Study in Germany!
Germany is one of the world's
best education systems in the world!
Germany's education structure is a comprehensive and absolute.
The numerous choice of higher learning institutes and
universities in Germany offer education to abundant number of
Germans and foreign student-aspirants, every year.
Generally, there are two different kinds of educational systems
existing in Germany that are as follows:
* General education
* Vocational education (or dual
education)
General education has three levels - lower
secondary school, intermediate or secondary school and upper
secondary school. There are only very few comprehensive schools,
especially in an integrated form in the North of Germany. The
higher education of Germany comprises of Universities, Technical
Universities and Colleges of education and specialized
colleges.
In addition to general universities, there are lots of
technical, theological, art, music, pedagogical and specialized
universities located in Germany. Studies last from 6
years to 8 years and leaving certificates depend on the subject
selection and level of study.
The certifications will lead to graduation,
diploma and other awards. Students who want to acquire a further
qualification have to write a final examination in order to get a
PhD (Doctoral degree).
Vocational education in Germany is a dual educational system that
most of the students opt for at the end of compulsory schooling.
It has a vocational training contract, which
helps young people to acquire professional education, skills and
training in enterprises.
This contract guarantees a legal apprenticeship. Vocational
schools, specialized vocational schools, vocational extension
schools and specialized schools also belong to the vocational
education system.
Government and non-government
institutions run another important part of the educational system
of Germany known as 'Adult Education'. The whole
education system in Germany is controlled by the state. Germany
is becoming an increasingly attractive study destination for
students across the world.
Not only the absolute number of foreign students at German
universities is on the rise, but also the overall population of
students has risen to almost double in the last two
decades.
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