Attending University in Germany

Many of my students that I meet with have a greater interest in attending universities in Europe and more specifically, Germany. One of the reasons for this is because the increased cost of US universities is causing students to look elsewhere for a cheaper alternative with a good reputation in academics. Germany has been in the forefront of offering free or very inexpensive tuition to students outside of Germany.

I received the following article from BridgeU. It addresses the different universities to choose from in Germany, the programs available, and the requirements for applying.

"In recent years, one country has slowly been growing in popularity in international university rankings. Offering low tuition fees and a wide range of degree options, it’s become a challenger to traditionally popular destinations like the US and UK.

If you haven’t guessed yet (maybe the title gave us away?) we’re talking about Germany.

According to Study.EU, Germany is now the top university destination in Europe for international students. As of 2016, there were over 350,000 international students enrolled in the German university system.

Here are just some of the reasons why:

Germany offers a rich, vibrant and historical culture in the heart of Europe.Compared to some other international destinations, the cost of living in Germany is relatively modest.The variety of academic and vocational courses offered at German universities means that there are plenty of opportunities for graduates after they have finished studying.Whilst the majority of university courses in Germany are taught in German, there are also a growing number of English taught courses for international students.

But what sets Germany apart is a public university system that gives equal weight to academic, vocational and creative pathways. Perhaps more than any other country, universities in Germany offer a number of specialist paths that make it easy for a student to tailor their university options to their personal preferences.

If you have students who are looking to apply to university in Germany, it’s worth ensuring you have a good understanding of the different pathways on offer and what students can expect from the different types of degree course........" read more at