The types of higher education institutions in Germany

The choice of University in Germany is no easy task. Students tend to get into the best universities, having the competition in the tough selection. And of course, after such tests, does not want to be disappointed at their chosen University after the start of the study. In this article we will examine the types of higher education institutions in Germany in order to decide where exactly to go.

In Germany there are several types of universities:

• the University;
• technical University, Technical University;
• University of applied Sciences, University of applied sciences;
• creative school;
• other specialized educational institutions.

In addition, universities are divided into private and public. Education in state universities is free for private universities will have to pay 10 000 euros per year.

A list of universities in Germany see here.

Research and technical universities of Germany

Research universities, Universities and technical universities Technical Universities – occupy the highest positions in the rankings of universities in Germany along with technical universities. The main objective of the University is to prepare future doctoral students, professors and scientific experts, therefore, more emphasis is on theory and methodology of the study, not on practical aspects. Often lectures are delivered by teachers-theorists with no experience of work in private companies. In universities you will get a very good theoretical base, but also can pave the way to doctoral studies. If you are interested in more application of the theory in practice, you'd better go to the University of applied Sciences.

The universities of applied Sciences

Universities of applied Sciences Universities of applied sciences are rank a little lower than just the universities or technical universities. In our view, unfairly — it was in the universities of applied Sciences the students learn the theory in practice. From the first semesters they understand why they teach the theory, solve the problems and equations. Often in such universities the lecturers are invited from plants — for example, engineers or financiers. They talk about what they do in practice every day, supporting this theory.

As a rule, universities of applied Sciences have a compulsory practical semester, when the student needs to work 4-5 months at the company with a degree. Subsequently, this facilitates the job search graduates. Less universities of applied Sciences is the fact that not all of them can continue training at the level of doctoral candidate – most likely, you will have to find a scientific supervisor at the University in the chosen specialty.

Creative College or Academy

Creative colleges or of the Academy is for those who chose the path of artist, filmmaker, sculptor or photographer. In Germany there are more than fifty accredited creative colleges. The selection of students in them, unlike other universities, is not only estimated. The important role played by the portfolio that reveals you as an artist.

Public and private universities

State universities are attractive because the training is free, the competition is only on key parameters — such as grades and GPA, work experience and others. Where the competition is very high, at the student's Desk are only the most worthy.

Admission to universities in Germany to 2017

Cons of public universities, especially at the undergraduate level – perhaps too many students to stream lectures. Their number can reach 300-600 students per course, which does not allow professors to answer all individual questions. However, there are a number of programs in state universities, which don't take so many students. Program of German universities , see here.

Plus private universities are small groups for learning, which are characterized by an individual approach. The student is often much more to learn, as he can communicate directly with the teacher. The downside is the cost of training, which can reach 10 000 euros and above.

Material prepared Study-in-Germany - a company specializing in higher education in Germany.