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1 在德國留學與研究 Studieren und Forschen in Deutschland Dr. Stefanie Eschenlohr ( 徐言博士 ) DAAD Information Center Taipei director@daad.org.tw National Cheng Kong University, Tainan 06 Dez 2012

Facts about Germany Geography Studying in Germany Page 2 Population: 82 million, 7 million foreign citizens Great Britain Geographic location: In the heart of Europe, diverse landscapes, mountains,

2 Facts about Germany Geography Studying in Germany Page 2 Population: 82 million, 7 million foreign citizens Great Britain Geographic location: In the heart of Europe, diverse landscapes, mountains, coastal regions, North and Baltic Seas Climate: Temperate ranging from Mediterranean to Continental climates North Sea Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg Denmark Hamburg Berlin Cologne Frankfurt a.m. Munich Switzerland France Italy Sweden Baltic Sea Poland Czech Republic Austria

3 Facts about Germany Foreign students in Germany 244,775 international students = 11, 5% of the whole student body Source: Taiwanese students in Germany Choice of Subjects 1159 International Students 2010: 244,775 Country of Origin Number China 22,779 Russ Federation 9,764 Poland 8,467 Bulgaria 8,266 Studying in Germany Page 3 Language and Culture 286 Social Sciences 263 Math, Science 155 Engineering 133 Arts 242 Turkey 6,635 Ukraine 6,326 Austria 6,209 Marokko 5,533 Kamerun 5,383 France 5,324

4 The German university system Institutions of higher education 418 institutions of higher Education 110 Universities 190 Universities of Applied Sciences 51 Colleges of Art and Music about degree programme about 900 International Master and PhD programmes Studying in Germany Page 4

federal states German universities enjoy high degree of autonomy Rules and

5 The German university system Institutions of higher education There is no Federal Ministry of Education Education in Germany is administered by the individual federal states German universities enjoy high degree of autonomy Rules and regulations differ from state to state and university to university! Studying in Germany Page 5

Studying in Germany - Costs Tuition fees General tuition fees of up to 500 per semester for the first degree programme in some of Germany s 16 states Semester contribution of up to 200 per semester

6 Studying in Germany - Costs Tuition fees General tuition fees of up to 500 per semester for the first degree programme in some of Germany s 16 states Semester contribution of up to 200 per semester (administrative costs, student union contribution for student dining, sports, cultural events and a semester ticket) Private universities/business schools do charge tuition fees. Inquire about the exact cost of tuition fees at the university in question Studying in Germany Page 6

Student Life - Costs Living expenses Studying in Germany Page 7 Rent and utilities Food and beverages Clothing Learning materials Car and public

7 Student Life - Costs Living expenses Studying in Germany Page 7 Rent and utilities Food and beverages Clothing Learning materials Car and public transportation Health insurance, doctor s visits, medicine Telephone, Internet, TV Recreation, culture, sports Total: ~800 Euro = ~ NTD

The German university system Universities Studying in Germany Page 8 Total: 105 Focus on methodical and theoretical knowledge Students may choose courses of interest, not all courses are prescribed

8 The German university system Universities Studying in Germany Page 8 Total: 105 Focus on methodical and theoretical knowledge Students may choose courses of interest, not all courses are prescribed Research-based final thesis Wide range of subjects Degrees: bachelor s, master s, doctoral, post doctoral; some institutions/courses still offer traditional German degrees (Diplom, Magister and state examination)

The German university system Technical Universities Studying in Germany Page 9 TU 9 German Institutes of Technology Excellence in Engineering and the Sciences made in Germany Excellent in research

9 The German university system Technical Universities Studying in Germany Page 9 TU 9 German Institutes of Technology Excellence in Engineering and the Sciences made in Germany Excellent in research Attract 25% od all 3rd-part funding Grant 57% of all doctorates in engineering TU Aachen TU Berlin TU Braunschweig TU Darmstadt TU Dresden Leibniz Universität Hannover TU München TU Stuttgart Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

The German university system Universities of Applied Sciences 應用科學大學 Total: 211 Highly praxis-oriented with close connection to the professional world Praxis-oriented final thesis Typical subjects:

10 The German university system Universities of Applied Sciences 應用科學大學 Total: 211 Highly praxis-oriented with close connection to the professional world Praxis-oriented final thesis Typical subjects: Engineering, Business, Social Work, Design Degrees: Bachelor, Master Studying in Germany Page 10 UASs do not offer PhD courses but some have joint PhD-programmes with universities; excellent graduates will be accepted by universities

11 The German university system Degrees at German Universities Reform of Degree System completed in 2010! German universities offer international degrees: - Bachelor - Master - Doctorate Exception Staatsexamen in the following subjects: Medicine (Human & Vet), Law, Pharmacy Mutual recognition of degrees between Taiwan and Germany! Studying in Germany Page 11 Important: Admission to a Master Course requires a Bachelor Degree in a related field. There is no entrance exam for Master courses

The German university system How to find a program For courses taught in German: Use search engine www.

de/internationalprogrammes More than 1000 international degree programmes throughout Germany: Bachelor s, master

12 The German university system How to find a program For courses taught in German: Use search engine For international programs taught in English, use search engine More than 1000 international degree programmes throughout Germany: Bachelor s, master s, and structured doctoral programmes Studying in Germany Page 12 Language of instruction is generally English, Support for international students

13 Studying in Germany Application and Admission Depending on the institution and your country of origin, there are two ways to apply for admission to a German university: In most cases: Direct application to the university Application through uni-assist (a service centre for German universities) uni-assist service fees: 68 Euro for first application, 15 Euro for further applications Application deadlines mostly 15 January, 15 July, but attention: deadlines may vary!!! Visa application with the Deutsche Institut ( 在台協會 ) in Taipei after receiving offer from university (plan for approx 6 weeks) Studying in Germany Page 13

Studying in Germany Language requirements Studying in Germany Page 14 Courses taught in German: TestDaF or DSH, (required level differs between unis and courses) Courses: taught in English: IELTS or

14 Studying in Germany Language requirements Studying in Germany Page 14 Courses taught in German: TestDaF or DSH, (required level differs between unis and courses) Courses: taught in English: IELTS or TOEFL (required level differs between unis and courses) TestDaF (Test of German as a Foreign Language) 2 times a year (November, April) in Taipei, Kaohsiung) DSH (only in Germany, administered by German universities TestDaF and DSH can be replaced by other German Language Tests (offered by the Goethe-Institut) Please check:

15 The German university system International programmes, taught in English More than 800 international degree programmes throughout Germany. Bachelor s, master s, and structured doctoral programmes Internationally recognized degree Language of instruction is generally English, frequently supplemented by German language courses Intensive academic advising for international students Studying in Germany Page 15 For more info, visit our database:

16 Doctoral programmes in Germany Doing a doctorate in Germany Highest number of doctoral degrees in Europe Since 2000: Reform of doctoral education -> Two ways of doing a doctorate 1. Traditional way : Individual doctorate, master-disciple approach 2. New: Structured programmes, in Graduate Schools Doctorates- Germany ranks first in Europe USA 56,067 Germany 24,946 UK 16,456 Japan 15,979 France 9,818 Italy 9,604 An international comparison of completed doctorates in the OECD countries (in absolute terms, 2006), source: OECD German Nobel laureates in the last 25 years! Studying in Germany Page 16

Doctoral programmes in Germany Individual doctoral programmes Supervised by a university professor (Doktorvater or Doktormutter) Find out in advance which professor would be best suited to supervise

17 Doctoral programmes in Germany Individual doctoral programmes Supervised by a university professor (Doktorvater or Doktormutter) Find out in advance which professor would be best suited to supervise your research project Doctoral candidates work independently; Good organisational skills and a high degree of selfdiscipline is necessary! Studying in Germany Page 17 How to find a PhD-Position: Through your professor or research literature Check out-data base for DFG-sponsored positions Check out Databank for DFG-sponsored Positions ositions_dfg_funded_projects/index.html

18 Doctoral programmes in Germany Structured doctoral programmes Candidates are integrated into a programme with a fixed structure similar to other degree programmes Candidates participate in a research training group, graduate school or international doctoral programme PhD-positions offered at universities, and research institutes, e.g.: Studying in Germany Page 18 - Max-Planck-Institutes -Leibniz-Institutes - Helmholtz-Centers - Fraunhofer Institutes

German scholarships for Taiwanese students and academics Scholarships New scholarship program for Master-courses at German universities Financed by Tsung Cho Chang-Foundation, administered by DAAD

19 German scholarships for Taiwanese students and academics Scholarships New scholarship program for Master-courses at German universities Financed by Tsung Cho Chang-Foundation, administered by DAAD Taipei für Master courses in Science, Engineering, Business & Economics Applications (to be submitted to DAAD Taipei): xxmai 2013 Interviews: Thursday, 2. Juni 2011 at DAAD Taipei Studying in Germany Page 19 EU-scholarships for Erasmus Mundus Programmes: More than 50% of universities participating in Erasmus Mundus programme are German universities! Please check with European economic and Trade Office in Taipei!

German scholarships for Taiwanese students and academics DAAD scholarships Studying in

the summer holidays! Application with NSC Deadline: 31.

PhD in Germany (3 years) Apply with DAAD Taipei Office by 21 Sept 2012 (Interviews 20

20 German scholarships for Taiwanese students and academics DAAD scholarships Studying in Germany Page 20 DAAD- NSC Summer Institute For research internships in Germany during the summer holidays! Application with NSC Deadline: 31. Jan 2012 Research Stays/PhD-studies For research-projects of up to 6 months For full PhD in Germany (3 years) Apply with DAAD Taipei Office by 21 Sept 2012 (Interviews 20 October 2012) Summer Language Courses in Germany Screening test in Kaohsiung (Minimum level A2-B1) Deadline: 26. October 2012

21 German scholarships for Taiwanese students and academics DAAD scholarships Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP) 在德國除了以傳統的導師指導方式來做博士研究外建構式博士班在德國已行之多年 DAAD 德國學術交流總署希望以提供新的博士獎學金項目 (GSSP ) 來資助申請建構式博士班的博士研究生獎學金的甄選依下列二個階段 : 第一階段 : 首先申請者需先向有提供此博士課程獎學金項目的學校提出入學申請約超過 30 個建構式博士課程有提供此獎學金第二階段 : Studying in Germany Page 21 由學校提名該校的博士生來申請此獎學金最後的決選則由 DAAD 所委任的評審委員來選出獎學金得主

22 Scholasrhips Finding funding: Max Planck Society: Non-profit research organisation, oversees 80 Max Planck Institutes, focuses on research in the natural and social sciences and the humanities, closely cooperates with universities. Fraunhofer Society: Organisation for applied research and development services, oversees more than 80 research facilities. German Research Foundation (DFG): Largest research funding organisation in Europe. Studying in Germany Page 22 Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Non-profit foundation funded by the German federal government and dedicated to supporting international research cooperation.

23 Studying in Germany- Rankings How to chose a university? 1. Your choice should be led by the subject/field that you are studying 2. Often your Taiwan supervisors know German experts in your field 3. Check the research literature in your field for German scientists Exzellenzinitiative (Initiative of Excellence) by German Ministry of Research and Education 3 rd round: 9 universities CHE/DIE ZEIT University Ranking Studying in Germany Page 23 Please note: Ranking does not include all subjects/courses Ranking results are based on different criteria No league tables, but groups top, middle, end CHE- Research ranking

24 The German university system Summer Schools Study German, take courses in your field, experience Germany! German universities offer more than 300 courses: German language, Social, Cultural, Media studies, Law and Economics, Natural Science, Computer Science, Medicine For students at all levels Moderate tuition fees For more info: Studying in Germany Page 24

Student Life Further Information on Student Life www.study-in.

de/en/life/student-life-videos/ Student Life - Inside Germany!

It consists of ten videos that give you the answers to the most

The main character of "Student Life" is tutor Max.

25 Student Life Further Information on Student Life Videos on Student Life: Student Life - Inside Germany! Ever heard of a project called "Student Life"? It consists of ten videos that give you the answers to the most asked questions concerning life and study in Germany. The main character of "Student Life" is tutor Max. Portraits of 40 German university towns Life > Culture/Travel > City Info Studying in Germany Page 25

26 More information Contact Who can advise me on study & research in Germany? Visit the DAAD Information Centre! Dr. Stefanie Eschenlohr, Director Ms Tung Peilan, Education Officer DAAD Information Center Taipei 11F, No.20, Heping W. Rd. Sec. 1 Taipei 100 info@daad.org.tw Studying in Germany Page 26 Weekly Counselling: Monday, 16:30 19:30 Thursday, 14:00 17:30 (or by appointment)

27 Studying in Germany Page 27 Danke für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit!

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Study in Germany Experience Europe National Central University, Chongli 31 Mai 2013 Dr. Stefanie Eschenlohr ( 徐言博士 ) DAAD Information Center Taipei director@daad.org.tw Facts about Germany Geography Studying