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Let's talk about going to college in Germany

DirtyDirtyVagrantDirtyDirtyVagrant Registered User regular
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So I've been reading about this and I'm sure it's not as easy as people are making it sound (especially what with having to learn German and all, which I hear is quite a challenging language), but I have to say, I'm incredibly intruiged. Is there someplace I can find more information? Find out if I qualify?

And if I do, perhaps people could recommend resources for learning the language?

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  • DaenrisDaenris Registered User regular
    Not sure about the logistics of it, but you wouldn't HAVE to learn German:
    https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programs/en/

    There are over 900 programs entirely in English available.

  • DirtyDirtyVagrantDirtyDirtyVagrant Registered User regular
    I suppose if that's the case then I could learn German in Germany. And what better place to do so?

    I actually want to learn it anyway.

  • PlatyPlaty Registered User regular
    It depends very much on the university and the program. Private colleges are more likely to offer programs which are exclusively in English, but I would would recommend first looking at what public universities have to offer.

    Keep in that mind that most undergraduate programs begin in October or November and that you generally have to sign up for them before August. There are some programs which you can enter freely, there are others for which you have to qualify through tests, for example. Most universities will let you sign up for multiple programs in case you don't gain admission to your first choice of program.

  • PlatyPlaty Registered User regular
    edited November 2014
    If you have the time, I would also recommend beginning to learn German before you arrive in Germany. But you don't have to fret about it, most people speak some degree of English. But it will make things a lot easier, especially if you have to deal with various government agencies.

    Platy on
  • tynictynic PICNIC BADASS Registered User, ClubPA regular
    Platypus Beirut wrote: »
    If you have the time, I would also recommend beginning to learn German before you arrive in Germany. But you don't have to fret about it, most people speak some degree of English. But it will make things a lot easier, especially if you have to deal with various government agencies.

    Which you will. Expect to spend a whole bunch of time in the local Bürgerberatung. Most of them have at least one or two employees who speak english, but it makes life a lot easier if you're not reliant on it.

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