Study in Germany

Introduction to 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 a lot of information, guidance and consultants. In Germany the education is free so no university offers commission to agents but the main problem of German is language. Information on Internet Internet is full of information. Unfortunately, mostly sites are in German but English version for most of the sites is also available. (Click 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/Unive rsitaeten/ (List and links of all German Universities In German language) http://de.dir.yahoo.com/Bildung_und_Ausbildung/Hochschulen/Fachh ochschulen/ (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 site ) www.germany-opportunities.de http://directory.google.com/Top/Reference/Education/Colleges_and_U niversities/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. 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

German Language To live in Germany, German language is 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 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 IELTS 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 Centre Lahore the Basic Level 6 equal to Basic Level 3. German Language courses at Germany are really very costly. The cost varies 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 learn German Language more and more here in Pakistan, it will be helpful in Germany both socially and economically. You should start German language 6 months 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 nonproficiency of German language.

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)

Type of Degrees in Germany MSc Degree: Just like our MSc. But remember, the bachelor holder Pakistani student who doesnt have 4 years of Education, cant get admission in MSc. If you have done 4-years Bachelors or alternatively MSc already in Pakistan then you are eligible to get admission. BSc Degree: Just like our BSc. Pakistani FSc or FA degree holder cant get admission directly in BSc Degree programs. If you have already completed your 2-years Bachelor program you can apply. Diplom Degree: Kindly dont 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 you 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 times in a year. Winter Semester: the deadline for Winter Semester is 15 July and classes start in the October. Universities offer majority of courses in Winter Semesters. Summer Semester: The deadline for Summer Semester is 15 January and classes start in April every year. There may be different courses for international students so you should inquire about the deadline of the course. There is no application-processing fee in Germany.