in Germany is on the rise, but also that of foreign doctoral and post-doc researchers, as confirmed by the German Research Foundation (DFG). More»

• Special Programs: Summer Schools and Studienkollegs

  You may be thinking your German is not yet good enough to start a degree course in German. Then you could be looking for an international program with English as the instruction language. Or why not study the language for a year at a German university and then choose your program? More»

• Higher Education: Universities and colleges in Germany

  There are basically three types of higher education institutes in Germany, that is universities, universities of applied sciences ( Fachhochschulen), and colleges of art, music and film. More»