Study in Germany

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Studying in Germany is a great experience. To make sure that you have one as well, this page gives you an overview of everything you need to know, depending on your study plans.

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First Steps

Getting Started

Before you study in Germany, make sure to familiarize yourself with Germany’s higher education system. This will help you find a study program and university and make an informed choice.

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Full Degree

Degree-Seeking

Requirements for study programs in Germany vary depending on your educational background and what your study plans are. Check out the categories below for more information.

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Study Abroad

Non-Degree-Seeking

This is where you can find everything you need to know in order to plan a semester or year abroad or if you are planning an internship in Germany.

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Study Cost

Finance Your Studies

While tuition is largely free at public universities in Germany, you still need to cover your cost of living. Find information on how much to budget, university fees, and scholarship opportunities below.

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Take the next step in your Finance Career with our MBA Program

If you are interested in management and finance, our premium accredited MBA program Financial Management opens up a wide range of career opportunities in the German market.

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Study Paper Technology (M.Eng.) in Munich!

Paper Technology – the international high-tech Master programme for Engineers in the beautiful city of Munich! Where Engineering Meets Sustainability – Your Career in Fiber & Bio-Based Materials!

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International Master’s program Mind, Brain and Behavior

Are you interested in studying human perception and behavior with state-of-the-art experimental and neuroscience methods? Join our Master’s program in Germany!

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M.A./M.Sc. Human and Artificial Intelligence

Discover our brand-new Master's program for graduates of Philosophy, Psychology, and Computer Science!

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Data, Science and AI (B.Sc./B.A.)

Good in Mathematics? Like working with computers? Want to understand the theoretical foundations of modern information technologies and learn how to use them?

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A degree that makes a difference – study at RPTU in Landau!

Embark on a journey to unravel environmental challenges with our international degrees in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Pollution Management and ENCHURE.

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Boost your career with the International Master‘s in Project Managemen...

Boost your career. Acquire a German Master’s degree in Data Science & Project Management. Join us at HTW Berlin – On Campus or Online!

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Apply for Fellowship and Event Funding at the University of Passau

Join the University of Passau (Germany) as PICAIS Research Fellow or organize an academic event together with local researchers in Passau

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Applications open: Research in Design, Art and Media (M.A.)

Designing the Future: The Master's program for up-and-coming (media) artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers etc. Apply now for winter semester 2025!

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Global Change Ecology (M.Sc.)

Your master’s degree linking natural science perspectives on global change with approaches in social science! Be a part of our international master’s programme and apply now!

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English-taught Bachelor Programs in Mechatronics & Mechanical Engineer...

Welcome at Aalen University of Applied Sciences – Discover your future in Germany and start your career with one of our fully English-taught bachelor programs Mechatronics Engineering and Mechanical E...

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