First, let's look at the advantages of attracting undergraduates.
1. Tuition is free and the teaching quality is world-class.
2. Low cost of living
For China students who apply to study in Germany, the cost of living in Germany is far lower than that in other European and American countries. The sum of the average monthly living expenses for food, clothing, housing and transportation in West Germany and South Germany is about 600 euros (and 5,400 yuan) per month, while most areas in East Germany and North Germany only need 400 euros (and 3,600 yuan) per month, so Germany can be described as a cheap country for studying abroad.
3. Policy guarantee for students' employment.
The German government allows college students to work tax-free, and has set a protective minimum compensation standard, that is, 7 euros per hour. Under normal circumstances, except for the living expenses of 40,000 to 60,000 RMB in the first year, the living expenses of all other academic years can be completely solved by working.
4. Degrees and academic qualifications are highly recognized internationally.
Germany spent only a few decades on the ruins after the war, and GNP per capita became the first in the world, relying on the traditional strong scientific and technological and educational strength. The high quality of science and technology education in Germany has been recognized all over the world.
5. The employment prospect is bright.
German enterprises are full of confidence in investing in China, and large enterprises such as Siemens, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen have accelerated their influx into China. It has become a fixed employment trend for recently graduated international students to work as representatives of German companies in China or Southeast Asia, and it is not uncommon for international students to enter the senior management of multinational companies. Not to mention the prospect of returning to China for employment. In addition, because of the European background, it is much easier to go directly to North America for development or immigration. Of course, you can also immigrate to Germany on the spot, because Germany is the only country in continental Europe that has formulated immigration laws.
Studying in Germany is free of tuition, rich in educational resources and bright in employment prospects, so more and more people apply for studying in Germany.
Then let's take a look at the basic advantages of studying abroad.
1. Top higher education personnel and infrastructure
German higher education consists of three different types of institutions:
-University
-University of Applied Science and Technology
-Faculty of Technology, Art, Film and Music
The history of most public universities in Germany can be traced back to the Middle Ages, and there is an important tradition of prohibiting quality education and highlighting the names of various disciplines. Other universities were established after World War II or only recently, including most German private universities.
German universities are famous for their excellent infrastructure and courses. The best facilities provide the most advanced technology and diversified professionals, which is very helpful for the inspiration of the course and can ensure the training of future generations of promising experts, no matter which discipline. Innovation, international cooperation and practice-oriented learning are considered as the revolutionary road to becoming a world-class education.
2. Internationally recognized degree
Now all universities in Germany have carried out the Bologna reform, which is to ensure that all students can get a unified and internationally recognized degree, such as bachelor's degree, master's degree or doctor's degree.
-Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, equivalent to six semesters of study.
-Master of Arts/Master of Science, equivalent to 2-4 semesters of study, depending on your course.
-Doctoral degree, equivalent to 4-6 semesters of study, depending on your course.
The duration of these courses is suitable for most academic majors, except medicine, law and pharmacy. In these majors, students are still educated in the traditional way. At the end of their studies, there will be a national unified examination, and the courses will last several semesters longer than ordinary bachelor's degree courses.
German public universities do not charge tuition fees.
German higher education is mainly funded by the state, so literally, German universities treat German domestic students and international students equally and do not charge tuition fees. The German higher education system consists of about 400 universities, which are divided into public "tuition-free" universities. There are more than 2.4 million students studying in such universities in Germany, and a few private universities have registered students less than 5% of the total number of German students.
In the past ten years, Germany has been politically trying to waive tuition fees nationwide, but as a decentralized federal country, it is difficult for Germany to get all 16 states to agree. 20 14, 10 German states have reached a consensus that all public universities in Germany provide tuition-free policies for all students receiving higher education, regardless of nationality.
4. Excellent job opportunities
Aside from Germany's tuition-free policy, studying in Germany is not completely free, because you still have to pay your own living expenses. So many international students want to find a job to support themselves while studying in Germany. For EU students studying in Germany, it is easy to find a job without any restrictions. However, for students from non-EU countries who want to work while studying in Germany, they must apply for a work permit, and the working hours shall not exceed 190 full days or 240 half days per year.
Students from countries outside the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland are not allowed to engage in freelance or self-employment. However, this rarely becomes a problem, because Germany is a very developed country, and its economy is enough to support thousands of new jobs every day, which can provide most international students with opportunities to find decent jobs.
It is worth mentioning that practical German universities have agreements with many large companies to provide internship opportunities for students. Not all these jobs are paid, but you may get a good job in the future after you get your degree.
5. Learn English-taught courses
Studying in Germany is not just for the policy of free tuition. If your German ability is not very good, you can also take courses taught in English. English is an international language, and it is taught as a second language in most schools around the world. When you first start studying in a new country, the new university and new language will be more difficult to adapt to than you think, so you may want to adapt yourself faster and easier, so you can take international courses taught in English first, and then switch to courses taught in German.