STUDY IN GERMANY

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STUDY IN GERMANY (POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES):

After listening to your feedback and requests from many other ESE members we have decided to take a closer look at the many opportunities available for students from developing countries hoping to study in Germany.

Within this post Equal Student Exchange focuses on the many programs within the DAAD Framework. DAAD or Deutcscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst is the German Academic Exchange Service Organisation. DAAD is the largest funding organisation in the world supporting the international exchange of students and scholars. As an organisation which works with many German institutions of higher education and student bodies, DAAD provides a wide range of scholarships. 

It also goes far beyond simply awarding grants and scholarships. DAAD also works to internationalize German Universities and export German language and cultural understanding. Furthermore DAAD has worked towards assisting developing countries in establishing effective universities and advises decision makers on matters of cultural, education and development policy. 

•          Read more about DAAD.
•          For information on specific country partnerships.
•          General information on scholarships.

o   for Undergraduates

o   Graduates

o   PhD

o   FAQ

•          Use the DAAD Scholarship search.
•          10 steps to studying in Germany.
•          German Higher Education Institutions.
•          DAAD as a partner in development cooperation.

While the majority of DAAD past scholarship/award winners have been from the United States, DAAD may be focusing towards strengthening the U.S.-German relationship through supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate exchange programs. However, there are also some postgraduate opportunities for students from developing countries:

The scholarships offered by DAAD for the programmes Postgraduate Courses with special relevance to Developing Countries are provided by the Federal Ministry for economic Co-operation and Development.

These degree courses, which consist of one to two years of concentrated study, provide academically-trained young professionals in first leading positions from developing countries with the opportunity to engage in postgraduate education and training in their particular field or profession.

Within this program is the MIPLC (Munich Intellectual Property Law Centre) as well as a number of other partner German institutions.

For those interested in German language, culture and work opportunities you may find the Goethe Institute worth visiting:

•          Arts, society and knowledge
•          German language + internship program

For those interested in studying fine arts, music, dance and architecture:

• DAAD Scholarships
• Funding Program for Musicians and Artists
• FAQ about study in Germany

For much more useful information about study in Germany and particularly in Berlin, visit the Studentenwerk Berlin. The network has been designed to assist students with their particular problems and to answer their questions relating to a number of areas:

·         Dining facilities

·         Housing

·         Counselling and support

·         Employment agencies

·         Finances

·         Child health care

·         Campus culture

·         Scholarships and funding

If there is any additional information which you feel is missing or any information which you would like us to provide feel free to leave a comment.  We will continue to update this post based on your feedback.

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