Most universities of Germany are public, which means they get funding from the Federal government and some receive their funding from Catholic or Protestant church. However, there are 120 private universities and almost all of them offer applied sciences. Most students are studying in public universities whereas only 7% of students are enrolled in private universities. This is because private universities charge higher tuition fees. Remember that German universities are self-regulatory, which means all laws and rules do not apply to every college or university. Therefore, always inquire about the rules of your desired university.

Each and every course is designed for a student’s overall development. Following degrees can be attained from German Universities:

Bachelor’s degree

  • This is the first level degree, which teaches the students about the fundamentals of their desired courses in about six to eight semesters. Once a student attains this degree they get can enter into the professional sector or continue further with their second-level degree.
  • This degree takes 3-4 years to complete.

Master’s degree

  • This is the second-level degree, which expands the knowledge in a certain subject chosen in a bachelor’s degree. After attaining this degree a student is eligible to pursue their third level degree or enter the professional life.
  • This course normally takes two to four semester or 1-2 years.

Doctoral degree

  • Before starting this degree, students are required to pass a state examination, which is regulated by the German government and not by any German university. Those who wish to work as lawyers, doctors, teachers or pharmacists have to pass this exam. After passing this exam students are eligible to begin their professional training in the desired field or even pursue their doctoral degree.
  • A doctoral degree involves completion of desertion in a particular area of interest. Normally, it takes 2-5 years to complete a doctoral degree but it varies from course to course.

Other degrees

  • Many German universities offer Diploma and Magister Artium (M.A) to students who wish to study engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and economics. However, both these degrees are equivalent to a Master’s degree.

Double degree programs

  • Through these programs, students can complete two degrees at one time from one university. Students are required to study at the partner university for many semesters. On completion, students receive a double degree from the partnered university.
  • In addition, German universities offer 1,420 international courses in different degrees. Most of these courses are taught in English but are also accompanied by German.