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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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Getting Started

Whether you plan to go to Germany for a short or long stay, take this opportunity to familiarize yourself with Germany’s higher education system and student life there.

Degree Seeking

Germany is one of the top destinations for international students. Find out how you can make doing a degree in Germany a reality.

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Non-Degree Seeking

If you're looking for short-term programs offered in the summer semester or maybe interested in working in Germany, check out the links below.

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Financing 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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Apply by 15 January and study with a full or partial scholarship at one of Germany’s top private universities: Bucerius Law School in Hamburg. Find out more!

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Study in Berlin – Summer and Winter

FUBiS is an intensive academic program of Freie Universität Berlin through which students can earn credits. Sessions run for 3 to 6 weeks taking place in summer and winter.

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MBA & Engineering in Life Science Management Programme

Internationally accredited MBA&E providing life science expertise required in leaders of the future combining comprehensive, industry-specific knowledge and management skills.

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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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Munich Center for Machine Learning: PhD positions

The Munich Center for Machine Learning (MCML) offers several fully funded PhD positions in any field of research within the domains of machine learning!

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