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5 Significant Benefits of Studying in Germany (Personal Experience)

Countries with standard and affordable education are hard to come by. I would say that i am privileged to be a student in Germany.

Studying in Germany is a dream for many young people worldwide, and I am truly grateful for having the opportunity to pursue my education here. Prior to arriving, I had no idea how convenient it would be to obtain advanced education in Germany. I had held a notion that Germans might be racist and unwelcoming, but this perspective completely changed upon my arrival.

Student Card Provides Transportation Coverage Across Brandenburg

One of the primary advantages I consistently enjoy as a student in Germany is the reliability, affordability, and infrastructure of the transportation system. While it may not be perfect, it surpasses the transportation systems of all the countries I have visited thus far. As a student at HNEE, I am provided with a student ID card, which is essentially included in my semester fee. The fantastic news is that this card allows me to travel freely throughout the state of Brandenburg. Isn’t that amazing? Even during my internship, which is located hours away by train, I do not have to pay for transportation. I simply need to present my card to the ticket officer, and I’m good to go.

Student ID from Ayo, which allows him to use public transport in Brandenburg free of charge.
Student ID from Ayo, which allows him to use public transport in Brandenburg free of charge.© Ayo

Multiple Scholarship Opportunities

I am proud to say that I have been fortunate enough to receive support from two scholarship programs sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The first scholarship covered an entire semester when I first came to Germany, and the second one supported my three-month internship in Canada. These scholarships are often available at various universities throughout Germany, and I firmly believe that diligent and motivated students can take advantage of these opportunities and enjoy the benefits they offer.

Internship Possibilities

Studying in Germany opens up numerous opportunities to gain practical work experience through internships in your field of study. Personally, I had the privilege of undertaking internships both at the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve and the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Institute. One internship was accompanied by a scholarship, while the other was not. While it can be challenging to secure an internship where English is the primary means of communication, it can serve as a valuable opportunity for improving your German language skills.

The view from a workplace on shelves in the Eberswalde University Library.
The view from a workplace on shelves in the Eberswalde University Library.© Ayo

Supportive Atmosphere

An essential factor for ensuring academic success is the presence of a supportive academic environment. Germany, known for its peace and safety, serves as evidence that students can thrive in this country. I can confidently state that my academic achievements are strongly linked to the overall conducive environment provided by Germany.

The benefits of studying in Germany are vast and diverse, and while I will mention only five, I hope they are enough to inspire prospective students to consider studying in Germany and discover additional advantages beyond what I have mentioned.

Multicultural Enrichment

As someone who has always embraced the opportunity to meet individuals from diverse backgrounds in terms of race, color, gender, culture, and societal upbringing, my experience in Germany has broadened my horizons significantly in terms of understanding and interacting with people from different cultures. This aspect stands out as a major advantage of studying in Germany, as you have the opportunity to learn and grow simply by connecting with new people. Germany is a country known for its open-mindedness and welcoming nature, embracing individuals from various parts of the world. In Germany, you can easily explore and adopt any culture that interests you, as the country is a melting pot of diverse cultural influences.

The benefits of studying in Germany are vast and diverse, and while I will mention only five, I hope they are enough to inspire prospective students to consider studying in Germany and discover additional advantages beyond what I have mentioned.

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My Name is Bahre Hailesilassie.Iam interested to study in Germany & also I have BSC Degree in Haydraulics and Water Resource engineering.just I have been working still at Tigray water and Energy Buearu specifically by contract administration engineer.

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Hi Bahre, to get started, take a look at the My GUIDE page 👉 https://www.myguide.de/en/ – there you will find a lot of information on various subjects that you can study in Germany. If you have general questions, you will most likely find an answer in our guideline on 👉 http://www.study-in-germany.de/en/plan-your-studies/steps/. If you have some more specific questions, you can contact us by email using our contact form 👉 https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/get-in-touch/contact/. We can address your specific case in much more detail via email. Good luck and best wishes! Your Study in Germany-Team 👋🇩🇪

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Here I'm passionate to study in Germany through scholarship opportunity on loans,as a exchange of service for to study and after I finished my bachelor's 8semester degree I can work with the university voluntarily for some two yrs as a refund to your support you gave before. I'm an international student from South Sudan 🇸🇸, world's youngest nation. I'm a catholic faith based christian I was baptized by father Younis from Germany. I'm blessed to have something of common with Germans.

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I applied to one university in Germany and by all indications it is going to be successful.However, the financial aspect has been the hindrance now. Please how can I get financial support to study in Germany, beit loans or scholarship. Thank you

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Hi Emmanuel, You can search for DAAD scholarships and scholarship programmes from other organisations in the DAAD scholarship database 👉 www.funding-guide.de. Scholarships differ depending on country of origin and subject area. Moreover, these scholarships have special application requirements. Please read further details relevant to your country in the respective scholarship description on 👉 www.funding-guide.de. Please note, however, that there are very few scholarships for undergraduate study programmes in Germany. We also recommend that you contact your chosen higher education institution and ask about financial aid packages. You can get a good overview of various options for financing your studies in Germany here 👉 https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/plan-your-studies/preparation/funding/. You'd like to know about the costs living in Germany? Here you will find all information about money and costs 👉 https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/germany/everyday-life/money/. If you have some more specific questions, you can contact us by email using our contact form 👉 https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/get-in-touch/contact/. Best wishes, Your Study in Germany-Team 👋🇩🇪

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Hello! I am from Pakistan, Please provide me with details, on how I can apply in Master for a scholarship in germany

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Hi, to get started, you should definitely take a look at the My GUIDE page 👉 https://www.myguide.de/en/ - there you will find a lot of information on various subjects that you can study in Germany. If you have general questions, you will most likely find an answer in our guideline on 👉 www.study-in-germany.de/en/plan-your-studies/steps/. You can also find all degree programmes offered by German universities in our database, the Higher Education Compass 👉 https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/plan-your-studies/study-options/programme/higher-education-compass/. If you have questions about applying to certain higher education institutions, please get in touch with them directly. Unfortunately, we cannot help you with such detailed matters, sorry for that! Each university may have different requirements and its own enrolment modalities. Good luck! 🍀 If you have any further questions, you can contact us by email using our contact form 👉 https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/get-in-touch/contact/. Best wishes, Your Study in Germany-Team 👋🇩🇪

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Please help me I want to study in your country.

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Hi, To get started, take a look at the My GUIDE page 👉 https://www.myguide.de/en/ – there you will find a lot of information on various subjects that you can study in Germany, also on Theology. It really is a helpful tool to gain an overview. Plus, you can easily contact the university of your choice via the portal. If you have general questions, you will most likely find an answer on our website 👉 https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/plan-your-studies/steps/. If you have any further questions, please contact us by email using our contact form 👉 https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/get-in-touch/contact/. Best wishes, Your Study in Germany-Team 👋🇩🇪

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How do I apply for master with scholarship

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Hi, do you already know which Master's programme you want to apply to? To get started, take a look at the My GUIDE page: https://www.myguide.de/en/ – there you will find a lot of information on various subjects that you can study in Germany. If you have general questions, you will most likely find an answer in our guideline on: http://www.study-in-germany.de/en/plan-your-studies/steps/. If you have further questions or want detailed information, please send us an email using our contact form: 👉 http://www.study-in-germany.de/en/get-in-touch/contact/. We are happy to help you! Good luck and best wishes Your Study in Germany Team 👋

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Interested

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I'm from Afghanistan, can i Apply

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Hi! Of course you can apply to German higher education institutions! To get started, take a look at the My GUIDE page: https://www.myguide.de/en/ - there you will find a lot of information on various subjects that you can study in Germany. If you have general questions, you will most likely find an answer in our guideline on: www.study-in-germany.de/en/plan-your-studies/steps/. You should also take a closer look at this page: https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/plan-your-studies/special-circumstances/refugees/. If you have questions about applying to certain universities, please get in touch with them directly. Unfortunately, we cannot help you with such detailed matters, sorry for that! Each university may have different requirements and its own enrolment modalities. Good luck! 🍀 Best wishes, Your SiG-Team 🇩🇪👋

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