Generally, it lasts for 4-6 academic years, and each academic year is divided into two semesters, namely, winter semester and summer semester. In other words, you have to study at least 8- 12 semesters in college before you can graduate. Because there are many compulsory courses and elective courses in comprehensive universities, students often need to extend 1-2 years to complete all their studies in universities.
How to arrange German university courses?
University courses are divided into two stages: the ordinary stage, usually four semesters, mainly studying basic courses; The professional stage, which varies from major to major, is generally divided into 4-8 semesters, studying professional courses, doing graduation thesis and graduation design. After completing the courses and graduation thesis, students can obtain corresponding degrees, such as diplomas in science, engineering, law and economics, diplomas in humanities and social sciences, "STAATSEXAMEN Certificate for National Examination" issued by MAGISTER, teachers, lawyers, doctors and pharmacists, and diploma for junior college (FA). All the above diplomas have the same effect as "professional qualification". Those who have achieved excellent results in university graduation can continue to study for a doctorate with the consent of the professor.
What are the admission requirements for German universities?
According to relevant German regulations, the prerequisite for China students to apply for admission to German universities is that they have graduated from high school in basic education 12 and passed the National Unified College Entrance Examination (excluding adult self-taught college entrance examination or RTVU). ), completed two years (four semesters) in a university (usually an undergraduate) with excellent results.
What are the requirements for German proficiency?
You must pass the German Test for Foreign Students' Application for College Entrance (DSH) held in this university before you can successfully enroll, formally register and start studying. This is a rather difficult language test. If you fail the first time, you can retake the exam six months later (up to two times). If you don't pass the DSH in one university, you can't take the exam in other universities. Therefore, we must make full preparations before going abroad, try our best to lay a good foundation in German, and strive to pass this exam in a short time after going to Germany.
What is the basis of admission qualification requirements?
The main reason is that German and China have different educational and academic systems. German basic education from primary school to high school graduation *** 13 years, while China only has 12 years; At the same time, the course content of German senior high school graduating class is to prepare for entering the university, aiming at cultivating students' independent working ability. Students who have passed the high school graduation examination and obtained the high school graduation certificate are qualified for the college entrance examination, and generally do not need to take the "college entrance examination". In addition, German universities traditionally do not grant bachelor's degrees, and students can obtain master's degrees after completing various scientific fields and passing graduation examinations and thesis defense. On this basis, German universities require China students to be formally admitted to undergraduate study for two years before they can apply for direct admission.