Education in Germany

Education in Germany  free as a state policy like other Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Denmark.  While Language of Instruction predominantly German, quite few universities started International programs in English to attract the International Talent.

Education in Germany at University Level is taught in 2 types of Institutes.  The  Research Oriented Universities (Universities of Technology)    and Job Oriented Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen) . The following illustration would give a brief overview of the difference between the two types of institutions.

Universities can award doctoral degrees and are more research oriented while Universities of Applied Sciences are Industry oriented where practicals are an integrated part of the course work.  Generally the courses offered in University of Applied Sciences are limited to Engineering, Business Administration, Social Sciences and Design.  The general orientation of an FH is to prepare for a prospective job in the  field of interest.

While one  may not be able to continue higher education in an FH after receiving a Masters degree, but  could always transfer from an FH to a University as a master’s degree holder to pursue a doctoral degree.