Why Study in Germany and DAAD International Programmes 2012

March 12, 2012

Why Study in Germany

The attractiveness of Germany as an educational destination for international students is determined by following key points:

High density of universities which is unique worldwide
Low cost of living
No or moderate tuition fees
Wide choice of degree programmes
Excellence in research and teaching
First-class all-round services for international students

What is DAAD ?

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the largest funding organisation in the world supporting the international exchange of students and scholars. Since it was founded in 1925, more than 1.5 million scholars in Germany and abroad have received DAAD funding.

DAAD International Programmes

DAAD offer various international bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs in Germany.

They offer internationally recognised degrees.
They are accredited, or have an accreditation pending.
They are taught solely or primarily in English (or another major foreign language).
They have an internationalised curriculum with study periods abroad and/or have ties with international guest lecturers and universities.
They include professional coaching and counselling for international students inside and outside your specific area of study.

Search for 2012 DAAD International Courses here.

DAAD International PhD Programmes

There is a wide range of international degree programmes that cover undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels (Bachelor, Master, PhD).

International doctoral programmes that are especially interested in attracting international doctoral students. All these doctoral programmes share the following characteristics:

They are conducted entirely or mainly in English
They include international aspects in their curricula, study periods abroad
and/or have ties with international guest lecturers and universities.
They are fully integrated into research networks and cooperate with the respective institutions in their field.
They guarantee professional mentoring for international doctoral candidates

Search for 2012 DAAD International doctoral programmes here.

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