Why are so many outstanding students from all over the world rushing to study in Germany?

The main reasons for this phenomenon are as follows:

1. Tuition is free and living expenses are low

German public universities are tuition-free until Recently, international students are treated equally. This "national treatment" of German universities is closely related to Germany's education internationalization policy. The German government encourages foreign students to study in Germany, hoping to enhance the internationalization level of German universities by increasing the enrollment rate of foreign students. Therefore, the German government provides additional subsidies and provides corresponding funding to universities for each foreign student they recruit. Because of this, many universities in eastern Germany have gone abroad to recruit international students, thereby making up for the lack of education funds to a certain extent. Due to this policy, the average proportion of foreign students in German universities has reached 10%, and some universities have even reached 15%. The "Report on the Study Status of Foreign Students in Germany 2013" released by the German Academic Exchange Service shows that there are currently more than 2.6 million students in German universities and nearly 260,000 international students, with the number maintaining steady growth. In 2013, there were approximately 23,000 Chinese students studying in Germany, accounting for approximately 27% of all international students in Germany, making them the largest group of foreign students.

It is precisely because of this policy that studying in Germany is very popular among foreign students. According to the German Academic Exchange Service, Germany is currently the third largest study abroad destination in the world, after the United States and the United Kingdom. With its high-quality academic standards, valuable diplomas and internationally recognized education system, Germany is favored by international students from all over the world.

2. Low cost of living

For Chinese students applying to study in Germany, the cost of living in Germany is much lower than in other European and American countries. On average, the total monthly living expenses for food, clothing, housing and transportation in West and South Germany are about 600 euros (and 5,400 yuan) per month, while most areas in East and North Germany only cost 400 euros per month (about 5,400 yuan). RMB 3,600), so Germany can be said to be a cheap and high-quality country for studying abroad.

If you want to compare the consumption level of studying in Germany, you can refer to the Chinese background and cities such as Shanghai and Guangzhou. Even for some consumer goods, the cost of studying abroad in Germany is lower than that in China. In view of the fact that there are not a few graduate students in Germany, here is an approximate consumption situation. If you are concerned about the cost of studying in Germany, you may wish to use it as a reference. Depending on the city, the average living expenses for international students in Germany is 50,000-60,000 RMB/year (the above standards include food, clothing, housing, transportation, etc. in Germany. The consumption level of Chinese international students will be slightly lower than this standard. This standard does not include high-end products. luxury goods consumption). Large cities: 18,000-19,000 RMB/year; medium-sized cities: 14,000-15,000 RMB/year; small cities: 8,000-9,000 RMB/year.

Note: The above prices generally include water, electricity and heating fees in winter. Telephone and Internet fees need to be paid extra

3. Working policy protection

The German government allows college students to work tax-free and stipulates a protective minimum remuneration standard of 7 euros per hour. Under normal circumstances, in addition to providing your own living expenses of about 40,000 to 60,000 yuan for the first year of studying in Germany, the living expenses for the remaining academic years can be completely covered by working part-time.

4. Degrees and academic qualifications are highly recognized around the world

In just a few decades, Germany’s per capita GDP became the world’s largest in the post-war ruins. First, it relies on traditional strong technological and educational strength. The high quality of German science and technology education has always been recognized around the world.

5. The employment prospects are bright

German companies are confident in investing in China, and large companies such as Siemens, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and other companies are accelerating their influx into China. It is a commonplace for recently graduated international students to work as representatives of German companies in China or Southeast Asia, and it is not uncommon for international students to enter senior management of multinational companies. Not to mention the employment prospects after returning home. In addition, because of your European background, it is much easier to develop or immigrate directly to North America. Of course, you can also immigrate to Germany locally, because Germany is the only country in continental Europe that has enacted immigration laws.