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Higher education in Germany
IN the global competition for the world's brightest minds, Germany is catching up. Although most international rankings continue to evaluate universities of the Anglo-Saxon world as being almost without match, Germany's excellent academic environment truly is an alternative. When it comes to the number of foreign students, Germany now ranks third with over two million foreign students enrolled in our universities. But Germany does not just stand for an excellent teaching environment and world class universities. Financed through public funds, most academic institutions of higher education do not charge any tuition fees regardless of the student's origin. Germany's diverse university landscape is made up of more than 400 institutions, establishing itself as the most popular non-English-speaking host country for international students. But that is no reason for resting on our laurels: the German Academic
Exchange Service (DAAD), the world's biggest and most influential organization for the exchange of students and scientists, aims to attract even more international students to Germany by 2020, and has increased the number of scholarships.
Germany has a long tradition of academia. Germany's oldest university is the Ruperto Garola at Heidelberg, founded in 1386. The Humboldt University in Berlin, although establisheded in 1810 only, is of particular historic significance. Its founder was Wilhelm von Humboldt, an eminent diplomat, scholar and educational reformer. He left an indelible mark on Germany's academic landscape by realising his dream of "unity between research and teaching". Under this policy, still in force today, professors did not just disseminate their knowledge but also had the chance to research and keep up with the latest developments in their Helds during sabbaticals.
Academic life in Germany has changed signiflcantly in recent years. Bachelor's and Master's degrees are now the norm, and an initiative recognizing elite universities has provided new reason to compete for funds. Since the introduction of Bachelor's and Master's degrees, more and more German universities have aimed at incorporating practical experience into the curriculum to ease the transition from school desk to workplace. Initiated in 2005 by the Federal Government, the so-called "Excellence Initiative" is another program that has changed the university landscape in Germany. It is
designed to promote competition among domestic universities in order to improve the overall quality of education. Nine universities have so far been awarded the title of "Elite University" due to their innovative research and interdisciplinary programs.
More is at stake than just a title, though. Elite Universities in Germany receive additional funding in order to attract and support top researchers and lecturers. The "Excellence Initiative" also comprises support for other universities in specific areas of their curriculum.
German universities have partnerships with other institutions worldwide in order to prepare their students for the global job market. Economics and mechanical engineering are among the most popular degrees pursued by foreign students in Germany.
Recently, students from Bangladesh have also discovered Germany as an attractive option to pursue their higher education. Numbers have sky-rocketed since the middle of 2012 and are still on the rise. Extensive information to all interested candidates is available on the DAAD website: www.daad.de