Studying in Germany

German Academic Exchange Service

The German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - DAAD) has an office in London which can answer your queries about studying in Germany. They are mainly concerned with awarding grants to university students from the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. They can also provide information about study and research in Germany, and distributes brochures on these topics.

The German Academic Exchange Service in London is also the liaison office for the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (Association of universities and other higher education institutions in Germany), and is your first point of contact for information about the range of opportunities for studying in Germany.

Did you know that a hundred years ago 50% of people studying abroad were studying in Germany? Germany has attracted people looking for a first-class education ever since.

There are good reasons for studying in Germany:

• The first German university was founded in Heidelberg in 1386. Today you can choose from over 300 further education institutions offering a first-class education.
• With about 100 million native speakers, German is the most widely-spoken language in Europe. The strengths of the German economy and its increasing global significance make German a language which is becoming ever more important in the world market.
• The costs of living for students can be reduced thanks to a range of support.
• As well as a wide range of leisure activities at universities there are many different opportunities off-campus to enjoy sport, culture or numerous other activities.

International courses of studies

Many German universities offer courses leading to an internationally recognised qualification, covering a wide range of options: undergraduate, graduate und postgraduate courses (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD). All courses maintain high academic standards and are well organised; they are taught in English and supplemented with German courses