German universities have not only attracted many students in terms of cost, but also many favorable policies in Germany, such as low social insurance, part-time work policies, etc., are open to overseas students. However, applications for studying abroad in any country need to be planned early. Today, I will bring you a detailed overview of applications for studying abroad in Germany.
Conditions for Studying Abroad in Germany at All Stages
1. High school students
Senior high school graduates can only enter the preparatory courses in Germany through the relevant senior high school student group review program, and can enter the relevant undergraduate majors after passing the one-year preparatory examination. After successfully completing the preparatory study in Germany and passing the final examination, students can apply to all public universities in their state.
2. Junior college students
Three year college graduates are qualified to apply for relevant majors in German universities and enter preparatory studies according to German regulations. First, pass the review interview of the APS Staying in Germany Review Department. After obtaining the APS certificate, you can apply to German universities and enter the relevant state preparatory courses. After passing the one-year preparatory courses and passing the preparatory examinations, you can enter the relevant university majors.
3. Undergraduate students and graduates
There are many ways for undergraduate students or graduates to study in Germany, and they are also flexible. It is necessary to make a comprehensive analysis of the situation of students and develop appropriate study abroad programs. Undergraduate students are not allowed to apply for a wide range of major changes in German undergraduate courses, but undergraduate graduates can transfer to other majors and re study for undergraduate degrees.
Basic Process of Studying Abroad in Germany
1. Understanding information
There are more than 100 national universities in Germany, Hochschule）， Also, Fachhochschule and dozens of private universities offer different degrees, such as Diploma, Magister Bachelor, Master, Doctor, etc. Germany has set up a special academic exchange agency DAAD in China, the full name is: Deutsche Akademischer Austausch Dienst. Every working day, there is a special reception to answer questions about studying in Germany.
2. Preliminary preparation
Although the specific requirements for admission application of German universities are slightly different, there are two requirements that are the same. First, 800 class hours of German learning certificate must be issued, and to reach the intermediate level II, you can directly apply to the language class of the university; Or issue German language certificates, such as DSH and DeFu certificates, and you can directly apply for professional studies in universities.
To apply for studying in Germany, you need to prepare six months to one year in advance. In addition to the time required to prepare documents and improve your background, the period of APS review required for applying for studying in Germany is generally 3-4 months. To apply for most German universities, you need to submit the APS audit certificate at the time of application.
3. Take the examination of German certificate
Although German universities require 800 class hours of German study certificate to apply for university, many German universities have different requirements for German certificate levels in different majors, so many domestic students can successfully apply for German university majors after studying only 600 class hours. In order to save time and money, It is recommended that friends who apply for studying in Germany take German examinations in China.
The most convenient test to take in China is TestDaF, also known as DFT. This test has test centers in eight cities in China, namely Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao, Wuhan, Nanjing, Xi'an, Guangzhou and Chongqing. The test is held twice a year on the first Saturday in April and November, On July 19, 2007, another test was added in Beijing and Shanghai, providing many convenient conditions for Chinese students to apply for German universities.
4. Prepare application materials and submit the application
The time for applying for admission to Germany is divided into two parts. One is the start of school in October, that is, the winter semester in German universities; The other is that the school starts in April, which is what German universities call the summer semester. Most German colleges and universities start their majors in October, and only a few colleges and universities start their majors in April.
The application date of some universities is even earlier, so the time of mailing application materials should be correspondingly advanced to ensure admission. The appropriate time should be: February to May in winter semester, September to November in summer semester.
German study fees
In Germany, universities are basically free of tuition, and the cost of living is lower than that of countries such as Britain and the United States. International students can also work for 90 full days or 180 half days every year, and the salary can fully cover the annual living expenses, so their families do not need to continue to provide financial support except for the first phase of language learning and living expenses. Public universities in most German states are free of tuition, and both undergraduate and graduate stages are free of tuition. The majority of German English teaching graduate students also do not charge tuition fees. Some schools charge tuition fees, and the specific situation will depend. Bain and Lower Saxony need to pay 500 euros per semester. Generally, the registration fee and miscellaneous fees are only 100-200 euros.
List of German University Fees Book Fees and Accommodation Fees
RMB 4000-5000/year "new book price"
1200-1500 yuan/year "second-hand books purchased from senior students"
Basically, the costs of studying abroad in Germany that will be involved in the school are two aspects, one is tuition fees, the other is book fees. More specific expenses for studying abroad in German universities can be found on the websites of various colleges. Of course, the cost must be more than these two points. There are some living expenses in the list of expenses for studying in Germany.
Accommodation expenses for studying abroad in Germany
Large cities: 18000-19000 yuan/year
Medium cities: 14000-15000 yuan/year
Small cities: RMB 8000-9000/year
Note: The above prices generally include utilities and heating in winter. Telephone and internet charges need to be paid additionally
Board expenses for studying in Germany
RMB 12000-13000/year "medium dietary level"
Communication expenses for studying abroad in Germany
RMB 1200-1500/year "varies according to the frequency of calls, types of phone cards (monthly/non monthly), and promotional activities of phone card operators"
Transportation expenses for studying abroad in Germany
1200-1300 yuan/year "semester transportation card provided by the university"
Insurance premium for studying in Germany
RMB 6000/year "German Medical, Accident and Third Party Liability Insurance"
The cost list of German universities is the above introduction. After reading it, parents and students will have a complete and comprehensive understanding of the cost of studying in Germany. In a word, the cost of studying abroad in German universities is not a fixed figure, and the expenditure of each project varies from person to person.
Precautions for studying in Germany
Item 1: Application materials
As far as the application materials for studying abroad are basic, there is no doubt that the preparation of materials should be targeted. There are countless outstanding students who "die" in the application materials every year, so it is necessary to prepare the materials in a targeted and scientific manner, and sometimes deliberately make small mistakes. Maybe your English is very good, but you may not be able to write accurate materials!
Item 2: APS
We must pay more attention to APS audit! The failure to pass the first trial is not the end. If the first trial is submitted early, there is usually time to participate in the second trial (although the interval between the second trial and the first trial is one month).
Item 3: Language Performance
German universities basically require students to provide qualified language scores before they can be offered a master's degree. At present, students who do not have language scores need to hurry up. Of course, if you choose between test scores and test time, the test scores are the first!
Advantages of studying in Germany
1. Germany has world-class education and scientific research level.
2. Attractive scholarships are available to all students.
3. About 10% of international students in the world choose to study in Germany.
4. Germany is the world export champion and has rich and colorful trade relations with many countries in the world, especially China.
5. Germany is the leader of Europe and the locomotive of European economy. Around the 9 neighboring countries, studying in Germany means that you can access the door of each country's culture.
6. Germany has the highest living standard and rich cultural heritage in the world.
7. Compared with other developed countries, Germany has the lowest living and learning costs.
8. The cooperation between German and Chinese universities is rich and colorful.
9. The German university graduation certificate is universally recognized and has high gold content.
10. German social security is second to none in the world. The crime rate is extremely low, and there is a perfect social security system.
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