First of all, it is classified according to the teaching content.
1. research-oriented comprehensive university
Comprehensive universities mainly teach theoretical knowledge and specific learning and research methods. In Germany, only comprehensive universities have the right to award doctorates. In other words, if you want to study for a doctorate in Germany, you need to choose a comprehensive university. Generally speaking, comprehensive universities attach importance to scientific research and offer the widest range of majors.
Comprehensive universities generally offer the following disciplines: engineering science, natural science, humanities, law, economics, social science, theology, medicine, agriculture, forestry and so on.
Some comprehensive universities focus on certain professional fields, such as technology or education, so they are named Technische Universit? T) or normal university (p? Colleges and universities. There are also some comprehensive universities that focus on a specific professional field, such as mhh, Hanover Veterinary College, Cologne German Sports Institute, etc.
2. Applied University of Applied Sciences
The University of Applied Sciences (English, Universities of Applied Sciences) focuses on imparting application-oriented knowledge. Compared with theoretical knowledge, such universities pay more attention to teaching practical experience that meets the needs of specific occupations.
Generally speaking, the majors offered by universities of applied sciences are limited, mainly in the following fields: technology, economy, social welfare and education, and media. Its courses usually include internships in cooperative enterprises or institutions, and the internship period ranges from a few weeks to several months, sometimes even as long as a semester.
Popular science: double major.
Some German universities offer dual learning, combining academic research with vocational training or company internship. It is also a good choice for those who want to study in practice and start their career as soon as possible.
3. Art and music colleges that train artistic talents.
The College of Art and Music is committed to cultivating artistic talents, such as artists, musicians, architects, directors, actors and designers, as well as scholars and educators in the art field. The premise of being admitted to art college and music college is to pass the professional ability test and prove that you have special artistic talent. Students with special artistic talents can also be admitted if they don't have enough academic qualifications, provided that they pass the "talent test". Please note that art and music colleges usually only offer courses taught in German.
Then classify according to the nature of the school.
Public and private universities
In Germany, there are public and private universities. Most universities (about 60%) are funded by the state, and some universities (about 10%) are funded by Christianity or Catholicism. In addition, there are currently more than 120 (about 30%) private universities whose academic qualifications are recognized by the state.
Most students in Germany choose to register in public universities, while only about 7% choose to study in private universities. The main reason is that some private universities need to pay high tuition fees, but there is no difference in the teaching quality between the two types of universities.
The vast majority of private universities are applied science universities. Private universities are well received by students because of their small classes, close economic and economic circles and international settings. In addition, only diplomas issued by state-recognized private universities can be recognized in the international labor market.
Most universities funded by Christian or Catholic churches are recognized by the state, and their majors focus on theology, philosophy, social work, nursing and education.
It should be noted that Germany's education policy is not formulated by the federal government, but by 16 federal states. In addition, German universities have great autonomy, and there are no uniform regulations on the specific application details and curriculum settings of universities. Therefore, in some ways, it is very important for you to consult the university you choose/apply for.
Finally, let's take a look at the reference standards for choosing a school.
1. Do you like meeting acquaintances on the road?
Many people hate meeting acquaintances on the road. They hate polite conversation with acquaintances, and even change to the other side of the road when they see acquaintances coming from afar. Some people like to meet acquaintances. They will shout or wave at the other side of the street to get your attention. Less than 1.5 million people, you can 100% be sure that you will meet familiar faces from time to time-they are your college classmates, people you met while working part-time, or people you met last time you went to a bar.
In big cities such as Berlin, Hamburg or Cologne, the distance between one supermarket and the next is not far, so it is very easy to avoid people you don't want to meet.
Do you like talking in class?
This question is very important. We can also calculate the size of the university according to the size of the city. If you want to study hard in the library or write a thesis quietly, and don't want to be the focus of the whole class, then going to a university in a big city will be very suitable.
Not talking in a class of 50 people won't attract too many people's attention, but in a university with only 5,000 people, not talking in a philosophy class of 8 people will be embarrassing.
Do you prefer walking or cycling?
In hildesheim or Jena, you can easily walk from one end of the city to the other. In Leipzig or Dresden, you may need a little longer. And if you are in Cologne or Berlin, you will probably spend half your spare time on the road!
4. Are there many recreational activities?
Many people can find their favorite shops and bars within a few weeks after moving to a city. Then they go to these familiar places every weekend and feel very happy. And some people will feel that they are living in a boring desert. If they don't find new shops and activities within two weeks, they will lose their excitement immediately.
If you belong to the second category, you should think clearly before studying in a small city like Siegen. However, if you don't consider discovering new activities or bars, studying in a small city is also excellent. Because you go to a small city, you can usually explore the beautiful natural scenery and customs around you carefully.
5. How far is the natural scenery?
Speaking of beautiful natural scenery: If someone needs it (not counting parks and lawns), it is best to study in a small city. Although not all big cities in Germany are gray, at least the smaller the city, the shorter the journey to the countryside, and the faster you can see green fields and large forests.
In short, before you decide to study in a big city or a small city, you should think clearly about the final result, so that you can judge your journey direction. Even if all your answers point to small cities, you love forests and grasslands and like to stay in familiar small circles-but if studying in a metropolis like Berlin is your dream, you should still venture to Berlin. Or, you can find a city that is neither too big nor too small.