Studies
Would you like to broaden your horizons?

Would you like to study in Germany, but you don't know what, where, and how everything should work once you are there? The Federal Ministry of Education and Research offers many useful tips on this website to help you plan your studies and life in Germany. Here you will find a list of university cities from A to Z with informative facts and further links, you can also discover the different university systems and gain interesting insights from international students.

A first and important point of contact if you are interested in studying in Germany is the German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst – DAAD). Here you will find all information about study and PhD programmes, language courses and scholarships.

Studying in Germany is a dream for aspiring international students who have the dedication to succeed in their careers. Being at the forefront of innovation, science, and technology, Germany offers you thousands of study programs to choose from, in the English language, at its world-prestigious universities.

What requirements do you have to meet to study in Germany? How do you find accommodation in Germany? What are the customs and traditions? On this portal for international students, you will find many interesting articles about studying and living in Germany as well as current information about the German higher education system.

On the internet portal of the German Rectors' Conference (Hochschulrektorenkonferenz – HRK), you will find an overview of the current courses on offer at German universities, information on choosing a course, the application and admission processes as well as how to finance and prepare for your studies.

Are you about to graduate from school and would like to study modern languages, but you don't know where to study and what to do with your degree afterwards? On the UCAS website, you will find an overview of various career opportunities as well as a list of courses at British universities and colleges. Under the subject German studies, there is a large selection of British universities and colleges that offer German or a combination of German and other subjects such as law, music, film and international relations.

Are you majoring in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, geosciences or engineering and would like to gain scientific experience with doctoral candidates or scientists at a German university? RISE Germany arranges research internships for Bachelor students at universities and non-academic research institutions in Germany. The German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst – DAAD) supports you with a scholarship with which you can participate in a research project for up to three months in the summer. 

After leaving the EU, the British Government launched a new funding programme for British students. The Turing Scheme intends to enable participants from schools, colleges and universities to gain study and work experience abroad. The respective institutions apply for funding for the individual projects.

So, you have decided to study in Germany? Deutsches Studentenwerk is the umbrella organisation overseeing the 57 Studentenwerke in Germany. The Studentenwerke are partner organisations of the universities and answer all your questions about the preparation of your stay, such as financing, language requirements, visa, health insurance, registration of your place of residence, right through to completing your studies.

Are you interested in language and culture? Learning languages also means gaining an insight into the culture and life of the local residents.

Fancy a Tapetenwechsel*? (*wallpaper change = a change of scenery). Germany is a safe country with a high standard of living and an open multicultural society.

Are you looking for new challenges? With German skills, you will improve your job opportunities with German companies at home and abroad.