Postgraduate Studies
and Research in Germany
Dr. Guido Schnieders
DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Information Centre Kuala Lumpur
DAAD is ...
Deutscher
German
Akademischer Academic
Austausch
Exchange
Dienst
Service
...a self-governing organisation
of German universities
236 Member universities
124 Student bodies
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DAAD is your partner. Worldwide.
• We promote academic co-operation between Germany
and the world
To achieve this, we
• provide scholarships;
• help establish university co-operations;
• offer free information and counseling on study
and research opportunities in Germany;
• promote German language and German studies
in Malaysia.
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DAAD budget 2013 by sources
European Union
57.7m Euro = 14%
Ministry for Economic
Cooperation and
Development
39.9m Euro = 9%
Other funds
40.7m Euros = 10%
Foreign Office
181m Euros = 43%
419.9 Mio Euro
1.65 bn Ringgit
Ministry of Education and
Research
100.6m Euro = 24%
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Germany – closer to you than you may think!
Automobile, Karl Benz
and Gottlieb Daimler,
1885
Diesel Engine, 1898,
Rudolf Diesel
Toothpaste,
Ottomar Heinsius,
1907
MP3 Format, Fraunhofer Institute, 1987
Electronic computer,
Konrad Zuse, 1941
Television, Manfred von
Ardenne, 1930
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Germany – a Gateway to Europe
Germany lies in the heart of
Europe and has nine direct
neighbours.
With many of them, Germany
forms an area of free
circulation (no border controls,
no visa) which makes it easy to
travel within Europe
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Some facts about Germany
 Largest member of the EU
 A popular tourist destination
 4th largest economy in the world
 World’s export champion for five consecutive years (until 2009)
 Malaysia’s most important trading partner in Europe
 Muslim population of about 4 Mio. (= almost 5%)
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German Education: Producing Innovation and Economic Success
• Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen (Lamborghini,
Bugatti, Bentley...)
• Sportswear from Puma and Adidas
• Pharmaceuticals from Bayer
• Siemens, Infineon, Bosch, SAP...
• Currently some 400 German
companies in Malaysia
Products “Made in Germany”
are well known for their high quality
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German research – a track record of success
More than 100 Nobel prize winners.
In recent years:
2013 Medicine (Thomas Südhoff)
2009 Literature (Herta Müller)
2008 Medicine (Harald zur Hausen)
2007 Chemistry (Gerhard Ertl)
2007 Physics (Peter Gruenberg)
2005 Physics (Theodor Haensch)
2001 Physics (Wolfgang Ketterle)
2000 Physics (Herbert Kroemer)
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Where do International Students go?
3,7 Million international students world wide
ca. 13% of all students in Germany are international
(more than 300.000)
Sourse: OECD Education at a Glance 2011
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Malaysian students in Germany (HE degree programmes)
Number of students
1000
800
600
400
200
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
0
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Quelle: Wissenschaft Weltoffen
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Degree programmes
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral degrees
(exception:
medicine, pharmacy, law)
Database with list of all courses:
www.study-in.de
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University tradition
Humboldt’s vision of education:
“Unity and freedom
of research and instruction”
Tradition of enlightenment
„Academic freedom“
>> Self-dependent, self-responsible
personality as educational goal
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Wide range of study opportunities
350 Universities (state funded)
• 117 Research & Technical Universities
• 187 Universities of Applied Sciences
• 47 Colleges of Art and Music
• Private universities and colleges
(only 4,5% of students)
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University of
Applied Sciences
University/Technical
University
ø Student number: 4.000
ø Student number: 15.000
• close cooperation with industry
• theoretical/academic orientation
• Practise-oriented education and
integrated internships
• duration: 3-4 + 1-2 years
• duration: 3 + 2 + 3-4 years
• application-oriented thesis
• research-based thesis
• subjects: engineering, business,
social sciences, design
• wide range of subjects
• degrees: Bachelor, Master
• degrees: Bachelor, Master, PhDs
• ca. 800.000 students
• ca. 1,64 million students
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The German Research Landscape
The German Research System is characterised by
three different players:
- state-funded institutions (ca. 750)
Research of higher education institutions
(universities, universities of applied sciences etc.)
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Non-university based research facilities
(Max Planck Society, Helmholtz Association,
Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Leibniz Association etc.)
- privately financed institutions
Industrial research by companies
(Siemens, Bayer, BASF, AiF etc.)
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Research expenditures in Germany
Totel expenditures 2011: 267 bm RM
Max Planck Society
Universities
Helmholtz Association
Fraunhofer -Gesellschaft
Leibniz Association
other public or private
research institutes
16,2 %
14,0 %
69,8 %
Industry
Figures for 2007, Source: Statistisches Bundesamt
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Financial Aspects
World-class education at competitive costs!
 no (or very moderate) tuition fees
 generally no tuition fees at PhD level
 Living cost: around Euro 8.000 per year (RM 36.000 per year)
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International programmes
Over 1.000 degree programmes taught in English
(mainly Master’s courses)
www.daad.de/international-programmes
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Admission Requirements
Master
• BA from an internationally recognised university
• proof of relevant language proficiency
• specific requirements by the individual university
Check the website of the course of your choice!
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Learning German – an asset!
• 16.000 degree programmes - the majority taught in German
• Knowlegde of German will open up a wealth of social and
professional opportunities for you:
• 400 German companies in Malaysia
• After graduating from Germany,
you are entitled to work there
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Working in Germany
 Studying is a full-time occupation, but students may find
a part-time job on or off-campus in order to gain
practical experience and to improve their financial
situation.
Up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year are allowed!
 After graduating from a German university,
you may stay on for another
1,5 years to search qualified
employment.
Those successful in their
search can have their
residence permit extended.
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Options for PhD Studies
 Traditional guidance model
Individual mentoring by thesis supervisor
 International Postgraduate Programmes (IPP)
Structured 3-4 year programmes
Supervisor will be provided
English as language of instruction
 Check out the courses available at:
www.daad.de/international-programmes
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Further options for PhD studies – Graduate Schools
 International Research Training Groups (DFG funded)
Subject-oriented and temporary institutions in the fields of humanities,
natural sciences and engineering – www.dfg.de
 International Max Planck Research Schools
29 centres of scientific excellence in the fields of computer science,
natural sciences etc.
 Graduate Schools of the Federal States of Germany
Ph.D. programmes in various disciplines, often in the English language
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Admission Requirements
PhD
• MA from an internationally recognised university
• Proof of relevant language proficiency
• specific requirements by structured PhD-programme
OR
• acceptance by a supervisor in case of individual PhD
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DAAD Funding Opportunities: Scholarships for individuals
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Research Grants for PhD candidates
Research Grants for PhD candidates within the “Sandwich Model”
Postgraduate Courses for Professionals
Research Stays for Scientists
Re-Invitations for DAAD-Alumni
Study Visits for Groups of Students
 Check out: www.funding-guide.de
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DAAD PhD Scholarships
www.funding-guide.de
 research projects at a German university for the purpose of
gaining a doctorate in Germany
(3 years research, PhD awarded by the German university)
requirements:
 Master‘s degree, good Bachelor‘s degree
 no more than 6 years between Master‘s degree and start of PhD
studies
 admission to a structured PhD-programme or confirmation of
supervision by a German professor
Application deadline: 15 October
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DAAD Sandwich Scholarship
www.funding-guide.de
 support for a „Sandwich“ structure of studies combining periods
of study / research in Germany with those in the home country
(between 12 and 24 months research in Germany,
PhD awarded by Malaysian university)
requirements:
 Master‘s degree, good Bachelor‘s degree
 no more than 3 years between start of PhD studies and
commencement of scholarship
 enrolled as a PhD-student in University in Malaysia
Application deadline: 15 October
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How to find the right university / the right course?
All information you need is available in the internet!
General Information
www.daad.de
ic.daad.de/kualalumpur
www.study-in.de
University Ranking
www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/ranking/en/
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Contact
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