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      Germany has much to offer as a place of study with more than 350 state and private universities  and a colourful variety of courses. Germany is one of the leading countries in the field of research, science and technology. The renowned tradition of German universities dates back to the 14th century and continues with an outstanding level of education and research.

About 250,000 foreign students currently study in Germany, of which about 4,200 are Indians. Most of the German universities are sponsored by the state to keep study-fees affordable, and the number of scholarships available keeps increasing. Moreover, studying in Germany is not just restricted to the German medium alone. Over 500 International Degree Programmes (IDP) offer courses that are entirely or partly taught in English. The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) provides information and counseling to students and scholars wishing to pursue higher studies in German.

Degrees in Germany are offered in the two-tier international system of bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
 
         
 
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Studying In Germany: German universities are now listed on iTunes U / copyright Picture-Alliance/KEYSTONE German universities connect with 'Generation iPod'
Since the beginning of 2009, German universities and institutes have been presenting themselves on iTunes. Any user world-wide can download information free of charge on the universities, lectures and the most recent research results in the form of a podcast – at home, on trips, in the park or in the train. more
Studying in Germany: Study Multimedia and Authorship in Germany / Copyright picture-alliance / maxppp Study program in Germany offers online journalism and multimedia training
The praxis-oriented master’s program “Multimedia and Authorship” at the Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) trains students how to work within the ever changing forum of new media. more
An apprentice at the DESY research centre of the Helmholtz Research Society in Germany: Studying In Germany, German Information Centre / © dpa - Bildfunk Promoting the next generation of research scientists in Germany
Helmholtz Research Schools in Germany provide international PhD students with excellent research conditions. more
Students at the Film Academy Baden-Wuerttemberg in Germany / © Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg Where to study film-making in Germany
German films have gained a lot of press in recent years, not least through the 2007 Oscar winner The Lives of Others. Forming the foundation for the success of German directors such as Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck or Caroline Link are the many top film academies in Germany. Here is a closer look at some of the top schools for a career in the film industry. more
Students at the Leipzig Graduate School of Management in Germany / © dpa German Management School raises profile with accreditation
The Leipzig Graduate School of Management (HHL) is Germany's first private university to be distinguished by the renowned accrediting body, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Less than five percent of business schools worldwide have received this distinction. HHL first received the honour in 2004. more
Afghan students during a German language class / © AA, Foto: Jan Gruene Afghanistan needs qualified young professionals to support reconstruction
Sultan Mohammad from Afghanistan has come to Germany for a master's programme in public policy. At the Erfurt School of Public Policy he, along with 14 other young Afghan leaders, is learning how good governance can succeed. They all share the desire to advance Afghanistan's civil reconstruction. more
The highest ever number of female students took admissions in 2008 / © Colourbox 2008 sees record number of newly enrolled students in universities
The 2008 summer and winter semesters combined saw the largest ever number of newly enrolled students. This resulted from the highest ever number of female students entering universities. more
View of the Faculty of Informatics at the Technical University, Dresden / © dpa - Report Germany makes progress in European Higher Education Area
Internationally recognised bachelor and master's degrees are now standard in Germany as elsewhere. This gives graduates enhanced mobility, and improves their opportunities on the international job market. more
MBA students at HHL / © 2008 Handelshochschule Leipzig gGmbH Leading German business school takes part in pan-European network
As the world’s economies grapple with the global economic crisis, three leading business schools from France, Germany and Italy have formed a special network to address these issues and the changing needs of businesses. The relationship is designed to offer students greater academic and professional opportunities. more
Magdeburg dome on the Elbe river /  © picture-alliance / OKAPIA KG Magdeburg- In the heart of Germany
Located in the heart of Germany, just one and a half hours from Berlin, Magdeburg is a university town situated on the river Elbe. Numerous parks make it an attractive place to live and the historic nature of the 1,200-year-old city means that it has plenty of character. more
 
  Germany's University city portraits  
  RWTH Aachen is the chosen university of exellence / © picture-alliance/dpa   University of Hamburg / © dpa-Report   Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt / © dpa-International  
             
  Marienberg Fortress in Wuerzburg / © Oswald Eckstein / OKAPIA   A student at Munich's Ludwig Maximilians University / © dpa-Report   View of the Duisburg city / © picture-alliance/ OKAPIA KG  
             
  Old market square in the city of Braunschweig / © picture-alliance, OKAPIA KG   The frauenkirsche in Dresden / © dpa-Report   The city hall square of the Freiburg city / © picture-alliance/ HB Verlag  
             
 
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