Why study in Germany?
Academic standards at German universities are top-notch; not only are the renowned technical institutes, such as TU Darmstadt, RWTH Aachen, and others, ranked as some of the best in the world, but the study courses offered in a variety of other disciplines such as: medicine, law, social sciences, arts etc., are highly acclaimed internationally.
The three preeminent funding sources for research projects at German universities are: German Government, the industrial sector, and the European Union; having this giant pool of funding to draw from, researchers from a wide variety of disciplines have virtually limitless possibilities to conduct research and come up with innovative solutions in their respective fields.
Benefits
- Your semester fees also usually include your public transport pass, which is valid for usage in all the public transport in the city of your university (sometimes also for travelling in the whole state). Your university student ID card acts as your transport pass too.
- Germany is located almost in the center of Europe and therefore you can travel to any country in Europe in really no time and it is also quite cheap. Most of the German cities are well connected to the different major cities across Europe and thus make it really feasible to travel anywhere you wish to. So do travel during your studies.
- Germany is relatively cheap when it comes to living expenditure as compared to its bordering countries, such as France or the Netherlands. So already you have no/low tuition fees and now also less living expenditure.
- While studying in Germany , you will probably not just improve your educational skills in the field of your studies, but also develop your overall personality. You will start incorporating rules and discipline in your life which will help you at every step of your life.
- Last but not least, you will get additional 18 months after completing your studies to look for jobs or any other further education opportunities.
Expenses
In 2014, Germany's 16 states abolished tuition fees for undergraduate students at all public German universities.
This means that currently both domestic and international undergraduates at public universities in Germany can study for free, with just a small fee to cover administration and other costs per semester.