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Welcome to the Land of Ideas!
Partner Country Germany
Hanoi, 17.05.2019
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• Facts about Germany
• The German university system
• The German Academic Exchange Service
• Funding opportunities
Contents
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German inventions and discoveries
Facts about Germany
• Printing press
Johannes Gutenberg, 1440
• Automobile
Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, 1886
• Contact lenses
Adolf Eugen Fick, 1887
• X-rays
Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, 1895
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German inventions and discoveries
Facts about Germany
• Aspirin
Bayer, 1897
• Toothpaste
Ottomar Heinsius von Mayenburg, 1907
• Televison
Manfred von Ardenne, 1930
• Scanner
Rudolf Hell, 1963
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German inventions and discoveries
Facts about Germany
• Chip card
Jürgen Dethloff and Helmut Göttrup, 1969
• Airbag
Mercedes Benz, 1971
• MP3
Fraunhofer-Institut, Karlheinz Brandenburg, 1995
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Facts about Germany
• Mercedes, BMW, VW
• Puma, Adidas
• Bayer
• Siemens, SAP
German corporations
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German Nobel Prize winners
Facts about Germany
• Literature: Günter Grass, 1999; Herta Müller, 2009
• Chemistry: Gerhard Ertl, 2007
• Physics: Klaus von Klitzing, 1985;
Theodor W. Hänsch, 2005;
Peter Grünberg, 2007
• Medicine: Christiane Nüsslein- Volhard, 1995;
Harald zur Hausen, 2008
• Economics:Reinhard Selten, 1994
25 German Nobel laureates in the last 25 years, including:
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Facts about Germany
• Population: 81.1 million,
about 7 million foreign citizens
• Geographic location:
In the heart of Europe,
diverse landscapes,
mountains, coastal regions,
North and Baltic Seas
• Climate: Temperate ranging from
Mediterranean to Continental
climates
Berlin
Hamburg
CologneFrankfurt a.M.
Munich
Poland
Czech Republic
Austria
Italy
Sweden
Denmark
Great Britain
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Switzerland
Luxembourg
Baltic SeaNorth Sea
Geography
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Facts about Germany
• About 2.8 million students in
Germany, nearly 12 % foreigners.
• Most foreign students come from
China and Russia.
• Currently 4.800 Vietnamese
students went to Germany for their
studies.
• Malaysia: 1.365, Thailand: 930;
Myanmar: 70, Cambodia: 37,
Laos: 10
Foreign students in Germany
Source: Statistisches Bundesamt, 2015
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Facts about Germany
Origin of foreign-
educated students
(Bildungsausländer)
in Germany
Origin of foreign students
Source: Wissenschaft weltoffen, 2014
Europe
55.5 %
Asia
29.8 %
Africa
7.8 %
The Americas
6.3 %Other
0.6 %
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The German university system
• Humboldt’s vision of education:
“Unity and freedom of research
and instruction”
• Rich diversity of institutions and
programmes at a high academic level
• About 430 institutions of higher
education in Germany, oldest
universities: Heidelberg, Cologne,
Erfurt
• More than 300,000 instructors
and researchers at German
universities
University tradition
Source: Wissenschaft weltoffen, 2014
Statistisches Bundesamt, 2014
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The German university system
• Universities / Technical universities
• Universities of applied sciences
• Private colleges and academies
• Colleges of music, art and film
Institutions of higher education
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The German university system
• Total: 107
• Focus on methodical and theoretical
knowledge
• Students may choose courses of interest,
not all courses are prescribed
• Research-based final thesis
• Wide range of subjects
• Degrees: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral,
post doctoral; state examination (certain
subjects only), as well as traditional
German degrees Diplom, Magister
(sporadic)
Universities
Source: Statistisches Bundesamt, 2014
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The German university system
• Total: 215
• Highly praxis-oriented with close
connection to the professional world
• Fixed course groups (“classes”)
• Praxis-oriented final thesis
• Typical subjects: Engineering,
Business Administration, Social
Sciences, Design
• Degrees: bachelor’s, master’s; and
the traditional German Diplom (FH)
(sporadic)
Universities of applied sciences
Source: Statistisches Bundesamt, 2014
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Private colleges and academies
The German university system
• Total: 113
• Mostly universities of applied
sciences
• Small study groups
• Closely linked to the economy
• Strong international orientation
• Degrees: bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate
• Partly high tuition fees
• Important: Make sure the private
university is officially recognised!
Quelle: Hochschulkompass 2015
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The German university system
• Total: 52
• Highly praxis-oriented
• Admission frequently based on the
merits of a portfolio and aptitude test
• Artistic and design-oriented subjects:
Design, Graphic Arts, Music, Voice,
Directing, Camera, etc.
• Degrees: bachelor’s, master’s,
doctorate; state examination (certain
subjects only), as well as traditional
German degree Diplom (sporadic)
Colleges of art, music and film
Source: Statistisches Bundesamt, 2014
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Degree programmes
The German university system
• Bachelor‘s, master‘s, doctoral
degrees
• State examination (certain
subjects only)
• Traditional German degrees
Diplom, Magister (sporadic)
Master
1 – 2 years
PhD
3 – 4 years
Bachelor
3 – 4 years
Secondary school-
leaving certificate
University
University of applied
sciences
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German is the language of instruction for most degree programmes at German
universities.
But: There are over 1,800 international degree programmes throughout
Germany.
• Bachelor’s, master’s, and structured doctoral programmes
• Internationally recognized degree
• Language of instruction is generally English, frequently supplemented by
German language courses
• Intensive academic advising for international students
For more info, visit our database:
www.daad.de/international-programmes
The German university system
International programmes
Source: DAAD, 2014
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Studying in Germany
• As a rule no general tuition fees are
incurred at state universities (exception:
Baden-Württemberg: 1.500 €/semester)
• Semester contribution of up to € 250
per semester (administrative costs,
student union contribution for student
dining, sports, cultural events and a
semester ticket)
• Inquire about the exact cost of tuition fees
at the university in question
• No tuition fees for doctoral students!
Tuition fees
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Studying in Germany
• Many students in Germany
take a part-time job to
supplement their parental
allowance, financial aid or
scholarships.
• EU citizens are allowed to
work as much as German
students and have free access
to the job market.
• Students from non-EU countries are allowed to work 120 full
days or 240 half days without a work permit. University tutors or
research assistants may work longer. The Aliens’ Registration
Office must always be informed of such work contracts.
Part-time work
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Job and career after studying
Studying in Germany
• Students from non-EU countries are allowed
to remain in Germany for the purpose of
looking for employment for a maximum of 18
months after graduating.
• While looking for permanent full-time employment,
you are allowed to work as much as you like.
• Blue Card Germany makes the German job
market especially appealing to international
graduates
• The website www.make-it-in-germany.com informs about job
perspectives, working permits, moving and settling in and gives tips if
your family is also living in Germany.
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The German Academic Exchange Service
• Independent organisation of
German institutions of higher
education
• Members: 241 universities and
research institutes, 104 student
bodies
• Headquarters in Bonn
• More than 140.000 scholarship
holders each year
What is the DAAD?
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The German Academic Exchange Service
Network
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Budget 2017
Federal Ministry for Economic
Cooperation and Development (BMZ):
€ 54 million = 10 %
European Union (EU):
€ 110 million = 21 %
Other funding bodies:
€ 36 million = 7 %
Federal Foreign Office (AA):
€ 185 million = 36 %
Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF):
€ 137 million = 26 %
€ 522
million Other
EU
BMZBMBF
AA
Total:
2
4
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Goals and tasks of the DAAD
The German Academic Exchange Service
Scholarships for
the Best
Structures for
Internationalisation
Expertise for
Academic
Collaborations
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What we do …
Scholarships for the best
• PhD scholarships for a full PhD in Germany (3 years); Application deadline: October 15!
• Only few MA scholarships in selected study programs for applicants with 2 years of professional experience (Development Related Postgraduates Studies)
• Research stays for scientists for up to 3 months in Germany; Application deadline: April 15 and October 15
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• Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
• Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (PPGG)
Scholarships for Graduates www.daad-vietnam.vn
www.funding-guide.de
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Research Grants www.daad-vietnam.vn
www.funding-guide.de
◼ One-Year Grants (7 to 10 months)
◼ Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees (1 year)
◼ Full PhD in Germany (3 to 4 years)
Application Deadline: October 15!
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What we do …
Structures for Internationalisation
• Support of establishing and fosteringof university partnerships (focus on mutual benefit)
• Objectives: Internationalisation ofGerman universities and theirpartners; capacity building
Application to be submitted by German partner
Application deadline: End of June
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DAAD
Higher Education Cooperation Programes
– funding objectives
Subject-related
Partnership
Programme
Objective:• The aim is to improve
and extend teaching in
the partner countries
• Structural improvement
at partner
universities/institutions
• Capacity building
HE Management
(DIES)
Partnership-
Programme
Objective:• The program aims to
improve the
management of
university structures and
resources to strengthen
internationalisation and
increase international
competitiveness.
Open to all disciplines
that have experience
with biodiversity issuesFor health sector
only
Open to all
disciplines
Open to all
disciplines
PAGEL-
Partnership
Programme for
the health sector
Objective:• The program is
intended to
contribute to the
strengthening of the
healthcare sector in
the partner countries
through training and
further training
courses offered by
partner universities.
Partnerships for the
preservation of
“Biodiversity” in
developing
countries
Objective:• Sustainable effects in the
sense of a structural
improvement of teaching,
research, service,
technology transfer and
management on
biodiversity should be
achieved.
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Where we are and what we do …
… in “our” region CMLVActivities in CMLV
• Scholarships (information, selection)
• University partnerships (provide information,
support networking, bringing partners together)
• Information, advice and guidance for
• Study & Research in Germany
• HE Management courses
• Alumni activities
• Marketing for
• German universities (Fairs, Research-
in-Germany-Events …)
• Promotion of German Language
• Co-operation with partners
Vietnamese German Centre
(VDZ) at HUST in Hanoi
Information Centre
In HCMC
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More information
• Studying in Germany, study opportunities, scholarships:
www.study-in.de/en
• Universities, study opportunities, contact addresses:
www.hochschulkompass.de/en
• International Offices at universities throughout Germany:
www.daad.de/aaa
• Scholarship database: www.funding-guide.de
• International programmes: www.daad.de/international-programmes
• Summer courses (preparatory language and specialist courses):
www.daad.de/sommerkurse
• Social, financial and organisational aspects:
www.international-students.de/en
• …and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DAADVietnam
Links
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Thank you very much for your attention!
Stefan Hase-Bergen
DAAD Regional Office Hanoi
for Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar
hase-bergen@daadvn.org
www.daad-vietnam.org
www.facebook.com/DAADVietnam