General Application Deadlines for German Universities

Normally, application deadlines may vary from one university to another one.

In Germany there are generally 2 main intakes:

1.  Summer intake and 
2.  Winter intake

Dead line for summer semester is 15 January. This means you have to submit your application before 15 January.

Duration of Summer semester:

•             For Universities of Applied Sciences: March to August
•             For Universities: April to September 

Dead line for winter semester is 15 July. This means you have to submit your application before 15 July.

Duration of Winter semester:            

•             For Universities of Applied Sciences: September to February
•             For Universities: October to March

Types of Universities in Germany: Universities based on Orientation of Degree programs

In Germany, universities can be classified based on financing and orientation of degree programs. Click here to read about universities based on financing.

1. Universities 
2. Universities of applied sciences 
3. Colleges of art, film and music

Universities based on Orientation of Degree programs:

1.       Universities: 
       Universities offer strong theoretical and academically-oriented    degree programs and a broad range of disciplines.

2.   Universities of applied sciences: 
   Instruction at universities of applied sciences is strongly practice-oriented. Internships and practical semesters form an integral part of the degree programs.

3.      Colleges of art, film and music: 

         Colleges of art, film and music offer instruction in artistic subjects, such as Fine Arts, Acting, Dance, Industrial and Fashion Design, Graphic Art, Instrumental Music and Singing.

Types of Universities in Germany: Universities based on type of financing

In Germany, universities can be classified based on financing and orientation of degree programs. Click here to read about universities based on orientation of degree programs.

Universities based on type of financing:

1. Public Universities 
2. Private Universities

Public Universities:

Public Universities are financed by public. Most of the universities are public. Generally public universities charge low or no tuition fee.

Private Universities:

           Private Universities are financed by Protestant or Catholic Church. There are 120 private universities. Most of them are applied sciences universities.

Legal rules in Germany for part-time jobs : For International students other than Europe

We all know  that most of the German universities charge low or no tuition fee. But on the other hand living expenses are a bit high when compared to Indian standards. So, how do we compensate it? The answer is pretty simple. By doing a part time job. This is where learning German language helps us a lot although it is not mandatory.

There is a limit on number of days you can do part time in Germany.You may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year. If you take a job as a student assistant or research assistant at the university, it’s usually no problem to exceed the 120-day limit. However, you are obliged to inform the concerned Registration Office* if you do.

Enjoy your stay in Germany..!

*Note: The employment laws pertaining to international students are very stringent.