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On this page, you can obtain comprehensive and up-to-date information on studying at German universities. This information offer reaches from general advice, like how to prepare a stay in Germany, and the description of the studies, the different types of universities, to planning the trip and the course through the German university.

Contents:


0. Introduction

1. Possibilities for Studying in Germany

2. Types of Universities in Germany
2.1. The University
2.2. "Technische Universität" / "Technische Hochschule"
2.3. Other Types

3. Tuition Fees at German Universities

4. Foreign Students at German Universities
4.1. Higher Education Entrance Qualification
4.2. Adequate Language Skills
4.3. Assured Funding

5. Visa

6. Counseling

7. Enrollment

8. Health Insurance
8.1.1. Formal Rules
8.1.2. Contracting Health Insurance in Home Country
8.2. Selection of a Health Insurance in Germany
8.2.1. Health Insurance Funds in Germany. Statutory Health Insurance Funds
8.2.2. Insurance Contributions
8.2.3. Selection of a Health Insurance Depending on Purpose of Stay
8.2.4. Insurance Coverage for Interns
8.2.5. Insurance Coverage for Stay under a Work Contract
8.3. Benefits of Health Insurance in Germany
8.3.1. Scope of a Contracted Insurance
8.3.2. Contractual Obligation
8.3.3. Cancellation
8.3.4. Payment Options
8.3.5. Last But Not Least
8.4. Private Health Insurance for Students
8.4.1. Exemption from Statutory Health Insurance
8.4.2. Basic Principles of Private Health Insurance
8.4.3. Structure of Private Health Insurance
8.4.4. Uniform Tariff Model
8.4.5. A Comparison of Contributions of the Statutory and Private Health Insurance
8.4.6. Further Differences between Statutory and Private Health Insurance

9. Studying
9.1. 9.1. University Calendar ("Vorlesungsverzeichnis")
9.2. University Library
9.3. Computer, Internet, E-Mail
9.4. Cafeteria

10. Exams and Degrees
10.1. Office Hours of Teachers
10.2. Scientific Papers
10.3. Exams

11. Culture, Leisure in Germany
11.1. Students and Their Leisure Time
11.2. Food

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