Reasons to Study in Germany

Reasons to Study in Germany

Germany has successfully made its position to the top most desired destinations to study abroad with its: World-class education, exciting urban life embedded in beautiful landscapes, and a welcoming culture with people from all over the globe.

1. No or low tuition fees – Germany is the only top study destination whose universities charge no tuition fees.
2. Top ranked Universities – German universities are above global higher education standards. Some of them have been consistently ranked among the world’s best universities. There are 44 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2018, which is more than any other country after the United States and the United Kingdom. There are 43 universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018 top 500, with 10 in the top 100: Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, the Technical University of Munich, Heidelberg University, Humboldt University of Berlin, RWTH Aachen University, University of Freiburg, Free University of Berlin, Technical University of Berlin, University of Tübingen and University of Bonn.
3. Affordable cost of living – Living costs in Germany are relatively modest when compared to other Western European nations. On average, students can get by on 800 euros per month.Rents in certain metropolitan areas, such as Hamburg or Munich, may be high, although in no way comparable to cities like Paris or London, especially with some flexibility regarding the part of town to live in. In addition, students in Germany can enjoy a variety of concessions. Entry fees to various institutions and buildings, such as theatres and museums are low for students.
4. Various scholarships – Although students don’t pay tuition fees and receive a ton of benefits, the cost of living in Germany can be still considerable. Various means of funding like scholarships like DAAD and part-time jobs called “HiWi” (Research assistant) or “Werkstudent” (Part-time job in a company) are available to students for coping up with the living expenses. Part-time job opportunities also exist in restaurants, supermarkets, etc. for those who don’t want brain intensive jobs. As an international student, you are permitted to work for 120 full days or 240 half days in a year. The German Academic Exchange Service, otherwise know as DAAD (Deutscher  Akademischer Austausch Dienst), provides support for German and international students to gain funding to live in and study in Germany for free or at a more affordable cost.
5. Job opportunities – Germany provides excellent job and Ph.D. opportunities. After completing your degree in Germany, you can stay on in the country for up to 18 months to look for a job related to your qualification. As per a study, Germany is likely to face a shortage of 3 million skilled workers by 2030; this means more job opportunities after studying in Germany. Germany is a large economy with countless opportunities for foreign graduates. Unlike many other European nations, Germany’s economy is not centered around one or two specific locations. Industrial hubs are scattered across the country: Hamburg is home to trade and media companies; Munich and Stuttgart are strong in automotive and manufacturing; Frankfurt is the leading financial capital. Strangely, Berlin does not have strong industrial presence but has developed into Europe’s startup capital over recent years.
6. Explore Europe – Besides studying, living in the center of Europe provides you with an opportunity to travel across the whole continent. What more, the German student visa would allow you to travel to 26 countries without any restrictions. you can reach a number of destinations within a couple of hours by train or plane.  Whether you want to go skiing in the Alps, mountaineering in the Dolomites, enjoy the beach in Barcelona, visit Paris, Rome or Amsterdam you have a wide selection of travel destination that you can reach within a couple of hours by train or plane. Weekend trips are easy to plan and really affordable.
7. German Language – Whatever plan you may have for the future, learning the German language will always be beneficial and opens door to many job opportunities. German is the world’s 4th most popular language. Living in Germany would provide you an easy way to learn the language.
8. Diverse culture – A sizeable portion of the student communities at German universities come from international backgrounds. The international community make it easier to get adjusted to life in Germany. It also provides a great opportunity to interact with various cultures from different countries. Additionally, the universities help the students adjust to the new country faster with the help of mentoring programmes.

All these are top 8 reasons to study in Germany, which will compel you to think about studying in Germany at least once.

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