Higher Education in Germany: Apply You Own Now
Why Go To Germany To study?
Germany has been called the "Land of Ideas" or "Land of Engineers" - and for good reason. Technically Germany has come a long way. So undoubtedly Germany can be a desirable destination for higher education. In this case, first of all the good news I want to share is that almost 90% of the universities in this country do not have to pay any tuition fees. You only have to pay the semester fee, which is 150-400 euros - in some cases it is 500-700 euros.
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In this country of technology, you don't need to study only in German. There are opportunities to study in the English language as well. For that you have to choose the specific university and subject.
In Germany, admission is usually taken in two sessions - the summer session (December 1 - January 15) and the winter session (May - July 15). If you want to graduate in Germany after high school you have to go to the StudienKolleg and get admission on getting a certain number of marks in the entrance exam. And if you don't want to go this way, you can complete 25% credits from any university in Bangladesh to get a bachelor's degree. Again if you join national university or diploma course then you have to study in bangladesh for 1 year and get more than 50% marks. In this case you should check with the concerned university and consider the requirement of that university.
Types of German Student Visa
Student Visa (Fix Term Language Course)
As the name suggests, this visa cannot be extended. This visa is valid for 3-6 months and is given for language learning. There is no part time / full time job opportunity at this time.
Student Application Visa
The first and most important condition of this visa is that you have to first acquire German language skills by taking a German language course and then you have to complete the course in German. For this you have to pass the German B2 course (European Framework Level 2) exam. With this visa, you cannot study in any university through English and you do not have a chance to do a part time / full time job.
Student Visa (Direct Entry to University)
This is the visa where you get the opportunity to study and work through English. Through this, students will be given direct admission in the university. So it is better to try to get this visa even if it is difficult.
Different Subjects to Study in Germany
(1) Eligibility
Many people think that you need a CGPA above 3.00 to study in Germany. This is completely wrong - because many students with a CGPA less than 3.00 are entering Germany. However, a CGPA of more than 3.00 will definitely keep you ahead of the pack. So try to keep the CGPA above 3.00. And if it is not possible at all, then one should compensate it through other co-curricular activities.
(2) Selection of Courses
First go to https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stuienangebote/international-programs/en/ - link and select course type (bachelor's, master's and PhD), course language (English or Germany) and field of study Choose. One thing to remember in this case is that you have chosen the language you want to read correctly or not. Now that the course selection and university selection is over, you have to go to google, wiki or big internet search. You can't go wrong getting all the information you need including university rankings. Because this university is very important for your future life. And if you do not choose the right path, you will have to suffer in many ways. So choose the course that you love and through which you can stand yourself.
(3) Linguistic ability
As of Student Visa Regulations, Update - April 2015, IELTS/TOEFL is currently required for student visa in Germany. But one can also ask for GRE from high ranking university. But don't be disheartened to see all this, if the medium of instruction for 4 years of undergraduate is English, in many universities you will get admission without IELTS. Many universities call for interview for admission. These interviews talk about very general topics. But in visa interview you have to show proficiency in English. A score of 6.5 in IELTS (not less than 6.0 in any section) will put you ahead in many areas.
Now in which language you will do your studies (German or English), it is completely up to you. But my personal opinion would be to take courses in German as the official language of Germany is German/Deutsche. English will not help you much when it comes to living, working or studying in Germany. Also, there is no substitute for German language to get a full-time job or permanent residency after completing the course.
(4) Semester and Application Deadline
First of all you have to keep in mind which semester (winter/summer/both) the course you have decided to do is offered. Another important thing in this case is to adhere to the deadline. When will the course start, when will it end and when to apply, course details, course credits, you need to know all the details - otherwise big mistakes can happen. This may be asked during the visa interview.
(5) Semester Fees and Cost of Living
Interestingly, many universities in Germany do not charge tuition fees or enrollment fees. And somewhere it is 500-700 euros. In fact, these fees vary from university to university, course to course. Officially it is said that eating in Germany will cost around 800 Euros, but you can easily cover all expenses within 500 Euros if you want. Again, many universities issue cards to their students, through which they can travel easily. Basically the transport authority has contracts with universities - and universities deduct this money from their tuition fees. Even many universities that do not have tuition fees provide this facility.
Here is a draft estimate for your convenience:
- Application Fee: Free / 68 Euro [depending on any assistance you take]
- Blocked Account: 10236 Euro
- Airfare: 600-750 Euro
- Cash on hand: 2000 Euro (approx)
- So, total cost: 13,000 euros (approximately)
Monthly expenses:
- Rent: 300+ Euros
- Health Insurance: 80+ Euros
- Meals: 60+ Euros
- Telephone, Internet and television license: 20-35 euros
- Leisure Activities: 10-60 Euros
- Approx 535+ euro
And don't worry about looking for hostel or accommodation in Germany - because DAAD Accommodation Finder, Student etc. is here to help you. Browse for:
1. https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/nach-deutschland/bewerbung/en/22222-student-residence-hall/
2. https://www.studentenwerke.de/en
(6) University and City Selection Stage
In addition to the ranking of your university, you should also pay attention to the city in which it is located, as many cities read "only part-time job opportunities" - it is better to avoid these cities.
(7) Part time job, PR and Citizenship
Part time jobs are available in Germany - but only as a foreigner. And you will get chance to do full time job during semester break. In this case, German language skills are very good.
You will get a 1.5 year job search visa at the end of your studies in Germany. If you have been living in Germany for more than 5 consecutive years, you can apply for P-R and after 8 years for citizenship.
(8) Blocked Accounts
10,236 Euros are earmarked for your stay in a blocked account in Germany. That's why Commercial Bank of Ceylon Bank has a good reputation. However, it is wise to consider bank charges, pros and cons, etc., while blocking accounts. Don't be afraid, if you get a visa you can withdraw money for 853 euros per month. And after one year you can withdraw the entire amount. Students who usually leave money in blocked accounts and travel to Germany usually do not have to pay this money. You can meet expenses by doing part time job. It is basically a visa formality. So one thing should be remembered, as the money from the blocked account will go to Germany, subject to the permission of Bangladesh Bank - so you need to take the time to apply.
(9) Required Documents
Link: https://dhaka.diplo.de/contentblob/4989256/Daten/7335126/2017ChecklistStudent.pdf
Here you will find the documents you need. Below is a list:
- Valid Passport (with at least 12 months validity)
- Three numbers recent biometrical passport photo (not more than 6 months old)
- Two completed visa forms (including 2 pictures)
- Admit Card (Original + 2 copies)
- Blocked Account Verification (Original + 2 Copies)
- Health Insurance (original + 2 copies)
- All educational certificates (original + 2 copies)
- IELTS Certificate (Original + 2 Copies)
- GRE certificate, if required (original + 2 copies)
- Photocopy of passport (2 copies)
- German Language Course Certificate (original + 2 copies) [if applicable]
- Police clearance (if required)
- Birth certificate (if required)
You need to make an appointment to apply for a visa - and you can get to it with a phone call. In this case, it should be noted that no appointment is given via e-mail or fax.
University Admission Application Steps
Before applying, my personal advice would be to visit the University website and e-mail the Admissions section to confirm what documents they actually require. Most universities in Germany require a hard copy, for this you will need to know whether to provide an original or a notarized copy. If you want all the papers you can send through Bangladesh Postal Department - in that case the cost will be very less (only around Rs 200). But it will take around 7-15 days to send through postal department. So if you don't have time you have to go to DHL or FedEx. DHL or FedEx will send the documents to Germany within 4-5 days usually.
So now you must have understood that applying in Germany is not difficult at all. So instead of going to others, do your own application. Best wishes from us.
Warning: All the information given in the above article is confidential. The university admission process and embassy visa application process are constantly changing. Please keep an eye on the official website of the University and Embassy for updated information. If any information/data in the above article you find incorrect, please comment in the below comment box with reference/weblink of correct information. Thank you
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