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Discover Your Germany
Eight foreign students tell about their life and studies in Germany. Watch Video »
STUDY ABROAD
How Germany Promotes Study Abroad
An innovative marketing campaign by the German government
encourages Germans to spend time abroad during their studies.
RESEARCH
Germany’s R&D Investment Climate
Public and private spending on research and innovation in Germany
has increased during the recent downturn, with universities among
the greatest beneficiaries.
ECONOMY
Freedom to Focus on What You Do Best
An increasing number of international researchers are working in
Germany – but what is life really like for them?
NEWS
Germany Tops Global Gauge
With its support for visiting students and its encouragement of
study abroad, Germany tops the international education ‘gauge’.
PROFILE
An American in Essen
Professor Colin Vance is getting more sensitive to the subtle
differences between the working lives of academics in the US and in
Germany.
STUDY ABROAD
Widening Horizons
A national program in Germany is taking undergraduates to new
places.
STUDY ABROAD
Open Cultures Provide a Better Welcome
Universities across Germany are developing new ways to improve the
welcome they give international students.
PROFILE
Experiencing Doctoral Research in Germany
What it is like to be a doctoral student in Germany? A young
researcher from the U.S. reflects on his experiences.
CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Bibliophiles of the World Unite at Frankfurt Book Fair
The annual Frankfurt Book Fair represents the culmination of
Germany’s six-century love affair with books.
CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Generation Riesling
They are well educated, well travelled and they have a clear
philosophy: ‘the quality of the grape decides the quality of the
wine’. Meet Germany’s Generation Riesling.
STUDY ABROAD
Beyond Study Abroad
As students look for a competitive advantage in the global
marketplace, they are increasingly opting for international dual
and joint degrees.
