# Studying in Germany # Introduction Germany is one of the old capitalist powers in Europe, with developed economy and strong educational strength, which is widely concerned by China students. More and more students choose to study in Germany. The following are the shared requirements for applying for studying in Germany. Welcome to read the reference!
Requirements for applying for studying in Germany
1. Family financial ability
Although the cost of studying in Germany is relatively low, it still needs about 11w RMB every year. Although you can earn most of your living expenses by working after paying the deposit for the first year, working will also deprive you of your study time. If your major happens to be difficult, you may delay the progress of graduation because of working, which is not worth the candle. Therefore, it is suggested that the annual family income can cover your annual expenses of at least 5w, which will give you enough time to cope with your studies freely.
2. Professional direction
The educational system and employment environment in Germany attach great importance to the matching degree of majors. German universities' application for master's degree imposes strict restrictions on undergraduate majors, and they must have the same or related professional background. However, the job market will still require the educational background of relevant majors not only for fresh graduates but also for candidates who have already worked for a certain number of years. Therefore, for some students who are not satisfied with their major, we must first think clearly whether they want to go to graduate school in this major or whether they are willing to change their major and start from undergraduate.
3. Language ability
Many people ask whether it is possible to study in Germany without learning German. The answer is yes in theory, but in fact, not learning German will cause troubles in many daily life scenes, which is not conducive to expanding interpersonal circles and causing certain psychological pressure. For students who don't know German yet, if your English level is not bad, it shouldn't be too difficult to learn German systematically. If your English level is not good, learning another language will only be an extra burden.
4. Planning and execution ability
The process of preparing for studying in Germany is very long, especially the process of learning German requires you to spend more time than students who choose to study in Britain and the United States. Learning B2-C1 means that you won't have weekends and winter and summer vacations for at least one to one and a half years. In this process, there will be some objective reasons, for example, German classes don't start as scheduled or teachers change, and there are also some subjective reasons, for example, they can't keep up with the progress of the course, which will disrupt your planning and slow down your progress. Therefore, we must plan all links as soon as possible to ensure the feasibility and firm implementation of the plan.
5. Self-care ability
Some students have never left their hometown from primary school to undergraduate, even if they live in school on weekdays, they often go home on weekends. The school canteens in China are very convenient and take care of everyone's three meals a day, so many students can't even cook the simplest meals. Germany, on the other hand, is not as developed as the domestic catering industry. If you can't cook by yourself, you may be hungry. In addition to eating, looking for a house to rent, learning to find information for help when encountering problems, and calling the police first when encountering danger are all necessary survival abilities for international students.
6. Ability to withstand loneliness
If you want to make progress in your major and successfully pass the exam and graduate on time, then you must spend several times more time reading materials and literature than your local classmates, which means that you need to be alone most of the time. It is not so easy for you to find friends to go shopping and eat with you at any time, even when you are not studying. Therefore, if you want to live a full life in the past few years of studying abroad instead of suffering, your heart must first be able to withstand loneliness. In particular, we are opposed to the practice of finding an object just to send loneliness. Such feelings usually easily collapse when there are other places, leaving nothing behind.
extended reading: an interpretation of the basic process of studying in Germany
1. Preparation materials
The preparation of application materials is mainly divided into two steps, collection and notarization.
In the early stage, you need to study hard, graduate smoothly, get a diploma, and the average GPA of your school grades can reach a satisfactory level; In addition, we should learn German, refer to the language proficiency test, and obtain the qualification certificate.
There are some auxiliary documents to be prepared. Resumes and personal statements need to be written by yourself, while letters of recommendation and magnetic letters need to be written by contacting teachers and professors actively.
when all the materials are ready, what everyone needs to do is to sort out the materials that need justice according to the requirements and go to the notary office for translation and notarization.
second, APS audit
APS audit must be done. It is a German check on whether students' academic qualifications are true and effective. The process is not troublesome, but it must be done.
Third, formally apply
After you have made all the above preparations, you can start directly by waiting for the school to open the application.
First of all, you should go to the school to register and fill out the application form. Some schools need students to print out the application form and mail it with the application materials. You must consider the requirements of the school.
after submitting the application form, you need to pack the prepared application materials and send them by mail according to the address provided by the school.
IV. Applying for a visa
After waiting for about one month, you will be informed by the school. If you officially get the offer from the school, you can apply for a visa.
To apply for a visa, you need to prepare your passport, admission notice and other supporting materials. Applying for a visa for international students in Germany is a long process, which usually takes one to two months. You can keep in touch with the embassy and follow up the process.
Further reading: Guide to the preparation of study abroad deposit in Germany 1. Basic amount
In Germany, public colleges and universities do not charge tuition fees, and the number of public schools is quite large. Therefore, the deposit prepared by everyone only needs to cover their living expenses in Germany, and preparations are made according to the official standards.
The average monthly expenditure is 853 Euros, and the total annual expenditure is 11236 Euros, and the amount you need to prepare is the living expenses of this year. When you arrive in Germany, you can withdraw up to 853 Euros per month as living expenses.
second, the influencing factors
compared with last year, the deposit to be prepared this year has actually increased, from 721 euros per month to 853 euros. This is the first adjustment in recent years, mainly due to the influence of prices and living standards.
Germany's economy has greatly improved in the past two years, so people's spending on studying here will naturally increase, and the corresponding deposit preparation will also increase, so this is a relatively normal change. It will be more beneficial for everyone to prepare more.
III. Preparation Process
After you receive the admission, you can prepare the deposit. You need to open a bank account first, which requires a German bank account. At present, there are many branches of German banks in China, so you can just submit the application for opening an account directly.
You can choose to go directly to the offline bank to open an account on the spot and deposit the full amount of cash into the account; Or choose X-Patrio or Fintiba to open an account online and transfer the full amount of cash into the account by transfer.
IV. Account Activation
Students who choose to open an account offline need to go to the corresponding bank to activate their accounts after they arrive in Germany. Everyone needs to fill in the activation form and show their passports for identity verification, and then they can use it directly after success.
students who choose to open an account online can go to any bank if they have not chosen a certain bank before, which will save trouble. They also need to fill out the form, review the materials and activate the account after passing.
further reading: what are the scholarships for studying in Germany?
First, excellent scholarship for international students of Hamburg University
Who can apply: international undergraduates and graduate students of Hamburg University with excellent academic performance?
funding time: one year.
scholarship amount: usually up to 651 euros per month.
Second, Karl Duisburg Scholarship of Bayer Science and Education Foundation
The purpose of the scholarship is to enrich the applicant's overseas experience and improve his professional knowledge in related fields.
who can apply: students and young professionals with more than two years' experience from the following fields.
human and veterinary medicine;
medicine and health technology;
public health;
health economics;
funding time: 2-12 months.
scholarship amount: usually covers living expenses, travel expenses and project expenses. Each applicant is required to make a personal expense schedule, which is approved by the foundation board.
III. Otto Bayer Scholarship of Bayer Science and Education Foundation
Who can apply: students and young professionals with more than two years' experience in the following fields:
Biology and molecular biology;
biological process engineering and bioinformatics;
chemistry and biochemistry;
pharmacy and computational life sciences.
funding time: 2-12 months.
scholarship amount: usually covers living expenses, travel expenses and project expenses. Each applicant is required to make a personal expense table, which is approved by the foundation board.
IV. German Scholarship of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research
The purpose of the scholarship is to support freshmen or senior students with excellent academic and professional abilities.
who can apply: freshmen or senior students with excellent academic and professional abilities.
funding time: at least 2 semesters, at most until the end of the standard semester.
scholarship amount: 311 euros per month.
V. Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship for International Students
The purpose of the scholarship is to help improve the social skills and academic skills of candidates.
Who can apply: gifted students from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. The candidate's talent and personality show excellent hope for academic or career. In addition, candidates are expected to show their approval of social democratic values.
funding time: is the funding period in line with BAf? G regulations.
scholarship amount: the monthly basic amount is as high as 651 euros, with BAf? G the grant is a model and is calculated according to the income or assets of the candidate, the candidate's parents or spouse. In addition, the cost of medical insurance is also subsidized, and if applicable, there are family and child allowances.
VI. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarship for International Students
Who can apply: young people who are committed to the political thought of the German Liberal Party and willing to take responsibility. I come from any discipline of German University of Applied Sciences or higher education institutions, and my academic performance during my school years is very good.
funding time: it will be granted for one year initially. If you apply, it may be extended every year within the standard study time.
scholarship amount: the value of the scholarship is as high as 851 euros. In addition, there is a benefit for health insurance and family members who travel for the family.
VII. Professional Exchange/Research Exchange of German Medical Students Association
The purpose of the scholarship is to help students gain overseas experience during medical training or research internship.
who can apply: medical students of all nationalities registered in German higher education institutions who want to gain practical experience abroad.
funding time: 4 weeks or 4-8 weeks.
Scholarship amount:
Arrange medical practice or research practice;
domicile;
scholars have the opportunity to get in touch with medical students in the host country.
VIII. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung(KAS) International Scholarship
The purpose of the scholarship is to further help young scholars to carry out education and training, and expect them to take responsibility for their country and society after returning.
who can apply: students and doctoral students who have completed higher education courses in their country of origin, who are pursuing postgraduate courses or doctoral degrees, or who are conducting research courses in a higher education institution in Germany for at least two semesters.
time of sponsorship: the duration of sponsorship depends on the situation, learning objectives and proven academic achievements. The period for awarding graduates, that is, students to pursue postgraduate studies or master's courses, is usually extended by two years. For doctoral candidates, the sponsorship period is three years.
scholarship amount:
graduates receive a monthly grant of 751 euros.
Ph.D. students who meet the requirements of unconditional admission to doctoral programs in German higher education institutions, and scholarship winners who are equivalent to master's degrees in German higher education institutions, can provide evidence of academic activities for at least two years at the beginning of the scholarship, and receive a scholarship of 921 euros per month.
the foundation gives some allowances and donations, namely, health and long-term care insurance and child and family allowances (if applicable).
IX. Max Weber Program in Bavaria
The purpose of the scholarship is to promote academic promotion and character building.
Who can apply: talented high school graduates and students who want to study in Bavarian higher education institutions.
time of sponsorship: junior degree courses and continuous master degree courses are eligible for sponsorship.
scholarship amount: one-time allowance for educational purposes is 1,291 euros per semester.
funding for overseas study projects;
comprehensive educational plan for seminars and activities.