Since 2007, the academic system in Germany has been consistent with that in France and other countries. Undergraduate students study for three years and graduate students study for two years, so there is no problem of long academic system now.
However, German is difficult to pass. If you don't pass the school language test within 18 months, you need to go back to China. Graduation thesis must be carefully written, if it is unqualified, it needs to be rewritten, which will delay time; If you go to school while working, it is recommended not to delay the study course. German universities are broad in entrance and strict in exit, which requires students to study hard during their college years and not delay their studies.
Students who know a little about studying in Germany should know that there is no strict ranking of German universities, and there is no distinction between key universities and ordinary universities. To put it bluntly, German universities may have suffered the last sentence, "there is specialization in the technical field". Each university has its own characteristics, and each university has its own specialties, so it is impossible to simply distinguish between "good" and "bad".
There are more than 300 institutions of higher learning recognized by the German Ministry of Education, which are distributed in 16 states. German universities are basically divided into three categories: universities? T), junior college, art and music college. Among them, Uni(Universit? T) There are 1 10 universities, 208 universities of applied science and technology (FH (Fachhochschule) and 208 universities of arts and music (Kunsthochschule, Kunstakademie) and Musik Hochschule. Below, we will introduce them to you in different categories.
1. Comprehensive University
Germany's comprehensive universities have a long history, many disciplines and complete majors, with special emphasis on systematic study of the theoretical knowledge needed for this major, and equal emphasis on teaching and scientific research. These comprehensive universities also include polytechnic universities? T, TU), normal university (p? Dagogische University? T/Hochschule, PU/PH), Gesamthochschule (GH), Sport University, Administration and National Defense University, etc. Comprehensive universities mainly cultivate scientific reserve forces and emphasize the systematization of professional theoretical knowledge. Their graduates usually have strong independent work and scientific research ability.
2. University of Applied Sciences
Compared with comprehensive universities, most of these universities have shorter history and smaller scale, and their specialties are not as complete as those of comprehensive universities, but their characteristics are extremely prominent. In principle, there is no liberal arts major in the general sense. In addition to the necessary basic theories, its curriculum and content are mostly application-oriented, combined with practical work, with fine professional classification, compact teaching arrangement and short academic system.
What needs to be emphasized here is that FH in Germany is different from junior college in China. There are differences between them in admission conditions, courses and contents, and academic qualifications obtained at graduation. The undergraduate course of FH in Germany is generally three years, and the master's degree is generally two years. Its diploma is completely equivalent to the domestic undergraduate/master's diploma.
3. Arts University and Conservatory of Music
This classification also includes drama schools and film schools.
This kind of university implements small class or individual teaching to cultivate and develop students' personality and artistic talent.
Generally, to apply for this kind of university, you need to submit a portfolio and take an aptitude test. Individual schools will also require students to create and submit corresponding works according to the requirements of the school as selection materials for whether they can take the aptitude test.
What are the requirements for applying for studying in Germany?
1, graduated from a regular university in China (that is, passed the college entrance examination, but excluding adults and self-taught exams, unless you have a bachelor's degree), including undergraduate and junior college. But if there is an admission notice from a key university in China, forget it.
2. There must be economic security, just like what people usually call a deposit. During my study in Germany, I will deposit it in a bank in Germany, which is equivalent to about RMB 65,438+10,000.
3, to pass a certain German language test. There are currently two types:
(1)DSH, this kind of exam requires an individual to apply to a German university first, just like filling in a volunteer. After all parties agree, they can go to Germany. No matter what your German level is, you must stay in Germany for one year and enter a designated language school. It's going to be a tough year. One year later, I will take the DSH exam again. If I pass, I can go to my desired major. If you fail, you will go back to China to go through the formalities, just like being fired. However, there are also test sites in China, such as the German Academic Center of Tongji University in Shanghai.
(2) Telford Examination, held in China, is held in many big cities every year. If you pass the exam, you pass. But be careful. The examination fee for Telford Light is RMB 1000! It is much more difficult than DSH, but more economical than DSH. The Telford exam is the same all over the world.