STUDY IN GERMANY

Quick Facts

  • Population:82,175,684 (2016)
  • Capital:Berlin
  • Geographical size:357,340 km2
  • GDP€3.134 trillion (2016)
  • Official EU language(s):German
  • CurrencyEuro

Higher education in Germany

  • Number of higher education institutions:450
  • Number of students in higher education:2,939,500
  • Number of international students in higher education:190,526
  • Language of instruction:Most higher education programmes in Germany are taught in German language but you will find a broad variety of English taught programmes.
  • Type of Programmes:Higher education study programs in Germany are categorized per cycles following the European Higher Education Area guidelines, i.e., first cycle programmes = bachelor's degrees; second cycle programmes = master's degrees; and third cycle programmes = PhD degrees
  • Credit System:One school year in Germany equals 60 ECTS. First cycle programs are worth 180 - 240 ECTS; second cycle programs are worth 60 - 120 ECTS; while third cycle programs don't have a specific ECTS range.

Average length of a full-time higher education programme in Germany:

  • Bachelor’s degree programme: 3 years
  • Master’s degree programme: 2 years
  • Doctorate/PhD: 3 - 5 years

Reasons to choose Germany

People everywhere recognise "Made in Germany" as a seal of quality. You can benefit from Germany‘s long and famous university tradition, especially in the fields of engineering and science. A German university degree is highly respected by employers around the world.

You have a diverse range of study opportunities!

There are almost 450 state-accredited universities with some 17,500 degree programmes in Germany. German universities offer degree programmes in every possible subject and academic level – be it Bachelor’s, Master’s, state examinations or doctoral degrees. General universities focus strongly on scientifically-oriented study in a wide range of disciplines. Universities of applied science, on the other hand, are very practice-oriented. If you’re more interested in artistic subjects, you can enrol at a college of art, film or music.

You can study in English!

More and more courses and degree programmes are being offered in English, especially at Master’s degree level. This is good news if you don’t know any German or if your German isn’t good enough yet.

You are not alone!

Around twelve percent of students at German universities come from foreign countries. The universities offer support to make your start in Germany as easy as possible. There are many mentoring programmes available.


  • The German economy is Europe’s strongest. It is the European leader in terms of growth, Employment and export.
  • Non-EU students are allowed to stay up to 1.5 years after the completion of the study To search for a job.
  • Indefinite right of residence to graduates after 4 years of working in Germany
  • German is the official and predominant spoken language in Germany.
  • Euro is the official currency of Germany.
  • Free education or extremely low cost of education.
  • Quality Education.
  • Good Job Prospects.
  • Post study work VISA of 18 months.

Intakes & Deadlines

Two Intakes:
  • Winter – September / October
  • Summer – March/ April