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Why Germany for
Higher Studies?...some straight talk...
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This talk is about...
University system, country, culture
Pros of studying in Germany
Future outlook - short term, long term
Germany Vs USA
Who should NOT come to Germany?
Language, Work-life balance etc.
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This talk is NOT about...
GRE (Most universities want this)
TOEFL (One can escape from this)
University rankings
Apping requirements University specific requirements
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Informed decision
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Places
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People
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Stuff
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Brands
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Facts about Germany
Worlds top exporter - $1.33 trillion
101 noble laureates
Most popular country in the world -BBC survey for last 2 years
82 million population
3rd largest immigrant population
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University System
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The education system
International(English) programsavailable nowadays
Industry sponsoredprograms
Studies split into BSand MS nowadays
- No more Diplom -5 to 7 years
Greater opportunity
for practical learning
- One exam percourse
Relatively easy for
Indians to get goodgrades
2 options to pursuehigher studies
1. ClassicalUniversity
2. University of
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Uni vs FH
Classical University
More Theoretical
2.5 to 3.5 yrs
PhD easier
A bit more flexible
Profs can be pureacademics
Fachhochschule (UAS)
More Practical
1.5 - 2 yrs
PhD harder to find
Not that flexible
Profs from industry
Salaries almost same afterwards
Same chances for finding a job
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Pros
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Academics ++
Industry linkagestrong
Profs from industry 3 year PhD possible in
industry
Focus on basics PS program makes it
easier for BITSians
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Finances++
Full time educationalmost free : 500 persem
Student jobs enoughto pay living expenses( 650 per month)
Students get greatdiscounts/offers
Culture focussed onsaving
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Technology++
Industry leadingtechnology
Focus on doing stuffright...good for tech.
Great infrastructure
Innovation very high
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Culture++
True culture shock(in a good way)
Learning new
language
Internationalexperience
Personalitydevelopment
Gateway to Europe:central location,
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Prerequisites
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Its not that
complicated!;)
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Prerequisites(apart from Uni prereqs)
Technical - Strong basics
Financially not too heavy
German language (at least 2 levels)
Eagerness to learn...duh!
Self motivation...not so duh!
Healthy interest in life outside work/academics
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While studying...
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Student life
Rough cost of living /month
- Rent - 200
- Food - 200
- Transportation -50
- Phone & Net - 50
- Health Insurance -50
- Misc - 100
Student jobs
1. Uni - RA/TApossible but notthe norm
2. FH (UAS) -Industry jobsthrough profcontacts
Loans easily availableas the amount is low. INR 2 - 3 lakhs
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Future??
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Short term
Good range of leading firms
- Automotive, industrial, electronics, biotech,chemicals, pharma
Ramp growth rather than step growth
Good salary but in-hand not as high as USA
Huge savings difficult -cost of living
Fun life! Loads of time! But totally depends onyou...
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Long term
PermanentResidence : 5+ yearsof paying taxes
Europe wide bluecard in discussion
Taxes starts at 45%
- Complicatedsystem with lots ofclauses
Awesome health care
Social security good
Labour laws verystrong
Family friendly andsafe
Relatively less Indianpopulation 50,000
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Work-life balance
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Work life balance
Loads of time off
- 30 days holidays (USA - 14 approx,India - 24 approx)
40 hour work week is the norm
Weekend work essentially forbidden
Family focus ++
Time to learn anything you want
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Germany USA
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The deal is...
USA - meritocracy ,Germany - merit is anadvantage
Less tolerance for lowquality
More tolerance forhigh costs
Relatively less credit
High bureaucracy
Good customerservice almost nonexistent
Getting rich is not theaim in life (verygerman viewpoint)
Less pretension, moresubstance (very
german viewpointagain ;))
Buying power limited
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You should NOT go if...
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If...
you want BIG bucksVERY fast
you want to startup
soon after graduation
designation is a BIGdeal for you
you expect the sameexperience as yourfriends in the USA
you are not flexibleenough
learning german
very desi lifestyle
you want everythingto be served on a
silver platter
you are not focussedon learning itself
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Deutsch! Important!
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Can make a HUGEdifference!!
Most important thing if you decide tocome to Deutschland
Greater chance of professional growth
Full life
Unlimited possibilitiesWarm reactions from the Germans
Marketing India as a brand!
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Racism
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Big concern!
Racism is present...but not as bad asyou imagine.
Overhyped Foreigners respected as a rule
Learn Deutsch => Barriers would fallaway quicker
Exceptions are not examples
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Desi connections
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Home away from home
Big cities (minority) - good options
Indian stores - groceries, veg, spices...
Restaurants available
South indian food hard to find
Indian culture popular - Films, Yoga... Indian associations/clubs
Flight connections good : 650 2way
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Useful links
DAAD - Academicexchange,scholarships
University Rankings
German classes
Youth Portal
Germany USAComparison
What is aFachhochschule?
Deutsch - English
Dictionary
Info from englishspeakers in Germany
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http://math-www.uni-paderborn.de/~axel/us-d.htmlhttp://www.young-germany.de/http://www.goethe.de/ins/in/lp/enindex.htmhttp://www.young-germany.de/http://www.young-germany.de/http://www.toytowngermany.com/wiki/Wikihttp://www.toytowngermany.com/wiki/Wikihttp://www.toytowngermany.com/wiki/Wikihttp://www.toytowngermany.com/wiki/Wikihttp://dict.leo.org/http://dict.leo.org/http://dict.leo.org/http://dict.leo.org/http://www.daad.de/deutschland/hochschulen/hochschultypen/00411.en.htmlhttp://www.daad.de/deutschland/hochschulen/hochschultypen/00411.en.htmlhttp://www.daad.de/deutschland/hochschulen/hochschultypen/00411.en.htmlhttp://www.daad.de/deutschland/hochschulen/hochschultypen/00411.en.htmlhttp://math-www.uni-paderborn.de/~axel/us-d.htmlhttp://math-www.uni-paderborn.de/~axel/us-d.htmlhttp://math-www.uni-paderborn.de/~axel/us-d.htmlhttp://math-www.uni-paderborn.de/~axel/us-d.htmlhttp://www.young-germany.de/http://www.young-germany.de/http://www.goethe.de/ins/in/lp/enindex.htmhttp://www.goethe.de/ins/in/lp/enindex.htmhttp://www.young-germany.de/http://www.young-germany.de/http://newdelhi.daad.de/http://newdelhi.daad.de/http://newdelhi.daad.de/http://newdelhi.daad.de/http://newdelhi.daad.de/http://newdelhi.daad.de/ -
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[email protected]+49 176 238 732 72
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Vielen Dank!