Study and research in Germany

Vorlesung im Anatomie-Hörsaal der Universität in Leipzig

Higher education in Germany

Germany is an increasingly attractive place in which to study, offering international degrees such as Bachelor and Master degrees, courses taught in English and a system which enables credits for attendance and examination passes to be accumulated and transferred.

Students in Humboldt University´s "Audimax" auditorium

German universities are top for foreign students

In a survey from the British Council, Germany has been named as the most supportive country for overseas students, in an international league table. Among the attractions for international students is the increasing availability in Germany of courses taught entirely in English, so much so that students can complete degrees without ever having to speak German.

Excellence in Engineering and the Sciences Made in Germany

Excellence in Engineering and the Sciences Made in Germany ? TU9 is the alliance of the leading institutes of technology in Germany. They offer a wide range of courses in engineering and the sciences as well as an excellent all-round education.

STIBET

Scholarship and support programme: students do better when they feel at home

From welcome breakfasts to friendship programmes, German universities come up with lots of interesting ways of making it easier for international students to settle into their new surroundings. The DAAD offers them a combined scholarship and support programme (STIBET), which is funded by the Federal Foreign Office. It supports introductory events and country evenings as well as specialist support for foreign doctoral students. Projects like Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Münster have developed their own special approaches and act as examples for other universities.

Logo Land der Ideen

Research and development in Germany

Germany can look back on a long tradition of research and development. A multitude of inventions and the works of German Nobel Prize winners have left a memorable impression in the world of international science. Now, as then, the extreme diversity of research establishments, constantly improving public sector conditions and effective competence networks ensure that scientists in Germany can depend on an optimum research environment.

Alumniportal Deutschland auch im „LAND“

Das Alumniportal Deutschland ist ein kostenloses Online-Netzwerk, das allen "Deutschland-Alumni" die Möglichkeit bietet, ihre Kompetenzen und Kontakte zu sichern, auszubauen und für ihre persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung zu nutzen. "Deutschland-Alumni" sind Menschen aus aller Welt, die in Deutschland studiert, geforscht, gearbeitet oder eine Weiterbildung absolviert haben. Herzlich willkommen ist auch, wer über eine deutsche Organisation im Ausland aus- oder weitergebildet wurde. Im Alumniportal Deutschland finden Sie Veranstaltungen und Weiterbildungen weltweit, Stellenangebote in Ihrer Region, Tipps und Infos rund um die deutsche Sprache sowie interessante Nachrichten zu Kultur, Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft. Unternehmen, Hochschulen und Organisationen der internationalen Zusammenarbeit finden hier Ehemalige, Experten und Fachkräfte „trained in Germany“. Sie können Jobs anbieten, netzwerken und sich präsentieren. Die Registrierung ist kostenlos. Zur Website Alumniportal Deutschland

Studying as a foreign student in Germany

Flash player is not installed Studying as a foreign student in Germany Lucien Futso has felt very welcome when studying as a foreign student at a German university. (© DW im Auftrag des Auswärtiges Amtes)

Lucien Futso has felt very welcome when studying as a foreign student at a German university.

YOUng in Germany

Humboldt Universität

You plan to study or work in Germany? "Young Germany", an initiative of Germany's Federal Foreign Service, provides you with all relevant information on education, career opportunities, business, networking, lifestyle and much more.

DAAD Study Information Center in Singapore

You would like to study in Germany? Get more information about programmes and scholarships from the DAAD Study Information Center in Singapore.

Recognition of foreign professional qualifications

Many Germans and many immigrants to Germany have acquired qualifications and degrees in other countries. In the past, these qualifications could not be put to optimal use, because assessment procedures and standards have been lacking. The new Recognition Act (from 1 March 2012) will establish a nationally standardized system of assessing foreign professional qualifications.