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Postgraduate Studies and Research in Germany

Postgraduate Studies and Research in Germany. Dr. Guido Schnieders DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst Information Centre Kuala Lumpur. DAAD is. D eutscher German A kademischer Academic A ustausch Exchange D ienst Service.

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Postgraduate Studies and Research in Germany

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  1. Postgraduate Studiesand Research in Germany Dr. Guido SchniedersDAAD - Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstInformation Centre Kuala Lumpur

  2. DAAD is ... Deutscher GermanAkademischer AcademicAustausch ExchangeDienst Service ...a self-governing organisation of German universities 236 Member universities 124 Student bodies

  3. DAAD is your partner. Worldwide. • We promote academic co-operation between Germany and the world • To achieve this, we • provide scholarships; • help establish university co-operations; • offer free information and counseling on studyand research opportunities in Germany; • promote German language and German studiesin Malaysia.

  4. DAAD budget 2013 by sources Other funds40.7m Euros = 10% European Union57.7m Euro = 14% Foreign Office 181m Euros = 43% 419.9 Mio Euro 1.65 bn Ringgit Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development39.9m Euro = 9% Ministry of Education and Research100.6m Euro = 24%

  5. Germany – closer to you than you may think! Automobile, Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, 1885 Diesel Engine, 1898, Rudolf Diesel Toothpaste, Ottomar Heinsius, 1907 Television, Manfred von Ardenne, 1930 MP3 Format, Fraun-hofer Institute, 1987 Electronic computer, Konrad Zuse, 1941

  6. Germany – a Gateway to Europe • Germany lies in the heart of Europe and has nine direct neighbours. • With many of them, Germany forms an area of free circulation (no border controls, no visa) which makes it easy to travel within Europe

  7. Some facts about Germany Largest member of the EU A popular tourist destination 4th largest economy in the world World’s export champion for five consecutive years (until 2009) Malaysia’s most important trading partner in Europe Muslim population of about 4 Mio. (= almost 5%)

  8. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen (Lamborghini, Bugatti, Bentley...) Sportswear from Puma and Adidas Pharmaceuticals from Bayer Siemens, Infineon, Bosch, SAP... Currently some 400 German companies in Malaysia Products “Made in Germany”are well known for their high quality German Education: Producing Innovation and Economic Success

  9. German research – a track record of success More than 100 Nobel prize winners. In recent years: 2013 Medicine (Thomas Südhoff) 2009 Literature (Herta Müller) 2008 Medicine (Harald zur Hausen) 2007 Chemistry (Gerhard Ertl) 2007 Physics (Peter Gruenberg) 2005 Physics (Theodor Haensch) 2001 Physics (Wolfgang Ketterle) 2000 Physics (Herbert Kroemer)

  10. 3,7 Million international students world wide Where do International Students go? ca. 13% of all students in Germany are international (more than 300.000) Sourse: OECD Education at a Glance 2011

  11. Malaysian students in Germany (HE degree programmes) Quelle: Wissenschaft Weltoffen

  12. Degree programmes • BachelorMasterDoctoral degrees • (exception:medicine, pharmacy, law) Database with list of all courses: www.study-in.de

  13. University tradition • Humboldt’s vision of education: • “Unity and freedom of research and instruction” • Tradition of enlightenment„Academic freedom“ • >> Self-dependent, self-responsible personality as educational goal

  14. Wide range of study opportunities 350 Universities (state funded) 117 Research & Technical Universities 187 Universities of Applied Sciences 47 Colleges of Art and Music Private universities and colleges(only 4,5% of students)

  15. University of Applied Sciences ø Student number: 4.000 close cooperation with industry Practise-oriented education and integrated internships duration: 3-4 + 1-2 years application-oriented thesis subjects: engineering, business, social sciences, design degrees: Bachelor, Master ca. 800.000 students ø Student number: 15.000 theoretical/academic orientation duration: 3 + 2 + 3-4 years research-based thesis wide range of subjects degrees: Bachelor, Master, PhDs ca. 1,64 million students University/Technical University

  16. The German Research Landscape • The German Research System is characterised by three different players: • - state-funded institutions (ca. 750) • - Research of higher education institutions (universities, universities of applied sciences etc.) - Non-university based research facilities (Max Planck Society, Helmholtz Association, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Leibniz Association etc.) - privately financed institutions - Industrial research by companies (Siemens, Bayer, BASF, AiF etc.)

  17. Research expenditures in Germany Totel expenditures 2011: 267 bm RM Universities 16,2 % 14,0 % 69,8 % Industry Figures for 2007, Source: Statistisches Bundesamt

  18. Financial Aspects World-class education at competitive costs! no (or very moderate) tuition fees generally no tuition fees at PhD level Living cost: around Euro 8.000 per year (RM 36.000 per year)

  19. International programmes Over 1.000 degree programmes taught in English (mainly Master’s courses) www.daad.de/international-programmes

  20. Admission Requirements Master BA from an internationally recognised university proof of relevant language proficiency specific requirements by the individual university Check the website of the course of your choice!

  21. Learning German – an asset! • 16.000 degree programmes - the majority taught in German • Knowlegde of German will open up a wealth of social andprofessional opportunities for you: • 400 German companies in Malaysia • After graduating from Germany, you are entitled to work there

  22. Working in Germany • Studying is a full-time occupation, but students may find a part-time job on or off-campus in order to gain practical experience and to improve their financial situation. Up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year are allowed! • After graduating from a German university, you may stay on for another 1,5 years to search qualified employment. • Those successful in their search can have their residence permit extended.

  23. Options for PhD Studies • Traditional guidance model • Individual mentoring by thesis supervisor • International Postgraduate Programmes (IPP) • Structured 3-4 year programmes • Supervisor will be provided • English as language of instruction • Check out the courses available at: • www.daad.de/international-programmes

  24. Further options for PhD studies – Graduate Schools • International Research Training Groups (DFG funded) • Subject-oriented and temporary institutions in the fields of humanities, natural sciences and engineering – www.dfg.de • International Max Planck Research Schools • 29 centres of scientific excellence in the fields of computer science, natural sciences etc. • Graduate Schools of the Federal States of Germany • Ph.D. programmes in various disciplines, often in the English language

  25. Admission Requirements PhD MA from an internationally recognised university Proof of relevant language proficiency specific requirements by structured PhD-programmeOR acceptance by a supervisor in case of individual PhD

  26. DAAD Funding Opportunities: Scholarships for individuals • Research Grants for PhD candidates • Research Grants for PhD candidates within the “Sandwich Model” • Postgraduate Courses for Professionals • Research Stays for Scientists • Re-Invitations for DAAD-Alumni • Study Visits for Groups of Students • Check out: www.funding-guide.de

  27. DAAD PhD Scholarships www.funding-guide.de • research projects at a German university for the purpose of gaining a doctorate in Germany(3 years research, PhD awarded by the German university) • requirements: • Master‘s degree, good Bachelor‘s degree • no more than 6 years between Master‘s degree and start of PhD studies • admission to a structured PhD-programme or confirmation of supervision by a German professor • Application deadline: 15 October

  28. DAAD Sandwich Scholarship www.funding-guide.de • support for a „Sandwich“ structure of studies combining periods of study / research in Germany with those in the home country(between 12 and 24 months research in Germany,PhD awarded by Malaysian university) • requirements: • Master‘s degree, good Bachelor‘s degree • no more than 3 years between start of PhD studies and commencement of scholarship • enrolled as a PhD-student in University in Malaysia Application deadline: 15 October

  29. How to find the right university / the right course? All information you need is available in the internet! General Informationwww.daad.de ic.daad.de/kualalumpur www.study-in.de University Rankingwww.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/ranking/en/

  30. DAAD Information Centre Kuala Lumpur Address German Business Center, Suite 47.05 Menara AmBank, No. 8 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng 50450 Kuala Lumpur Contact Tel/Fax: 03-92351841 E-mail: info@daadkl.org Web: http://ic.daad.de/kualalumpur facebook: DAAD Information Center Kuala Lumpur Consultation hoursplease register for our information sessionsor make an appointment Subscribe to our Email Newsletter! Just send us a mail!

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