Germany is certainly at the top of the list of almost anybody’s most preferred study abroad locations in Europe. There are several reasons for this, including the fact that top universities in Germany especially government or public-owned universities charge low or sometimes no tuition even for international students.
Other reasons Germany is such a preferred location include:
- Many organizations offer international scholarships to study in Germany
- Lots of German Universities and tertiary institutions have robust scholarships programs for international students
- Most universities in Germany offer Master’s degree programs through the International Degree Programs aimed at English speaking international students
- The German economy is very stable and strong, making the country one of the safest place to study.
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Reasons to study Master’s Degree in Engineering in Germany
In addition to the above reasons to study in Germany, below are further reasons why choosing a Master’s degree program in Germany is a splendid idea
1. Engineering faculties in Germany collaborate closely with top firms and corporation linked to the engineering field. This ensures students have vital on-field experience by the time they graduate.
2. There are a variety of engineering programs to chose from. Almost all the important niches in engineering are offered at the Master’s degree level in Germany. The problem for students would be what course to specialize in since there are so many courses.
3. The economy in Germany is primarily powered by big manufacturing and construction companies that require the services of engineers. So getting a job after graduation, if you have the right documentation, would be relatively easy.
As an international student, you would be allowed to work part-time for up to 720 hours in a year with jobs paying up to 8 euros an hour easy to come by.
4. Due to the expansion of the economy, especially the technology sector, there is a shortage of skilled workers in information technology and engineering in general.
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The government recently implemented a policy that makes it easier for foreigners to work in Germany.
Cost of living in Germany
Even though the German Economy is strong with a strong stable currency, the dutche mark, the cost of living is comparatively low when compared to places like the UK, and some Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.
Coupled with the low cost of living is one of the highest standards of living that can be found anywhere in the world. To get such a high standard of living, a student can live on about 350 Euros per month in some smaller German cities.
Students with valid international students cards are also entitled to discounts on transportation, museums, concerts and so on.
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List of German Universities offering Master’s degrees in Engineering taught in English language
| Course | Qualification | Tertiary Institution |
| Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies (ACCESS) |
Master of Science |
TU Dresden |
| Computational Mechanics of Materials and Structures | Master of Science | University of Stuttgart |
| Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research (ITECH) |
Master of Science |
University of Stuttgart |
| Integrated Urbanism & Sustainable Design (IUSD) |
Master of Science |
University of Stuttgart |
| European Master in Territorial Development |
Master of Science |
TU Braunschweig and Leibniz Universität Hannover |
| Infrastructure Planning (MIP) | Master of Science | University of Stuttgart |
| Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research (ITECH) |
Master of Science |
University of Stuttgart |
| Biomedical Engineering | Master of Science | RWTH Aachen |
| Nanobiophysics | Master of Science | TU Dresden |
| Nanoelectronic Systems | Master of Science | TU Dresden |
| Computational Mechanics | Master of Science | TU Munich |
| Computational Science and Engineering |
Master of Science |
TU Munich |
| Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering (COSSE) |
Master of Science |
TU Berlin |
| Management and Engineering in Technology, Innovation, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (MME-TIME) |
Master of Science |
RWTH Aachen |
| Management and Engineering in Water |
Master of Science |
RWTH Aachen |
| Communications Engineering | Master of Science | TU Munich |
| Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Computer Engineering |
Master of Science |
RWTH Aachen |
| EuroPhotonics – Master in Photonics, Engineering, Nanophotonics, and Biophotonics |
Master of Science |
KIT |
| Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Engineering (WASTE) |
Master of Science |
University of Stuttgart |
| Energy Engineering and Management (EEM) |
Master of Science |
KIT/HECTOR School |
| Environmental Engineering | Master of Science | TU Munich |
| Water Resources Engineering and Management (WAREM) |
Master of Science |
University of Stuttgart |
| Water Science and Engineering | Master of Science | KIT |
| Metallurgical Engineering | Master of Science | RWTH Aachen |
| Aerospace Engineering | Master of Science | TU München |
| Automotive Engineering | Master of Science | RWTH Aachen |
| Energy Engineering and Management (EEM) | Master of Science
|
KIT/HECTOR School |
| Global Production Engineering in Solar Technology |
Master of Science
|
TU Berlin |
| Space Engineering (MSE) | Master of Science | TU Berlin |
| Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics) | Master of Science | TU Munich |
| Management and Engineering in Design Concepts and Structural Engineering of Industrial Facilities (MME-Construct) |
Master of Science |
RWTH Aachen |
| Urban Development | Master of Science | TU Berlin |
| Biomedical Computing | Master of Science | TU Munich |
| Molecular Bioengineering | Master of Science | TU Dresden |
| Computational Sciences in Engineering (CSE) |
Master of Science |
TU Braunschweig |
| Green Mobility Engineering (GME |
Master of Science |
KIT/HECTOR School |
| Management and Engineering in Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering |
Master of Science |
RWTH Aachen |
| Management and Engineering in Electrical Power Systems |
Master of Science |
RWTH Aachen |
| Electronic System Engineering and Management (ESEM) |
Master of Science |
KIT/HECTOR |
| Information and Communication Engineering (iCE) |
Master of Science |
TU Darmstadt |
| Service Management and Engineering (SME) |
Master of Science |
KIT/HECTOR School |
| Energy Engineering | Master of Science | TU Berlin |
| Power Engineering | Master of Science | TU Munich |
| Process, Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering (PEESE) |
Master of Science |
TU Berlin |
| Hydro Science and Engineering | Master of Science | TU Dresden |
| Water Engineering | Master of Science | TU Berlin |
| Geomatics Engineering (GEOENGINE) |
Master of Science |
University of Stuttgart |
| Computer Aided Conception and Production in Mechanical Engineering |
Master of Science |
RWTH Aachen |
| Global Production Engineering in Manufacturing |
Master of Science |
TU Berlin |
| International Mechatronics | Master of Science | Leibniz Universität Hannover |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master of Science | University of Stuttgart |
| Production Systems Engineering |
Master of Science |
RWTH Aachen |
| Textile Engineering | Master of Science | RWTH Aachen |
Additional notes
- TU Munich – Technical University of Munich
- RWTH Aachen – Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen
- TU Berlin – Technical University of Berlin
- KIT – Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- HECTOR – HECTOR School of Engineering and Management, Karlsruhe
- TU München – Technical University of Munich
- TU Dresden – Technical University of Dresden
- TU Darmstadt – Technical University of Darmstadt
- TU Braunschweig – Braunschweig University of Technology
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