Germany has an unmatched international reputation for its superior education system and technological innovations. With a network of nearly 400 higher education institutions spread across the country, students can choose from more than 17,700 programmes to study in Germany. The pedagogy in Germany gives utmost importance to research or experiential modes of learning which sets apart students from the rest in terms of aptitude and intelligence.

German Universities function under the guidelines of the Bologna process which ensures that all the students studying in Germany get a unified and an internationally recognized degree. Most of the universities in Germany have 3 to 6 months internship opportunities to train students in real time industrial environment thus rendering the course its practical relevance.

During the coursework, students are trained in an organisation for 3-5 days a week according to the specified standards. The practical training is combined with the technical know-how and practical sessions at industry workshops thus providing hands-on experience of the actual way of carrying operations in a company setting. The student gets a degree as well as an experience certificate on completion of the undergraduate programme in Germany.

Benefits of studying Bachelors in Germany:

• Internationally recognized degree
• No tuition fee in public universities
• Excellent scholarships in private universities
• Great job opportunities
• Stay back options available after completion of your studies
• English-taught study programmes in almost all universities

Entry Requirements for Application to Bachelors in German Universities:

• Public Universities requires 13 years of schooling. Indian students after completing 12 years schooling in India have to undergo a foundation course called Studienkolleg to fulfil this criterion. Studienkolleg is a full-time course that normally takes 2 semesters to cover (32 hours of instruction per week)
• At an undergraduate level majority of the course are offered in German language, hence students have to complete the German language up to C1 level. (Private universities offers Bachelors in English medium)
• Minimum required IELTS/TOEFL/PTE score to study in private university A1-C1 level of the German language to study in public university.

Academic Intakes for Bachelors programme in Germany

The academic intake in Germany usually starts during September and March (depending on the university). However, Major intake in Germany is September.  It is recommended to start applying 7 to 8 months prior to the intake. Usually, it takes 6 to 8 weeks to process an application in Public University. Private Universities generally reverts soon

TOP BACHELOR’S DISCIPLINES TO STUDY IN GERMANY

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Duration: Language+Studienkolleg+3yearsbachelors=5Years

 Average Tuition Fee: Zero Tuition fee (Universities only charges semester contribution or for books around €200-250 per   semester).

Here are top German universities offering Mechanical degree:

• Rwth-Aachen
• FH-Aachen
• Karlsruhe Institute of technology
• Saarland University
• Konstanz University
• Frankfurt University
• ESMT-Berlin
• European Business school
• Rosenheim university
• Darmstadt University

On successful completion of Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, graduates can get job in the following fields:

• Product design and development
• Engines and automotive
• Power generation
• Designing Communication Systems
• Micro electromechanical Systems
• Naval architecture
• Maintenance and reliability
• Manufacturing industry
• Consulting and management
• Aerospace
• Mining and minerals
• Robotics and automation
• Biomedical
• Research and development
• Nanotechnology

Bachelor of Information Technology (IT)/Computer Science (CS)

Duration: Language+Studienkolleg+3yearsbachelors=5Years

Average Tuition Fee: Zero Tuition fee (Universities only charges semester contribution or for books around €200-250 per semester)

Here are top German universities offering IT/CS degree.

• ULM University
• Passau University
• Tu Kaisesrlautern
• Postdam University
• Jacobs University
• Hochschule Fulda
• University of Duisburg-Essen
• Schmalkalden University
• Ilmenau University
• Darmstadt University of Applied sciences
• Frankfurt Am Main

On successful completion of Bachelors of Computer Science/IT, graduates can get job in the following fields:

• Information and Communications Technologies
• Computer Graphics and Animation
• Web Application Development
• User-Interface Design
• Robotics
• Scientific and Technical Services
• Information Security Analyst
• Computer System Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Computer Network Architect
• Application Analyst
• Game Developer
• IT Consultant
• Multimedia Planner
• Data Analyst
• Application Developer
• Business Intelligence Reporting Professional
• Data Mining/Big Data Engineer

Bachelor of Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Duration: Language+Studienkolleg+3yearsbachelors=5Years

Average Tuition Fee: Zero Tuition fee (Universities only charges semester contribution or for books around €200-250 per semester)

Here are top German universities offering Electronics/Electrical degree.

• TU Munich
• Ulm University
• HAMM-LIPPSTADT
• BBW University of Applied sciences
• Duisburg-Essen
• TU-Darmstadt
• Kaiserlautern
• FH-Aachen
• Schmalkalden University
• University of Wurzburg

On successful completion of Bachelor of Electronics/Electrical Engineering, graduates can get job in the following fields:

• Control and instrumentation engineer
• Electrical engineer
• Aerospace engineer
• Broadcast engineer
• Manufacturing systems engineer
• Systems analyst
• Electronics engineer
• IT consultant
• Systems developer
• Network engineer
• Nuclear engineer
• Design engineer
• Electronics engineer
• Software engineering
• Aerospace systems and flight control

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATES IN GERMANY

Higher education in Germany is funded by the states, 11 out of 16 states in Germany have no tuition fees at all with few states charging a maximum of only €500 per year. The German government, individual private German universities, and other organizations offer a number of scholarships to study in Germany for deserving international students without deep pockets. If you believe your profile is superior to others, there are good chances of getting a scholarship to finance your studies in Germany.

GERMAN STUDENT VISA

International students in Germany get Schengen visa that open doors to 26 European countries. Moreover, the country offers 1.5 years post-study work permit after graduation.