Must Read If You Are Applying For MASTERS / PHD in GERMANY 1.) You should prefer Courses / Modules in which you are interested instead of Universities i.e. one should focus more on Curriculum of M.Sc. Course rather than Universities rankings within Germany as Quality of Education is majorly equivalent throughout any University in Germany. Henceforth, you will study only those Modules in which you are Interested and thats the best part of doing M.Sc. from any of the German Universities unlike Indian Universities for Higher Studies. 2.) Quality of Education is preferred within all the German Universities in comparison to Ranking Tolls which is more preferred by almost all Universities in US, UK, Canada etc. 3.) 18 Months Time will be allotted to you for the search of a Full Time Job after your completion of M.Sc. Courses from any University in Germany. 4.) You are allowed to work either 240 days Half Time or 120 Days Full Time within Part Time Jobs within Germany on your student Visa during your Masters studies. 5.) If you wanted to apply for any PhD Program then the Gap between your MS / M-Tech date of Completion and the start of PhD should not be more than 6 Years. 6.) University of Applied Sciences doesnt offer PhD programs. Also, Masters Courses in Universities of Applied Sciences are only of 90 Credits instead of 120 credits usually. However, if you further wanted to pursue PhD you must get enrolled either in a Technical University or University in which Masters Courses is of 120 Credits. 7.) Most of the Masters Programs doesnt have any Tuition Fees. However some of them does have which is essentially mentioned on DAAD Database and University Official Website. 8.) All the enrolled students within any German University irrespective of any program must have to submit the Semester Fees which includes Admin charges etc for the whole Semester. Also some Universities offer a Public Transport Ticket from the same amount for the Complete Semester else for that particular Year as well but that also depends upon University to University. 9.) DAAD usually does not offers any Scholarships for Majority of the Engineering related Masters Program relevant to Computer Science and Electronics. 10.) Internships are Free and Paid as well depending upon your University or M.Sc. Program. 11.) Usually Master Graduates from India & Other Countries were Concerned on How they can Pursue their PhD within Germany ? If you have set your mind on a PHD in Germany then you can consider One of These Two Approaches followed by German Universities :- The Traditional Approach & The Structured Doctoral Approach. a) Traditional PhD Programs The traditional approach involves identifying a supervisor at a German University who is willing to guide your research. This system offers a lot of freedom with no compulsory attendance, deadlines or curriculum, but calls for a great deal of personal initiative right from identifying a topic in your research field. This kind of doctorate takes about 3-5 years to complete. b) Structured PhD Programs Structured PhD programs are internationally oriented, conducted largely in English and are comparable to PhD programs offered in English-speaking countries. Here supervision is carried out by several university teachers.There are over 600 Structured programs in Germany.These programs lead to a PhD in almost 3 Years. a. Doctoral programmes at Universities ( daad.de/international-programmes ) b. Graduate schools at Universities ( daad.de/international-programmes ) c. Reserach Training Groups coordinated by the German Research Foundation (DFG) ( dfg.de/en/research_funding/programmes/coordinated_programmes/research_training_groups/index.html ) d. International Max Planck Research Schools ( mpg.de/en ) 12.) Multiple Students over Different Forums Usually Asks Which is the Best Institution in Germany ? The German Answer to this Question is : - There is NO BEST UNIVERSITY, Neither in ONE SUBJECT and Certainly NOT Across ALL SUBJECTS. What Germany Offers instead is a Multidimensional Ranking, considering various Criteria like Students & Staff Judgements on Quality of Teaching, Atmosphere at the University, Library & Other Equipments, Student Numbers, Average Study Duration, Number of Graduations, Third Party Funding etc. Several Tables based on these considerations give you a detailed picture of the Strengths and Weaknesses of Each University on https://daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/ranking/en/ In above mentioned Link One can Find Program by Selecting a Subject, a University or even a City in Germany. Other Recommended Rankings can be Found on dfg.de/en/dfg_profile/evaluation_statistics/funding_atlas/index.html & humboldt-foundation.de/web/press-release-2009-20.html 13.) Germany EU Blue Card It is introduced as an immigration card at par with US Green Card to attract skilled professionals from different parts of the world. The card came into effect from August 1, 2012 for Indian citizens. People with technical skills are targeted mostly, but the German blue card is not limited to technical persons only. Eligibility Criteria for EU BLUE CARD :- a) You must be a Non - EU National b) Holding a Masters Degree c) 5 Years of Work Experience d) You must have a valid employment contract with a gross annual compensation of at least 44.800 € (3733 Euros per month) Or A employment contract in an occupation with skill shortages ( scientists, mathematics, engineers, doctors and It- skilled workers) with the amount of 34,944 € (2912 Euros per month) Features of EU BLUE CARD:- A) EU Blue card system is single card for both work and residence permit B) The card permits highly educated and skilled foreigners to stay and work in the EU C) On completion of initial 2 years in the card issue country, migrant can move to any country under the Blue Card Agreement D) On completion of 5 years in a country under the Blue Card, a migrant can apply for PR Benefits of EU Blue Card :- A) Same working and salary conditions as the country nationals B) Right to socioeconomic rights C) Perfect for family reunification D) Freedom to associate E) Blue Card makes it easy for migrants to get a Permanent Residence, after staying for 5 years in the same country F) Free to travel anywhere in European Union G) Tax benefits, pension funds, social benefits to be same as a citizen of that country H) Enjoy free education Visa Fees for EU BLUE CARD :- Germany EU Blue Card has a visa application fee which is charged by the German embassy. The Charges are: For First Time issuance of a Germany EU Blue Card: 4400 INR For renewal of Germany EU Blue Card: 100 Euros Disclaimer: Embassy charges are subjected to change without prior notice. Please confirm before submitting the application. 14.) Currently One Must possess 8040 Euros within his / her Blocked Account if he / she wants to Apply for the VISA for the First Year of Masters Course i.e. this much Minimum Amount is the Most Mandatory Requirement for the GERMAN EMBASSY to GRANT any Individual the Long Term Visa ( Student Visa ) for Two Years Masters Courses usually. However, at the Time of VISA Extension within Germany you will be asked to show 8040 Euros again for the Second Year Expenditure of your Master Studies by the GERMAN EMBASSY. so Total Expenses of your Masters which usually communicated by DAAD to International Students is 8040 Euros + 8040 Euros for a 2 Years Masters Program assuming Tuition Fees is Zero within your selected University. However, 8040 Euros is sufficient for any Student under Normal Circumstances for the Semester Fees Contribution, Living Expenses for One Year as per DAAD Officials. International Programmes - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst daad.de
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 03:57:06 +0000