Study in Germany Information for Students in DAAD Information Centre Toronto

Study in Germany Information for Students in Canada Publisher DAAD Information Centre Toronto c/o Munk of Global Affairs 1 Devonshire Place Toronto ON M5S 3K7 www.daad-canada.ca

Editors John Paul Kleiner, M.A., Dr. Alexandra Gerstner

Texts John Paul Kleiner, M.A.

The creators of this document have made every effort to ensure its accuracy. However, a guarantee for the correctness of its contents cannot be given.

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Print Run December 2016/500 copies

© DAAD/Himsel/Ausserhofer: cover, pg. 12, pg. 14, pg. 23; DAAD/Ernst Wrba, pg. 5; Steffen Janzen, pg. 7; DAAD/Lichtenscheidt, pg. 9, pg. 17; DAAD/Hagenguth, pg. 11, pg. 22; DAAD/Berg- mann, pg. 16; DAAD/Hofmann, pg. 21; DAAD/Hub, pg. 24.

This publication has been made possible through the support of the German Federal Ministry of and . Contents 3

Contents

Words of Welcome 4

Degree Studies in Germany 5 Why Study in Germany? 6–7 Where to Study? 8–9 Degree Structures 10–11 Finding the Right Study Program 12 Eligibility for Degree Studies 13–14 How To Apply 15 Language Requirements 16

Making Germany Part of Your Canadian Degree 17 Study Abroad Semester or Year 18 Research Stays 19 Opportunities 20–21 German Language Courses 22

Living in Germany 23 Cost of Living, Working, Visa Requirements 24 Housing and 25 Contact 26 4 Study in Germany — Information for Students in Canada

Words of Welcome

Thank you for your interest in study in About DAAD Germany. In recent years, the DAAD The DAAD – German Academic Ex- Information Centre Toronto has seen a change Service (Deutscher Akademischer considerable rise in interest in this to- Austauschdienst) is Germany’s national pic. We have developed this brochure to agency for the support of international provide information in two main areas. academic cooperation. Through a suite First, it provides graduates of Canadian of and grant programs, high and with clear DAAD works worldwide to promote information on how they might pursue academic collaboration through the degree studies in Germany. Second, the exchange of students, researchers and brochure also gives details on DAAD’s senior scholars between Germany and scholarship and grant programs which the world. support students at Canadian univer- Each year more than 120,000 scholars sities who want to make a study or are moved through DAAD adminis- research stay in Germany part of their tered programs, and our organization Canadian degree. is the world’s largest grantor of inter- national academic mobility support. DAAD funds students and in Dr. Alexandra Gerstner every field of study and from all corners Director of the world. Our support programs DAAD Information Centre Toronto help exceptional graduates of Canadian universities pursue ’s or Docto- John Paul Kleiner ral degrees in Germany and students Senior Manager, Relations currently enrolled at Canadian univer- DAAD Information Centre Toronto sities who want to carry out a study stay, research trip or internship as part of their degree. Wherever your interests lie, we hope you find this brochure informative and useful. If you have questions about its contents, please feel free to contact us (details on pg. 26) and we will do our best to help you. Degree Studies in Germany 5

Degree Studies in Germany 6 Study in Germany — Information for Students in Canada

Why Study in Germany?

If you’re holding this brochure, you A Good Value probably have several reasons why Many programs of study at Germany’s studying in Germany is of interest public universities are offered tuition to you. Allow us to take a moment free, even to international students. to add a few points to your list. Semester fees average EUR 250 and often include a free regional transit High Academic Standards ticket and access to subsidized student Germany’s universities enjoy a well- cafeterias. earned reputation around the world as places where students receive excep- Cost of Living tional training. Degrees from these While this will vary depending on loca- institutions are recognized worldwide tion, it is not difficult to find university and provide an excellent foundation for towns and cities where the cost of any . living is lower than found in Canada. On average EUR 850/month is enough Excellent Study Programs to support a student lifestyle in Regardless of the field or the level Germany. of study, Germany’s more than 400 universities and universities of applied Broaden Your Horizons science offer study programs for every Germany is a country of distinct regi- interest and discipline. ons and landscapes which are easily explored given its relatively small size. Study in English Situated at the heart of Europe, Ger- Currently German universities offer many puts some of the world’s most more than 1,200 degree programs intriguing cultures within easy reach. in English, with the trend heading upwards. Particularly attractive are Learn German the International Degree Programs Using the opportunity of a study stay designed with foreign students in mind to learn the German language sets (www.daad.de/idp). students apart on the international market and allows them to access the International Atmosphere rich, vibrant culture on offer through German universities are home to more Europe’s most spoken language. than 340,000 international students and have staff and systems in place to ensure that the transition into their studies is a smooth one. Degree Studies in Germany 7

My name is Steffen Janzen …

… and I am a senior at the University rich local culture. Studying in Germany of Alberta, majoring in international turned out to the best year of my life! business. I spent the last two semesters If you want to be challenged, grow as on an exchange at the Otto Beisheim an individual, and just have a ton of School of Management in Germany. fun, then you should consider what What a year it was! Academically, I was Germany has to offer you. impressed with the quality and scope of instruction I received. Germany is at Hear what other Germany alumni have the heart of Europe and the European to say about their experiences studying Union, and the great convergence of there: people, ideas, as well as cutting edge www.daad-canada.ca/young-ambassadors research and technology, contributed to an ideal university experience. Outside of school I had a terrific time exploring Europe, making lasting friends and immersing myself in the 8 Study in Germany — Information for Students in Canada

Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany Degree Studies in Germany 9

Where to Study? Types of Institutions

Studying in Germany is a great Universities of Applied Sciences experience. There are more than (UAS, Fachhochschulen) 400 universities in the country The other main kind of university and many of the country’s public found in Germany are the Universities universities offer a wide range of of Applied Sciences. The practice-ori- tuition free study programs, even ented study programs on offer here are for international students. This typically designed to prepare graduates page will provide you with some for in a specific role or branch information on Germany’s different of the economy. Examples of programs types of post-secondary institu- of study found at UAS include Tech- tions. nology, Business, Technical or Graphic Design and Social Work.

Please note: doctoral studies are typi- cally not possible at these institutions.

Universities of Fine and Performing Arts Germany’s rich traditions in the fields of the fine arts and performing arts is reflected in its higher education land- scape with a number of universities Universities specializing in these fields. Applicants The majority of Germany’s univer- to schools of visual arts must pass an sities are public institutions which aptitude test and submit a portfolio of put a strong emphasis on combining their work to gain entry, while music teaching with research. They offer students audition as part of their appli- courses in virtually every subject area cation process. and are often long-established institu- tions with significant library holdings Private Universities and excellent research facilities. Some Germany is home to a number of of these public universities specialize private universities which offer a wide in specific fields such as technology range of study programs. Tuition fees (Technische Universität), at these schools are typically higher (Medizinische Hochschule) or pedagogy than those demanded by public univer- (Pädagogische Hochschule). sities. 10 Study in Germany — Information for Students in Canada

Degree Structures

Bachelor Degrees Canadian Bachelor programs by co- Bachelor degree programs at German vering their cost of living while com- universities or universities of applied pleting a two-year Master’s degree in sciences are typically three years in Germany. length. While there are a number of English-language Bachelor programs For details, see: on offer at German universities, un- www.daad-canada.ca/study-scholarship dergraduate education there is typically taught in German. PhD Degrees DAAD does not have any German doctoral degrees generally available to Canadians pursuing a full require three years of study. To gain Bachelor degree in Germany. entry, applicants must usually hold a Master’s degree from an accredited Master’s Degrees university. In exceptional cases, Bache- Study programs at the Master’s level lor degree holders may receive direct in Germany are usually two years long. entry to a Doctoral program. Typically, Currently there are more than 1,000 an applicant will need above average English-language Master’s programs grades in order to be admitted to Doc- on offer. DAAD’s Study Scholarship toral studies. There are two paths to the supports exceptional graduates of PhD in Germany: Degree Studies in Germany 11

1. Individual Doctoral Program Graduate Schools, and integrate their The traditional German approach to dissertation into a comprehen- doctoral studies has been for a stu- sive and collaborative research dent to pursue a customized course program with a fixed structure and of study created in consultation some course work. with a single academic, the so-called Doktorvater or Doktormutter. This DAAD’s Research Grant – Doctoral approach demands strong organiza- Programmes offers exceptional PhD tional skills and self-discipline, but students a grant to cover their costs gives candidates the freedom to ex- of living while in Germany pursuing plore their specific research interest their doctoral studies. Details at: in considerable depth. www.daad-canada.ca/research-grant

2. Structured Doctoral Program For more information on pursuing In recent times, German universities PhD studies in Germany, including have introduced structured PhD pro- details on how to find and fund an grams similar to those we have here appropriate study program, visit: in Canada. In this model, students www.research-in-germany.org work in so-called Research Trai- ning Groups (Graduiertenkollegs) or 12 Study in Germany — Information for Students in Canada

Finding the Right Program of Study

With more than 17,000 degree pro- mation on admissions standards and grams on offer at German univer- procedures along with a contact email sities, it is safe to say that there is to which you can send a direct inquiry. a study program for virtually every In addition, you’ll find that the Study interest. And with more than 1,200 in Germany website offers answers to of these offered in English, univer- many questions related to the practi- sity studies in Germany are surpri- cal side of doing degree studies in the singly accessible. country.

Bachelor and Master’s Programs PhD Studies The best place to orient yourself on Students considering pursuing doctoral Bachelor and Master’s level study pro- studies in Germany are best advised to grams on offer is the Study in Germa- consult with the PhD student section ny web portal found at www.study-in.de. on the Research in Germany website at This site includes a searchable database www.research-in-germany.org. There you with entries on all study programs will find detailed information on how currently on offer at accredited univer- find an appropriate Graduate School or sities in Germany. Searchable by field, open to overseeing an Indi- keyword, language of study, location vidual Doctor Program. In addition, the and more, this database will help you site contains a wealth of information identify where you can study in the on the logistical aspects of pursuing fields and topics of interest to you. Mat- PhD studies in Germany. ches generated by any search are linked directly to the university program pages where you will find detailed infor- Degree Studies in Germany 13

Eligibility for Degree Studies

Bachelor Studies The first is through a Studienkolleg, a program of study designed to help fill Eligibility for Direct Entry the course gaps in international stu- While it is entirely possible for gra- dents’ high school records, but which duates of a Canadian high school or also include German language courses CEGEP to pursue Bachelor studies at and orientation to German university a German university, in most cases, culture. Studienkollegs are tuition-free, a standard Canadian high school or but require attendees to have German CEGEP diploma is not sufficient to language skills at the low-intermediate gain direct entry to a student’s program level (B1) or above. Graduates of such of choice. However, graduates of some programs are typically eligible to apply International Baccalaureate or Advance for entry to German Bachelor pro- Placement programs may be eligible to grams. start Bachelor studies immediately. The best way to determine whether More information on this option can be one is eligible for a specific program found at: www.studienkollegs.de of study is to inquire directly with the program office for that degree or the For students without German langua- university’s International Office. ge skills at the low-intermediate level, This letter should indicate your interest there is the option of English-language in the program of study, include copies Prep Courses. These courses also pre- of your high school/CEGEP transcripts pare attendees for Bachelor studies at and ask whether the university would German universities, however, here the be able to consider your application. emphasis is on readying students for Some universities will be willing to study in an English-language Bachelor assess your records independent of a program. Typically, Prep Courses are formal application, others will ask that offered on a “for fee” basis. you apply through regular channels to await a decision. More information on these programs, search the “Prep Courses” entries found in the database at: Qualifying Programs www.daad.de/idp Many international students do not qualify for direct entry to German Bachelor programs. There are two primary ways students can address this situation. 14 Study in Germany — Information for Students in Canada

Master’s Studies universities. These programs typically Holders of Bachelor degrees issued by run two years in length and they Canadian universities are usually quali- include offerings in virtually every field fied for to apply to Master’s or Doctoral of study. programs in related fields offered by German universities. PhD Studies Unlike in Canada, Master’s students Similarly, holders of Master’s degrees in Germany do not receive a funding from Canadian universities will typi- package or graduate assistantship posi- cally find that they are eligible to apply tion from their university to help defray to PhD programs in related fields. the costs associated with their studies. English language doctoral programs However, since the vast majority of are quite common at German univer- degree programs on offer at German sities. At present there are more than universities are tuition free, higher 240 PhD programs taught exclusively education in Germany remains an af- in English with a further 88 offering fordable option for many international instruction in a combination of English students. and German. Thanks to the large number of English- Students interested in pursuing a PhD language degree programs on offer, a in the context of an Individual Doctoral knowledge of German is often not a Program should check with their prerequisite for university studies in supervisor and department whether Germany. At the Master’s level, there such an arrangement can be accommo- are more than 1,000 degree programs dated. currently taught in English at German Degree Studies in Germany 15

How to Apply

There are different ways to apply For more details on applying to Ger- for admission to a German uni- man universities, visit: versity. The application procedure www.study-in.de/en/plan-your-studies depends on which subject you would like to study and where you Application Timeline come from. Requirements and ap- Use the months between January plication deadlines can vary from and March to assess your options and university to university, and even contact those programs of interest to from degree program to degree you for detailed information on your program. The first term in Germany eligibility and how to apply. begins in mid-October and runs The window for applying to most study through to the mid-February, while programs at German universities is the second term goes from the open between March and June. As beginning of April to July. these processes can be involved, it is advisable to begin pulling your applica- The Application Process tion together as early as possible. The best way to determine how to apply You can expect to receive a decision on to the study programs of interest to you your application during the summer is by contacting the program office at months. If successful, you can begin the relevant German university direct- planning the logistics of your relocation ly. Staff there will then instruct you to including contacting the German Con- either submit your application directly sulate in Toronto to begin the applica- to the university or to uni-assist, a tion for your student visa. service provider used by many German During August and September gather universities to support them in the the important documentation you’ll application process. uni-assist assesses need. applicants’ academic and, if necessary, language qualifications.

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Language Requirements

While there are many English-lan- vel with different language exams, e.g. guage study programs on offer at the “DSH” (German Language Univer- German universities, the language sity Entrance Examination for Foreign of most degree programs remains Applicants), the “TestDaF” (Test of Ger- German. The level of German lan- man as a Foreign Language), tests from guage skills required to enter such the telc GmbH or certificates from the programs varies, but typically a Goethe-Institut. Common European Framework for In Canada, the “TestDaF” is offered Reference of Languages level of at by the Goethe-Institut. For details on least B2 and often C1 is necessary. where and when this exam is offered, please visit: www.goethe.de/ins/ca/en. In such cases, applicants are requi- Students do not need to take one of red to submit a certificate of German these tests if they have: language proficiency in order to be considered for admission. Students can Earned an “Abitur” from a demonstrate their German language le- German-language

Received the German Language Diploma ( II) from the Ger- man Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (Deutsches Sprachdiplom, DSD II)

Most German universities offer Ger- man language courses to international students on their campuses, some- times free-of-charge, a great opportun- ity for students to increase their access to the German culture going on around them. Making Germany Part of Your Canadian Degree 17

Making Germany Part of Your Canadian Degree 18 Study in Germany — Information for Students in Canada

Study Abroad Semester or Year

Study Abroad Study Abroad Semester or Year Checklist Most Canadian universities have a If a study abroad stay is on your agen- number of German partner universities da, there are a few things to keep in where students can carry out their stu- mind to ensure that you get the most of dies with course work completed there the experience. often counting towards their Canadian degree. Studying abroad for a semester 1. Start your planning well in advance. or year is not only an unforgettable Study abroad stays most commonly experience, it helps students develop take place during a student’s third year, intercultural competence and sets them but it is a good idea to look into the apart from their peers in a competitive opportunities open to you during your market. first year or in the first semester of your If you are a full-time Bachelor student second year. at a Canadian university who is interested in making a study abroad 2. Look into what courses you’ll be able semester or year at a German univer- to take for credit while in Germany by sity part of your degree, make sure to speaking with your degree’s program apply for the DAAD’s Undergraduate office or the study abroad office. Staff Scholarship. This award is designed should be able to advise which of your to cover students’ costs of living while university’s German partners is most participating in a study abroad semes- suitable for your interests and needs. ter or year. 3. Inform yourself about scholarship Full details are online at: and grant opportunities that can help www.daad-canada.ca/ defray the costs of participating in a undergraduate-scholarship study abroad semester. In addition to DAAD (see above), Canadian univer- sities often have travel bursaries or scholarships for their students who head overseas for study stays.

4. Speak to students on your campus who have recently returned from Ger- many. They’ll have useful advice that may help you in planning your stay. Making Germany Part of Your Canadian Degree 19

Research Stays

DAAD has several programs desig- ned to support students from any field of study who wish to conduct research in Germany.

Research Grants German Studies DAAD’s Research Grant is designed to Research Grant support PhD students from all fields of This program is intended to encourage study who wish to travel to Germany to research into cultural, political, histo- conduct research related to their disser- rical, economic and social aspects of tation. Recent post-docs may also apply modern and contemporary German to this program and in exceptional affairs from an inter- and multidisci- circumstances, grants may be awarded plinary perspective. to Master’s level students. Research stays may run anywhere German Studies Research Grants are between 1 and 10 months in length open to: and applicants are required to submit a letter of invitation from a German uni- Bachelor level students majoring or versity department, research institution minoring in German Studies; or scholar. Master’s level students in fields in For more information on this program, the or Social Sciences; please visit: www.daad-canada.ca/ research-grant Doctoral students working in a field in the Humanities or Social Scien- ces.

This grant provides a living allowance for up to two months of field study in Germany and requires students have completed a minimum of two years of university level German language inst- ruction and three courses with signifi- cant German Studies content. For more information on this grant, please visit: www.daad-canada.ca/ german-studies-research-grant 20 Study in Germany — Information for Students in Canada

Internship Opportunities

Doing an internship in Germany tainly increase the number of oppor- helps prepare students for working tunities open to you. life, enhances their employability by providing them with skills and For more information on learning Ger- experiences that set them apart man in Canada, visit: on the job market. Interns not www.daad-canada.ca/german-in-canada only gain work related experience, but time spent immersed in the 4. Depending on the exact nature of the German culture, both at work and internship, the intern may need a work elsewhere, builds the sort of cultu- visa for his/her time in Germany. ral literacy that is highly valued by For Canadian passport holders, one many employers. way of securing such a visa is through the Youth Mobility Agreement (YMA) Planning an Internship in Germany: that is in place between Canada and A few things to keep in mind Germany. The YMA allows Canadian 1. have become increa- citizens between the ages of 18 and singly important in Germany and it is 35 to apply for a one-year work visa quite common for university graduates without having any concrete job (or in- to complete one or more such positions ternship) offer in place. When granted, during or after their studies. the YMA work visa renders its holder immediately employable in Germany 2. Internships in Germany may be for up to one year. offered on an unpaid basis if they are no longer than three months in length. For more information on the YMA Unpaid internships may run longer program, please visit: than three months only if they are a www.kanada.diplo.de compulsory part of a program of study. Internships running for longer than Finding an Internship three months and not part of a study There are a number of ways of finding program must be paid at the national internship opportunities in Germany. minimum for their entire length. Students at Canadian universities should consider approaching their 3. While some workplaces will operate institution’s International or Study Ab- in English, German is the standard road offices to see whether any intern- working language in Germany. ships might be available through them. Having German language skills, even Another option worth looking into are at a low-intermediate level, will cer- internship placements that are availab- Making Germany Part of Your Canadian Degree 21

le directly from German universities. used by Bachelor level students to One example of such a program is facilitate participation in two types of the Study and Internship Program internship: those lasting 3 months or offered by UAS7, an alliance of seven less that take place as part of a of Germany’s leading universities of semester of study abroad or intern- applied sciences. Details are online at: ships of up to 10 months that are a www.uas7.org mandatory and integral part of the There are several organizations that student’s course of studies. can assist Canadian students interest- In addition, DAAD’s RISE Program ed in pursuing internship opportun- offers internship opportunities to ities in Germany. IAESTE Canada students in Natural Sciences or (www.iaestecanada.org/students) helps . At the undergraduate place students in Science, Engineering level, RISE Germany gives Bachelor or the Applied Arts find paid intern- students in these fields the chance to ship positions directly related to their complete a summer research intern- studies, while AIESEC Canada ship of 10 to 12 weeks in length in the (www.aiesec.ca) offers Canadian stu- lab of a German PhD student where dents specializing in IT, Business the working language is English. Administration or Marketing the chan- Students selected receive a scholarship ce to complete internships in a German to cover their living expenses while in workplace. Germany and the host helps arrange Naturally students can organize an housing. RISE Professional provides internship independently. A good students at the Master’s or Doctoral place to identify internship positions level with the opportunity to complete currently on offer in Germany are the three-month workplace internships in job postings of the German federal companies or non-university research government’s Employment Office, the institutions. Arbeitsagentur. Full details on the RISE programs can These listings (in German only!) can be found online at: be found online at: www.daad.de/rise/en/ www.jobboerse.arbeitsagentur.de

Financing Your Internship DAAD internship funding DAAD North America offers several programs which can support intern- ship activities. The DAAD Undergra- duate Scholarship (www.daad-canada. ca/undergraduate-scholarship) can be 22 Study in Germany — Information for Students in Canada

German Language Courses

DAAD’s mandate includes sup- porting the continued study of the German language around the world. As part of our efforts in this area, we offer two programs to students at Canadian universi- ties who are learning the German language. While the requirements for our language course grants vary, DAAD is only able to support stu- dents who have already begun to learn German. We do not offer any grants to students at the beginner level.

University Summer Course Grant Intensive Language Course Grant This grant helps defray the costs of This program provides recipients with participating in a 3–4 week long sum- a grant to cover the costs of an eight- mer courses at German universities. week intensive German language These courses include German lang- course at one of Germany’s leading uage instruction and typically incor- language schools. porate seminars on other aspects of Students at the Master’s and PhD level contemporary and modern German along with Bachelor students in their cultural, political and economic life. In last year and planning to pursue gradu- addition to this work, partici- ate level study are eligible to apply. This pants can also participate in a full slate grant is intended to support students of extra-curricular activities. with a demonstrable academic need for Applicants should be able to demon- German language skills. strate German skills to at least the low- Applicants must be able to demonstrate intermediate level (B1). German language skills at or between the levels of A1 and B1 of the Common For more information on this grant, European Framework of Reference for including a link to a summer course Languages (CEFR). database, please visit: www.daad-canada.ca/summer-course For more details on this program, visit: www.daad-canada.ca/intensive-language Living in Germany 23

Living in Germany 24 Study in Germany — Information for Students in Canada

Costs Associated with Studying in Germany

Studying in Germany is less ex- Working in Germany pensive than in many other coun- It is common for students at German tries. Most study programs offered universities to hold down part-time at Germany’s public universities while also pursuing their studies. are tuition free, even to interna- As in Canada, students can often be tional students. Exceptions to this found working in the hospitality and include many Master’s and Interna- retail sectors. Canadians in Germany tional Degree Programs taught in on a valid study permit are able to English. While German universities work off campus for a maximum of typically levy so-called “semester 90 full days or 180 half days per year. fees”, these tend to be relatively While it is possible for students to work modest averaging about EUR 250 part-time during their studies, it is not per semester. These fees are used reasonable to expect that one can work to help pay for student services enough to cover all one’s living costs. such as subsidized dining halls, residences and other facilities, but Visa Requirements often include a ticket for unlimited Canadian citizens are able to visit Ger- public transit in your region. At many for up to 90 days without requi- Germany’s private universities, one ring a visa. For study stays longer than can also expect to pay tuition fees. this, a study permit will be necessary.

Cost of Living For information on all matters related Living expenses for students in Ger- to visas, study permits and working many can be quite reasonable as well. while studying in Germany, please con- While some of the major university tact the German Consulate in Toronto: centres are more expensive (e.g. www.toronto.diplo.de Munich, Hamburg, Stuttgart), many others offer excellent living conditions at very reasonable cost. The average student requires approxi- mately EUR 850/month to cover living expenses. Naturally this figure will vary depending on one’s chosen lifestyle and the location of the university, but the average student is able to live com- fortably on this amount. Living in Germany 25

Housing and Health Insurance

German students typically live in a For information on available spaces in student residence, share an apart- shared apartments, visit: ment with other students or rent a www.wg-gesucht.de/en place of their own. In all cases, the responsibility for finding suitable Private Rentals housing falls to the individual Naturally it is possible to live on one’s student. However, universities own, however, this is most certainly have many resources to assist the most expensive option. Rents vary students in finding a place to live. widely depending on the location, Good points of contact for help are however, one can easily spend upwards the universities’ International or of EUR 400/month for a one-bedroom Student Services (Studentenwerk) apartment in most university towns or Offices. cities.

Residence Halls Health Insurance German universities often have a In order to enroll at German universi- number of residences open to their ties international students need to pro- students. These are typically managed vide proof of valid health insurance. In by the Student Services Office (Studen- many cases, international students can tenwerk) and offer furnished, bachelor- join a reasonably-priced group coverage style suites at very reasonable prices. plan offered on their German campus. In some cases, students are able to The International Office at the German purchase a meal plan and health insur- university will be able to advise you ance as part of their rental package. about the requirements and opportun- ities open to you on their campus. For contact information for all the If you need to arrange your own insur- Student Service Offices in Germany, ance, you can expect to pay a standard visit: www.studentenwerke.de/en monthly premium of approximately EUR 80/month for students under the Shared Apartment age of 30. Those above this threshold (Wohngemeinschaft/WG) typically pay at least EUR 160/month. Many German students live in shared housing arrangements which see multiple students rent an apartment with each resident having their own room and sharing the other facilities (kitchen, living room, bathroom). 26 Study in Germany — Information for Students in Canada

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