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UNIVERSITIES OF APPLIED SCIENCES:
BEST WAY TO START A BUSINESS CAREER IN GERMANY
AND WORLDWIDE
Oana Lelcu, Head of International Recruitment, IUBH University of Applied Sciences, Germany
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GERMANY: 3rd MOST POPULAR STUDY DESTINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
• Outstanding academic programmes• Ranking among the best in the world
• Open society• One of the safest countries in the world (#16
Global Peace Index 2017)• Great student diversity
EU & EEA students: • Unrestricted access to the German labour market Non-EU students: • Working rights during studies: 120 full-days per year• 18-month stay-back option after graduation• Settlement permit available under certain circumstances
after 2 years• Citizenship after 8 years (if one meets all the
requirements)
• No. 1 Economy in Europe, No. 4 in the world• Economic momentum expected to grow • More than 500.000 vacant positions available• Highest trade surplus in the world
• Determination, motivation and commitment open many doors
• You can make the most of yourself freely and reach your full potential
• U.A.S. offer a range of attractive, practice-oriented programmes & industry partnerships
• Kick-start your Career• Excellent prospects on the global labour market
TOP QUALITY EDUCATION WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE
ADDITIONAL BENEFITSEXCELLENT ECONOMIC SITUATION
POTENTIAL UNLOCKEDGEARED TO PRACTICE
Source: www.daad.de
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CRITERIA• Standards of education (up to 50
points)
GERMANY: 1st MOST ATTRACTIVE STUDY DESTINATION IN EUROPE
• Cost (up to 30 points): average cost of living plus tuition fees (lower cost indicated by a higher score)
• Life & Career (up to 20 points): country's score in the UN's World Happiness Report + local unemployment rate among the tertiary educated
Source: http://www.study.eu/article/the-study-eu-country-ranking-2017-for-international-students
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http://monitor.icef.com/2018/04/germany-confirms-foreign-enrolment-growth-2017/ Source DAAD
SENDING REGIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLMENTS IN GERMANY (2017)
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MAIN REASONS WHY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHOOSE GERMANY?
Countless job opportunities after graduation: 69.2% of international students would prefer to remain in the country and find a good job
Affordable higher education: 35.3% of prospective students would choose Germany because of low tuition fees
World-class professors: 29.3% of international students value professorship at German universities
35.3% COST
29,3% QUALITY
69.2% FUTURE IN GERMANY
Source: 2018 International Students in Germany Survey: Studying-in-Germany.org
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POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
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LOWEST GRADUATE UNEMPLOYEMENT RATE
Source: OECD (2018), Unemployment rates by education level (indicator)
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Source: www.studying-in-germany.org/germany-international-student-statistics-2018/ & www.daad.de
36%
36%
10%
8%10%
International Students in Germany: Course Level (2017)
Bachelor's program
Master's program
PhD program
Other programs
Non-degree courses
STUDY PROGRAMMES
STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
PROGRAMMES IN ENGLISH
Internationally oriented Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes mainly taught in English
1.400
18.500 Degree programmes available in Germany:
Undergraduate programmes
Graduate programmes
10.000
8.500
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UNIVERSITY vs U.A.S.: HISTORY
Universität = University „Century-old tradition“
• 1386: first university in Heidelberg• Focus on science: Theoretical knowledge &
research• Wide range of subjects. Some specialisted i.e.
Technische Universität, even to one subject (e.g. German Sport University Cologne)
Fachhochschule = University of Applied Sciences„Modern & innovative“1969 – 1972: first U.A.S. in Germany. Austria: 1990,
Switzerland 1995Focus on practice: Teach professional skills (knowledge
and its practical application)Subjects: technology, economics/business &
management, social work or medicine
TRADITION
Careers in the sphere of research, humanities & hard data
Business & management, finance, medicine, architecture
Source: www.daad.de
INNOVATION
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Universities
Universities of Applied Sciences
Type of universities & Number of students
956.928
246
106
1.800.000
Universities of Applied Sciences
Universities
DIVERSITY AT THE HIGHEST QUALITY
Source: www.destatis.de | Statistisches Bundesamt & www. Daad.de WS2016/2017
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Universities
Universities of Applied Sciences
Type of universities & Number of students
196.450
234
118
2.560.478
Public Universities(including U.A.S)
Private Universities(including U.A.S.)
PRIVATE: INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
Source: www.daad.de
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U.A.S.: CLOSE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM
• Professors with PhD and at least 5 years of work experience, related to the field that they teach.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT MEETS INDUSTRY NEEDS
• Programmes usually include work placements & internships
• Teaching style involves a mix of theory & practical projects, case studies, industry conferences & field trips
• Strong industry connections & joint research programmes with industry, business and public services
• Career Services on campus: Personal advising sessions Applicant training seminars Monitor developments on the German labour market Job fairs (Career Days or Career Week) on campus
• Dual programmes (Study & work)
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FOCUS ON SKILLS DIRECTLY RELEVANT TO THEIR CAREER ASPIRATIONS
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PRIVATE U.A.S. HAVE GROWN TO CATER TO A NEW DEMOGRAPHIC OF STUDENTS
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“IN GOD WE TRUST. ALL OTHERS MUST BRING DATA.” W. EDWARDS DEMING
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#1 University for Career Development in Germany