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Germany

Main reasons why international students choose Germany

  • Free/affordable education. Nearly all public universities in Germany have introduced tuition-free education in 2014 and only charge a small administrative fee (€150-€250/semester).
  • Affordable cost of living. Cost of living in Germany is affordable, where an international student only needs approximately €934 per month to live comfortably. 
  • Excellent higher education system. Germany is at the forefront of innovation, science, and research. Its higher education sector is valued and recognized worldwide.
  • Opportunity to work during/after studies. International students can work part-time during their studies to earn an extra income, and have the opportunity to stay in Germany for up to 18 months after graduation (through an extended residence permit) to find employment. 
  • Diverse student population. The student population in Germany is made of international students from all corners of the world, including China, Italy, France, and India, among others.
  • Numerous scholarship opportunities. Scholarships like the DAAD Scholarship Programme, Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships, or DeutschlandStipendium National Scholarship (among others) are all available for international students in Germany.

Top Reasons According to Studying in Germany Survey

  • Low Tuition Fees: 35.3%.
  • Educational Quality and Qualified Academia: 29.3%.
  • English Language Programmes and Student Diversity: 20.4%.
  • Attractive Country: 15.1%.

International Student Growth in Germany Over the Years

  • Winter Semester 2020/2021: A total of 416,437 international students in Germany.
  • Winter Semester 2019/2020: A total of 411,601 international students in Germany.
  • Winter Semester 2018/2019: A total of 394,665 international students in Germany. 
  • Winter Semester 2017/2018: A total of 374,583 international students in Germany. 
  • Winter Semester 2016/2017: A total of 358,895 international students in Germany.
  • Winter Semester 2015/2016: A total of 340,305 international students in Germany.
  • Winter Semester 2014/2015: A total of 321,569 international students in Germany.
  • Winter Semester 2013/2014: A total of 301,350 international students in Germany.

Brief Description of International Student Growth in Germany in Past Years

  • From 2019/2020 to 2020/2021, international student numbers in Germany experienced an increase of 1.17%.
  • International student numbers in Germany have experienced approximately a 30.9% increase in a matter of 5 years, from 2014 to 2019, and an increase of 38.19% from 2014 to 2021.
  • In a matter of 1 year, from 2018 to 2019, international student numbers have experienced approximately a 5.3% increase.
  • Ever since tuition-free education education in Germany was approved by the Government in 2014, international student numbers have spiked, from 301,350 to 394,665. 
  • International student numbers in Germany have been showing a steady growth throughout the years. 
  • Germany estimated reaching a total of 350,000 international students by the year 2020, a number which has been reached in the year 2017, three years prior estimation date.

Types of the Higher Education Institutions International Students Choose

  • International students in Germany are more likely to choose a University (Universität) over a University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule).
  • The gap between foreign university students and foreign university of applied sciences students remains large.

International Student Numbers by Type of Higher Education Institution

Academic Year University University of Applied Sciences
2018/2019 271,687 intl students 122,978 intl students
2017/2018 259,461 intl students 115,122 intl students
2016/2017 251,007 intl students 107,888 intl students

You will need a higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung – HZB) or equivalent to be admitted. Foreign students with qualifications outside the EU zone may have to sit a university entrance examination (Feststellungsprufung), after attending a preparatory course (Studienkolleg).

However, some of the most common documents international students require while taking admission to German universities are mentioned below:

  • Valid photo ID or passport.
  • Completed application form.
  • Educational Documents.
  • Transcripts (if required)
  • Scores of Entrance Exams (if applicable)
  • Language Proficiency test scores.

Tuition fees in Germany for international students studying at a private university can cost anywhere between €25,000 - €40,000, depending on your course. MBAs and Engineering courses are usually the most expensive. 

The tuition fees at public universities in Germany are still relatively low when compared to other study destinations. On average, you can expect to pay between €150 and €300 per semester in tuition fees. If you want to get admission to private universities in Germany, the tuition fees can be higher.

Germany is highly popular among international students. This is mainly because of the country's many excellent universities, its dynamic student life and good funding options. If you have decided to come to Germany, read on to find out how you can plan your study visit and what help is available.

 

Is it easy to get PR in Germany after study?

After the period of 3 years, provided you're self-employed or a family member whose nationality is German. After the gap of 33 months, if you already have a BlueCard of EU. In case, you have an excellent command of the German Language, you can easily gain the PR after 21 months of your stay in Germany!

 

 Some Requirements :-

  1. A completed application form. ...
  2. Valid national passport holding a valid residence permit.
  3. One biometric photograph.
  4. A copy of your degree or academic title. ...
  5. Evidence of employment for the past two years.
  6. Employment contract......so on