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Germany - Your Next Study Destination
Mr. Orange Cheung, Education Officer
DAAD Information Centre Hong Kong & Macau
Witzname: Orange CHEUNG, Chi-Chung
Graduate from HKBU – European Studies (German Stream)
Now working at DAAD as Education Officer
German Alumni & DAAD Alumni
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The German Academic Exchange Service
(DAAD) is …
A self-governing organisation of German universities:
• 238 member universities
• 107 student bodies
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DAAD worldwide: Regional Offices, Information Centres and
Lectureships (DAAD-Lektors)
Buenos Aires Santiago de Chile
São Paulo
Bogotá
Caracas San José
San Francisco
Toronto
Rio de Janeiro
Mexico City
New York
London
Brussels Paris
St. Petersburg
Riga Minsk
Moscow
Kiev Warsaw
Prague
Rome Bucharest
Novosibirsk
Budapest
Madrid
Tunis
Accra Yaoundé
Nairobi
Athens
Belgrade Istanbul
Ankara
Addis Ababa
East Jerusalem
Abu Dhabi
Amman
Yerevan
Erbil
Tbilisi Almaty Baku
Tehran
Bishkek Tashkent
Dushanbe
Islamabad Kabul
Pune Chennai
New Delhi
Tokyo Beijing
Shanghai
Seoul
Taipei City
Hong Kong
Guangzhou
Hanoi
Bangkok Ho Chi Minh City
Kuala Lumpur Singapore
Sydney
Information Centres (ICs)
Regional Offices
Bonn Berlin
Johannesburg
Cairo
Jakarta
Tel Aviv
Kazan
North America : 21
Western Europe and Turkey: 149
Central and Eastern Europe, CIS: 151
Latin America: 36
North Africa and the Middle East: 34
Sub-Saharan Africa: 20
Asia-Pacific: 66
Lectureships (DAAD-Lektors)
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The DAAD supports academic
exchange in three main areas:
■Scholarships for the Best
■Structures for Internationalization
■Expertise for Academic
Collaboration
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Consultation Services
& Seminars
On Studying & Livining in
Germany
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Cologne
Basic Facts • Population:
approx. 82 million
• 9.1 million foreigners
• Geographical location: Central Europe, 9 neighbouring countries
• Varied landscape and scenery, coastlines on two seas
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Germany: Land of Poets and Thinkers (Inventors)
• Nobel Prize winners: Wilhelm Konrad Röntgen, Robert Koch, Max Planck, Albert Einstein, and more recently: Gerhard Ertl (chemistry 2007), Stefan Hell (chemistry 2014), Theodor W. Hänsch (physics 2005), Peter Grünberg (physics 2007), Thomas Südhof (medicine 2013)
• The land of Kant, Hegel, Adorno, Goethe, Schiller, Heine, Brecht, Mann, Wagner, Bach, Beethoven, Brahms
• Pioneering inventions and discoveries: x-ray, aspirin, television, the motorcar, airbags, computers, chip cards, ...
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Where do the Foreign Students come from?
(2016)
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What kind of subjects are the foreign
students choosing?
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The current German Degree System at a glance
Bachelor's Degree (3 and 4-year programmes)
Master's Degree (1, 1,5 and 2-year programmes)
If BA/BSc and MA/MSc are considered „consecutive“, max. duration of 5 years
PhD Degree (3 to 5 years, structured programme or individual doctorate)
State Exams for the medical and legal professions
Modular System
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International Programmes
• 2,005 International Programmes at all levels across Germany
• Bachelor's, Master's or structured PhD programmes
• Internationally recognised degrees
• Courses usually taught in English, often with German language classes offered as a parallel course
• Usually no need to show proof of any German language skills
• Intensive support for international students
• A database of International Programmes is available here: www.daad.de/idp
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Tuition Fees
• NO general tuition fees at state funded universities /colleges in 15 federal states for Bachelor Degree Programmes.
• Starting with the winter semester 2017, public universities in Baden Württemberg require non-EU students paying 1,500 Euro per semester
• Tuition Fees for Master Degree Programmes vary, starting at € 650 per semester
• Private institutions charge higher tuition fees
• Semester dues / social fees of up to € 200 (to cover administration costs and contributions to student services such as student restaurants, cafeterias, subsidized public transportation / semester ticket, sports and cultural provision)
• Detailed information about fees available from the university or college in question
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Wide Variety of Study Opportunities
427 Institutions of Higher Education
107 Universities
217 Universities of Applied Sciences
52 Colleges of Art and Music
29 Colleges of Public Administration
16 Colleges of Theology
6 Colleges of Education
19,200 Degree Programmes, incl.
2,005 International Programmes and 1,500 Dual Degree Programmes
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Universities
• Total number: 107
• Focus on transmitting methodological and theoretical knowledge
• Compulsory courses, but also many electives
• Research oriented, a research-based final thesis
• Appr. 25,000 finished PhDs every year (Germany ranks first in Europe)
• A broad range of subjects including medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, legal studies, philology, teacher training etc.)
• Degrees available: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, State Examination (for state regulated professions), plus some "Diplom" and "Magister" degrees from Germany's previous degree system
• Sometimes very large institutions with up to 50,000 students
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Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen, FH)
• Total number: 217
• Focus on practical application and strong links to the corporate world and industry
• Set course groups, stronger student-student and student-professor relationship
• Practice-based final thesis
• Subjects typically include engineering sciences, information technology, business management, social sciences, architecture, design, etc.
• Many highly specialized (Master degree) programs to fulfil demand by medium-sized companies in the area
• Often smaller regional universities, closely embedded in the industrial and social landscape of a province
• Nevertheless often very international with many degree programmes being taught in English and many partner institutions in Europe and beyond
• Degrees available: Bachelor's, Master's (plus some "Diplom" from Germany's previous degree system)
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Music, Art and Film Colleges
• Total number: 52
• Focus on practical application
• Admission often based on portfolios and aptitude tests
• Artistic/creative subjects such as design, graphics, music, singing, directing and camera work
• Very international student population
• Degrees available: Bachelor's, Master's, State Exam, PhD, sometimes post-doc for professorships (plus some "Diplom" and "Magister" degrees from Germany's previous degree system)
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Private Universities
• Total number: 126
• Primarily universities of applied sciences
• Programmes mostly in business management, business administration, finance etc.
• Small classes
• Very modern infrastructure and state-of-the-art technology
• Close ties to industry
• A significant international dimension
• Degrees available: Bachelor's, Master's, occasionally PhD
• Sometimes high tuition fees
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Language Proficiency Tests
German
•Deutsche Sprachprü fung fü r den Hochschulzugang (DSH)
DSH Level 2 (67% - 81%)
•Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF)
TestDaF : 4.0
English
•Test of English as a Foreign Language
TOEFL : 80
(Internet-based Test)
•International English Language Testing System
IELTS : 6.0
NOTE : Some German universities may require better results
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Academic Requirements:
Undergraduate Courses
• For students from Hong Kong
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
Examination (HKDSE)
- 6 Subjects with at least Level 3
- 4 Core Subjects
(English Language , Chinese Language ,
Mathematics , Liberal Studies)
- 2 Elective Subjects
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Academic Requirements:
Undergraduate Courses
For students from Macau
• Certificate of Senior Secondary Education (Form 6,
Senior Middle Three, Grade 12) together with the pass
of the university entrance examination are not directly
eligible for a bachelor’s programme at German
universities
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• 1-year specialized course • Prepares young adults with an international
school leaving certificate for a course of studies at a German college or university
• Work out the professional and cultural requirements for a successful course of studies in Germany
• Usually free, but the registered students have to pay semester contribution (from 100 to 400 per semester)
• Usually no scholarships • Language Requirement : B1 German
What is Studienkolleg?
Which specialized courses do the Studienkollegs offer?
For the university Studienkollegs:
• M-Course: for medical, biological and pharmaceutical degrees
• T-Course: for mathematical, science or technical degress
• W-Course: for business, economics and social science degrees
• G-Course: for humanity degrees or German studies
• S-Course: for language degrees
For the university of applied sciences Studienkollegs:
• TI-Course: for technical and engineering degrees
• WW-Course: for economics and business degrees
• GD-Course: for design and art degrees
• SW-Course: for social science degrees
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Student administration: EUR 8.77
University sports activities: EUR 1.75
Semester ticket: EUR 162.80
Faculty allocation: EUR 2.10
Student union: EUR 59.00
Total: EUR 234.42
THE SEMESTER FEE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE IN THE 2014/15 WINTER SEMESTER IS COMPRISED OF:
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WHAT DO GERMAN STUDENTS PAY MONEY
FOR EVERY MONTH?
Rent (incl. ancillary expenses): EUR 298
Food: EUR 165
Clothing: EUR 52
Travel expenses (car/public transport): EUR 82
Health insurance and medical costs. Medication: EUR 66
Phone/Internet/Radio/TV fees, postage: EUR 33
Course materials/learning materials (books, etc.): EUR 30
Leisure, culture and sports: EUR 68
Total: EUR 794
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Applying for university studies
There are different application procedures depending on the institution, the subject and the applicant's country of origin. Please contact the International Office first to find out how to apply for the programme of your choice:
• Apply directly to your institution of choice
• Uni-assist enables prospective students to apply to several institutions at the same time: www.uni-assist.de
• For subjects with limitations on admissions, apply at www.hochschulstart.de
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Admissions and Visas
Whether or not students need a visa depends on their country of origin and the length of their stay in Germany (no visa if duration of stay less than 3 months).
Please contact the German Consulate General in Hong Kong for visa issues: www.hongkong.diplo.de
What do you need for a student visa?
• Passport, valid for at least 6 months
• Admission letter from a German university or confirmation of language course registration
• Certificates of school and university exams
• Proof of adequate financial means (~ 720 € / month)
• Proof of health insurance coverage
• 2 completed visa application forms
• 3 passport photos which support biometric checks
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Working while Studying
• Many students supplement parental support, student loans or scholarships with a part-time job.
• Citizens of countries in the EU or the European Economic Area have the same rights as German students to access the job market.
• Non-EU citizens who do not have work permits may work for 120 full days or 240 half-days – more if they have jobs as student or graduate assistants. Whatever jobs they have need to be reported to the foreigners authority.
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Jobs and Careers after Studying
• Blue Card Germany renders the job market in Germany particularly attractive to foreign graduates.
• Non-EU citizens may remain in Germany to look for work for up to 18 months after finishing their studies.
• They are permitted to work without restriction during that time.
• www.make-it-in-germany.com provides a broad range of information and tips.
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And what about the German Language?
E-learning: www.dw.com
www.bbc.co.uk/languages/german/lj/
www.deutsch-uni.com/duo_webshop/en/index.jsp
www.deutsch-lernen.net
German Courses at the University
Goethe Institut Hong Kong
Language Tests:
TESTDaF - Standardised German
language test
TOEFL, IELTS for IDP courses in the
English language
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Useful links
• Studying in Germany, degree programmes, scholarships:
www.study-in.de
• Institutions, degree programmes, contact details:
www.hochschulkompass.de
• Individual institutions' international offices:
www.daad.de/aaa
• International Programmes:
www.daad.de/international-programmes
• Summer courses (preparatory language courses and others):
www.daad.de/sommerkurse
• Social, financial and organisational matters:
www.international-students.de
• On YouTube: Germany – ways to success (subtitled)
• Admission Information: www.uni-assist.de
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German Academic Exchange Service The German National Agency for Exchange and Internationalisation
DAAD Information Centre
Hong Kong & Macau
Hong Kong Baptist University
Academic & Administration Building,
Room 1126, 11th Floor
Weekly Consultation:
1st & 3rd Monday of each month, 4 pm – 7 pm
Every Tuesday, 10 am – 12 noon
or by appointment (required for PhD / research)
Mr Orange Cheung,
Education Officer Dr. Siegbert Klee,
Director DAAD IC
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Vielen Dank
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Herzlich Willkommen
in Deutschland!
DAAD Information centre Hong Kong And Macau
Website: http://ic.daad.de/hongkong/en/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+852) 3411-5326
Room1126, Academic and Administration Building, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong