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Study in Germany

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Whether you're just beginning to study or interested in postgraduate research, Germany has much to offer international students. Below, DW has compiled a bank of background information on studying in Germany - including everything from university life and funding options to degree programs specifically for English-speakers.

Education

Plagiarist hunters defend academic standards

Grad hat with books

Plagiarist hunters trawl academic works for plagiarized material. Some of them even make a career out of it. For others, the valiant defense of high academic standards is just a side job.
Foreign students sit in a lecture hall in Germany

English-language degrees

Foreign students who want to study in Germany have many good options to study in English.
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Bologna Reform

German universities have largely switched over to the Bachelor and Master system since 1999.

How are German universities changing?

Rows of students sit at a lecture at the University of Heidelberg

Academic life in Germany has changed significantly in recent years. Bachelor's and Master's degrees are now the norm, and an initiative recognizing elite universities has provided a new reason to compete for funds.

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Basics

Getting settled in

What are the basics on life in Germany? Find out about everything from etiquette to visas.

Guide

First steps on campus

From visas to admissions to finances, here's the beginners' guide to university life in Germany.

Germany for beginners from A to Z

Learning German is hard enough, but starting out at a university carries the demand of learning a whole new vocabulary. From the lecture hall to the soccer field, learn some key terms for beginning students.

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Working in Germany as a student

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