International students applying to German universities for the fall 2011 intake will be facing tough competition. The world is slowly climbing out of the recession, and Germany is presently one of the economically most dynamic countries in the West. Add to this the attraction of low or no tuition fees, moderate living expenses and excellent scientific reputation, and you will easily understand why Europe's most populous state has become a crowd-puller for young people worldwide.
This being said, chances are still good for the brainy around the world. If your CGPA is over 70%, you are in the game. Give your profile a boost by obtaining above-average IELTS, TOEFL and / or GRE scores. When it comes to graduate students, most German universities appreciate relevant work experience and basic German language skills.
For understandable reasons, most international students target English-taught master programmes in Germany. Few are aware that the country offers excellent opportunities for school leavers (after standard 12). They are smoothly integrated into the German university system by a specially designed pre-degree or "bridge" year.
When thinking about higher studies in Germany, don't avoid the German language. The country has one of largest job markets for high-tech professionals in the world and offers generous stay-back options for graduates from non-EU countries. Knowing German is the door opener to these vast opportunities...
For more information contact:
Chris
germanstudycentre@gmail.com
