Study In Germany: Top Reasons Why Indian Students Choose Germany

 Study In Germany: Top Reasons Why Indian Students Choose Germany

Germany is one of the powerful countries in the world comprising strong industrialization and strongest economy, in addition, the nation has a high standard education system and world-ranked institutions attracting international students from all over the world. Germany has a rich history, a vibrant lifestyle blending the urban and rural.

 

The country welcomes diverse and multicultural, Students belonging to China, India, Russia, Italy, France, Turkey, and Bulgaria, etc. are seen at German universities. While China is the largest distributor of international students, Indian is in second place. The Indian students’ enrolment is steadily increasing year to year.

 

Increase in Indian Students Number

 

The number of foreign students pursuing their courses in Germany are higher than 3, 50,000 and the number is expected to increase more next year.

 

As per Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) findings for 2018-19, the number of Indian students whose favorite study destination is Germany is on the rise.

 

The number of Indian students in Germany in 2018-19 (winter) is 20,810, recording an excellent growth of 18.44% compared to past figures.

 

Indians are the second-largest group of international students at German universities after Chinese. Around 64% of Indian students are enrolled in Universities. While 34% are enrolled in Universities of Applied Science. 72% are Male and 28% are female.

 

Let's have a look at the top reasons that are favorable for Indian students to choose Germany

 

Affordable Tuition Fees-No and Very Minimal Fees

 

Definitely, the ‘No Tuition Fees’ is one of the most attractive benefits for Indian students to study in Germany.

 

International students need not to pay any regular tuition fees, except student union fee, student contributions including a public transport ticket that costs around 250 euros per semester.

 

As per one of the surveys conducted earlier, around 35.3% of international students expressed that the less or a minimal fee is the major reason why they are attracted for Germany education.

 

World Class and Top Globally Ranked Universities

 

There are nearly 429 public institutions (higher education) operating in Germany among which 106 are universities. There are few education institutions steadily ranking among the world's top universities.

 

Germany is home to some of the oldest universities of Europe, besides being best in architecture and state of the art facilities, the universities are well known for maintaining high standards in education and research.

 

Wide Range of Master Degree Courses

 

Universities of Germany offer a wide range of Master programs; students are having innumerable options to choose the course option as per their interest

 

Engineering

Pharmacy

Healthcare

Law

Industrial engineering

Mathematics

Accounts and finance

Computer science

Business administration

Architecture

Fashion

Arts and music

Economics, etc.

 

Course Availability In English

 

Most of the programs are available in English and are taught in English as well as benefiting international students. However, learning the German language remains as the added advantage to mingle with people on campus and outside, and also supports well in part-time work.

 

Travel Europe (Schengen countries)

 

Generally, the student visa is valid for 3 months and can be extended up to 6 months. But to reside in Germany more than this time period, one has to apply for a residence permit.

 

An international student has to apply for a student visa that allows him to stay in Germany for more than 90 days, apply for a residency permit to stay in Germany. The residence visa offers permit to enter Schengen countries, includes Belgium, Austria, Estonia, Finland, Czech, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Italy, Latvia, Iceland, Lithuania, Malta, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,, Slovenia, Spain, Portugal, Slovakia and Switzerland, and Sweden.

 

Affordable Cost of Living

The cost of living in Germany is not that much expensive, however, the house rent varies depending on the location from costly to minimal.

Room sharing is the best option to cut the living costs of rent, food, and groceries, etc. Food and stay are available at affordable prices. Compared to a few European countries, Germany is affordable.

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