Engineering in Germany

HANDBOOK FOR INDIAN STUDENTS

by IndiaEducation.net

Index

All about German Engineering

Top cities to study in Germany

Top Engineering disciplines

Top Colleges & Universities

Admission Process

Pre-requisites for studying Engineering in Germany

Studying in Germany- Fees

References

Created by Renuka Shahane for

All about German Engineering

A pioneer in technology, Germany’s legacy as a technically advanced country

doesn’t need much introduction. It is the country where geniuses like Albert

Einstein spent their initial learning years and a home-ground to companies like

Siemens, BMW and Volkswagen.

German Engineering is considered to be the finest, often used as a selling point

in itself, and hence, along with many other reasons is why international

students prefer Germany to pursue engineering. Germany dominates the field

of science and technology internationally, making it a hotspot that attracts

engineering enthusiasts from all around the world.

Top Cities to Study Engineering in Germany

1. Berlin

Home to universities and colleges that have 40+ alumni who are Nobel Prize

winners, the city is one of the best places to pursue engineering in Germany. Being

one of the centres for knowledge and innovation communities (KIC) of the

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Berlin is a great place to

kick-start your career in engineering.

2. Hamburg

The city’s outstanding corporate base makes it an excellent choice for

students to study engineering, along with the reputed universities like

Hamburg University of Technology and University of Hamburg. Pleasant

weather and a huge tourist inflow make it a favorable city for international

students.

3. Munich

The capital city of Germany is one of the most livable cities in the world

and is home to HQ of top engineering companies.

Universities like Technical University of Karlsruhe, a history of mentoring

Noble Laureates and sizable funds towards research and development

make it a magnet for engineering learners.

4. Dresden

Known as the educational, cultural and political centre of the country, Dresden’s

university of technology is one of the top 10 educational institutes of Germany.

The city’s educational sector makes constant efforts towards development of

varied fields like Nano-electronics and bio-engineering.

5. Frankfurt Don’t let the size and popularity of this German city intimidate you! Home to the some of the finest corps in engineering, Frankfurt also hosts someof the most prestigious events like the Frankfurt Motor Show that everyautomobile engineer dreams to be a part of!

6. Cologne

The city is home to University of cologne which is one of the largest and oldest

universities of Europe.

Cologne’s rich repository of post WW II structures, art galleries and museums make

it a great place for a diverse learning environment.

7. Bonn

The city of Bonn has a history that dates back to at least 1000 years and if you are

looking for a culturally rich city to study in, Bonn is an obvious choice.

Home to one of the largest universities in the country, the city’s bunch of museums

and points of interest can make living in Bonn a great overall learning experience.

8. Stuttgart

The city has seen a strenuous past and perhaps that’s the reason why despite

its thousands of years old history, it continues to grow.

Apart from the excellent universities and colleges, the city is known as the

cradle of the automobile because of its engineering tradition.

9. Leipzig

The Leipzig University dates back to the early 15th century and is one of

the oldest universities in Europe.

Warm summers, mild winters and international appeal make it a well-suited

destination for Indian students.

10. Aachen

Aachen houses the RWTH Aachen University that is known for its courses in

mechanical engineering and computer science.

The city is also known as the home-ground for technology and innovation and is

very popular among international students for higher education.

Top Engineering Disciplines in Germany

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Computer Science

Microsystems Engineering

Automotive and transport engineering

Material technology / material science

Thermal Engineering

Top Colleges and Universities

Thermal Engineering

1. Offenburg

2. TU Cottbus

Mechatronics

1. Chemnitz University of Technology

2. TU Ilmenau

3. TU Hamburg

4. Uni Kassel

5. Uni Rostock

Mechanical Engineering

1. RWTH Aachen

2. Technische Universität München (TU Munich)

3. Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin)

4. Universität Freiburg

5. Technische Universität Dresden

6. Universität Duisburg-Essen

7. University of Bayreuth

8. TU Braunschweig

9. TU Dortmund

10. Uni Bochum

11. Uni Bremen

12. TU Chemnitz

Automative Engineering

1. Uni Esslingen

2. Ingolstadt

3. Karlsruhe

4. RWTH Aachen

5. FH Aachen

Pre-requisites for Studying Engineering in Germany

If you are opting for a program in German, German Language proficiency

qualification is mandatory for an admission.

If the program you’ve chosen is in English language, IELTS and TOEFL are the

exams that you need a valid score for. Each university has a different cut-off

criterion for these.

There are few universities that accept GATE score if you plan to study in Germany

for Masters.

Along with the valid scores, following factors are crucial while applying for an

admission in German Universities:

• Good Grades in 10+2 for graduation / good CGPA for post-graduation

• Impressive Letters of recommendation

• Convincing Statement of Purpose

Admission Process

Each college/university have their individual application processes. As mentioned

above, the valid scores for each university differ.

Students can check the official websites of the Universities and apply accordingly.

All the universities will need transcripts of your scores, copies of LOR and SOP.

The most ideal period to start preparing for your admission is around October, if

you intend to enroll in the next October term.

While few universities consider online application, most of them need hardcopies

that are sent via email.

Engineering in Germany- Fees

Fee Structure

Germany as a country spends a considerable amount of its fund for research and

development. Most of its universities, including the most popular and top ranked

have zero tuition fees.

Students have to only pay nominal charges for admission and other processes,

also known as semester ticket (ranging around 1500 Euros for Non-EU students

per semester).

There are few colleges which have tuition fees, but finding a top engineering

university in Germany which has 0 tuition fees is not a rare sight.

References

http://www.indiaeducation.net/studyabroad/germany

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Germany

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Germany

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-

universities/germany/engineering