Dr. Guido SchniedersDAAD - Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstInformation Centre Kuala Lumpur

Study and Research in Germany

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Presentation Topics

• The DAAD

• Some facts about Germany

• The German Higher Education System

• Options for Postgraduate Studies

and Research

• Funding Opportunities

• Q & A

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...a self-governing organisation of German universities

236 Member universities124 Student bodies

DAAD is ...

Deutscher German Akademischer AcademicAustausch ExchangeDienst Service

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DAAD is your partner. Worldwide.

• We promote academic co-operation between Germany and the world, especially through the exchange of students, graduates, scientists and researchers

To achieve this, we

• provide a variety of different scholarships forMalaysians and Germans;

• help establish university co-operations;

• offer free information and counseling on studyand research opportunities in Germany;

• promote German language and German studiesin Malaysia.

Financed by the German government (1,63 bn RM)

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German inventions – closer to you than you may think!

Toothpaste, Ottomar Heinsius, 1907

Automobile, Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, 1885Diesel Engine, 1898, Rudolf Diesel

MP3 Format, Fraun-hofer Institute, 1987

Television, Manfred von Ardenne, 1930

Electronic computer, Konrad Zuse, 1941

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Germany – traditional, modern, fast, dynamic

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Germany – a Gateway to Europe

Germany lies in the heart of Europe and has nine direct neighbours.

With many of them, Germany forms an area of free circulation (no border controls, no visa) which makes it easy to travel within Europe

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Some facts about Germany

Largest member of the EU

A popular tourist destination

4th largest economy in the world

World’s export champion for five consecutive years (until 2009)

Malaysia’s most important trading partner in Europe

Muslim population of about 4 Mio. (= almost 5%)

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Why should you study abroad?

Because

... science is international

... labour markets are international

... your intercultural and language-related skills help you to be successful in international business

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• Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen (Lamborghini, Bugatti, Bentley...)

• Sportswear from Puma and Adidas• Pharmaceuticals from Bayer • Siemens, Infineon, Bosch, SAP...• Currently some 400 German

companies in Malaysia

Products “Made in Germany”are well known for their high quality

German Education: Producing Innovation and Economic Success

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German research – a track record of success

More than 100 Nobel prize winners.

In recent years:

2009 Literature (Herta Müller)

2008 Medicine (Harald zur Hausen)

2007 Chemistry (Gerhard Ertl)

2007 Physics (Peter Gruenberg)

2005 Physics (Theodor Haensch)

2001 Physics (Wolfgang Ketterle)

2000 Physics (Herbert Kroemer)

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3,7 Million international students world wide

Where do International Students go?

Sourse: OECD Education at a Glance 2011

12,5% of all students in Germany are international

(more than 250.000)

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Malaysian students in Germany (HE degree programmes)

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Quelle: Wissenschaft Weltoffen

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Humboldt’s vision of education:

“Unity and freedom of research and instruction”

Tradition of enlightenment„Academic freedom“

>> Self-dependent, self-responsible personality as educational goal

University tradition

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BachelorMasterDoctoral degrees

(exception:medicine, pharmacy, law)

Degree programmes

Database with list of all courses:

www.study-in.de

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Wide range of study opportunities

350 Universities (state funded)

• 117 Research & Technical Universities• 187 Universities of Applied Sciences• 47 Colleges of Art and Music

• Private universities and colleges(only 4,5% of students)

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University of Applied Sciences

ø Student number: 4.000

• Practise-oriented education and integrated internships

• close cooperation with industry

• duration: 3-4 + 1-2 years

• application-oriented thesis

• subjects: engineering, business, social sciences, design

• degrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s

ø Student number: 15.000

• theoretical/academic orientation

• duration: 3 + 2 + 3-4 years

• wide range of seminars available

• research-based thesis

• Wide range of subjects

• degrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s (some subjects: Staatsexamen), PhDs

University/Technical University

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Financial Aspects

World-class education at competitive costs!

no (or very moderate) tuition fees

generally no tuition fees at PhD level

Living cost: around Euro 8.000 per year (RM 32.000 per year)

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Comparing Costs (Master’s)

University University of Durham, UK

University of Applied Sciences, Ingolstadt

Degree MSc. (Autom. Eng.) MSc. (Autom. Eng.)

Duration 12 months, full-time 18 months, full-time

Fees 14.600 € 3x500 € =1.500 €

Cost of living

10.600 € 12.000 €

Total 25.200 €107.100 RM

13.500 €57.375 RM

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Comparing Costs (PhD)

University University of Melbourne, AUS

Bauhaus University Weimar

Degree PhD (Eng.) Dr. Ing.

Duration 3-4 years, full-time 3 years, full-time

Fees 70.000 € none

Cost of living

32.000 € (3 years) 32.000 €

Total 102.000 €433.500 RM

32.000 €136.000 RM

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Learning German – an asset!

• 16.000 degree programmes - the majority taught in German

• Knowlegde of German will open up a wealth of social and professional opportunities for you:

• 400 German companies in Malaysia• After graduating from Germany, you are entitled to work there

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Over 1.000 degree programmes taught in English

(mainly Master’s courses)

www.daad.de/international-programmes

International programmes

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Options for PhD Studies

Traditional guidance modelIndividual mentoring by thesis supervisor

International Postgraduate Programmes (IPP)Structured 3-4 year programmesSupervisor will be providedEnglish as language of instruction

Check out the courses available at:www.daad.de/idp

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DAAD Funding Opportunities: Scholarships for individuals

Research Grants for PhD candidates Research Grants for PhD candidates within the “Sandwich Model” Postgraduate Courses for Professionals Research Stays for Scientists Re-Invitations for DAAD-Alumni Study Visits for Groups of Students

Check out: www.funding-guide.de

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DAAD PhD Scholarships

research projects at a German university for the purpose of gaining a doctorate in Germany(3 years research, PhD awarded by the German university)

requirements:

Master‘s degree, good Bachelor‘s degree

no more than 6 years between Master‘s degree and start of PhD studies

admission to a structured PhD-programme or confirmation of supervision by a German professor

Application deadline: 15 October

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DAAD Sandwich Scholarship

support for a „Sandwich“ structure of studies combining periods of study / research in Germany with those in the home country(between 12 and 24 months research in Germany,PhD awarded by Malaysian university)

requirements:

Master‘s degree, good Bachelor‘s degree

no more than 3 years between start of PhD studies and commencement of scholarship

enrolled as a PhD-student in University in Malaysia

Application deadline: 15 October

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Postgraduate Courses for Professionals

scholarships for selected (Master-)courses which aim to provide experts and professionals from developing countries with additional qualifications.

requirements:

good Bachelor‘s degree

at least two years of relevant professional experience

no more than 32/36 years of age when starting scholarship

APPLY NOW!

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How to find the right university / the right course?

All information you need is available in

the internet!

General Information

www.daad.de

ic.daad.de/kualalumpur

www.study-in.de

University Ranking

www.university-ranking.de

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DAAD Information Centre Kuala Lumpur

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Welcome to Germany!

Thank you very much for your attention!

I’m looking forward to

your questions!