University advice service

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

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)

DAAD is the world’s largest funding organization for the international exchange of students and researchers. It supports the internationalization of German universities, promotes German studies and the German language abroad. The DAAD is represented by 56 Information Centers including the DAAD Information Center Accra. The information Center provides counseling to prospective students planning to study and conduct research in Germany and a monthly introductory session.