Detail Info about Study in Germany

 

Introduction of German Education:

Mostly Pakistanis have no concept about German Studies and other information due to lack of information. People who are interested to study abroad like USA, CANADA AUSTRILA etc can find lot of information, guidance and consultants. But the main problem of German is language. I hope you know that agent get commission from University also where he is submitting your documents but in Germany the education is free so no university offers commission to agents so agents avoid dealing German cases. If you have proper guidance you can admission easily in Germany.

There are some consulting company offering that they will help, guide and got admission in Germany but they are really very costly. And mostly are frauds. Few weeks ago one agent was saying that he would help me to get admission in Germany with the cost of Rs.1 lakh (his charges). Which is obviously very costly for any student belongs to mideaker families.

I have divided my experience in different paragraph under main heading and in Different part coz after composing I relaise that my email will be very long so I have decided to divide it into different parts. So read it carefully and use you mind also. May Allah Success you all. And give Pakistan long life. I hope my email will help you but you can give me suggestion also I will say welcome.

NOTE: Here I want to clear one thing following information is  my personal experience and personal comments on the basis of my past education and language etc. These are not end statements. May be you didn’t face problems like me. But I hope you will get little idea about Getting Admission in Germany. You can get admission in Germany very easily my experience will help you and give you a basic path. So I will not claim any responsibility.

Information on Internet

Internet is full of information. I am listing all possible important and informative links, which I found. Mostly sites are in German but English version is also available. You may found the Flag of UK indicating English Version  

§        http://www.gateway-to-germany.de/

§        http://www.uni-koeln.de/studienkolleg/general.html (List of all Studienkolleg in Germany.)

§        http://www.tu-harburg.de/~semj0108/mainpage1.html (Page by Pakistani Students but not completed and not up-to-date)

§        http://www.higher-education-compass.hrk.de/ (RECOMMENDED: Search Engine Where you can search your related course and also the combination of related courses.)

§        http://www.campus-germany.de/index.htx?c=studieren&lang=en
http://www-en.studienwahl.de (Highly RECOMMENDED: Search Engine Where you can search your related course and also the combination of related courses.)

§        http://www.goethe.de/su/kar/enindex.htm (Goethe Institute of Karachi)

§        http://de.dir.yahoo.com/Bildung_und_Ausbildung/Hochschulen/Universitaeten/ (List and links of all German Universities In German language)

§        http://de.dir.yahoo.com/Bildung_und_Ausbildung/Hochschulen/Fachhochschulen/ (List and links of all German Universities in German Language.)

§        http://www.student-affairs.de

§        http://www.daad.de/info-f-a/en/fuehrer/idc/index.html (RECOMMENDED : Visit this side )

§        www.germany-opportunities.de

§        http://directory.google.com/Top/Reference/Education/Colleges_and_Universities/Europe/Germany/

§        http://obsfur.geophysik.uni-muenchen.de/ Geophysical Observatory

§        http://www.mpip-mainz.mpg.de/

§        http://www.research-in-germany.de/links/en/uni.html#fellowships (Fellowships from Germany included DAAD)

§        http://www.deutsche-kultur-international.de/w/ewausl.htm/ (graduates, PhDs and scientists from abroad will find an overview of the programmes providing grants in Germany.)

DAAD (German Acadaemic Exchange Agency)
http://www.daad.de/info-f-a/en/fuehrer/idc/index.html
   

§        What is DAAD:

§        The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is an association of German Higher Education Institutions. DAAD gives information on higher studies in Germany and provides counseling for students and scholars wishing to pursue higher studies in Germany. German Institutions of Higher Education do not usually employ agents, nor do they charge for the counseling services. In general, scholarships for undergraduate or postgraduate studies are not available for international students. Students who already have obtained a master's degree may apply for a scholarship to carry out research at a German institution of higher education. There are a number of scholarships offered each year under various schemes. Details are available from DAAD, German Academic Exchange Service
 
    DAAD is an organization of the German universities, "Facchochschulen" (Universities of applied sciences), and research organizations, which represents them abroad and supports their international academic and scientific relations. In that capacity, DAAD implements various academic exchange programmes between Germany and about 130 countries in the world. Its headquarters are in Bonn and Berlin.
 
What does DAAD do?
    DAAD provides free information on:
 
The system of higher education in Germany
German and bilateral programmes for research grants, fellowships, and scholarships
German and international academic credentials (evaluation and equivalencies)
 DAAD upon application through proper channels, funds:
 
One to two year and short-term scholarships/fellowships for qualified individuals (Master's Degree holders and up) in all academic disciplines, for study and/or research in Germany, and for German academics to study, teach and /or do research abroad.
Group programmes (information visits, internships, integrated study abroad programmes for international and German students).
Academic exchanges of scholars as part of research projects and/or university/departmental links
What DAAD does not do?
    It does:
 
Not provide financial assistance to undergraduates, non-resident citizens of any country, or private/charitable organizations.
Not disseminate information about any aspect of life in Germany, out side of higher education and research.
Not offer support for the study of the German language (except for its own prospective fellowship holders) whenever possible.
You can request to DAAD for Booklets of
Studying In Germany Information for Foreigners on Fachhochschule Studies (You will find all the list of Fachhochschule in Germany with the list of courses offering)
Studying In Germany Information for Foreigners on University Studies (You will find all the list of University in Germany with the list of courses offering)
Destination  Germany guide for international Students
Living and Study in Germany.
Degree Courses At Institutions of Higher Education in Germany
Scholarschips and Funding
International Courses in Germany, Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate Degree Programes in English and German.
 Free of cost by sending email on the following email address.
     mailto:BKP.berlin@daad.de
 
If you face any problem you can request me. I can give you the photocopy of the book by simply paying the cost of photocopy.
 
German Language.

One thing, which you should clear in you, mind there should not be any ambiguity in mind. To live in Germany German language is very very important. German is the language of instruction of German Universities, with the exception of some graduate and postgraduate courses which are held in the English or another foreign language or the International degree programs which some universities have introduced and in which courses are instructed in English, at least in the initial semesters.

Not a single university offers basic German Language courses. German Embassy will not give you visa if you have not at least basic knowledge of German language (Situation may be vary Course to course and university to university). Mostly Universities require DSH (language proficiency test of admission to Higher education) language test, which is test of Proficiency of German Language like TOEFL and ILTES for English. Some universities allow you to prepare for DSH test before continue their studies, but for that you should have 400-500 hours of lesson, which is equal to Basic Level 2(GrundStuffe II) or Basic Level 3(GrundStuffe III) of Goethe Institute. In Goethe Center Lahore the Basic Level 6 equal to Basic Level 3.

 In Germany you have to talk in Germany at Taxi, at Market except some areas. I found that, Germans try to avoid speaking English Language. I met many people in Germany’s Chat rooms. Mostly will say that they can’t speak English but they can. The thinking of majority People in Pakistan is that, they will learn German Language at Germany except some exceptional cases. So remember,

 German Language courses at Germany are really very very costly.
The cost is vary to University to University but language cost is round about in between 50,000 to 2,00,000 depending on your past German Language Skills.
So it is my friendly advice kindly learns German Language more and more here in Pakistan as possible, it will be helpful for you in Germany both socially and economically.
You should start German language 6 month before applying in universities.
You should have at least basic level 2(GrundStuffe II 320 hours of study) or Basic Level 3(GrundStuffe III 480 hours of study) know ledge of German Language.
Level is not important university will evaluate how many hours have you studied before applying.
If you are working part time in German and your German is not good then Germans will pay you less with the lame excuse of nonproficieny of German language.
Further detailed information about requirement, you can find from universities Sites.

German Language Courses in Pakistan

In Pakistan you can learn German Languages at the following Institutes, which are reliable, and their Certificates recognized from German universities.

1. Goethe-Instiut Karachi

256 Sarwar Shaheed Road

Karachi - 74200 (Pakistan)

Telephone: 5684811, 5683124, Fax: 5683413

E-Mail:mailto:giklib@super.net.pk

Website: http://www.goethe.de/su/kar/enindex.htm

2. Goethe Zentrum Lahore.

 

3. National University of Languages Islamabad. (NUML)

            (Unfortunately I have no address of this university), Please Check Internet search engines like www.google.com

 

 Type of Degrees in Germany

This is really important concept about which mostly Pakistani unfamiliar. In following section I will try to explain, type of universities in Germany.

  MSc Degree: Just like our MSc. But remember our bachelor holder student who didn’t have 4 years of Education cant admission in MSc. If you have done MSc already here in Pakistan then you are eligible to get admission.

Bsc Degree: Just like our Bsc. Our Fsc or FA degree holder cant get admission directly in Bsc Degree programs. If you have already completed your Bachelor program you can apply.

Diplom Degree: Kindly don’t confuse Diplom with Diploma. Diplom is quite different from Diploma program. The diplom degree is a professional qualification with the length of 8 to 9 semesters (4 years). This Diplom program equaling to the BA/Bsc or MA/ MSc. In diplom we study one major subject. The Diplom (FH) degree is a professional, academic qualification recognized throughout Europe and enables graduates to set up their own business in Germany and abroad even in regulated professions.

Magister Artium: Magister Artium is equaling to the Master Degree program. In contrast to the Diplom Degree, the Magister examination must be taken in two major subject and two subsidiary subjects.

State Examination (Staatsexamen): the staatesexamen is taken in subjects, which enable German graduates to take positions in the German Civil Service (teacher, judges, lawyers, Pharmacists)

Preparatory Course (Studienkolleg): the studienkolleg prepares foreign students for the assessment test. Pakistani students, who have done only FA/ Fsc and intrested to get admission in Germany at Bachelor level, first have to take admission in Studienkolleg. The period of Studienkolleg is 1 year. The language requirement of Studienkolleg is 400-500 hours of lesson of German language.

Admissions Restrictions (Numerus Clausus): Some disciplines are so popular that the capacity of study places can't meet demand. German and foreign students applying for these disciplines are subject to a selection procedure. Numerus Clausus subjects are Computer Science, Informatics, and Business Administration etc.

Zulassungsfrei: Courses other than NC called Zulassungsfrei(Admission Free). In these types of courses then admission given on the basis of First comes First Serve. In these courses you can get admission very easily. Some examples of ZF are Wood Crafting, Sport Science, Arts courses etc. You should ensure that your desired course is either NC or ZF.

Commencement of Studies

            In Germany admission open two-time in a year.

Winter Semester: the deadline for Winter Semester is 15 July and classed start in the October. Universities offer majority courses in Winter Semesters.

Summer Semester: The deadline for Summer Semester is 15 January and classes start in April every year.

There are different courses for international courses so you should inquire about the deadline of the course.

 

Tips

Kindly don’t be aggressive, be cool mind and don’t be emotional before applying.

One thing should remember, German universities receive application all around the world, so there is great rush but with little care you can get admission there. there is great rush in Business Admisistration and Computer science. Every one all around the worl want to get admission in CS and BA.

Firstly select course or courses relating to your past studies in which you want to apply. there are many possible combination of any course like for Computer there are about 20 combination of courses. Try to enquire from concerning university that your desired course has either NC or FZ.

Then select universities or Fachhochschule(University of Applied Science) round about 10.

Try to send application as soon as possible before 15 January or 15 July.Kindly inquire from university about the deadline of your course. Some international courses have different deadline.

There is no application-processing fee in Germany.

I observed all students those have no background in Computer want to apply in Informatics. Try to apply in you relative course. This will make easy to get admission in Germany and also for getting VISA.

Your all degrees should be attested from Notary Public.  Kindly inquire from university about the list of documents needed for application processing.
There are about 300 universities in Germany so try to apply in small universities or Fachhochule.
If any one have 4 year of Bachelor degree or Master degree or more than 120 credit hours of study,  can apply in International Courses in Engineering.
Other wise don’t think about it.
Try to apply in Diplom Program.
Try to apply in those Universities where German language has been offered.
Do not apply in Main University because there is great rush in main universities like Frankfurt, Berlin, Hamburg, and Hannover etc.
Those students who have 3 year of education can apply in Bachelor Program. But they can apply in non-engineering Master courses. Kindly ask from Foreign office about the acceptability of your courses.
Mostly response Form University in English so you can ask them question freely.
General Requirements for admission to Bachelor’s Degree Programs:
1. University entrance qualification (G.C.E. A-Levels or equivalent)
2. Proof of very good knowledge of English (TOEFL, or IELTS, etc certificate)
3. Proof of finances (or scholarship arranged) for covering the costs of living. Addresses of scholarship-giving agencies can be found under the given internet addresses

General Requirements for admission to Master’s Degree Programs:
1. A bachelor’s degree
2. Proof of very good knowledge of English (TOEFL, IELTS, etc certificate)
3. Proof of finances (or scholarship arranged) for covering the costs of living. Addresses of scholarship-giving agencies can be found under the given internet addresses

For further information check the following internet sites:
http://www.daad.de/deutschland/en/2.2.4.html
http://www.higher-education-compass.hrk.de/
http://www.campus-germany.de/english
http://www.agep.edu

You can also see it from World wide education oppurtunities in English

Disclaimer:

The content of this Document is provided by the Pakifin Yahoo group at [http://www15.brinkster.com/pakfin/germany.htm ]. We thank the enthusiastic approach of the Author who has summarized his knowledge here to help others.

 

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