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Why Students Choose Germany as a Study Abroad Destination

Germany offers a high quality of education with hundreds of programs to choose from. About 46 German universities rank in the QS World University Rankings 2023. German universities are often academic and research leaders in fields of interest including business and technology. Tuition costs in these universities are also very low as some public universities waive tuition fees entirely or charge a small administrative fee.
This country is a cultural mosaic. Students from all over the world come together and live in a bubble of diverse traditions and culture in cities like Berlin. And students have the opportunity to travel to other European countries while in Germany too.
The living cost in Germany is quite low compared to other study abroad destinations. The average living cost for a student is around EUR 1700 and people in Germany enjoy a high quality life. And according to QS Top Universities, Munich is the 2nd best student city in the world with a desirability rate of 92.6!

Top Universities & Courses in Germany

There are two main intake seasons in Germany: the summer and the winter. The winter semester is typically the busiest application period for German universities. The majority of scholarship and grant applications are due in July or August, and the intake period begins between September and October. International students interested in enrolling in a German university should start the admissions procedure one year before the start of the enrollment term. The two intakes are:

Winter: September-October
Summer: April

If you want to study law, medicine, commerce, or engineering, some of the top universities in the world for these disciplines can be found in Germany, including the University of Bonn and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Many top-tier German universities offer extremely competitive Bachelor's, Master’s and Doctoral degree programmes, making them ideal choices for international students seeking a world-class education. Let’s look at some of the universities in Germany:

University	QS World University Rankings	Popular Courses	Tuition Fee Range Per Year
Technical University of Munich (TUM)	49	14,400	Bachelor in Management & Technology Master in Consumer Science
Ludwig Maximilians University Munich	59	20,000	Master in Quantitative Economics MSc Data Science
Heidelberg University	65	14,000	BA in Media and communication management M.Eng. in Information Technologies
Free University of Berlin	118	16,500	BSc in Biochemistry MSc in Psychology
Humboldt University Berlin	131	12,000	MSc in Biophysics MA in Information Science
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)	141	14,000	BSc in Bioengineering BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Scholarships for International Students in Germany

There are some universities in Germany that may not require students to pay any tuition at all or may only require a very low amount of tuition or administrative fees. Nonetheless, it is possible to receive funding for your studies if you apply to a specific degree programme at a public institution and are accepted into that program or apply for financial aid. The following is a list of some of the prestigious German scholarships available to students:

DAAD Scholarship
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships
Erasmus Joint Scholarships
Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships

Visa Requirements for the German Student Visa:

If you've been accepted to a university in Germany, you'll need to apply for a German Type D student visa. The visa requirements are as follows:

Passport with 1 year validity
Most recent passport-sized photos
Letter of acceptance from a university
Proof of English Proficiency test scores (IELTS, TOEFL)
Proof of German Proficiency (Zertifikat B1)
$11084.69 in the blocked account in Germany
Letter of motivation
CV/Resume

Work Opportunities in Germany for International Students

Germany has Europe's largest economy and a thriving job market to match. In Germany, international students can work part-time in a wide range of industries. Jobs range from serving customers at a bar to filing paperwork in an office to assisting professors in a classroom setting. Students should look for a part-time job related to their field of study. Let’s look at some popular jobs for students:

Barita
Cashier
Tutor
Library Assistant
Babysitter
Research Assistant
Translator
Delivery Person

Concluding Thoughts

The quality of higher education in Germany lives up to its reputation as one of the greatest places to get an education at the lowest possible cost. Top-tier educational institutions, experienced lecturers, innovative tools for expanding one's horizons of understanding, stimulating classroom settings, and fantastic industry experience opportunities can provide you peace of mind as you embark on your academic journey. Studying in Germany is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity made better by the country's variety of welcoming towns and plentiful job opportunities. As a student in this country, you will be presented with several opportunities to grow and learn.