THE TRUTH ABOUT GERMANY AS STUDY ABROAD OPTION

In the previous article, we’ve come up with some of the essential features of higher education in Germany. We had shared the information on Germany’s affordable education system, fully financed programs by the government of Germany in all public universities, and its state of the art infrastructure in carrying out world-class research in engineering, robotics, and management sciences. We also have shared insights on the dual education system and scholarships available for Indian students in Germany. The present article is a step bit deviated from the previous one. To offer you the full insight before making the final decision, we are currently sharing additional insights to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The aim is to serve as a wakeup call to those who take everything in positive stride and to make understand the relevance of developing a healthy scepticism.

PEDAGOGY MAY BE OUTDATED

Since all the courses in public universities are funded by the government, the majority of the courses are outdated owing to excessive government interference. Centralized control over universities at times comes in the way of meeting global competitiveness.

COURSES TAUGHT IN GERMAN

Germany is not well equipped to provide training to international graduates. As such students often feel a need to become well versed with the local language which can be both difficult and time-consuming.

TESTS ARE NOT STANDARDIZED

Unlike the case of the United States and the UK, universities in Germany though have the best of minds but in the operational front, the conduct of the universities isn’t much standardized. As a result, university scoring doesn’t highlight the real performance of the graduates.

TOP DOWN NOT BOTTOM UP

Owing to a highly bureaucratic structure much of the control rests with the government trickling further down to universities and colleges. As such students’ aspirations and targeted outcomes from the course program aren’t met in full measure. International graduates have to constantly upgrade their competencies from alternative channels of learning and application.

THE BOLOGNA SYSTEM

Germany has three-tier degree system of the European Higher Education Area which is recognized under the Bologna System. Rather than the old one-tier ‘long’ programs, Germany now offers undergraduate courses which result in a Bachelor’s degree and postgraduate courses which result in a Master’s or Ph.D. (Doctorate).

 

TEACHING APPROACH DIFFERS

Instructors differ in their approach to training graduates. Young instructors are much better equipped to deal with the latest changes in technology and share insights than the experienced lot who have stayed in the university for long. International students in majority pursue higher education for professional growth and thus staying with the times is absolutely essential. As a rule of thumb, seek young instructors for STEM courses and experienced teachers for language and fine arts.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Finding a job after graduation is real difficult. As a result, it is highly imperative to develop a strong professional network or study in Germany with a firm intent of coming back and serve in the home country.  

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