ARE THERE ANY COURSES OFFERED IN ENGLISH?
- Yes, there are courses offered in English.
DO I NEED TO KNOW GERMAN TO STUDY IN GERMANY?
- No. However, a working knowledge of the German language is useful. It becomes easy to relate to everyday requirements with some knowledge of the language. When you go to study in a country where the main language of business and communication is German, it is always advisable to learn the language.
HOW DO I FIND A SUITABLE DEGREE PROGRAMME AT A UNIVERSITY?
- German Gurukul will shortlist the universities based on the students' academic profile and requirements.
IS GETTING VISA VERY DIFFICULT FOR GERMANY?
- Visa is generally given for a period of 3 months and then extended.
- Students do not have problems securing a German student visa.
- They need to show enough funds and should have transferred living expenses to the blocked account.
- IELTS score should be at least 6.0.
- Health insurance is also required.
DO I HAVE TO TRANSLATE AND AUTHENTICATE MY CERTIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS?
- Usually, the German authorities require officially translated documents done at specific offices.
- Important: Never hand in original documents; always make certified copies instead!
IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR THE SAME IN GERMANY AND NORTH AMERICA?
- No. Generally, there are two intakes: Winter Semester (August-October) and Summer Semester (January & March/April).
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO STUDY AT A GERMAN UNIVERSITY?
- Institutions of higher education in Germany usually do not charge any tuition fees. However, private universities are known to charge fees.
- Administration fees are as low as 300-500 Euros.
WHAT IS A “STUDIENKOLLEG” (FOUNDATION COURSE)?
- To be able to enter Bachelor studies in German universities, after 12th standard or diploma, foreign students need to do a foundation program that is called “Studienkolleg” (foundation course) or Abitur.
- Good German language skills are required, and at the end, students give the “Feststellungsprüfung” or FSP (university qualification assessment examination).
- The FSP includes language and subject tests.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TESTDAF AND DSH?
- TestDaf – Test Deutsche als Fremdsprache or Test of German as a Foreign Language is a language exam that can be taken outside Germany. It is widely accepted by universities.
- DSH – Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang – This examination is conducted by different universities within Germany itself. This too is widely accepted across German universities.
