Study in Germany
World-class education in the heart of Europe
Why Germany?
International education at an affordable cost
By saving on tuition fees (except in the state of Baden Württemberg), you’ll have the opportunity to study and experience life in Europe at an affordable cost.
Find your ideal course and university
Choose from over 19,000 courses from 400 institutions of higher education around Germany. You’ll have no trouble choosing what is best for you.
Be career-ready upon graduation
Gain sufficient corporate exposure and practical experience in the industry during your internship. You get to earn some allowance too!
Highly sought after by employers
Secure a job in German companies all over the world as they prefer hiring German graduates and trust in the quality of education. Being fluent in German will be an added advantage.
Opened doors to global job opportunities
Stay up to 18 months after graduating with a job-seeking visa to search for a job in Germany. After working for a few years, you can also explore opportunities in many other countries including Malaysia as there are many German companies with offices in Malaysia and in this region.
Be involved in cutting edge technology
Be part of the team to make a breakthrough in science and technology as German companies set very high standards and recognize the importance of funding research projects.
High living standards, affordable living cost
Enjoy high standards of living at a relatively lower cost compared to other popular study destinations. You are expected to set aside €861 monthly for your living expenses. You are also allowed to work part-time to earn some allowance for your living expenses or for holidays around Europe during your summer break. Check out the cost of living for international students.
Travel around Europe
Take advantage of low-cost airlines or affordable bus or train rides to travel around Europe. Germany is also surrounded by 9 countries and if your university is located close enough to the border, you can even make a weekend trip to another country.
What can you study in Germany
Your options are plenty! Choose your preferred course from a wide range of fields of study:
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Mechatronics
- Automotive engineering
- Software engineering
- Environmental engineering
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Applied mathematics
- Business mathematics
- Computer Engineering
- Information Systems and Management
- Software Engineering
- Architecture
- Interior Architecture
- Geography
- Economics
- Psychology
- Political science
- Language
- History
- Philosophy
- Business Administration
- Business Psychology
- Tourism Management
- Internet of Things
- Data science
- Big data and analytics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Robotics
- Cyber security
Find your ideal course from the program database below
What are the requirements to study in Germany?
ACADEMIC
ou must complete one of the following recognized pre-university qualifications before you can study in Germany.
- Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
- A Level
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT)
- Canadian International Matriculation Program (CIMP)
LANGUAGE
German universities offer both German- and English-taught courses. Most undergraduate courses are conducted in German, whereas postgraduate courses are widely available in English.
The rule of thumb is that if you are studying in English, you will need to prove that you are proficient in English and likewise, if you are studying in German, you will need to prove that you are proficient in German.
To apply for an English-taught course, you are required to pass either the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examinations.
As for a German-taught courses, you will usually need to achieve the C1 level of German proficiency and three of the more popular exams are Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH), Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF) and The European Language Certificates (telc).
Check out the list of institutions offering German language courses in Malaysia (us included!).
Where do you begin?
I prefer learning by doing
The Dual Vocational Program allows you to train in a German company and study in a vocational school at the same time. Best part? You get monthly allowances during your training too.