Study in Germany

Germany is a favourite study destination for many international students because of its world-class education, strong economy and job prospects as well as its rich culture. There are over 300,000 international students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Germany and the number is steadily increasing. The main medium of university instruction in Germany is German language and a small number of English-taught programmes are offered by the German public universities:

#1 PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

The German universities are renowned for offering a diverse range of programmes and are particularly strong for majors in STEM such as engineering and sciences and as well a number of strong focus areas in business. Students who choose to study at a German public university should ensure that they are relatively mature and has the ability to study independently as the approach can be very different from what they are used to in their home country. 
 
German universities offer outstanding academic programmes, while universities of applied sciences offer a more practical and employment-oriented approach. Many universities collaborate with companies and industries to deliver study programmes that combine theory and practice. Graduates of German universities are generally well-equipped for the employment market.

#2 PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

In addition to the public universities, students can also opt to study at a private university. Private universities have increased in numbers in the recent years and are getting increasingly popular with international students. It is quite common to see private universities offer English-taught degrees in Business, Economics, Computer Science, Digital Marketing, Data Science and Aviation Management. Entry to German private universities are generally less competitive compared to the public universities. Therefore, the chances of getting accepted is higher. In contrast to the public universities, students at private universities are required to pay tuition fees. However, the fees are relatively lower compared to other popular destinations such as the UK, USA, Australia and New Zealand. 

#3 PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES VS. PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

Two types of universities in Germany but you are still unsure? Below are the differences between public and private universities in Germany that you need to know