Studying in Germany: What international students should know | Germany In A Nutshell

German universities are among the most popular in the world. One reason for this is the low costs for students, but also the many opportunities Germany offers. Our reporter Hannah Hummel came here herself on a study program - so she decided to take a deeper look at what studying in Germany is like. How's life as a student here? How much money do you actually need? What are the highs and lows? And what on Earth is an 'Ersti'???
00:00 Intro
00:22 Uni 101
01:54 Deep Dive: Tips for international students
03:03 Ein bisschen Deutsch
03:44 Very Brief History
04:22 Inside Stories: What is student life in Germany like?
05:27 Outro
#Studying #Germany #University
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CREDITS
Report: Hannah Hummel, Shaheen Welling
Camera & Edit: Neven Hillebrands
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[@dweuromaxx]

Additional info: Non-EU/EEA international students must prove they have €11,208 to cover living expenses when applying for a visa to study in Germany.

[@iwavns]

We actually have to open a special bank account called Sperrkonto (blocked account) and deposit €11,208 into the account.

[@nasim_tahir]

@@iwavns Is it refundable? Can I use it after landing in Germany ?

[@arasakaa]

@@nasim_tahir Yes.

[@aewrt14]

Where can I get information about courses in Germany. Is there a common website that shows all the courses that exist in Germany, or is there a person who can guide international students. Meaning an agent.

[@likunagrinevsky2424]

can you study in Germany for free in English,? i have heard that its only free when you study in german and not in englisch

[@toonlyrics]

As a foreigner who actually studied in Germany, I would say this report is sugar-coated. Expect more chaos and less support than this video suggests. If you have no other financial support than what you earn from jobs, expect your studies to last longer. Information about requirements was inaccurate and contradictory in my time, and as I hear from students today, functional websites and good communication are not the forte of German universities. If you get quality instructors, count yourself lucky. You will have to overcome a language handicap. About the last point: If you have no interest in learning the German language and culture, and are only looking for cheap higher education, you will probably throw in the towel at some point. Don't let me discourage you, but don't rely on the rose-colored lense of this video either.

[@azzamfs]

thanks for this comment. I feel like this video is too good to be true and the sugar-coating is a bit too much

[@sowo7136]

Thank you for being honest.

[@brandoninhofer6592]

Exactly. And did they mention that if you fail three times (a course) at a German university that you get "kicked" out?

[@user-ez1un6gx5b]

Well I'm currently doing my master's in Germany, and I'm absolutely in love with it. My classes are exclusively in English; you just have to apply to the right universities. I mean, the bureaucracy is a pain, and the whole website and communication thing is more of a general problem in Germany than with the universities. I can't speak for other places besides Denmark and Germany. But if you have to spend large sums of money on education, you'll probably be treated better than if you don't. The customer is king, and in this case, you want something from the university, not the other way around. And if you manage to fail the exam three times, you either deserve it, or it wasn't the right choice. Many people completely skip some exams until they have more time. That's why it sometimes takes longer.

[@saimkhan1308]

@@user-ez1un6gx5b kindly tell me which universities offer classes in english as i wish to visit germany for my masters in business administration

[@osoloco3000]

Education one of the principal pilars to build a first world country!! I admire Germany!

[@Emanuel27236]

Hello Brother please am a student in Africa please I really need your help pay my fees in school, am not a scammer am real I can send you my contact if you wish, am really soliciting for help to anybody that wish to help me thanks you and God bless you .

[@Familymnn]

but there is word knowledge economy which boost there economy in many ways

[@noellewest4347]

Me too. They truly are remarkable here... despite all their strange ways. Germany is an exceptional country (unlike the Deluded States of America).

[@-mrws-]

@@Familymnn economy - is just a since of resources distribution, so it's not so necessary, as a *resources* itself.

[@naw-_-]

Im from Germany and I can tell u that most of the students don't like the education system. Don't get me wrong, it's definitely better than in other countries, but that doesn't make it good. Most students criticize the system for not preparing for the real life and instead making us learn useless thing we will forget in no time. They focus on testing and not on actual education. I think most other countries do the same, but I think Germany should finally change is since they didn't for sooo long. Most students really feel left behind by the Politicans and so do i. They don't really care about us. We have a better system than others but it's not even close to good.

[@agalva100]

I think it is important to clarify that those fees students pay at the beginning of the semester could be higher for international students, depending on the program/university. Do check all the requirements and costs associated with every program in every state when applying from abroad. Also, as a foreigner you may or may not be allowed to have an additional job depending on the specifics of your visa/resident permit. This will depend on many things, the type program, whether or not you have a scholarship, the type of scholarship, etc. Reach out to other international students or associations from the place you intend to go to and ask. Or check well in advance with admissions.

[@satyrnarainmathur359]

German universities much like other "good" universities only admit the cream of the international students by judging their grades throughout the high school so probably they would have never taken me. Anyways I know I'm going to do pretty fine regardless of a foreign degree. Actually these universities don't produce good engineers and doctors rather they just select the students with highest iqs and possibly work ethic and hand them degrees moreover, business hire them cuz they are high IQ and work ethic and not because "the best workers" it's a good scheme tho benifits who wanna take part in it but also punishes all other.

[@ruyi7284]

@@satyrnarainmathur359 no you can actually be admitted regardless of your grades. there are degrees that are what we call no NCs so they accept whoever wants to enroll. Such degrees for example are IT related. I am studying in Germany and about to finish my degree as a foreigner. my degree is with NC and the grade limit is by 2,9 as i can remember. I would say the only challenge for those no NCs degrees is if they require german language. Then you need to provide a german language certificate that you were able to pass to a certain level, normally C1, which is the level before the native speaker level.

[@kinngrimm]

@@satyrnarainmathur359 i know of no IQ tests, there are though subjects which have high requirments (NC numerus clausus, average grades from your college) due to either being very sought after by many applicants like engineering or due to the state setting high standards like legal degrees by which you could later on become a judge. As in most things in life, if you are not very good at something, chances are people will overlook you. Also it is a matter of perspective i guess, while doctors and professors may often seem detached, as so many are going though and a high selfreliance is expected from students many wont make the cut even should they be accepted due to the pace and pressures. There is no handing of anything. I know what it means to go through that system and it is at times brutal, those who achieve excellence and a degree usually have earned it. Though there are always also those who try to play the system and with something like ChatGPT it became that much harder to judge students. I would expect changes because of that aspect, not just in teaching methods but also how students knowledge are measured. If all that is not to once liking, there is still Khan University.

[@ganeshyerramsetty4093]

Is learning German compulsory or English language enough for studying in German I am planning for IELTS...

[@kinngrimm]

@@ganeshyerramsetty4093 There are f.e. international buisness schools that hold courses in english, but by default if you take part in german universities you should expect german lectures, reading materials, discussions and any papers you work on and are judged by the lecturer in the german language. As i would think is the case with any nation you want to go to study to. There surely are excemptions but you would need to explicitly look for them.

[@folie79]

Would really like to see the research on the "lots of support, even for international students." Ive worked in the german uni system for 6 years, and no one has ever said anything remotely similar.

[@kingwinter2024]

@@user-rj7cl3vi4s Nice try, pal.

[@sumbajumba3037]

its horrible, absolutely no support, consider yourself lucky if you get a good english educator even after paying.

[@w4td388]

@@sumbajumba3037hi , can i please ask you , as an international student what path should I exactly take in order to get free education, tho i dont have and german

[@bababoey8204]

Hey guys, the first "German" university is actually in Prague 😉 although it's nowadays in the Czech Republic, culturally it was a German institution 😊

[@g.f.w.6402]

Prag had a German majority until 1865 and was built by Germans.

[@tradicted]

How is that even possible if "Germany" didn t even exist back then?

[@niklasnowak9010]

@@tradicted Germany didnt exist, but the holy roman empire existed which was german

[@tradicted]

@@niklasnowak9010 How can it be german if its called the holy roman empire, which was a collectiv of many different kinda independent states. Germany as we know it didn t exist until bismark united it.

[@rupert2061]

@@tradicted I’m of Italian culture and language, but I’m not Italian. My fellow (Swiss) nationals are of either French or German culture, but they are neither French nor German. So, when you speak about a “German University” in a time when the contemporary German state didn’t exist yet, you actually speak about a University situated within the general area of German culture, I e the Holy Roman Empire. As an empire, the Holy Roman Empire, was a multicultural, multiethnic, multilingual state. And above all, the teaching language, the language of culture, science and power at that time… was Latin. Everywhere (in Europe).

[@elegypoppies]

Despite the low cost of education, it's a double-edged sword when you have to show a bank account with 11K euros to get a student visa and renew every year with the same amount even with scholarships. Especially considering conversion rates coming from countries in South East Asia. I come from an upper middle class family despite that it will still be too costly to study in Germany than being enrolled in a top private university in my country with rent and daily expenses. It's easier if you're coming from an EU country or maybe places like Australia and Japan because their wages is at par with Euros. Though, I do love travelling in Germany, we decided to visit again this summer, and I can't wait.

[@alexalex-uq4cm]

exactly

[@mirror1gh839]

That’s the madness

[@pham3383]

but the education quality will be way better than Asean university(except singapore national uni but it is crazy hard+expensive)

[@sneckotheveggieavenger9380]

The blocked account is there to prevent people from using university admissions as means to migrate illegally and overstay

[@SenSe-oj5hb]

go to australia, u can work there as a craftsman or builder to pay ur fees, u cant do that easy in germany

It's probably also worth mentioning that many programmes have a cap on the number of students able to begin studying in any given year, and as a result there is the _Numerus Clausus_ system which awards points to those who have higher marks, speak German or come from certain backgrounds. That's why there are many German students who study in Austria instead. I plan on applying to unis in both countries for my master's programme - and not just because I absolutely adore Vienna!

[@dreama1375]

I am quite curious, what's the rationale behind this cap?

[@jameshakai1662]

​@@dreama1375 Quite simply the lack of space and/or material and/or staff for a number above the cap. For example, medical sciences are extremely sought after to the point that it is absolutely impossible to accommodate everyone. In contrast, subjects like maths or physics are general open for everyone due to a large amount of free spaces

[@d.b.2215]

NC is mostly found in medicines, architecture and music. Outside of those 3 fields, it's quite rare.

[@deniseproxima2601]

​@@dreama1375 Only the elite get in with enough money from the whole world. The other the working serfs. This are learned German, russian or other.

[@TurdBoi-tf5lf]

​@@d.b.2215True

[@goynukk]

Great intro to study in Germany Hannah!

[@marcelovienna]

Great video, well done Hanna and DW. I'm Brazilian, have 3 kids, and 2 had their higher education in Germany. They currently live in Germany. One important information for non-German students: you must complete the Studienkollege before applying for University or College. It is a one year program to level basic knowledge of your chosen field (Technical, Arts, Human Sciences or Medical related courses) and command of Germany as a foreign language. It is the equivalent of the Abitur that German students have to do (an extra year after High School) to get into Universities or Colleges. Many Universities offer the Studienkollege, and with you final exam grades you then apply for University or College. Great country, lots of opportunities!

[@wheelerconover8723]

It sounds almost like a cross between a "developmental education" curriculum and a first-year curriculum one might find at an American community college.

[@danihesslinger7968]

From Germany: that depends on the country you are from!!! "Studienkolleg" is for applicants of certain countries in which the school education does not meet German standards.

[@wheelerconover8723]

@danihesslinger7968 That certainly fits the bill then! Thank you kindly.

[@battousaihimura]

Loving this series

[@vijayarya9528]

nicely made visually too .. Thank u all very much

[@adebayotosinemmanuel959]

Thanks for revealing this huge secrets. Germany is not always been sold out to international students like UK, US, Canada etc. But I will work on getting some Profs in Germany for my post graduate.

[@sisuguillam5109]

Good luck!

[@shimadabr]

I feel this separation of "vocations" (research-focused vs trade-focused) in the German higher education is much more transparent and well known than in my country. I see so many people frustrated in my country (Brazil) dealing with university while they would be happier in a polytechnic institution. It's curious because while talking to a lot of people i get the impression most don't know the actual differences between a polytechnic and an university. Historically attending a federal university is a big reason for pride and people give a lot of respect, so many students end up neglecting the other options.

[@fahadhussain66]

True. In my country, Pakistan, it would be frowned upon if you were from a relatively "stabler" middle class background and ended up wanting to do a trade-focused thing.

[@marioandresheviacavieres1923]

DW Gracias for sharing! and thanks Germany for sharing the knowledge.

[@wahyuamirulloh8506]

Her Accent really satisfying, professional speaker.

[@noellewest4347]

What they do not tell you in this video is that German universities do not have a lot of student support, even if you are international. They will often have outdated and user un-friendly websites, which is where you must deal with the bureaucracy involved in being a student, and it's quite rare that you can get a straightforward answer about how to navigate all of this. They don't have the most practical administrative systems here. That said, if you come to Germany without the expectation that that German universities should behave like universities in North America, Australia or other English countries, I would say the advantages of studying here outweigh the irritations. But those problems can be quite substantial and really should have been mentioned in this video too.

[@slvrstar4070]

I'm planning to study in Germany soon, aside from being wary of outdated student support, is there anything else I should know about? (I'm from Hungary, an EU country)

[@noellewest4347]

@@slvrstar4070 Enrolled students have to register for Prüfungleistung (exams) within a given amount of time or run the risk of losing any chance at getting credit for coursework completed in a class. It is rare that anyone will help students sort out the procedures for this, but the respective departments do tend to send out general information emails (in German, of course) at the start of each semester. It is always the student's responsibility to monitor their university inbox and pay attention to these things. Quality of teaching (in German universities) can vary greatly, and many students (especially Germans) complain that pedagogy (or lack thereof) from professors inhibits student success in courses. German universities are primarily research institutions and are less concerned with maintaining or even aspiring to higher standards of teaching for students. This is probably my biggest complaint as a foreigner and a trained teacher and very experienced university lecturer. On a brighter note, professors here really are experts in their field and can be trusted to produce high quality research for students to learn from. Also, German universities are not quite as fixated on this whole gender diversity movement as universities are in the anglosphere, and they still tend more toward scientific inquiry than ideology. This has its disadvantages, of course, as new ideas about diversity are also important. But from my experience, the advantages of being here in a more traditionally reasonable academic environment outweigh the disadvantages.

[@marco21274]

Especially at Universities there is(was) the mindset that students of universities are not school pupils. So they have to learn to be independent and make their own decisions.

[@noellewest4347]

@@marcq2029 Yes, unfortunately, this is sometimes a big problem in German universities. They don't have the accountability that exists in colleges and universities in the States. That is part of the trade-off with "free" higher education.

[@TurdBoi-tf5lf]

​@@marcq2029wow these cost of living are not present anywhere else in the world. Only in Germany you pay for these right? Only Monica Monica Monica literature club

[@incompetentotter]

I love how all the shots were filmed at the HU - with exception of the Mensa. As a TU Alum I can admit that we've got the less photogenic campus, but our Mensa is top notch :D

[@dweuromaxx]

Let the battle of the Mensas commence!

[@filipinabisdaknurseswissvlog39]

Watching your video from Switzerland 🇨🇭 very interesting video . Thanks for sharing

[@user-sb8xv4ui9m]

Seems like a fantastic place to study, learn, educate yourself, and meet great people.

[@burtleboeuf1429]

Promotional, almost fact free video. I learnt far more in the comments section than I did in this video. :-)

[@Immortal-Daiki]

I've been studying in Japanese uni for nearly four years. I'm actually planning to study in Germany for my graduate degree. As a mixed Japanese, I hope there are Little Tokyos or the like in the country hehe

[@rinmartell2678]

Düsseldorf has a very big Japanese community. While people from japan also live in other German cities, Düsseldorf is the only German city with a japan town. They even have a japan day once a year and celebrate and honor Japanese art, culture and history :)

[@sidhantseth007]

Please be careful as Germans have in the past had performed racist attacks against people of Asian descent.

[@sidhantseth007]

@ZigkloySan1337 Does not mean they were best of friends and Japan has only 2.6% of total population of Asia! Asia is much bigger and diverse than Japan.

[@JustMe-12345]

@@sidhantseth007 troll And… where did you get that from? Germany is rather diverse

[@dominicj7977]

@@sidhantseth007 and japanese are racist towards everyone not japanese, including koreans and chinese

[@nizarenaceh8853]

That’s verily helpful

[@iamnonso_]

Informative ..

[@tomvandl]

Maybe the education fee is "almost" for free. But you have to consider the living costs which are very high in Germany. If you are lucky you get a one room apartment for 500 Euros per month. Also, food is not for free in Germany. And dont forget, that you have to pay for a social insurance. All over, you have to expect that you need over 1000 Euros every month to finance your studies. That makes round about 40.000 Euros for a single Bachelor degree.

[@SimonSaysSimon]

I pay 247€ for my one-room apartment. 150€ for food per month should be enough. Ensurance is not that expensive for students. German students usually don't have to pay any since they are covered by their parent's ensurance. Plus the parents get about 300€ per child by the state

[@wierg]

That depends where in Germany you want to live. For example the East of Germany is way cheaper and you can easily find apartments for 200-300€/month.

[@SimonSaysSimon]

@@wierg in my case it is a city in Bavaria. Although not Munich of course

[@dtmt502]

500 Euros per month is super cheap compared to Australia where it would cost 1200 euros per month

[@lolabolena2730]

Well in Countries as Canada, US, UK, Australia is that plus exceptional expensive University Fee. So point for Germany.

[@rickbhattacharya2334]

Note to non EU students. There isn't any significant fee (120 to 300€) except one perticular state but it still costs you around 11k € per year because of blocked account. You can get a part-time job providing you know B levels of German and got enough connection to get one in the first place. Also the housing market is brutal, it's extremely extremely hard to get a room and is almost always 6m to 1 year behind. Germany has lots or good thing but they should fix the students housing issue and should not promote it as a almost free solution.

[@victorreitstatter1705]

I understand where you're coming from, but I believe you might be painting a bleaker picture than what's actually the reality. Firstly, regarding the 11k in the blocked account, it's essential to note that the money isn't lost. It's merely set aside as a financial assurance, and you can retrieve the entire amount once your study period ends. As for the housing situation, I wouldn't categorize the market as 'brutal'. I wonder when the last time was that you genuinely knew someone who couldn't find housing? In my experience, everyone who actively seeks out accommodation usually secures a place within a week, granted they have reasonable expectations. If you're looking for a penthouse in the city center with lavish amenities, then yes, it might take longer. But for typical student housing? It's more attainable than you're suggesting.

[@Musashi246]

In Berlin that is true. Other less popular cities have a lot of free apartments

[@asatrv]

Who is advertising Germany as a free option for studying? Most Germans generally dislike paying for the education of people who are never going to pay taxes in Germany. In fact there are political calls for action in order to charge international students for studying in Germany.

[@JeremAl]

Awesome!

[@giostechnologygiovannyv.ri489]

3:18 Danke schön for teaching me those words girl 😍❤💚💚😊🤗😚😘😄❤💚💚

[@LucyJordan84]

Great details about studying in Germany. Would be worth to also mention the Hochschulsport.

[@srw2289]

Thanks for sharing a good info. I have deserved to study Chemical Engineering abroad, and looked for where to go for a long time.

[@adithyananil4615]

Presentation 💥💥

[@samiqala6543]

Amazing.

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

Well done Hannah! A year studying in Germany (or elsewhere abroad) is a must do for young Americans in my view. The world is an amazing and diverse place . . . get out there and discover it for yourself!

[@Dattebayo3089]

Elsewhere abroad 😂. Study in india. Next day u will start hating education. And think better I will remain illiterate 😂😂.

[@sidhantseth007]

@Patrick Your comment is unfortunately very far from reality. Germany is good for an exchange semester only. There are better and more beautifully diverse countries that invite international students and actually care for their education. Unfortunately, Germany is not one of them.

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

@@sidhantseth007 Unhelpful troll comment.

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

@@Dattebayo3089 Unhelpful troll comment.

[@sidhantseth007]

@@patrickfitzgerald2861 I know that your comment is really unhelpful. Now that you and me both agree on that. I am really impressed by your self critical and improvement skills. Keep Improving and one day you can really make Germany have a positive name worldwide. Others may call you a Neo-Nuzi, but I will always be rooting for you to leave the mental disorders behind. Best of Luck!

[@VirtualnomadVirtualnomad]

While its free to enroll, the ammount of effort and time you put in to graduate is harder than most countries on the planet. It is not uncommon for students to do their Bachelor for 5 years or more in the University. In many cases you fail in an Exam 3 times and will not be able to study the subject in your Bundesland. Also living in Germany is not cheap. Assuming that you work part time and earn around 800, you ll have less time to focus on your studies and the originally planned 3-4 years of study can take longer. If you are from a poor country and counting on financially supporting yourself with work it can be pretty stressful experience. Many can and many dont. I walk out of my Student Dorm and see only Exchange students partying. The ones who are only for 1 or 2 semesters and going back. Everyone else are usually burried in their Studies and Part time Job.

[@asatrv]

Is this supposed to be a critique? A degree is not some consumer good which can be bought. It is earned through hard work.

[@Shimul012]

Good inspired video .

[@yerenzter]

Even in technology the leading open-source software solution are mostly in Germany. The organizations like KDE, The Document Foundation etc.

[@ajidigital3191]

I will love to come to Germany for my PhD or even a vocational school (college)

[@sisuguillam5109]

Good luck with your plans!

[@aresgalamatis7022]

If there was a best idea the EU ever had, was the Erasmus programme. I really wish that it would become mandatory for all europeans to live and study in foreign country, hopefully more than one.

[@phoebeel]

I wouldnt say it should be mandatory as many young people need to support their families or themselves with a job and a semester abroad can mess with that a lot, many will lose their jobs. But it should be more incentivised so that those who want to but can't afford to, can do it in future

[@theflyingdutchmaniron3230]

Mandatory? Are you dented?

[@larsjarredspeetjens]

Are you insane some people can't afford the living expenses.

[@JustMe-12345]

Mandatory??? U srs?!!?

[@stea4771]

I would lose my apartment if I'd move abroad. Good luck finding a new apartment in Germany afterward.

[@DanialBarazandeh]

Thanks for your great video, I got just accepted in a German University. Soon I will be there ! Im just a little bit worry about finding a job while studying. Wish me luck

[@lahirimahasaya9271]

How and where brother help me out

[@Cassandra.Oracle]

Learn German. The better you can speak German, the better your employment prospects.

[@wellwabbit6431]

Which university

[@omarsaif523]

Awesome. Only need to wait 19 months for a visa appointment at the embassy.

[@nagarajanag8079]

Good video. But it was next to impossible to get an admission in govt university. Also they take ages to clear visas.

[@sohan_89]

Why?

[@ichbinsehrklug]

Let’s talk about the consulates of Germany. Sadly,it doesn’t matter being accepted by a german university’s program just like me. Taking a visa is a massive problem yup i have been accepted from bayreuth university and i have been waiting for even an appointment from the german embassy for 4 months. Everything is not good as much as you showed in this video.

[@judasthepious1499]

I tought Turkish people can easily get visa..

[@ichbinsehrklug]

@@judasthepious1499 unfortunately it isn’t, intensity at the embassies and consulates is so much that is why we cannot even get an appointment from them. it may be acceptable but for students it is waste of time and money because there is a deadline of submission of visa’s documents. i have got all my documents translated and submitted them. additionally i passed a solid interview with the supervisor of the master program. briefly, i did everything i have to do but the embassy doesn’t allow me and i am still waiting 🥹

[@naw-_-]

​@@ichbinsehrklugwelcome to Germany

[@medusa.c]

How did you be accepted?

[@ichbinsehrklug]

@@naw-_- thanks dude

[@ratnadeepsaha7675]

Please make a video on ins and outs of everything related to a person from India should know when he or she is going to study in germany.

[@derlaurenz]

Ahhh, I also studied at HU in Berlin

[@wieso1424]

The experiences of international students studying in German universities can vary, and it is important to address the concerns raised regarding interactions with professors. While acknowledging that not all professors may meet expectations, it is crucial to examine the specific challenges faced by international students in their academic journeys. One concern highlighted is the perception that some professors in Germany exhibit favoritism when it comes to grading. International students have reported instances where better grades are awarded to students whom professors have established personal connections with. This subjective grading approach can lead to a sense of unfairness and inequality in academic assessments. Another aspect raised is the perceived lack of justice when international students file complaints against professors. Some students feel that the professorial community holds significant control, making it difficult to obtain a satisfactory resolution. This raises questions about the transparency and effectiveness of the complaint handling process, which should be addressed to ensure a fair and equitable learning environment for all students. Additionally, it is important to consider the varying levels of education and expertise among German professors. While exceptional educators do exist, international students have expressed concerns about the quality of teaching and limited availability of professors outside of lecture hours. This can impact the support and guidance that students seek, highlighting the importance of a well-rounded academic experience. While acknowledging these challenges, it is crucial to note that not all German professors exhibit these behaviors. Many professors are dedicated, highly educated, and provide valuable guidance to their students. Their commitment to teaching and fostering a supportive learning environment deserves recognition. To improve the overall experience for international students, it is necessary to address the concerns raised. Universities should focus on enhancing transparency, fairness, and access to support systems. This includes ensuring a fair grading process, effective mechanisms for handling complaints, and providing adequate resources for student support and guidance. In conclusion, it is important to recognize and address the concerns of international students regarding their interactions with professors in German universities. By fostering open dialogue and working towards positive changes, universities can strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all students.

[@annarold1709]

Are you tal look referring to your experience ? Or can you cite some sources ? Thank you

[@wieso1424]

@@annarold1709 If you need any help let me know!

[@gauravamatya9602]

Thank you Chat GPT!

[@KidPundit]

Hi ChatGPT

[@rimitagoni6023]

what in the chatGPT

[@souvikchakraborty3324]

Hi...Can a working professional in Germany with bachelors from India, persue masters in Germany? Is there any age constraint? Would be great if you could throw some light on this please

[@g.f.w.6402]

Please proof the acceptance of your Indian Bachelors first in the anabin database. If its accepted, just apply for a masters course. But keep in mind, that you have to speak and understand German, even if some modules are in English.

[@yagmurmetin5050]

I would say understanding and speaking German is definitely a plus but you don't have to as long as your degree is entirely in English. I know a lot of people who don't know any German and they can get by easily (especially in Berlin since a lot of people there speak English)

[@Mohithrgowda]

My cousin brother who graduated in India is studying masters in Germany. There are many Indians studying there. So good luck, build your profile and that's it.

[@martinimate4336]

@@yagmurmetin5050It is very recommendable to learn german, if you want to connect to other people and make friends. Putting in effort to learn the language is also a sign of respect

[@g.f.w.6402]

@@yagmurmetin5050 You can't live or study in Germany without German, unless you spend tens of thousands of euros on a private university of applied sciences (FH). Moreover, there will always come a point when you are told to start speaking German immediately or to leave again. This point usually comes after about 1 year. After about 1 year, Germans make it very clear that they feel annoyed if someone still can't speak German and they justifiably start to belittle the person concerned and take him or her less seriously. Larger countries like Germany and France, unlike smaller countries like Sweden, have the potential for violence to force their language and integration. Generally speaking, in any country in the world, if you live there but don't speak the language, you quickly become a victim, and even the protective student status quickly reaches its limits.

[@khanlatiful]

great!

[@well-blazeredman6187]

Good video.

[@super_hero2]

Questions: How hard is it to get into a free university in Germany? After graduation, is there a path to citizenship? What are the options?

[@leahegeloh8929]

So I can only tell you how it is for German students. As it is mentioned in every universty you have to pays about 100-400€ per Semester which then include certain services for students as well some degree of public transport. Though it can differ for interantionals. In gerneral it is not hard to get in a uni but more into a specific programm of a specific uni ,where your grades need to be higher than the NC the uni derltermines. This is happens when there are more applicants than they can accomondate. For example mechanical engineering may have a higher NC than electrical engineering in uni A. But in Uni B the NC is higher for Mech Eng than in uni A and in uniC there is no NC at all so they accept everyone. We actually do have private universities, however there is the stigma that your degree may be bought, because it is easier to graduate. Though this is probably mainly due because the course size is smaller.

[@danihesslinger7968]

No, it is not a road to citizenship. But if you get a good job, and your employer goes along by certifying that he needs you, you might get temporary residency which has to be renewed every four years or so.

[@super_hero2]

​@@danihesslinger7968 This is why this type of program is a problem. They allow skilled workers to come there and work but no solid way to get citizenship and you are stuck with the company like some kind of slave.

[@danihesslinger7968]

@@super_hero2 Nope: you are free to find another employer for better pay or a more interesting job. Initially however (in the 20th century) the idea behind such programs - including grants from the German government - was to train people from poor, developing countries, and they were required to return to their home country after studies, in order to contribute to their society there. Nobody then was planning on tourist-like American students😃

[@super_hero2]

​@@danihesslinger7968 It is not that easy to find a high pay interesting job. Most companies would hire native people first so as foreigner you have to have a killer resume or stick with the current company. Doesn't matter what the idea is initially, as stated in this video, the reason for this is to attract skilled worker, by not having a solid path to citizenship, it is very discouraging.

[@Zibonnn]

This is one of the areas where Europe outshines the US. Healthcare is another major area. Education and Healthcare should NOT cost a fortune!

[@neihgnot8320]

Wow!

[@avi4francis]

As a foreigner who is studying in Germany, I would say that the quality of the class largely depends on the quality of the student. Unlike back home where Professors get defensive on questioning, I found the Germans actually enjoying a difficult problem. So to get the best out of them, you should always come prepared by gathering questions to ask in the class. I see some German students doing that and it's quite easy that way.

[@muhammadyusuf4734]

I wonder if these free tuition fee universities also offer their programmes online for international students. Would really love to study at German educational institutions ❤

[@hannahhummel]

They do!

[@cityintake]

They shouldn't offer online courses for International Students. The whole point of providing free education to foreigners is to create workforce to contribute to Germanys economy. Just come here and study 😊

[@Martin-iw1ll]

​@@cityintakeI think the German government should focus on getting people to learn German first and foremost, cause that is really the biggest barrier to entry

[@paulitovz]

@@Martin-iw1ll They do, you can take a whole year of German BEFORE you start your Bachelor studies... After one year you basically dominate the language. I studied in Munich :)

[@Martin-iw1ll]

@@paulitovz I mean they lure people to study German before they arrive in germany

[@An1lc.]

It’s not really true that there’s no issue if it takes longer to finish. As a student in Germany you get some financial support called „Bafög“. When it takes longe as it should you have the risk that you don’t get any support and the worst case is that you can’t continue because of that😂

[@_ifrit]

DW helped me start my German learning and love with Nichos Weg!

[@Wtfwhatisthis]

As an American with 60K in student debt, this was very helpful (and painful) to watch.

[@musicarroll]

I studied in Goettingen in the 70s and loved it. I remember meeting an older student then who was in his 52nd semester, having studied just about every humanities major. I don't suppose that sort of thing is allowed any longer.

[@danihesslinger7968]

😃 from Germany - I have seen these freaks in my time, too, but they are completely rare. Students also want careers and money in these competitive times.

[@danihesslinger7968]

@@jcjxjddjjxd Yes, and I am 74😃

[@SenSe-oj5hb]

they do that still. :D

[@TK-el4sr]

It was the surprise of my life when I learned that I can study in Europe for free. I'm in my 4th semester there now ^ ^

[@alihariti9176]

The programs are in English or German

[@fatimazulfiqar8460]

yeah plz reply whether the programs are in German or English. Moreover flat charges and accommodation, how is it there? and can you get a part-time job?

[@TK-el4sr]

@@fatimazulfiqar8460 in English, and yes you can get a part time job. Accommodations depend on the city/town you are in

[@AMAZING-gp4pi]

Iam from Uganda how can I go to Germany for free and for study's Plz sir

[@AmuthanVethanayagam]

Yes! 😊

[@Newtube_Channel]

Educating the world's finest. Finest

[@pierceparker]

If I had a chance to do it all over again, I would definitely study in Germany.

[@Cassandra.Oracle]

Really?Why? If I knew then, what I know now, I wouldn't have studied in Germany.

[@baconpancakes8899]

I think a private university in my country of Malaysia could have been better than the public universities in Germany. More fun, more events but living in Germany gives me opportunities to work with more R&D companies within the EU which would have never been the case in most parts of Asia unless you're in Japan.

[@CreatingChaos]

Screw the eu. Asia is cool.

[@welllll...ok...]

Be grateful you are getting a free education despite your parents having contributed nothing towards it in the form of taxes? Just a thought (-;

[@noneofyourbusiness3611]

@@welllll...ok... Although i agree with your point but keep it in mind that if a immigrant should be grateful to a country for providing free education (which i agree with) then the country should also be welcoming and respectful to immigrant which will contribute to their country economy. A country only allow immigrants because it also gains something ( work force, tax payer etc.) but i still believe people should be grateful and any kindness shouldn't be taken for granted. Similarly he/she shouldn't also be taken for granted. Just a thought

[@baconpancakes8899]

@@welllll...ok... Germany is too rich, giving away free travel, health care etc but what is it lacking? No having enough locals who want to push the nation. Without non Germans, universities, companies and factories will close down due to lack of partipants. (This is happening in Singapore right now). Germany doesn't need more foreign money, it needs to build an everlasting generation from itself.

[@Koddak01]

You sure only Japan? what about China? tech wise, China is levels ahead of Japan and Germany

[@RicardoFlores-ys2ss]

Can you do a video on PhD programs in Germany?

[@germantempo]

Now, everything is changing and it all started from south!

[@Winona493]

Education has to be free everywhere!!!! The best thing to protect from the poor getting poorer, the rich getting richer. This is not the last word of wisdom, but it can do a lot, I think!

[@hakarmalm7756]

Higher education is a human right, it must be free as primary and secondary school are.

[@kunalnagarkoti4409]

​@@hakarmalm7756 यदि शिक्षा मुफ्त है तो काम करने वाले शिक्षकों और कर्मचारियों को वेतन कौन देगा, निजी कॉलेज में शिक्षा मुफ्त नहीं हो सकती।

[@vinodterry2212]

I'm already studying here(Deutschland) and watching this 😁

[@User-zy5io]

Which course

[@Gokul.Nair.]

Which course bro

[@NaveenKumar-df6pq]

Hello Mr. Vinod. I am going to join the same university but I need some details about the place Nd other things. Please drop me a text. Nanu thamil bro.

[@user-sh6sr6pe3c]

С удовольствием смотрю ваши ролики

[@sheikhabdullah5748]

Yeah I would love to

[@yashmanna3802]

I think studying in Germany is a good option as an Indian it's cheaper and Germany supports the students financially, I am thinking to learn German knowing the native tongue could be an advantage.

[@garvielloken4114]

Well many people here also speak english and in universities that will be all you need but if you go shopping like in supermarkets and grocery stores a basic understanding of our language would be definetly an advantage for your daily life here.

[@yashmanna3802]

@@garvielloken4114 Yeah, I guess for a social life it's a need.

[@farhansubi417]

@@garvielloken4114 I assume if one needs a part time job, then it'll be helpful to learn German?

[@garvielloken4114]

@@farhansubi417 Maybe not necessarily. Im a citizen from Aachen which has a famous Tech Campus and i see a lot of students from South Korea, India and oher countries around who mostly communicate in English. I would guess these people are connected enough to get student jobs. On the other hand it might be helpful speaking the language of the natives but ive actually never seen a student in 15 years who would do that.

[@garvielloken4114]

@Tailor series If i would study in india im sure indian girls also wouldnt like me. Stupid argument. You go to different country for an education, not girls.

[@maxtrix1]

Half-backed truths: - "Free," but the rest of the people pay taxes on everything. - Only the first degree (Bachelor's or technic) is free. Any other program to continue your education is different. - Foreigners must have a blocked account (Save all the money in cash or get a loan) for the entire stay (app 800 euros per month) - Normally, you need to have a C1 German level before starting.

[@RminusOR]

It's first education, not first degree, therefore Master's is free too, as long as it's a continuation of your Bachelor's

[@ahfei6847]

For your last point, I don't know about Germany but for France this depends on your field of study. For science, only B1 is required if I remember correctly. For so called humanities, it's B2. There might be differences between institutions that I don't know about, but I'm guessing things might not be so different in Germany.

[@saucepan227]

i think C1 is needed if only the bachelor in in german but if its in english only A2 is sufficient .please check with the uni

[@sisuguillam5109]

Erm... everyone pays taxes? What's your point?

[@MunasheTirivavi-dp9io]

Das war toll . Eigentlich lerne ich Deutsch und mochte eine Ausbildung zu machen . Ich hoffe nur auf das Beste .

[@sisuguillam5109]

Viel Glück!

[@Steven-xf8mz]

Sounds like a perfect place for people who wants to major in stuff that has a high risk return in their choice of concentration.

[@firstlast-em2yq]

Yeah ,but the teachers are very lackadaisical about leaving their class for the semester because of some pre-planned medical event that they forgot to tell their students but the students already paid the fees.

[@welllll...ok...]

Then the university finds a replacement. I think the situation you are describing would be very rare -- if absolutely no replacement could be found at short notice (and teachers have to give sufficient notice unless it's an emergency anyway).

[@sisuguillam5109]

You okay? Krank ist krank.

[@pein0048]

This video is not correct. . . . the real experience of international students in Germany is very bad.

[@alexlangel9419]

mine experience was also very bad as an international student in Karlsruhe

[@solihaibragimova]

Can u please share your experience? I was planning to apply to only US universities as an international but my parents were asking me to consider German universities as well. How was it like studying there? Is it as good as many people describe?

[@pein0048]

@@solihaibragimova I came to Germany for a master's program which was in English. Soon after a few months I realized the professors and his tutors were not very interested in teaching and explaining, because doing all that in English language was not very easy. Even though some professors spoke English good. Later I learned that the only reason the institute was providing this master's program in English, because native germans were no longer interested in this master's program, when it was in German. Most of the study materials I got from the totors were just English translation of old German course. Now the germans were themselves not interested in this course because of lack of job or even internships opportunities. As a result most of my classmates or seniors who finished this course. They either returned back to their own countries or worked as PhD students with only 50% paid contract. I was good in programming so I changed my field after graduation and now working as a software developer.

[@byteKLUB]

@@pein0048 How did you made a transition ? How is job market for IT students in germany? can you elaborate ?

[@pein0048]

@@byteKLUB I was not from IT background therefore, I had to start from sales and marketing field. But after a few years I got myself internally changed from sales to coding department. It was neither easy nor common, here in Germany. As a general, until last year IT was in huge demand, but slowly it is getting saturated and competition is increasing too.

[@blackninja9917]

Please make a video, about universities and colleges which offer English medium of learning

[@jhelboybarabad478]

Yes!!! :)

[@heinerfixen3212]

Hmm taking ASTA members as representatives of the general student is a bit odd. Usually, ASTA members are a little different breed. They are either very political animals (very left leaning) and/or searching for their path. In general not the most ambitious students, at least when it comes to getting a degree. Obviously, this is a generalization.

[@Terophy]

well it's not really free, it's paid by the taxpayer. just how the semi socialist society works. and some bundeslandes (states) started to charge international student like Stuttgart in BW state which actually make sense. Actually a really good deal, at 2016 it costed 600€ per semester, in exchange of seasonal transport ticket + lunch discout + student flat discount + german course.

[@fascifier]

Good Day! I've been to Germany twice this year now and i'm very interested in the new culture and innovations this beautiful country has when it comes to building construction engineering. I'd like to study there in the future. May i ask for some recommendations on some of the affordable universities where i can possibly get in? I'm from The Philippines. Thank you in advance. :)

[@internationalnewsmaruf4558]

obviously, See you in the next year 😊 From Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@sisuguillam5109]

Good luck with your plans!

[@hemav2822]

I am a private tutor for German language. Completed the C2 level from Goethe Institut in 2011 and teaching students on a one-on-one basis since then. Kindly contact if you wish to learn German!

[@i86ij99]

If you factor in living costs ~11k€ per year, it might be better to study in a local (even private) university in your home country. Also, most professional jobs in germany require/prefer at least a masters degree, so it makes less financial sense to struggle through 3 to 5+ years just for a german bachelor's degree (due to the strict grading system, lack of support and language hurdle), than just doing a masters degree in germany. Exceptions: you want to do something hands-on like performing/arts, technical/lab work, baking, florist etc, and prefer a program with industrial placement like Duales Studium.

[@abuhurairah4994]

I am about to join your system of study , very soon.

[@a1ufaso1a]

Yes, I would like to

[@JJdakilla]

I am maybe one of the rare few students who studied for separate undergraduate degrees at top schools in both Germany and the US. There are significant drawbacks to studying in Germany for US citizens compared to study at home. The individual attention you get from teaching staff is next to zero because they do not have the ressources, in some subjects there are 50 students for each faculty member or more. Sporting life, social life, extracurricular life are not organized through the university, especially in big cities there is no such thing as school spirit. This is okay for German students because they can seek out such opportunities outside of university, but for foreigners this means there are multiple circles with high barriers they must pierce through to successfully integrate and, frankly, have a good time. Laughably so (darf ich als Deutscher sagen), one such „high barrier“ is language. Germans tend to switch to a „intercultural diplomatic mission“ mode when they speak English, often meaning they create a distance between themselves and the foreigner. Lastly, German life is simply less convenient. Germans will bike anywhere even if it takes 50 minutes, when they move house they ask their friends to help instead of hiring a moving company, there are 100 bakeries for each „foreign“ restaurant etc. If you are used to living in a big US city, you may feel that there is a dearth of choice in Germany. I don’t want to sound too damning; it just so happens that my preferences are more towards the US style of life. But I think this perspective deserves mentioning for those considering to study in Germany.

[@noellewest4347]

It does deserve mentioning. I'm from the US and am currently doing a doctorate in a German university. My MA degrees are from the States. My bachelors is from Australia. German unis are a bit of a nightmare for those used to the American/Australian university system for all the reasons you mentioned. I would disagree with you on some of the other issues outside university life in Germany (cycling, moving issues, and general quality of life) because I prefer this country to the US. But your perspective and experience studying here does need to be read because you are right. This video makes it look like studying in Germany is going to be an affordable and relatively straightforward option for international students. It's not.

[@desmbergg]

Quality of courses/education in english language in german universities is not the same as the courses in german language. Most professors are not very eloquent in english, they leave the questions raised by students to the the tutors. The tutors are phd students, who are doing phd because they could not find jobs in industry, so they are also not very good in answering those questions. If the tutors feel the students are asking too many questions then they just provide the solutions of all the tutorial questions and say just practice them. These questions will be asked in the exam. With this kind of education you will not find any job except as a sales personal, if you learn German in the meantime. So, reasearch carefully before coming to Germany for a english taught degree course.

[@NavedRasul]

I would love to study in Germany! I hope that the AI programs are good there.

[@wiwingmargahayu6831]

some city in my country are near top of the mountain so the temperature is different than city near the sea the vegetation are also different if i'm correct

[@leizhu69]

To clarify, university education in Germany is not free. The professors are not working for free. The buildings of the university need to be built and maintained and that is also not free. It may be free to the student because someone else is forced to pay for the student's education. By force in the form of taxes and if that person doesn't want to pay, they go to jail.

[@AFDverbieten]

Na so wie immer, der steuerzahler zahlt mit seinem drecksjob alles und kann später dann als Rentner pfand sammeln

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Correct

[@sisuguillam5109]

You okay?

[@sunrae3971]

"But its not really free" - Unbelievable how some people still complain they have to pay for Food or rent. The German tax payer substituting your Education as a foreigner, but you still act like a ungrateful Karen.

[@pedrofabricio3537]

Yes

[@mohamedhafidi4911]

Well! There are some international students studying in NRW, they are asked to pay 8200 euros to study.

[@tombrunila2695]

Actually, studying in Germany is not free! Graduates pay high taxes on what they earn. So, the payment is delayed!

[@AFDverbieten]

Ja hauen aber nachm studium ab und zahlen kaum steuern dann 😅

[@sisuguillam5109]

Erm... you are not paying for tuition.

[@cristim2569]

nothing is free! we pay high taxes for that "free" education!!!!

[@hakarmalm7756]

And?

[@cristim2569]

@@hakarmalm7756 everyone is saying it's free and it's not! it's not true! or the truth does not matter?

[@AFDverbieten]

​@@cristim2569 ja aber nur für uns deppen die hier leben und bleiben, nicht für die die sich die rosinen raus picken

[@HelloOnepiece]

@@cristim2569 If you look it like that nothing is free, free food sample are paid by the company, which is pad by you the consumer

[@cristim2569]

@@HelloOnepiece different things...you can choose to buy or not from a company...but i cannot choose to not pay my taxes...

[@sanyuyi]

What about SRH for mechatronics? Any opinion? Thank you in advance.

[@Yah207]

I would like to try studying there

[@warrior100girl]

I am really getting triggered for that „free“ claim. It’s paid by hard working tax payers. I think foreign students should pay a higher fee, since their parents did not pay a single cents tax in Germany.

[@ramsaybolton9151]

Especially when most of them just leave as soon as they get their degree. It's a big drain.

[@berfintopcu5179]

nahh I don't think so,lots of students stay at germany after graduation to have better life quality and jobs.And they pay tax for rest of their lives.

[@Roger-np3wi]

We really do have enough skilled workers, don't we? You can read that for many months in the press How out of touch with reality are you? Politicians should do much more to ensure that these young people stay in Germany. By the way, there are studies that show how the German economy benefits from this.

[@warrior100girl]

@@Roger-np3wi just bc they studied here doesn’t mean, they are any good.

[@Roger-np3wi]

@@warrior100girl This also clearly affects German students. Nowadays, there are not really high limits set for the possibility of studying.

[@Qadabashi]

Yeah .. I would like to study in germany ❤❤

[@GoodLife-ru8di]

5:58 That reaction is priceless! 😄

[@sahil_khanday]

ma'am can you please make a video on MD program ( Medicine). How could international students get scholarship in Germany for medicine.

[@Cassandra.Oracle]

Scholarships are not common in Germany. I've never heard of any for foreign medical students. If you have the necessary grades to study medicine in Germany, you could be eligible for scholarships elsewhere.