Study In Germany

Studying in Australia vs Germany. Which is better? Studying in Australia vs Germany So you are now looking for pursuing your higher studies abroad. First of all congrats. Now that you have decided that big shift so you are looking for the best country for students. In this post, I am going to compare Studying in Australia vs Germany. I will focus on topics like study, jobs, part-time jobs, etc. Also, I have previously compared: 1. Studying in Canada vs Germany.  2. Studying in USA vs Germany. 1. Studies Girl studying In Australia, the assignments, quizzes, tasks etc starts after the second week of the semester, whereas in Germany as told before you only have to give exams at the end of the semester. In Australia, assignments and tasks also add up as marks and have a contribution to your final marks. So, you have to study hard throughout your semester but in Germany, you don't. 2. Cost of Living and Study Dollars Cost of living is another factor which will affect your decision in ch

Studying in Canada vs Germany. Which is better? Studying in Canada vs Germany When we make up our mind that we have to pursue our higher studies abroad, we generally get this doubt. That which country is best. So in this post, I am going to compare studying in Canada vs studying in Germany.  Also, I have compared, 1. Studying in Australia vs Germany 2. Studying in USA vs Germany so I will be discussing various points which will affect you as a student. 1. Studies Studies The main point of difference between Canada and Germany in terms of studies is that in Germany you only have to give exams at the end of the semester and no tests or quizzes are there throughout the semester, but in Canada its not the case, you have to take tests and quizzes during your semester as well as you have to give your semester exams. The only benefit is that in Canada the exams are only objective type. So in terms of studies, Germany is better. 2. Cost of Study and Living There is a huge difference in the cos

How to Get Part Time Jobs in Germany? Chef You think that finding a part-time job in Germany tuff? Not really. If you are a student then you are allowed to work only 20 hours per week maximum and if you have semester vacations than you can work 40 hours per week. If you don't follow these rules you will be in trouble.  I will mention some points for how and where one can get a part-time job in Germany. 1. University's Notice Boards Notice-Boards The best and easiest way to find a part-time job is through University's notice boards. You can find all kinds of Jobs here, also you can post a service there. For eg: If you know Hindi, then you can teach Hindi to students or families of students who are interested in.  2. Google Maps Map You can find jobs near you through google maps, as many firms or shops put them online.  Or another option is that you can search for the firms which provide the work you are interested in near you and can contact them to ask that whether they hav

German Taught Vs English Taught- Which Is Better(Master Program) In this post, we are going to discuss the main points about German taught and English taught masters program.  Everyone knows that in Germany we have two options either we can pursue our masters with English as a medium or German as a medium. So in this post, we are going to compare both. We will be discussing points like admission procedure, Job market etc.  1. Admission Procedure Admission procedure is exactly the same for German taught as well as English taught. You have to apply through uni-assist or can directly apply to university.  The main difference is that the chances of getting admission in german taught are very high because the number of universities with german taught is much more than English teaching universities.  But your bachelors should be equivalent to German bachelors.  2. Job opportunities Job opportunities in the German program or Mixed Program are way higher than the English taught programs. In mo

How to start a business in Germany || Fully Explained I know, this topic is not that popular as compared to how to get a job in Germany. But I feel that opening a business is the best way to be your own boss. You don't have to step out of your house to earn money and I think that's the correct way to call ourselves free. In this post, I will tell you how one can open a business in Germany. I think its much easier than getting a job there. First thing is to check that wether Erwerbstatigkeit Gestattet is written on your  Aufenthaltittel , it means that you are allowed to earn, by business, freelancing etc. Most students have to wait for this for almost two years, or when they get a job. Then they are allowed to do a side business. You will have to register yourself in Handelskammer(Chamber of Commerce) in Germany if you are starting a big business like big consultancy or firm. But in this post, I will talk about only  sole proprietorship  and freelancing , in which you don't

Marriage procedure to a German Citizen. Full Explained. In this post, I will tell you the easiest and fastest way in which you can get married to your German counterpart and get your marriage recognised both in India and Germany. I will also provide all the documents which you need to get in this special country.  It is not easy to get married when you are not a German citizen. Also, Indian and German authorities will make it way more complicated for you.   The solution is Denmark, It is called Europes Los Vegas. Marrying there is easiest. From the time duration, you apply till the time you get married is only 10 days (MAX). Documents you need to get married in Denmark 1. Notice of Marriage This is a simple form for you to fill. First three pages of this form you just have to read, last two pages are to fill your and your partner's details. Also, you have to provide the place of marriage. 2. Passport and Schengen Visa You have to provide your passport and visa. Your partner has to

Private Studienkolleg : Advantages and Disadvantages Explained. If you don't want to give aufnameprufung or if you have failed. Then you have another option called private studienkolleg. Now whenever the word private comes, it means money. Private studienkolleg have fees around 4k-5k euros for the course. Types of Private studienkolleg 1. Authorized Private studienkolleg These private studienkollegs are authorized by the German Government. So the result of your feststellungprufung will be considered valid and you will be allowed to take admissions in bachelors.  In Germany, there are only two recognized private studienkolleg: MingChange Institute in Halle PSKL in Leipzig MingChange institute has a benefit that after pursuing your studienkolleg from here you can either go to university or Hochschule or Fachschule. Whereas PSKL only gives you chance to do your bachelors in Hochschule or Fachschule.(TU9 does not accept it), But it has an advantage that its fees is only 3k euros.  Diff

What is Aufnameprufung? || Fully Explained with Syllabus. In this post, we will discuss the topic aufnameprufung. We will cover topics like what are the requirements, what is the syllabus, how to apply for it? etc. Aufnameprufung means entrance exam in English. It is an exam which you have to clear to do studienkolleg in Germany.   Eligibility for Aufnameprufung You should have completed and passed your senior secondary education. (Class 12 in India). You should have German language proficiency till B2. How to apply for Aufnameprufung? You can apply for it through:-  Uni-Assist- By going on the website of Uni-Assist you can apply for aufnameprufung in university.  By directly applying to University- In this method, you directly contact university through their website and apply for aufnameprufung. Syllabus of Aufnameprufung Aufnameprufung has two papers Math (60 Mins exam) German (45-60 Mins exam) Math Equations Find area, decimal points Triangles Integration Differentiation German You

Studienkolleg-Everything you need to know. As you know that there is 13 year of schooling in Germany, whereas in many countries there are only 12 years of schooling. So to cover this gap, the German education system invented a foundation course called studienkolleg. In this course, you are taught the language as well as technical terms which you will be using while doing bachelors there, in the German language. For eg: work is called Arbeit, acceleration is called beschleunigung. Types of Studienkolleg 1. T-Course It is for those who want to pursue their bachelors in technical courses. Eg: Engineering etc. 2. M-Course It is for students from medical or biology background. 3. W-Course It is related to the economy and business. So students from commerce background opt for this. 4. G-Course It is for students from Humanity and Arts background. 5. S-Course It has language classes. Many different languages are taught. Eligibility for doing Studienkolleg You have to clear an entrance exam ca

How to do Bachelors in Germany || Full Process Completely Explained. In this post, i will explain the process in detail to pursue bachelors in Germany. This is the most complicated topic ever.  First of all, you should know that there is 13 year of schooling in Germany. But in India, there are only 12 years of schooling. Therefore to complete the 13th year there is a course called studienkolleg.  There are 4 options to do Bachelors in Germany. By doing studienkolleg as your 13th year. By doing the first year of bachelors in your country. If you have done a diploma. If you have cleared JEE-MAIN and ADVANCE. Let's discuss each point in detail. 1. By doing studienkolleg as your 13th year. Read Everything about Studienkolleg here. 2. By doing the first year of bachelors in your country. If you have completed your first year in any bachelors course, in your home country. Then you can directly take admission to bachelors in Germany. But you should keep in mind some important points:  You

Packing list for an Indian student moving to Germany. Luggage In this post, I will be discussing what is the packing list for an Indian student who is moving to Germany. I know this situation when you have only 23 Kgs allowed in your luggage and you be like what are the important things which should I carry with me.  So in this post, I will give you direct packing list of things which will benefit you if you carry them from your country. Note: You can buy these things here in Germany too, but you will pay a high price as compared to India. Thatswhy if there is something which you don't wanna carry then you can. I am providing online buy links for some products, check them for a good price. Utensils Utensils It is very important to know that what utensils must be in your packing list because they are heavy and take a lot of space. So I will be mentioning only the most important ones. Pressure Cooker/ Rice Cooker Non-Stick Frying Pan (Extremely Important) Small Kadai Laddle Tea Stra

How much you will earn after your Masters from Germany? In this post, we will discuss the average salaries an individual can expect after pursuing his masters from Germany.   After reading this post, you will come to know that how much salary usually a person from your field gets. So when the companies ask you about what salary do you expect, you will have a rough figure in your mind. Salaries one could expect from following industries. 1. These are the salaries for people with experience. INDUSTRY AVERAGE SALARY ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL JOBS 57,610 EURO IT JOBS 57,563 EURO MARKETING 49,080 EURO SALES 54,973 EURO FINANCE AND CONTROLLING 55,592 EURO PURCHASING AND LOGISTICS 50,788 EURO CARE AND THERAPY 33,446 EURO MEDICAL PROFESSION 64,110 EURO 2. These are the salaries for freshers. INDUSTRY AVERAGE SALARY ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL JOBS 41,933 EURO IT JOBS 41,900 EURO MARKETING 31,106 EURO SALES 33,899 EURO FINANCE AND CONTROLLING 34,226 EURO PURCHASING AND LOGISTICS 37,323 EURO CAR

What are the things to do in the first month after arriving in Germany? In this post, we will discuss the important things which one should do in the first month after arriving in Germany. 1. Change your currency. If you have brought some local currency from your country then after reaching the Germany Airport, you must change your local currency with the foreign currency. You will have to pay some % commission and they will change your currency. 2. Collect the key to your accommodation. This may seem to be a stupid point but trust me this can be a very big headache for you. So after you reach your destination, you will have to go to the office of your hostel/apartment to collect the key and do not forget to have the contract copy with you as you will need to produce it to the person to make sure that you are the one who has booked that room.  So if it is a weekday, then it's not a problem as the office will be open. But if it is weekend then you must contact the office in advance

What is Anmeldung and how to do it after reaching Germany? In this post, I will explain to you what is anmeldung and how do you do it after you reach your city in Germany. What is Anmeldung? Anmeldung is nothing but city registration. If you are coming here for studies or job. In which you need to stay longer than 3 months, Then you have to do the Anmeldung or city registration. This is done to maintain a record of people who are living in the city.  When do I need to do it? It has to be done in first 14 days after you reach Germany. Why do I need Anmeldung? Remember this is very important for you because for even basic works like opening a local bank account you will have to present your anmeldung certificate in Germany. How to take an appointment at a local administrative office for Anmeldung? In Germany for everything you need an appointment, you can't go directly to the office.  Go on your city website for anmeldung and book an appointment. By calling the local administrative o

How much does it cost for food in Germany? Food is that one of the basic needs that can't be ignored. Almost 25% of your monthly expenditure will be spent on food.  In this post, I will give you quality information about the supermarkets in Germany and the cost of food in Germany. What kind of product they sell and at what price? I will recommend you to learn cooking before going to Germany because, If you know how to cook then you will need to spend around 200 euros for food, but if you don't know how to cook then you may have to spend around 400 euros. So it's a better option to learn cooking if you wanna save some money.  There are many types of brands in Germany. I have categorized the Brands in 4 different categories: Premium Brand BIO Discounter Super Discounter Premium Brand These are costly brands, they have high-quality products. So if you are having a very good budget for your monthly groceries then you can buy from these brands. Some premium brands in Germany ar

How to get Internet Connection and Sim Card in Germany? In this post, we will discuss the process of getting a sim card and internet connection after reaching Germany. The main points in this post will be what kind of brands are available for sim cards.  There are two ways of getting a sim card in Germany: With contract Without a contract The first thing you need is city Anmeldung. Also, you must have a bank account, it may be in form of blocked account or student account in a German bank. They will deduct the money from that amount only. With contract With contract is what we call Postpaid service in which you have to choose a plan for you, which will be activated every month automatically.  Packages of With contract Service providers   T mobile is having a package named Magenta Mobile, which will cost you around 26.90 euro/month.  Vodafone is having a package called Smart-M, costing around 24.90 euro/month. O2 have a package named blue all in one M, is priced at 26.99 euro/month.