DAAD

1. DAAD Deutscher AkademischerAustauschdienst German Academic Exchange Service

2. Study and Research in Germany –The International Way

3. Seven good Reasons for studying in Germany A fascinating Country Employment Prospects International Atmosphere ? Close Link between Theory and Practice First-class Service for international Students Excellence in Research and teaching Wide Choice of degree Programmes Source: Vision 2020

4. Germany – a fascinating Country • Largest member of the EU with a population of more than 82 million people – nearly 10 % are foreigners • Located right in the heart of Europe • Cities: Berlin – capital with 4 million inhabitants, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne… • Various landscapes and pleasant climate • Cultural diversity: museums, theatres, opera houses…

5. Made in Germany. • You have surely benefited from Germany`s • innovative strength... perhaps without even knowing it • The MP3 format, Computer, Telephone… – german Inventions • Mercedes-Benz, BMW… • Sportswear from Puma and Adidas… • Pharmaceuticals from Bayer like Aspirin… • And much more.....

6. Seven good Reasons for studying in Germany A fascinating Country Employment Prospects International Atmosphere ? Close Link between Theory and Practice First-class Service for international Students Excellence in Research and Teaching Wide choice of degree Programmes Source: Vision 2020

7. Studying in an international Atmosphere. • Almost 2,200,000 young people are studying in Germany, with more than one out of ten coming from abroad.

8. Strong international Focus • a wide range of study opportunities promote international student exchange • Numerous programmes facilitate cooperation between researchers • German degrees are recognised all around the world • Germany’s Universities are international players with an interdisciplinary approach • Germany’s universities are both committed and • dedicated to bringing together the very best • minds and the very best ideas • professional coaching and counselling for • international students inside and outside • your specific area of study

9. Seven good Reasons for studying in Germany A fascinating Country Employment Prospects International Atmosphere ? Close Link between Theory and Practice First-class Service for international Students Excellence in Research and Teaching Wide choice of degree Programmes Source: Vision 2020

10. First-class Service for international Students • Germany’s universities offer an all-round service to ensure that you can quickly settle into your studies and everyday life in Germany • Services range from helping you finding a place to live or a job through to legal advice and support with planning your studies

11. Seven good Reasons for studying in Germany A fascinating Country Employment Prospects International Atmosphere ? Close Link between Theory and Practice First-class Service for international Students Excellence in Research and Teaching Wide choice of Degree Programmes Source: Vision 2020

12. Study and Research in Germany.Wide range of study opportunities • Universities • Technical universities • University of Applied Sciences • (Fachhochschulen) • Colleges of art and music • Private universities and colleges • Advanced vocational studies academies

13. Wide Choice of Degree Programmes • diverse range of studies and qualification opportunities offered by Germany’s universities opens up the very best opportunities • All students can find a degree programme that particularly suits their personal skills, talents and interests • You can develop personally and • can gain lots of new and exciting • knowledge

14. Seven good Reasons for studying in Germany A fascinating Country Employment Prospects International Atmosphere ? Close link between Theory and Practice First-class Service for international Students Excellence in Research and Teaching Wide Choice of degree Programmes Source: Vision 2020

15. Excellence in Research and Teaching • German Universities attach great importance to basic research • Leading researchers from all around the world conduct top-class research and also teach at their university • The close unity of research and teaching is the foundation on which the excellent training offered at Germany’s universities is built • Alone 20,000 foreign researchers are supported by German funding organisations

16. Seven good Reasons for studying in Germany A fascinating Country Employment Prospects International Atmosphere ? Close Link between Theory and Practice First-class Service for international Students Excellence in Research and Teaching Wide Choice of degree Programmes Source: Vision 2020

17. Close Link between Theory and Practice • Close cooperation between Germany’s universities and industry benefits everybody, and, above all, students • They learn at first-hand how basic research findings and scientific principles can develop into marketable products • They get early and close insight into the working world, a real plus for their future career

18. Seven good Reasons for studying in Germany A fascinating Country Employment Prospects International Atmosphere ? Close Link between Theory and Practice First-class Service for international Students Excellence in Research and Teaching Wide Choice of degree Programmes Source: Vision 2020

19. DAAD says Thank you ! Danke schön !