“The fact that there are little or no tuition fees in Germany is obviously a great advantage for students from poorer countries who could not afford to go to Great Britain or the United States,” explains Tauch. “But that’s certainly not the only reason. German education and research opportunities enjoy a good reputation abroad.” According to Tauch, the introduction of bachelor and master courses which are partly taught in English has also attracted many foreign students: “The DSW study clearly shows that the rise in foreign students is much higher in bachelor and master degree courses.”
If you do prefer a degree from your home country but are keen on some international experience, you might consider an exchange semester or an exchange year in Germany. Tauch points out that apart from getting a different perspective on your subject and learning a foreign language, spending some time at a university abroad broadens your personal horizon and helps you develop your personality. “Nowadays, the credits you earned in Germany will be recognized by your home university. But even at times where this wasn’t the case, organizations such as the DAAD and the Fulbright Commission already supported student exchange simply because they saw a major gain in the student’s personal development.”
If you do prefer a degree from your home country but are keen on some international experience, you might consider an exchange semester or an exchange year in Germany. Tauch points out that apart from getting a different perspective on your subject and learning a foreign language, spending some time at a university abroad broadens your personal horizon and helps you develop your personality. “Nowadays, the credits you earned in Germany will be recognized by your home university. But even at times where this wasn’t the case, organizations such as the DAAD and the Fulbright Commission already supported student exchange simply because they saw a major gain in the student’s personal development.”