Studying in Germany is a good alternative

Studying in Germany is a good alternative

Germany, which in the past was host to many students from
Indonesia, has witnessed a steady dwindling of these once
impressive numbers during the past two decades.

Why? Although science and technology "Made in Germany" are
still considered of excellent quality by the Indonesian public,
mainly two reasons prevail: German is considered a difficult
language to learn and the systems of higher education are very
differently structured, which means there are problems with the
recognition of degrees. Australia, The U.S. and Canada were the
more obvious choices.

But in recent years, German politics have become very aware of
these shortcomings. The German government's interest in
attracting talented students and graduates from abroad and, at
the same time giving the German university system a more
international profile, has led to a whole reform package in
higher education.

Its core are new international study programs. The key
elements: Introducing English as language of tuition -- at least
in the first year -- along with Bachelor of Art and Master
degrees and a credit-point system. There are currently 50
international undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with more
to come.

All these new trends and developments do not mean that a
German university is not a German university anymore. What
Germany believes to be major assets of its higher education
system remain unchanged.

One of the pillars of the university system is the conception
of unity between teaching and research. Students assist
professors in their research and thus benefit from their
expertise.

On the other hand professors are confronted with questions,
ideas and suggestions from students which can in turn be a
fruitful and stimulating contribution to their scientific
projects.

A further specialty of German university education is the
purpose to raise students with independent minds and well-founded
opinions of their own, able to discuss and solve problems on
their own and be well-equipped for international competition in
business or science.

And last but not least, studying in Germany is free for all
students, foreigners and Germans alike. During the current
economic crisis, where it is difficult or downright impossible
for many Indonesians to study in countries which charge
considerable tuition fees, Germany offers high quality education
for free. Students will only have to bear the cost of living;
whereas elsewhere this would be additional expenses.

So, why not study in Germany? Contact the German Academic
Exchange Service at telephone number 5200870, fax number 5252822.