Study and Research in Germany

1. Study and Research in Germany Dr. Guido SchniedersDAAD - Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstInformation Centre Kuala Lumpur

2. Presentation Topics The DAAD Some facts about Germany The German Higher Education System Options for Postgraduate Studiesand Research Funding Opportunities Q & A

3. DAAD is ... Deutscher GermanAkademischer AcademicAustausch ExchangeDienst Service ...a self-governing organisation of German universities 236 Member universities 124 Student bodies

4. 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)

5. German inventions – closer to you than you may think! Automobile, Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, 1885 Diesel Engine, 1898, Rudolf Diesel Toothpaste, Ottomar Heinsius, 1907 Television, Manfred von Ardenne, 1930 MP3 Format, Fraun-hofer Institute, 1987 Electronic computer, Konrad Zuse, 1941

6. Germany – traditional, modern, fast, dynamic

7. 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

8. 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%)

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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)

12. 3,7 Million international students world wide Where do International Students go? 12,5% of all students in Germany are international (more than 250.000) Sourse: OECD Education at a Glance 2011

13. Malaysian students in Germany (HE degree programmes) Quelle: Wissenschaft Weltoffen

14. University tradition • 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

15. Degree programmes • BachelorMasterDoctoral degrees • (exception:medicine, pharmacy, law) Database with list of all courses: www.study-in.de

16. 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)

17. 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

18. 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)

19. Comparing Costs (Master’s)

20. Comparing Costs (PhD)

21. Learning German – an asset! • 16.000 degree programmes - the majority taught in German • Knowlegde of German will open up a wealth of social andprofessional opportunities for you: • 400 German companies in Malaysia • After graduating from Germany, you are entitled to work there

22. International programmes Over 1.000 degree programmes taught in English (mainly Master’s courses) www.daad.de/international-programmes

23. Options for PhD Studies • Traditional guidance model • Individual mentoring by thesis supervisor • International Postgraduate Programmes (IPP) • Structured 3-4 year programmes • Supervisor will be provided • English as language of instruction • Check out the courses available at: • www.daad.de/idp

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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!

28. How to find the right university / the right course? All information you need is available in the internet! General Informationwww.daad.de ic.daad.de/kualalumpur www.study-in.de University Rankingwww.university-ranking.de

29. DAAD Information Centre Kuala Lumpur Address German Business Center, Suite 47.03 Menara AmBank, No. 8 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng 50450 Kuala Lumpur Contact Tel/Fax: 03-92351841 E-mail: info@daadkl.org Web: http://ic.daad.de/kualalumpur facebook: DAAD Information Center Kuala Lumpur Consultation hourswithout appointment: Mon 10-12 h, Fri 14-17 h or any other time on appointment Subscribe to our Email Newsletter! Just send us a mail!

30. Welcome to Germany! Thank you very much for your attention! I’m looking forward to your questions!