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Study in Germany
Katharina McGrath, Director, DAAD Information Centre Sydney

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Content of the Presentation
1. The DAAD
 Who are we and what do we do?
2. Why Study in Germany?
 10 Reasons to Study in Germany
 The German Higher Education System
3. 8 Steps to Studying in Germany
 General Requirements
 German Language Requirements
4. More Information and Contact
 Useful Weblinks and Resources
 The DAAD Information Centre Sydney
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About Us: The DAAD
Deutscher German
Akademischer Academic
Austausch Exchange
Dienst Service
The DAAD is...

…the largest funding organization in the
world supporting the international
exchange of students and scientists.
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What is the DAAD?
 German national agency for international academic cooperation and

exchange; founded in 1925
 Motto: „Change by exchange“
 Independent association of 242 member universities and 104 student
bodies
The DAAD provides…

Scholarships and grants
Information and counselling about study & research opportunities in
Germany
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Why study in Germany?
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10 Reasons to Study in Germany
1. You can complete a top-class degree!

2. You will find an outstanding study and research infrastructure!
3. You can choose from a wide range of study opportunities!
4. You can study in English! (1900+ international programs)
5. You will find high academic and living standards!
6. You will have no/low tuition fees & very affordable living expenses!
7. You will find an excellent employment situation!
8. You will find international study opportunities – ERASMUS!
9. You will live in a diverse country in the heart of Europe!
10.You will learn a language which can open many doors!
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The German Higher Education System
Institutions of Higher Education
 Universities
 Technical universities
 Universities of applied sciences
 Colleges of music, art and film
 Private colleges and academies
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The German Higher Education System
University Degrees and Programs
 Bachelor‘s degree
 Master‘s degree
 State examination (e.g. law,

pharmacy)
 Doctoral degree (PhD)
 1900+ international degree

programs throughout Germany;
language of instruction is English!
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8 Steps to Studying in Germany
1. Find a University
2. Find a Study Program
3. Meet the Admission Requirements
4. Learn German
5. Finance your Studies
6. Apply for a Study Program
7. Apply for your Visa
8. Find Accommodation
 We, the DAAD, are happy to support you

along the way!
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Find a University and a Study Program:
 All Programs: My Guide and Higher Education Compass

 International Programs:1994 programs are available
 Study in Germany: General information
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My Guide: https://www.myguide.de/en/
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Higher Education Compass:
www.hochschulkompass.de/en
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www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-
programmes/en/
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Study in Germany: www.study-in.de/en
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Meet the Admission Requirements:
Requirements for direct admission into undergraduate programs in Germany
(applies to all Australian states & territories):
 Subject and grade overview of the Certificate of Education has to include the
following subjects on class 12-level: Mathematics, 1 natural science subject, English
 For admission to a higher education institution in the subject area Humanities, a

foreign language or a subject in the field of Social Studies has to be included
additionally.
 The minimum level of the "Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)" on the
Universities Admission Advice Letter has to be: 75.46
 Mathematics, natural sciences, technical sciences, economic sciences: ATAR: 78.96
 Medicine, pharmacy, law, veterinary medicine, dentistry: ATAR: 92.95
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German Language Requirements
 German = language of instruction in most degree programs at German universities
 Depending on your university and degree program, a certificate of German language

proficiency may be required for admission. The following tests are nationally recognised
at all universities:
 TestDaF – Test of German as a Foreign Language
This test can be taken at various licensed test centres in Australia before going to Germany. A test
result of TDN 4 permits studying with no restrictions.
 DSH – German Language University Entrance Examination for Foreign Applicants

This test can only be taken in Germany. Many universities offer the DSH exam. DSH 2 (Stage 2)
permits studying with no restrictions.
 DSD – German Language Diploma of the Education Ministers Conference

This test can be taken at some Australian schools. DSD 2 permits studying with no restrictions.
 Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Major German Language Diploma (Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom)

This test can be taken at the Goethe-Institut in Sydney or Melbourne. It entitles foreign students to
study at a German university or institution of higher education.
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German Language Requirements
 The skill level should be sufficient to understand lectures and

participate in discussions in university seminars
 For study programs taught in German: Level C1
 For international study programs: requirements differ from

university to university  from “no German required” to “Level B1”
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Finance your Studies

 Proof of financial resources: € 10,236 per year
 Cost of living: ~ € 853 per month (~ AUD 340/week)
 Low or no tuition fees at most universities (financed by the state/taxes)
 Semester contribution: € 200-250 per semester (public transport ticket /

student bodies)
 Part-time job: 120 days per year are allowed; will not cover all living
expenses!
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Apply for a Study Program:
 Application: via
or directly at University
 Evaluation of international student applications:

www.uni-assist.de/en
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www.uni-assist.de/en
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Apply for your Visa (not applicable for Australian citizen):

 For visa requirements: contact the German embassy / German
consulate in Australia
 Submit your application early enough! Visa processing can take several
months
 Make sure your passport is valid for the entire stay!
 Process: apply for student visa  enrol at university  obtain
„residence permit for purposes of study“
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Find Accommodation:
 Start looking as early as possible!
 Your own responsibility! No automatically assigned rooms by university
 Your options:
 student residence hall
 private accommodation:
 Flatshare (WG) or own flat
 The International Office at your university can provide advice and information on
finding a place to live!
 Studying in Germany website has useful information about renting for

inernational students
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General Information about the Coronavirus
for International Students
 The DAAD continues to follow the developments on the coronavirus for international students and
scholarship holders and provides general information for students at German universities. The DAAD
adapts its activities flexibly to changing situations. Please find the latest updates here: Information on the
Corona virus
 For the latest updates on how the situation in Germany is affected by the Coronavirus, please visit the
website of the Robert Koch Institut: The Robert Koch Institute is continuously monitoring the situation,
evaluating all available information, estimating the risk for the population in Germany and providing
health professionals with recommendations.
Are you planning to study in Germany?
 From 2 July 2020 people from Australia are able to enter Germany without restrictions: depending on the
development of the pandemic, this may change again. Despite the possible entry to Germany there are
quarantine regulations of the German federal states (in German only).
 The format of the coming semester will depend on the developments in the upcoming weeks. Lectures
will probably be a flexible mix of online and on-site lectures.
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Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
and LinkedIn
• Latest information on scholarships

• Up-to-date information on trends and changes in German higher education
• Events, current debates, everyday life, culture, politics and sports
• Fun and helpful posts on the German language and culture
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The DAAD Information Centre
Find us in Sydney
DAAD Information Centre Australia

c/o Goethe-Institut Sydney
90 Ocean Street | Woollahra NSW 2025
[email protected]
https://www.daad-australia.org/en/
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Thank you for your attention!
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Study in Germany

Katharina McGrath, Director, DAAD Information Centre Sydney

The DAAD is...

 German national agency for international academic cooperation and

The DAAD provides…

© David Ausserhofer / Peter Himsel

1. You can complete a top-class degree!

Institutions of Higher Education

 Universities of applied sciences

 Colleges of music, art and film

 Private colleges and academies

University Degrees and Programs

 State examination (e.g. law,

 Doctoral degree (PhD)

 1900+ international degree

2. Find a Study Program

3. Meet the Admission Requirements

5. Finance your Studies

6. Apply for a Study Program

7. Apply for your Visa

 We, the DAAD, are happy to support you

Find a University and a Study Program:

 All Programs: My Guide and Higher Education Compass

 For admission to a higher education institution in the subject area Humanities, a

 Mathematics, natural sciences, technical sciences, economic sciences: ATAR: 78.96

 Medicine, pharmacy, law, veterinary medicine, dentistry: ATAR: 92.95

 Depending on your university and degree program, a certificate of German language

 DSH – German Language University Entrance Examination for Foreign Applicants

 DSD – German Language Diploma of the Education Ministers Conference

 Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Major German Language Diploma (Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom)

German Language Requirements

 The skill level should be sufficient to understand lectures and

 For study programs taught in German: Level C1

 For international study programs: requirements differ from

Finance your Studies

 Cost of living: ~ € 853 per month (~ AUD 340/week)

 Low or no tuition fees at most universities (financed by the state/taxes)

 Semester contribution: € 200-250 per semester (public transport ticket /

Apply for a Study Program:

 Evaluation of international student applications:

Apply for your Visa (not applicable for Australian citizen):

 Your own responsibility! No automatically assigned rooms by university

 student residence hall

 Flatshare (WG) or own flat

 Studying in Germany website has useful information about renting for

Are you planning to study in Germany?

• Latest information on scholarships

DAAD Information Centre Australia

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