German universities are higher education institutions that really provide excellent education. In this country, you can learn almost any specialist - from an Egyptologist to an engineer. In addition, in many lands of Germany education is provided free of charge, you only need to pay a small amount as a tax (it is only about 600 euros per semester). And in general, for many students, a diploma of higher European education is the way to the future life.
Rating
Speaking about education in Germany, it should be noted the attention of the most popular universities in this country. Each year, a list of universities that during the previous year have established themselves better than others is compiled. And, it must be said, it is difficult to decide which particular universities will head it. After all, hundreds of the best universities in Germany are counted. The ranking is headed by the technical Rhine-Westphalian university (city of Aachen). The leading position is also held by the Free University of Berlin. In general, I must say, metropolitan educational institutions are quite popular. Take for example, at least the Humboldt University of Berlin, famous throughout the world. In general, there are a lot of prestigious higher schools in Germany - students go to study in Munich, Cologne, Heidelberg, Bremen, Dortmund and other cities, where you can get an excellent education in any direction.
Classical education
The oldest universities in Germany cause not only trust, but also undoubted respect. One of those is Heidelberg, located in the city of the same name. Perhaps one of the oldest universities in the world - its history begins in the distant 14th century, in 1386! It is from the walls of this university that the world-famous anthem of the Gaudeamus students came out. Not long after, the University of Cologne opened - just two years later than Heidelberg. This university has a rather interesting history. In 1798 it was closed because the local professors did not recognize the French Revolution. More than a century passed before he began to work again. Speaking of ancient universities in Germany, one cannot fail to note the attention of the University of Freiburg. He has been working since 1457 and for such a considerable period of time he has released famous people from his walls, including Max Nonne (a famous neurologist), Paul Elrich (chemist and immunologist), Erasmus of Rotterdam (humanist) and many others. And this is not all the old German universities. There is also the Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, which has 20 faculties, Tübingen (which teaches medical and social sciences), as well as Mainz (considered a campus).
Technical education
There is a fairly extensive classification of educational institutions in their direction, but the most popular are those that are humanitarian and technical. German technical universities exist in almost all cities of this country. In addition to the aforementioned university, located in the city of Aachen, there are several more popular and elite educational institutions. For example, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. In 1969, it became the educational institution that introduced a five-year program of study in the specialty “Computer Science”, and another 5 years later a faculty of this specialization was opened. Ten years ago, he was awarded the honorary title of a research university, most recently, in 2009, he became one of the components of the center for nuclear research in Karlsruhe. There are several more specialties at this university - electrical engineering, industrial construction, natural sciences and mechanical engineering. Of course, one cannot fail to note the attention of the Technical University of Munich - the second German capital. A few years ago, he entered the top three of the best universities in the country. In this institution you can study in such specialties as computer science, biology, physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, as well as management and economics.
Humanitarian sciences
Perhaps, if we talk about humanitarian education, then the attention should be noted University of Constance. It was founded not so long ago, in comparison with the universities described above, only in 1966, however, it became quite popular. The university has several faculties related to the humanities - this is history and sociology (combined with sports), the study of art, media and literature, linguistics and philosophy. There are also several faculties at the Free University of Berlin where there is definitely a place for students with a humanitarian mindset. There is a department for the study of classical languages, cultural studies, philosophy, archeology and Egyptology. By the way, this is an ideal training place for polyglots. At this university, you can get a translator’s diploma, since Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese and, of course, German are taught here.
Mass Media and Communication
One of the most modern specialties is journalism. Many are interested in this field of activity; a large number of potential students wish to receive an appropriate education in Germany. I must say that here more than 23 universities teach journalism within their walls. These schools are located in Bamberg, Munich, Essen, Dresden, Berlin and some other German cities. Universities use two approaches to the preparation of publicists - scientific (that is, a combination of theory and practice) and practical (there are special schools of a narrow profile for this). In different universities, this specialty applies to various departments. For example, the Institute of Journalism at the University of Dortmund has a cultural studies unit where such specialists are trained. In Mainz, this specialty belongs to the Faculty of Social Sciences. And at the Institute of Journalism in Münster - and completely philosophical. By the way, the Free University of Berlin also has such a department. For those who wish to study in this specialty, a great freedom of choice is given, since in German universities there are also various areas - from sports journalism to media economics.
The medicine
Everyone knows how highly developed medicine is in Germany. And, I must say, here you can get an excellent medical education. Take, for example, the University of Ulm. This university works with students from all over the world and prepares excellent specialists. The university has four faculties - natural sciences, mathematics and economics, medical (basic, specialized), as well as computer science and engineering. If a student wants to study in the specialty of nursing, epidemiology, molecular medicine or bioinformatics, then his path lies in the same Free University of Berlin. There is also a faculty of veterinary medicine. By the way, I must say that in Germany you can get a doctor’s specialty faster than in Russia. The duration of training is from two to four years - it all depends on the profile and level of training of the student.
Jurisprudence and Law
Universities in Germany of this profile also provide a good education. Although in this country this profile is less popular than technical specialties. And it takes a longer time to study as a lawyer - initially to study for about eight years at a higher educational institution, then work for about two years in court or in the corresponding law firm. After that, an almost ready-made specialist passes the second state exam. Only then can he be considered a true professional. Many universities in Germany offer a fairly extensive list of legal specialties. For example, at the University of Mannheim, the famous department is the one that gives a law degree in enterprises. Many potential students want to go to Munich University. Ludwig-Maximilian, since this university was recognized as the best in Germany in terms of the quality of legal education.
What you need for admission
After a potential student has studied the list of universities in Germany and found the university of his dreams, questions arise regarding how to enter it and what is needed for this. There are no barriers here if a person has a small capital, some documents (which is necessary for entering any university in Russia) and knowledge of the language. Almost any German university is ready to accept a foreign student almost free of charge (about 600 euros per semester). So, studying in Germany for Russians is a reality. By the way, in this country there are quite a lot of students who came from Russia.
Knowledge of the language
What is necessary for admission is fluency in German. It is very important to confirm knowledge of the language. This is necessary in order to assure the Germans that the student is fully prepared for the assimilation of material in the classroom. To do this, you must pass the test DAF. For its delivery, you must register in advance. The test consists of four parts - understanding of the text, spoken language, personal written language, and also conversation. Upon completion of the exam, a person is awarded a certificate stating his level of language proficiency. TDN 5 is considered to be the highest. With such a student indicator, all the best universities in Germany will be accepted. In order to fully obtain this certificate, you must first take German courses. TDN 4 is also possible, but not everywhere.
Duration of study and its features
The time period for studying in Germany is different, it all depends on what kind of specialty the student went to study. In addition, the university plays a significant role. On average, the term ranges from three to six years. Russian students can enter universities in Germany either immediately after graduating from 11th grade of a school, or after completing two courses of study at their university. However, then you have to go to the first course. If the student has completed four years in Russia and received a bachelor's degree, then he can get a higher education in Germany, that is, a master's degree.