Studying in Germany

With more than 300 higher education institutions, Germany has a university density unlike any other country in the world. German universities combine a six hundred-year tradition of academic excellence with modern equipment, research and instruction. The German university system is internationalizing its study programmes to increase their universal appeal. German universities offer courses geared to international needs and internationally recognized qualifications such as Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes. More than 500 courses taught in English.

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Helps you start your search for answers to all your questions about studying and doing research in Germany. Furthermore, the DAAD is Germany's largest scholarship-awarding organisation and runs several programmes supporting academic exchange between Germany and all parts of the world.

An overview: what does it mean to study in Germany?

Currently, over 250,000 foreign students study in Germany – and that number is increasing each year, as German universities are continually adapting their courses to international students, offering the internationally recognized bachelors and masters degrees.

Scholarships and Funding

You will find that there are various types of funding offered for foreign students, graduates and postdocs for a study stay in Germany.

Higher-Education-Compass

Information on Germany's higher education institutions. The website provides an overview of the range of studies and programmes, local contact addresses and cooperative institutions around the world.

University Ranking

The most comprehensive and detailed university ranking in Germany. Several league tables, arranged on the basis of various criteria, such as “student opinion”, “professor’s tip” or “equipment and facilities”, reflect the strengths and weaknesses of the individual faculties and departments.

TU9

German Institutes of Technology

TU9 - Nine leading academic institutions in Germany offering courses of study in all engineering disciplines.

Studying in Germany