Awais Khan Jadoon
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Land of poets, thinkers and tuition-free public universities.
A guide for Pakistani students planning to study in Germany: universities, degree levels, entry requirements, the academic calendar and rankings.
Germany has more than 380 higher education institutions offering around 20,000 study programmes. Almost 95% of students study in the public university system.
Outside the lecture hall, it's the country of the Brandenburg Gate and Cologne Cathedral, of Oktoberfest, and of the Christmas markets in Cologne, Frankfurt and Hamburg.
Academically focused, from Bachelors through to Doctorate. Includes the technical universities.
Practical study up to Masters level, in technology, economics, medicine and social work.
Entry requires an entrance exam, a portfolio, or both.
Some institutions offer dual qualifications: you sign a contract with a company and split your time between study and work. These require strong German.
Follows on from a closely related bachelors.
May require professional work experience.
3 to 5 years
Taken by three-quarters of all PhD students. You find your own supervisor, with no set deadlines or attendance requirements.
3 to 5 years
Curriculum-based, with intense supervision.
QS World University Rankings 2022
| Rank | Institution |
|---|---|
| 50 | Technical University of Munich |
| 63 | Heidelberg University |
| 64 | LMU Munich |
Every German university also has an akademisches Auslandsamt, its international office.
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Results vary by profile, grades and visa outcome.
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Public universities in Germany are tuition-free, and almost 95% of students study in the public university system. You will still need proof of financial means and health insurance.
A-levels or equivalent, proof of language proficiency where required, proof of financial means and health insurance.
Bachelors degrees are more commonly taught in German, though English-taught options exist.
A bachelors takes a minimum of three years, a masters one to two years, and a PhD three to five years.
The first semester runs from October to March, and the second from April to September.
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