DAAD Mexico: Mexican-German Cooperation

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1 DAAD Mexico: Mexican-German Cooperation NAFSA 2016 Annual Conference Expo Building Capacity for Global Learning May 2016 Dr. Alexander Au / DirectorofDAAD Mexico

German and Mexican universities Germany ranks internationally as 3rd favorite study destination for Mexican students ( 1st USA and

2 Germany and Mexico: A Long Term Relationship An Overview Germany is the 6th largest investor and the 5th most important business partner of Mexico Scientific cooperation between Mexico and Germany exists for 40 years Around 340 institutional agreements between German and Mexican universities Germany ranks internationally as 3rd favorite study destination for Mexican students ( 1st USA and 2nd Canada) Around 700 German Students studied in Mexico in 2013/2014 2,714 Mexican students studied in Germany, in 2014/2015 (Brasil 3884) 2

Postgraduate programs offered at Mexican universities Mexican partner universities provide their students German language

3 Why Mexico a as a study destination? Similar structured programs and degrees (Bachelor, Master, PhD), generally recognized by German academic institutions 10,737 Postgraduate programs offered at Mexican universities Mexican partner universities provide their students German language courses in order to prepare them for their stay in Germany Affordable costs of living for foreign students in many Mexican cities Funding and scholarship programs offered by many Mexican organizations (AMEXCID, CONACYT) 3

4 Why Germany as a study destination? Germany as a country has constantly gained attractiveness Low cost education at excellent standards Over 17,000 study programes, almost 2,000 in English Recognition of academic degrees Over 1400 German Companies in Mexico / >10% GDP / 120,000 jobs / most important business partner in the EU Returning students (97%) have a high employability rate / Internships / Low drop Out Quote <3% 4

Internationalization and Accreditation in Mexico Mexican HEI are exemplary regarding the Internationalization in Latin America Wide support by government agencies or ministries, for example ANUIES

5 Internationalization and Accreditation in Mexico Mexican HEI are exemplary regarding the Internationalization in Latin America Wide support by government agencies or ministries, for example ANUIES and Amexid CONACyT, Mexican council for scientific and technological development, funds grants each year Setting up of a system of accreditation according to international standards and trough international agencies About85% postgraduatestudyprogrames accredited PNPC, SNI 5

Dual Year: YearofGermany in Mexico www.alemania-mexico.com FromJune 2016 to July2017.

6 Dual Year: YearofGermany in Mexico FromJune 2016 to July2017. Both countries present and create during this year new strategies in order to expand mutual cooperation ( Alliance for the future ). Mexico will also be represented in Germany through the Mexican year in Germany Mainactiontopics: Industry, Economy, Education, Sience and Culture More than 1,000 events and activities only in Mexico Project collaboration with DFG, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the German Embassy, GIZ, CONACYT and several Mexican and German universities. 6

7 SelectedDAAD-Scholarship ProgramsforIndividualsand Institutions Young Engineers Program DAAD-CONACYT Programs Mexican students of Engineeringcan broaden both academic and professional horizons / one-year study and work visit to Germany. Co-financedprogrambetweenDAAD and CONACYT formexican graduates and doctoral candidates. Scholarships granted In 2015/ Research Grants Doctoral and Postdoctoral Programs in Germany Mexican academics and scientists can carry out their PhD in Germany. 14 Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies (DIES) PROALMEX German-Mexican Projects (In cooperation with CONACYT) Supports HEI to professionalize institutional management processes and to improve the quality of study programs. Supporting common projects to establish future scientific networks

8 How the DAAD empowers the cooperation between Mexico and Germany? Follow-up services for Alumni(financial support forcongressesand diverseactivities): 110 Alumni congresses during the last 6 years Young Ambassadors Program: 3 generations since 2012 University Transfer Centers Science to Business Promotion of the German language: 4 lecturers at 3 Mexican universities Double Degree Programs: 2 academic programs in 2 Mexican universities 8

Thank you for your patience! Vielen Dank! Muchas gracias por tu interés! www.daad.

9 Thank you for your patience! Vielen Dank! Muchas gracias por tu interés! - DAAD Mexico DAAD Mexico: Regional Office Mexico-City / Anzures Kepler 157 / ZIP Tel: +52 (55) info@daadmx.org 9

German Chancellor Fellowships for Future Leaders

German Chancellor Fellowships for Future Leaders Meeting of the Programme Ambassadors Berlin, 3 June 2014 Lisa Plitt, Programme Coordinator, Selection Department Dr. Heidi Förster, Programme Director,