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DAAD Information for Chinese Students

Abstract

This is an unauthorised translation of a handout for Chinese students, published in Chinese with kind permission of DAAD China. For the accuracy of statement we assume no liability.

Part I.

German Policies, University Features, University Types and Educational Systems

Students from China are eager to get further education in Germany and they hope we can briefly introduce the German policies towards foreign students in Germany.

Brief Introduction to the General Information of German Colleges and universities

What are the features of German colleges and universities? What kind of basic qualities are needed for the study and living in German colleges and universities?

What kind of Colleges and Universities are there in Germany?

What are the differences between Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule, FH) and Comprehensive Universities (Universität, Uni)

Is there a Ranking List for German Colleges and Universities?

Are the universities in the east inferior to those in the west in Germany?

Specific Introduction to the Education System in German Colleges and Universities

How are the ecudational courses arranged? What kinds of academic degrees can a graduate get?

How are the diplomas from German colleges and universities recognized in China?

Part II.

International Degree Programmes, Bilingual Teaching, MBA, Postgraduate Courses and Study for Doctor's Degree

How many colleges and and universities in Germany are there schoolteaching with English or English and German international degree programmes

What kind of subjects and majors are provided in German colleges and Universities?

How are the entrance qualification, the requirements in language and the study term of International Degree Programmes?

Is it possible to study for Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Germany?

What kind of education is the "Postgraduate Courses" in German Colleges and Universities?

What kind of requirements are there to study for a Doctor's Degree in Germany? What are the application procedures?

Part III.

Diploma Recognition, Entrance Requirements and Change of Major

Are diplomas granted by a college or a university in China recognized in a German college or university?

What are the specific university entrance qualifications needed for a student from China to apply to study in a German college or university.

Are the education backgrounds in the "Two-year Junior Colleges" in China recognized by German colleges and universities?

Are the education backgrounds in the radio and TV universities and other kinds of adult education programs recognized by German colleges and universities?

Can graduates from senior middle schools in China apply to study in German colleges and universities?

How are the academic scores and academic degrees of graduates from an undergraduate education program in China converted in German colleges and universities

If the applicant applies to change his or her major, how is the education background in China recognized?

Is it allowed to change the major in German? How is the successful rate?

What majors are applied by most of the students from China?

What majors are easy to apply?

Are there any restrictions on the age when applying to the university entrance?

Part IV. TestDaF, University Entrance Test of the German Language/DSH, Language Training Class, Language School and Language Certificate

What are the requirements on the German language skills for the overseas study in Germany?

What level of language skills in German is required for the university entrance application?

What is TestDaF?

What is the aim to hold TestDaF in China?

Where can we attend TestDaF? How can we be enrolled?

What are the contents of TestDaF? What kinds of certificates are granted?

What kind of person is allowed to attend TestDaF?

What kind of TestDaF scores can ensure an applicant to be directliy accepted by a German college or university?

How can we prepare for TestDaF?

Which is more difficult, TestDaF or DSH?

How is the difficulty level of DSH? How can we successfully pass DSH?

Which is the DSH in German colleges and universities held?

Can a language certificate of 800 class hours prove that the applicant has the ability to attend DSH?

What are the requirements on language skills for "Postgraduate Students"?

Can anybody attend the university entrance language classes? Are these classes charged?

Is it possible to go to a language school in Germany at one's own expenses first and then apply the university entrance there?

What kind of attentions shall be paid in selecting a language school in Germany?

How are the levels of the German courses and the examinations of the Goethe Institute of Germany?

Can we attend the various German level examinations in the Goethe Institute?

Can a language certificate be taken as a kind of academic certificate?

What are the language schools in China that can grant a language certificate that can be recognized by German Overseas Study Auditing Department?

Part V. University Entrance Qualification Examination and Preparatory Class

What kind of education organization a Unversity Entrance Preparatory Class is?

What are the requirements for a student from China to apply to study in a university entrance preparatory class?

How can we apply to sutdy in a university entrance preparatory class?

What are the other issues we need to pay attention to for applying to study in a university preparatory class?

How is the class allocated in the university entrance preparatory class? What are the courses to be learned?

If the academic background of the applicant can meet the requirements and is only insufficient in the German language skills, can he or she be allowed to study German in the university entrance background class?

What if an applicant fails in the University Entrance Examination (Feststellungsprüfung) for the first time?

Part VI. The items to be noticed when applying for colleges "Popular Majors" Quota Limit" Compositive Universities" "College of Applied Science" Institute of Arts" "Documents Notarization" "Form Filling" Coupon Response International" "Enrollment Notice"

What should be done when you prepare to apply for a college?

Is Certificate of Internship is mandatory for applying FH?

What should be noticed when applying for the major of arts and design?

What kinds of majors require applicants to attend "Test of Professional Abilities"?

Are there any exceptions for applicants of music, arts and design in the admission qualifications and German language requirements?

"Quota Limit"

What kind of documents must be submitted when applying colleges? Is it necessary to notarize these documents?

I have some problems when filling in the application from for university, please explain.

What's "Coupon Response International"? Where to buy? What if could not get?

Part VII. "Academic Examination" "Apply Visa" "Student Visa" "Intensive Language Training Visa" "Economic Assurance" "Deposit Certificate"

What should I do to get enrollment notice and student visa smoothly?

How to conduct the procedures of applying German visa? Is it charged?