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Study in Germany Starting
your studies in Germany
The German
academic year consists of two semesters. They start in October and
April. You can go to Germany:
- as a first-year
student and complete the entire course of study in Germany
- as a student
continuing studies at another place of higher leaving (for a semester
or a year) in Germany
- as a graduate
who is taking a postgraduate course or a doctoral course
Requirements
There is no
general study course entrance exam in Germany except for artistic
courses. Nevertheless one must fulfil certain educational and language
requirements in order to be accepted for a course. Selection criteria
(e.g. previous academic achievements, age, and knowledge of German
language) might vary according to the respective programs. Detailed
information can be taken from DAAD Information Brochures.
It is always
sensible to obtain a basic knowledge of German in India beforehand.
On one hand it will prove your interest in a German education. On
the other hand, a certain knowledge of German will help you to make
friends soon, settle down faster and find your way around much easier.
Financing
There are no
study fees in Germany. There is only a small semester fee, which
all students have to pay at the beginning of each semester. Yet
considerable costs arise during a stay in Germany.
Living expenses
(at least 1.000 DM - 1.2000 DM per month for food and accommodation)
Health insurance,
accident and personal liability insurance costs
Social expenses
Books and
other materials
The deutsches
Studentenwerk offers a variety of service packages, helping you
make your stay in Germany more affordable.
Application
for admission
The application
form and additional information on where and when to apply can be
obtained from the German diplomatic missions or the DAAD New Delhi
office.
Apart form
the DAAD, there are numerous other German institutions which provide
support for foreign members of institutions of higher education.
A list of 34 such organizations is included in our reader "Studying in Germany". | 
