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Types of German Universities
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Universities "Universität" and
Technical University "Technische Hochschule"
These forms of universities are traditional ones.There are 107 universities and TU with 1,7 Million students.
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Universities of Applied Sciences "Fachhochschulen"
Universities of Applied Sciences are referred to as Fachhochschulen (FHs) in Germany. There are 276 universities of applied science with 930 thousand students.
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Art, film and music colleges "Kunst-, Film- und Musikhochschulen"
Admission to those colleges is difficult and limited seats are available. There are 52 Kunst-, Film- und Musikhochschulen with 35 thousand students.
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Private Universties "private Universitäten"
Students should depict whether private universities are accredited by the state. There are 125 private universties with 24,6 thousand students
Requirements for Applying to German Universities
- Bachelor’s degree:
- High School certificates equivalent to the German qualification
- German language level between A1 and B2
- Master degree or MBA program:
- School leaving certificates equivalent to the German qualification
- Three or four years Bachelor Degree (108 credits) or Master I degree
- German language level between A1 and B2
- For a degree course in German Language DSH or TestDaF
- Ph.D. program:
- Master II degree
- Supervisor and reviewerÂ
- Dissertation Thesis Topic
- Plan
- Work experience if available
- German language level between A1 and B2
- For a degree course in German Language DSH or TestDaF
- Bachelor’s degree:
- High School certificates equivalent to the German qualification
- German language level between A1 and A2 in some cases
- English language certificate (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)
- Master degree or MBA program:
- School leaving certificates equivalent to the German qualification
- Three or four years Bachelor Degree (108 credits) or Master I degree
- English language certificate (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)
- German language level between A1 and B2
- Ph.D. program:
- Master II degree
- Supervisor and reviewerÂ
- Dissertation Thesis Topic & Plan
- Work experience if available
- German language level between A1 and B2
- English language certificate (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)
Visa Requirements
Proof of health insurance
- Public Health Insurance
- Private Health Insurance
- Health Insurance for Language students
Proof of financial resources
Open an account with 10,336 EUR.
- Open a Blocked Account
Proof of previous study
School certificate and university certificate if available.
Proof of German language skills or plans to take a language course in Germany.
Proof of German University confirmation letter.
Life Costs in Germany
Rent
270€ - 390€
There are 2 types of accommodation in Germany for Students. The economical option consisting of students union hall, and the expensive which is the private.
Health Insurance
28€ - 35€ : while studying the German language for public insurance when you begin sudying in unversity :111€
For private insurance: 69€
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Telephone and Internet
40€ - 60€
Purchasing a German SIM card and calling friends is inexpensive. You can either sign a contract or purchase a prepaid card. But for a landline you should sign a contract with a company
Food
100€ - 150€
Food in Germany is not expensive, but you should plan your budget. Your budget will serve you if you are not a high meat consumer or eating outdoors.
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Transportation and Others
50€ - 150€
Transportation is available all over Germany. With your Semesterticket you can use transportation for free in certain regions, which will help you save money.