With myriad country options to choose from, Germany has always topped the list when it comes to studying at exceptionally decent tuition fees for globally recognized education. Being a sought-after country for higher education, Germany offers more than 2000 types of courses in 175+ universities and 400 educational institutions, touching every nook of the subject area.

Having a profound history, this beautiful nation is an intriguing one to explore with a rich cultural diversity owing to the thousands of students from all over the world. It forms a perfect blend between exciting urban life and serene landscapes. 

To bust one general myth, there is no hard and fast rule to learning the native language, German, in order to be able to study in Germany. With the privilege to study any course in the English language, this country has become a magnet, attracting international students by providing numerous amenities.

Apart from this, one can get a Family Reunification Visa in which they can bring their partners to Germany where the partner is eligible to work full-time during the study duration of the student’s visa.

One thing that worries prospective students is whether they can get a Permanent Residence in Germany or not. The answer to this question is quite simple. After the student completes their studies, they can get a job seeker's residence permit which is for about 18 months, after which a 2-year work residence permit is allotted to them. Although the period depends on the employment contract. 

Once you have a working experience of 2 years in your field of qualification, you can apply for a Permanent Residence Permit.

Best universities in Germany

When thinking about furthering your higher education, it is always the first choice to opt for the ivy league institutes. Subsequently, the best bet is to check the University rankings that aim at reflecting what to expect from a specific university or college. 

While so, the top 4 international ranking systems are Shanghai, THE (Times Higher Education), QS World University Rankings, and Webometrics. Additionally, there are three national rankings, namely, Humboldt, CHE (Centre for Higher Education), and DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft).

Below is the list of ten of the top German universities along with their international rankings

Requirements for admission in Germany

Germany is the homeland of research institutions thus has set some standards for students in order to get admitted to their top-notch colleges.  Although the requirements vary in accordance with the university and course specifications, however, we have tried to generalize it for your assistance.

For students aiming for undergraduate studies in Germany

• Mandatory 13 years of Education
• IELTS- 6.0 overall or TOEFL- 80 points (iBT)

For students aiming for postgraduation studies in Germany

• 15 & 16 years of Education with 75% or 2.75 GPA 
• IELTS - 6.5 overall or TOEFL - 85 points (iBT)
• GRE – Appeared, Attempt is fine

For students aiming for MBA in Germany

• 15 & 16 years of Education in Relevant Subjects
• IELTS- 6.5 overall or TOEFL- 85 points (iBT)
• Work Experience 2 - 3 years
• GMAT - 550 (exceptionally required)

Living expenses

One of the concerns of the students is to keep their pockets intact while studying. Germany, being famous for its low tuition fees, has the minimum living outlay as well when compared to the other study abroad destinations. A welcoming addition to this is the fact that a student can claim back the cost of education from the income tax if they happen to work in the country after completing their studies.

The average monthly expense a student has to spare is around €810 to €1035, and the overall cost of survival for a student is given in the table below:

Workforce and employability

The dwindling birth rate along with the aging population mark the significant factors for the lesser competition amongst the working generation and accounts for higher salaries. The average monthly salaries per industry are given below:

Part-time work

When planning to study abroad, most the students aim for working part-time while the course of their studies, in order to cover up some of their expenses. However, before doing so, it is important to be thorough with the work rights so that one may not breach any. 

• A student enrolled in a full-time course is allowed to work for a total of 120 full days or 240 half days.
• The working hour time limit for part-time work is 20 hours per week.
• The international students are required to obtain a work permit from the "Agentur für Arbeit" (Federal Employment Agency).

After completing the studies, the German government permits the students to have 18 months of post-study work permit, in which they are allowed to work for 40 hours per week.