Germany is composed of sixteen states. The states have their own constitution and are largely autonomous in regard to their internal organization. At the municipal level, Germany is divided into 403 districts (Kreise), of which 301 are rural districts and 102 urban districts. Bavaria is the largest state.
Germany was the first country in the world to adopt Daylight saving time – DST, also known as summer time. This occurred in 1916, in the midst of WWI.Once your application is accepted by a German University and you have a letter of ‘Confirmation of Admission’ you are required to apply for the student visa. You should submit your application to the German Embassy.
Benefits of Studying in Germany
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Academic standards at German universities are top-notch; not only are the renowned technical institutes, such as TU Darmstadt, RWTH Aachen, and others ranked as some of the best in the world, but the study courses offered in a variety of other disciplines such as: medicine, law, social sciences, arts etc.,
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More and more courses and degree programmes are being offered in English, especially at the master’s degree level. This is a good news if you don’t know any German or if your German isn’t good enough yet. You’ll find an overview of international degree programmes in Germany in the large DAAD database.
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Compared with other European countries, the cost of living in Germany is reasonable. The cost of food, rent, clothing and cultural activities are equivalent to the EU average. There are also a number of concessions available to students.
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As an international student with outstanding academic achievement, you have good chances of receiving a scholarship to finance your studies in Germany. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is one of the largest scholarship organizations in the world and offers countless scholarship programmes.
Work Rights During Studies
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You are allowed to work as much as you wish without a work permit. However, like German students, the amount may not exceed 20 hours per week. Otherwise, you are required to pay into the German social security system.
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If you come from a different country,
Then you may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year. If you take a job as a student assistant or research assistant at the university, it’s usually no problem to exceed the 120-day limit. However, you are obliged to inform the Alien Registration Office if you do.
Intakes in Year
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January :
submit your application before 15 January for studies beginning in the summer semester, which follows the dates below :
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March to August for Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen)
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April to September for Universities (Universitäten).
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July :
submit your application before 15 July for studies beginning in the winter semester, which follows the dates below :
September to February for Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen)
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October to March for Universities (Universitäten)
Fee Structure
The typical fee for a visa is €60 (~US$65).
