Why Germany for Higher Studies

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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

2 options to pursue

higher studies

1. ClassicalUniversity

2. University ofApplied Science



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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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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 3 - 5 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 - 24approx)

40 hour work week is the norm

Weekend work essentially forbidden

Family focus ++

Time to learn anything you want

Time to pursue hobbies / passions



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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

Buying power limited

Good customerservice almost nonexistent

Getting rich is not theaim in life (verygerman viewpoint)

Less pretension, moresubstance (very

german viewpointagain ;))



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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

in learning german

and want a verydesi lifestyle

you want everything

to be served on asilver 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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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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Vielen Dank!

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