Study in Germany, land of ideas

Hassan Bhatti , Study & life in Germany

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1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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1- Eight reasons to study in Germany

Study in Germany is cost
effective with affordable
fee structure.

High work opportunities to afford

your expenses during studies.
Flexible work policies for students.

1- Eight reasons to study in Germany

High living standards, health

care and transportation.

One of the world best

educational system. World
renowned universities.

1- Eight reasons to study in Germany

Settlement opportunities.
Flexible visa and work policies
for professionals.

Multicultural , meet people ,

learn languages and visit 26
European countries.

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One of the top economies of

the world, excellent post
studies opportunities in
industry.

Enjoy Internship and research in

world renowned companies.

Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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2- Possible opportunities & deadlines

Studies level/Standard

Requirements

Duration of degree

Bachelor
intake

A levels, 13 years
of education
FSc., 12 years of
education+1 year in
Studienkollege

3 years program with one

additional
studienkollege(if
candidate has 12 years of
education at time of
admission).

Masters
Intake

BSc. (16 years of

education , between
180-210 ECTS)

Typically 2 years program

with 120 ECTS.

2- Possible opportunities & deadlines

Studies level/Standard
PhD.
Intake

Split/
Exchange
program

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Requirements

Duration of degree

18 years of
education
300 ECTS

3 to 5 years depending on
your supervisor and
center.

Depends on the
program

6 months to 1 year ,
depending on
split/exchange programs.

2- Possible opportunities & deadlines

Semester

Application intake(each
year)

Start of semester(each
year)

Summer semester

August/September to January

April

Winter semester(There
are more no. of course in
winter semester)

January to May/June

October

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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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3-Educational set up in
Germany & requirements

Type of Institution
Technical University a.k.a
TU

More research oriented study.

Course are more theoretical.

Suitable for candidates

who want to pursue PhD.
degree.

Hochschule (University of
applied sciences)

Industry oriented programs,

focusing internship.

Suitable for students who

are seeking jobs in
industry

There are about 400 universities in Germany offering more then

15,000 programs.
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3- Requirements for
bachelor degree in Germany

The requirement for German bachelor is 13 years of education.

If you have 12 years of education you have to attend one year
foundation course at studienkollege.
If you have 12 years of education then you must do B1
German certification from Goethe Pakistan.
The visa for studienkollege is granted for 3 months for entry
test of studienkollege , known as aufnahme. The admission in
studienkollege is only granted on the basis of aufnahme
success.
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3- Requirements for bachelor

degree in Germany
The studienkollege is required in two cases:
If the candidate has 12 years(FSc.) education in Pakistan.
If the candidate has 13 years (A levels)of education, and he/she
applies for German taught bachelor program.
After attending one year of studienkollege:
The candidate must pass university entrance exam,
Festellungsprfung.
** It must be kept in mind that DAE is counted as 12 years of
education.

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3- Requirements for Masters

degree in Germany
Following are requirements for masters program:
16 years of education with 180-210 ECTS.
IELTS with 6.0 from British council/AEO or TOFEL.
GRE is not mostly required in Germany universities except for few cases.
If you have low CGPA follow these tips:
Apply in 8-10 universities in Germany, try to apply as early as possible.
Make good quality of LOR(letter of recommendation) & SOP(Statement of
purpose).

Target mostly Hochschule type of universities.

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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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4- Steps to apply
Step-1
Step-1

Step-2

Search your program(1

to 3 days)

Apply online and send application

by post(one week), admission
letter takes approx. 2 month

Step-3

Step-4

Open bank account in

DB(3-8 days), submit
amount(3-5 days)

Apply for visa(4-8

weeks)

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Total time: 5-6 months

Step-1: Search your

program

Select your area of interest.

Use daad.de website to find the universities offering the
program of your interest.
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/internati
onal-programs/en/
Compile list of programs in XLS, make columns for
university name, program details , requirements and
deadlines .

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Step-2: Applying for

programs

Once the list of programs to be applied is ready , follow

these steps:
Go to website of particular university and find online
application portal.
Make an account and fill in your online application using
steps guided by the wizard.
The next step is to take print out of application and
attach it with the set of documents(explained on the
next slide).
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Step-2: Understanding
Uni assist
Some universities donot have in house application
evaluation system. They outsource this task to third party
called uni assist. Application procedure is very similar to
that of any university:
Instead of going to university website portal, you need to
go to Uni Assist portal, http://www.uni-assist.de/. Make
account and apply via wizard. (Similar procedure as for
any university).
As extra procedure you are required to pay application
fee, which is generally free in case you apply in university
directly.
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Step-2: Understanding
Uni assist
Keep in mind applying through Uni Assist is not your choice.
If certain university is affiliated with uni assist then you
must apply through uni assist.
Application fee for first application is 68 Euros and 15
Euros for every next application. Fine more information
here, http://www.uni-assist.de/FAQ-en.html
Most suitable way to make this payment is UBL Wiz card.
Or if you have any friend in Germany he/she can do it
easily.

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Step-2: Preparing
application bundle
After you complete your online application.You need to take print out of the
online application. And attach required document with the application.
Following documents are required:
All academic documents
Language certificates, IELTS/TOFEL . German language(If required )
Statement of purpose (SOP)
Letter of recommendation (LORs) . (If format is given on the website then
use it, other wise make your own LORs).
One page CV, including your work experience, internships and search
experience.

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Step 2: Attestation of
documents
Copies of all academic documents should be attested from notary public. Few
universities have additional requirements mentioned on their websites.
IELTS results can also be attested by the notary public. The TOFEL/GRE
score are send through ETS.
Use LOR of the university if give on their website like TUM other wise
make your own LOR.
For document to be attested from HEC, use online appointment system,
and send the documents which are front attested. (Originals are attested
from back and copy is attested from front ).

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Step-2 : Letter of recommendation(LOR)

Generally two LORS are required. Try to sign it from senior
professor or some manager in your organization.
The LORs must be signed, stamped, and sealed counter signed
envelopes .
Use white envelopes, with following information on the front:
Name of the university , name of the signatory, his designation, his contact
(including his contact number, email and official address).

First close the envelope with good quality of glue and let it dry.
Then request your professor to sign. And finally put
transparent tape on it.
Always remember to have neat formatting and spell check on
your LORS.
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Step-2: Statement of purpose

Statement of purpose reflects your interest in certain field
provided your earlier educational and research activities.
Never copy and paste the SOP from the internet. Write SOP in your own
words.
Rewrite, read and review your SOP again and again. It is most important
piece of document and mistakes in SOP will give very bad impression.
The SOP must include following:
The link between your BSc. education and your intentional area of masters.
Your research interest, your future prospect and your projects oriented on
the same direction as your intended filed of masters .
Your internships, job experience or other activity showing your interest in
the same field.
Your BSc. thesis and other research publications reflecting your interest in
the your intended masters degree.

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Step 2:Compiling
application bundle

Now arrange your documents in the following order

Online application , CV, statement of purpose, all educational
documents in ascending order, language certificates,
experience certificates including internship.
Seal the letter of reference separately, and put all document in
one big envelope with out stapling them.
Stitch them neatly and print the address of the admission
office. Also put your address, name, email address and contact
number at the back of the envelope.
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Step 2: Sending the documents by postal

You can use courier services or Pakistan post for sending your application.

Pakistan post takes 15-20 days. Cost around 300-500 Rs depending on the
weight.

TCS, cost around 1500 Rs., takes 4-5 days , using TCS student express

service.

DHL costs around 1860/- Rs. takes 3-4 days , Fedex 1500/- Rs. 3-4 Days.

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Step 2:Waiting for results/Receiving

admission letter
Once application is submitted you need to wait for 2-3 months for the results.

Generally universities send you admission letter by email first and then by
postal.

This admission letter is important for the following

For opening bank account at Deutsche bank

For your VISA application

For the immigration while travelling abroad

For all your Initial responses when you reach

Germany.

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Step 3- Financing studies in

Germany
Education in Germany is almost free how ever the person must bear living cost
himself. Typically this cost is around 600-900 Euros depending on your City.
Following can be adopted to manage this Cost

Opening a bank account in deutsche bank Germany depositing one year expense
i.e. 8040 Euros in it .

Getting some scholarship from government of Pakistan or from any body in

Germany.

Getting some sponsor from Germany, which gives declaration to sponsor the
student for the period he/she does not get proper job to support himself.
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Step 3- Financing
studies in Germany
Following are expenses in Germany:
Compulsory health insurance- 30 to 80 Euros (depending on
the company.)
Mobile phone expenses -10 to 40 Euros (depending on you
take smart phone on contract or only the mobile phone
connection)
Rent of room 240 to 500 Euros(depending on your city)
Semester fee 200-500 Euros(most of this fee goes to your
semester ticket, it allows to travel free of cost with your state
in specific trains & buses).

Other living expense-100 Euros

Total Expense------ 600-900 Euros
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Step 3- Financial requirement for visa

According to the VISA policy it is compulsory for every
student to show the expense of first year on average 670
Euros per month or 8040 Euros per year.
It is assumed that the student will get some job with in
one year and can bear the remaining expense after that.
The student can alternatively provide scholarship or
sponsor letter as the proof. However sponsor letter has
very less chances of success and is not recommended.

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Step-3 : Opening bank

account in Deutsche bank

Download the online form , fill and print it. Attach admission
letter and copy of passport.
Take appoint on phone from Islamabad embassy, consulate in
Lahore or Karachi for attestation of the DB form.
Send the application form to the address written on it via
DHL.
The package should included account opening form, admission
letter and copy of passport.
In 4-5 Working day you will receive email of your account
information of Deutsch bank account.

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Step-3 : Opening bank

account in Deutsche bank
As visa requirement you are required to proof your finances. One way of doing it
through blocked account statement.

After you receive account opening letter, you need to transfer the said amount i.e.
8040 Euros. The transfer takes 4-5 more days.

After this you will receive blocked account letter. Indicating that your money is
now safely blocked in the account. This is received with in one week of sending
amount.

Transfer 100-150 Euros extra which are normally required to activate your
account. Which include 50 Euros as account activation charges, 30 to 50 Euros as
international transfer charges.
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Step-3 : How to transfer

money to Deutsche bank

Following methods can be used to transfer money to Deutsche

bank , Germany.

Through foreign currency account, exchange services like NBP

exchange.

Through money brokers , like money gram, western union etc.

Through any relative or friend already in Germany.

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Step-4: Applying for

the visa application(I)
The visa can be applied in:
Islamabad embassy:
Islamabad embassy requires appointment for visa. The appointment can be taken
by online appointment system.
Karachi consulate:
Does not require any appointment , the token are given every morning. Just
reach as early as possible & try to secure your token.
Only people from Sindh & Balouchistan can apply through Karachi consulate.

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Step-4: Applying for

the visa application(II)

As soon as you get admission letter , apply for bank account

and visa appointment in parallel. Bank opening procedure
takes 20 days , you keep this margin in view.
Embassy entertain appointment by online system only, no
appointment can be taken by phone or email.
The embassy only gives 5 to 8 appointment per day , due to
which appointment system is very busy. Student find problems
in securing appointments each year. To reserve your
appointment ahead.

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Step 4- Setting up for the

visa process application

You need three set of documents, one original and two

copies.
Make check list of documents from the Embassy page &
http://www.pakistan.diplo.de/Vertretung/pakistan/en/06Le
gal/2__visa__longterm/2__Study__visa__Seite.html.
The arrangement order of documents may vary, however
general order is provided on next slide. There are people
to help you in arranging the documents in correct order.

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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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