Why study in Germany?
Recently Germany is becoming a magnet for international students from all over the world. Let’s explore some of the reasons why students prefer to study in this amazing country.
Germany is a higher education paradise. Unlike in any other country, in Germany you will find many worldwide ranked universities, countless courses to choose among, globally valued degrees that promise a high employability to you and affordable living costs.
Moreover, Germany has a long and rich history, a vibrant and dynamic lifestyle mixing the modern and the classics, the urban and the rural which will immerse and make you love every second spent here.
Not surprisingly, Germany is ranked among the world’s top destinations for international students. According to the latest official statistics, there are over 357,000 foreign students seeking a university degree in Germany whereas the number is steadily increasing.
Every year, thousands of scholars coming from all around the world trust their education to German universities and reasons for this are obvious.
Germany has been known to be the technological and economic powerhouse of the Europe. German universities have drawn a large number of international students since the last couple of decades. The universities for higher education are dispersed all over the country. The proximity of these universities to industrial plants and various research centres provide an opportunity for students to find employment and stay in the same city. German universities offer over 350 English-taught courses available in varying domains.
Education System in Germany
- Universities
- Universities of applied sciences
- Colleges of art, film and music
Degree Programs in Germany
Bachelor’s degree – B.A., B.Sc., Bachelor of Engineering, etc
Master’s degree – M.A., M.Sc., Master of Engineering, etc
Doctoral degree – PhD programme with completion of a research paper
INTAKES FOR GERMANY
If you want to apply at universities for Study in Germany two dates you should keep in mind and mark red in your calendar. These are January 15th and July 15th if you want to join the university in winter semester October). Applications can be submitted from the period beginning of admission (start of June) to 15th July. If you want to join the summer semester (April) the submission period is from the beginning of December to 15th January.
Graduate studies
In most cases you need to pay for Master’s programmes. The fees vary between 650 Euros and several thousand Euros per Semester. Regardless of these tuition fees, each students has to pay a certain amount of money as a semester contribution to the university.
Please do not mix up tuition fees with semester contributions. The semester contributions have nothing to do with the tuition fees and vice versa. The specific amount of money depends on each university. This money covers parts of the administration costs of your university as well as social contributions to the ASTA and the Student enwerk. In addition, many universities finance your semester ticket with this money. It allows you to use public transport facilities throughout the semester.
Why study in Ireland?
Here is why you should choose Ireland as your study abroad destination:
- Irish higher education institutions are widely recognised for excellence in many disciplines
- Currently home to 9 of the world’s top 10 pharmaceutical companies
- Recognised as an international location for high quality scientific research
- Has young vibrant population with 40% of the population under the age of 25
- A safe country to study in with highly developed democracy & modern economy
- Scholarships available for international students from 2000 Euros to 100%
- Wide range of employment opportunities in more than 1000 multi-national companies based in Ireland
TOP UNIVERSITIES
Ireland has one of the best and internationally renowned education systems in the world that offer the finest academic quality. Education in Ireland is mainly provided by 7 universities, 14 institutes of technology, including the Dublin Institute of Technology and 7 colleges of education. All 34 Irish institutions provide degrees over a broad range of subjects spanning over 5,000 programs that are internationally recognized.
Top 10 Universities for foreign study in Ireland are:
- Trinity College Dublin and University of Dublin
- University College Cork
- TU Dublin
- Dublin City University
- University of Limerick
- National University of Ireland, Galway
- Dublin Institute of Technology
- National University of Ireland, Maynooth
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Cork Institute of Technology
Employment opportunities in Ireland
Ireland is home to several top multi-national corporations and organisations giving you an exceptional opportunity to work on global projects after the completion of your studies. A lot of universities also provide internship opportunities to help students acquire practical experience in their field of study.
Students are allowed by the Irish Government to apply for a Green Card also know as a Work Permit so you will be able to earn money while pursuing your education. There are also variety of financial aids like study abroad loans and scholarships to help international students supplement their education.
A step-by-step guide to Application & Visa Process
Ireland has a strict visa system. Do not worry, we can help guide you through the process and give you the best chance of success.
Here’s how it works:
- Register with AIM GLOBAL and talk with an Admission Counsellor.
- Choose a course according to your areas of interest.
- Shortlist a university that suits your preferences, entry requirements and budget.
- Apply for the Canadian university with our assistance.
- Get counselling on visa from our experts.
- Pay financial deposits.
- Receive LOA (Letter of Acceptance) from the university.
- Apply for your visa with our help.
- Attend our pre-departure session and get ready to depart for Ireland.