S T U DY I N G A B ROA D
Higher Education in Germany:
Emerging Destination for Business
Education in Europe
Are there any specific reasons why International
students should consider Germany?
First of all, Germany has always been the heart of engineering
education. Until today, in my opinion, no other country
has managed to compete with Germany when it comes to
engineering, in terms of insights, practical approach and
invention of new ideas. The country’s universities in general
are very well established and recognised internationally, and
quite a few of them appear in top Academic World Rankings.
Germans are very practical people, and the same is
reflected in their education system, where theory goes
hand in hand with practice and, therefore, imparts deeper
insights into the real world, producing “industry-ready”
minds. The adoption of this practical thinking in the
education system, a possibility of studying in the English
language, and the opportunity to enter university for those
lacking the necessary requirements (through additional
courses in the Studienkollegs) – these factors make
Germany one of the most attractive education destinations
for international students.
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Germany is also well known for its specific focus on providing
free (or with very low tuition fees) education to most of the
students, including international ones, to grow the world’s
population of intellectuals. So far, it is one of the few countries
to provide an option between free (or more affordable)
education and private education, ensuring everyone’s right to
their own development. International students are attracted by
its policy of equality in education and less strict visa regulations,
in compar