You think of Germany and the next thing is… FREE EDUCATION!

Imagine the top-quality education.

Think about the excellent facilities.

That’s a win-win situation!

Almost all public universities in Germany charge students a minimal fee, covering administrative charges, registration charges, and a transport pass.

On top of it all, 40 German universities rank among the top 1000 universities in the world!

MY GOD!

I would be a fool not to go to Germany!

Superb, right?

Read on to find out:

The German education system

The application process for German universities

Required Documents

When, how, and where to apply

Applying for a Visa

Student Life: accommodation and settling in 

What to expect: safety, weather, and lifestyle

Pakistani students in Germany

In 2017-18, Pakistanis were the largest group of Asian students in Germany.

OMG.

There were about 5,228 Pakistani students spread across famous universities.

And now you are going to join them too - very, very soon!

The German education system is unique. It focuses on practical experience, which means that you will get lots of opportunities to work as an intern in great companies!

The language of education is primarily German.

There are more public universities than privates ones.

But do you know the incredible thing with public universities? They are far cheaper!

According to German law, education is everyone’s legal right. Therefore, the tuition fee in even private is affordable.

Typical Course Structure
The basic structure of educational courses consists of the following:

• Assignments
• Speeches
• Projects
• Final examination

Of course, this could differ subject to subject.

Berlin has some of the best universities in the world, followed by cities like Heidelberg and Munich. A few of the best academic institutes found in Germany are:

• Heidelberg University
• Humboldt University of Berlin
• Free University of Berlin

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Great question! Yes there are.

Like I said above, education may be free, but you will have to pay for your living expenses.

Now, Germany has an excellent policy regarding that too!

The policy is called: Blocked Account.

Blocked accounts are a little different from your everyday bank accounts.

This account requires a specific amount of €10,332 fixed before applying for the visa. You cannot withdraw money from this account after you get your visa and before you enter Germany.

After you safely enter Germany, the account becomes usable.

However, you can take only a specified amount out of it every month.

Look at it this way: it basically assures your power of financial self-support, so you don’t go bankrupt in a foreign country.

The German government sounds like your ami abu, right? 😉

Living costs in Germany can be anything between €800-€1100 a month.

Great question! Yes there are.

Like I said above, education may be free, but you will have to pay for your living expenses.

Now, Germany has an excellent policy regarding that too!

The policy is called: Blocked Account.

Blocked accounts are a little different from your everyday bank accounts.

This account requires a specific amount of €10,332 fixed before applying for the visa. You cannot withdraw money from this account after you get your visa and before you enter Germany.

After you safely enter Germany, the account becomes usable.

However, you can take only a specified amount out of it every month.

Look at it this way: it basically assures your power of financial self-support, so you don’t go bankrupt in a foreign country.

The German government sounds like your ami abu, right? 😉

Living costs in Germany can be anything between €800-€1100 a month.

Requirements:

1. Eligibility
   1. Everyone who has completed 12 years of education must undergo a one-year bridge program. This program compensates for the 13-year schooling requirements in Germany compared to Pakistan’s 12 years. However, If you are an A-level graduate, you don’t need to take up the bridge program.
   2. You should have scored a minimum of 70% in your 12th standard. If you are going for diploma programs, the cut-off is 60%.
2. Language Test
   1. International students are required to pass the German language test, as the education is mainly in German. Official language tests are the TestDaF or the DSH examination.
3. Documents
   1. Attested copies of results of 10^th, 12^th, and Bachelor's (if completed)
   2. Academic Letters of Reference (LOR) from teachers who have taught you
   3. If you have work experience, recommendation letters from employers are required
   4. Your resume/CV
   5. Your health insurance

Your university may require additional documents from you, depending on their policies.

Where to Apply?

Most universities have websites where you can connect with them.

You have to create a student account. Enter your information and learn about the universities from there.

Additionally, they also have to complete their application using these websites by uploading scanned images of their educational documents and deposit fees via bank transfer.

The above is a general procedure to apply to any university. However, policies vary from university to university.

When to start applying to universities in Germany?

Although intake season varies from university to university, most applications are open from February to May, and classes start in September.

On the other hand, a few universities offer a second session whose admission period is from November to January while the classes commence in March.

It is a good idea to have all your documents above and GRE/GMAT scores in hand at least four months before the application dates.

How to write your SOP:

SOP stands for Statement of Purpose. This letter describes your importance as a student and the reason you chose a specific college. The SOP has a sole purpose: to hear YOUR story.
The admissions team wants to learn about you outside of scores and percentages. Many students apply to their university; some have scored more than you, some have the same marks as you, and others have less. But seats are limited.

At this stage, the admissions team wants to know about you as a person. They are looking for people who are academically gifted AND have made an impact in the world. It is your time to shine.

The SOP is your chance to tell them why they should choose YOU from thousands of other applicants. Naturally, therefore, the tone of the SOP should be somewhere between casual and formal.

Letter of Recommendation (LOR):

Whew! That was a challenge above. You are probably already thinking about what to write in the SOP.

But I have good news for you. You don’t have to write the LOR yourself. Your professor writes it.

As someone who has taught you, your professor can write a letter to your university of choice describing your qualities as a student. The LOR is vital for your German university because they are also interested to know your capabilities and characteristics from a former teacher. This way, they are convinced that they are admitting a good student committed to their study goals.

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