Germany
Types of Program
Undergraduate Program
‘Undergrad’, is a 4 year program, after 12th Grad, where students can study a wide range of subjects to begin with. Once they have met the core curriculum requirements, students at most institutions are asked to choose a specific field of study, also known as the major. The final two years are spent taking more courses that are more directly related to your major.
Master’s Program
Masters of Science (popularly known as MS) is the choice of maximum applicants across the country. Others graduate programs are MBA, MPH, etc. These are 2 years full time programs which combine first-class teaching and practical industry exposure to prepare graduates for professional work.
PhD Program
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the highest academic degree graduate students can earn in most fields of study. These students often go on to teach at the college level or pursue research positions. The doctorate degree normally takes 4 to 6 years in the USA and 3 to 5 years in Europe.
Application Process
Universities in USA generally look for a balanced profile of a candidate. Various factors which play important role to make you a suitable fit are as follows.
- Education Requirement
- Grade Requirement
- English Language Tests
- German Language Tests
- Admission Test (Subject To Course Requirement)
- Documents Required
Undergraduate Course :
- 12 years of education
- JEE Advance Exam (for Sci students)
- 1 year of undergraduate study from a recognized university in India
- 1 year bridge program (Studienkolleg) + Assessment Test (Feststellungsprüfung)
Post-graduate Course :
- 15-16 years of Education, Bachelors in any stream
Undergraduate Course :
- >80% (some Universities ask for as high as 90% in secondary school examinations)
Post-graduate Course :
- >70%
Undergraduate Course :
- Standardized TestDAF Exam
- University Level DSH Exam
Post-graduate Course :
- Standardized TestDAF Exam
- University Level DSH Exam
- All academic mark sheets, transcripts, consolidated mark sheet, provisional & Degree certificates.
- English proficiency test score card.
- Statement of purpose
- Letter of recommendations(should be in sealed and attested cover)
- Updated resume
- GMAT & GRE Score cards (if required)
- Extra-curricular certificates & language certification( German, French etc..)
- GMAT & GRE Score cards(if required)
- Valid Passport copy
- Passport size photograph
VISA Requirements
Renaissance provides thorough assistance in VISA form filling and training for VISA interviews
Fall Intake - August
July – December
- Prepare and take the standardized tests (TOEFL/IELTS , GRE/GMAT/SAT)
- Research for universities
- Shortlist universities
- Give the required German language tests
- Request for official transcripts
- Identify your recommenders and get LORs
- Draft your SOPs
January – April
- Apply to the universities
- Send supporting documents
- Report your scores
- Send your Financial documents
May – September
- Make corrections, additions in the Application if required
- Apply for VISA
- Get necessary clearances / insurance
- Make travel arrangements
- Fly to your dream destination
Spring Intake - January
May – September
- Prepare and take the standardized tests (TOEFL/IELTS , GRE/GMAT/SAT)
- Research for universities
- Shortlist universities
- Give the required German language tests
- Request for official transcripts
- Identify your recommenders and get LORs
- Draft your SOPs
September – November
- Apply to the universities
- Send supporting documents
- Report your scores
- Send your financial documents
December – March
- Make corrections, additions in the Application if required
- Apply for VISA
- Get necessary clearances / insurance
- Make travel arrangements
- Fly to your dream destination
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Financials
The average cost for a foreign student for one school year (8 months) in an undergraduate program is between CAD$13000-15000. Compared to U.K., Australia, New Zealand and the U.S., Canada offers the lowest tuition rates. One can study in Canada incurring almost half the expenses as compared to a U.S. private university and 25% less in U.S. public universities.
Undergraduate Course:
- Most of the Public German Universities offer free education for an undergraduate course, but there are charges per semester for enrollment, confirmation and administration.
- It varies depending upon the University but an approximate amount would be €300 per semester.
- There may be an additional charge to purchase a “Semesterticket”, which covers public transport expenses for six months and the price can vary depending upon your choice.
- Most universities in Germany are public, but the few Private institutions there are, they can charge tuition fees up to €20,000 a year.
Postgraduate Course:
- Tuition fee is usually free for those who pursue a “consecutive” Master’s degree, meaning for those who pursued a Master’s course directly after completing a related bachelor’s degree in Germany.
- Though, there are additional expenses per semester for enrolment, confirmation and administration, plus a Semester ticket.
- Tuition fees for “non-consecutive” master’s degrees meaning where the student has pursued the bachelor’s degree elsewhere in the world, vary between universities.
- It may be around €5,000 per annum at public institutions and up to €30,000 at private German universities.
- At PhD level, tuition is once again free (excluding the administration and other costs per semester) for the first six semesters at least at all German institutes.
| Tuition Fees | Undergraduate Course | Postgraduate Course |
| €300 per Semester / for Private Institutions €20,000 a yr | €5,000 for Public Institutions / €30,000 for Private German Universities | |
| Living Cost | €700 – €900 per Month | |
VISA Requirements
International Student VISA Applicants need to contact the local German embassy or consulate in their respective country. It is advisable that the student applies as soon as possible, preferably at least 3 months prior to their move.
Completed Application form, 3 Photographs
Admission Letter from the German University
Valid Passport
Transcript of Academic Record
Proof that you have sufficient funds to support yourself while Living in Germany(€8, 700 per year)
Probably a written Examination
Proof of Scholarship approval
Confirmation of English Language and German Language proficiency
Proof of Health Insurance coverage plus Health Certificate
Declaration of authuenticity of document submitted
International Student VISA Applicants need to contact the local German embassy or consulate in their respective country. It is advisable that the student applies as soon as possible, preferably at least 3 months prior to their move.
It is mandatory for students to have secured a place in a university or have a written approval for preparatory study measures, before they apply for a VISA.
The VISA authorities take into consideration the following before granting a VISA :
- Whether the applicant is genuinely a student intending to pursue further studies in Germany,
- The applicant adheres and abides by the VISA conditions,
- Shall depart once the course completes.
It lies upon the applicant student to convince the VISA officer regarding i) his adequacy with the level of proficiency required in German language for the course he/she shall be undertaking, ii) whether the course is in line with his/her academic background and future pursuits, iii) whether the applicant meets with the requirements mentioned in the above point.
The entire process of securing a VISA may take up 8 – 10 weeks.
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