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Study & Research in Germany

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Are you interested in studying or researching in Germany? Still not sure where to go or how to make it happen? The information in this section will help you answer these and many of your questions regarding your stay in Germany! Our website offers detailed information on everything you need to know in order to pursue your studies in Germany. Feel free to browse the following pages for ideas, tips, and inspiration to make your experience in Germany unforgettable.

Study in Germany

Go Abroad

Find information on the German higher education system, university admission requirements, funding opportunities, finding an appropriate program, as well as many tips on daily life in Germany, from finding accommodation to calculating living cost expenses.

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Research in Germany

Scientific Work

Germany offers international researchers a diverse research-oriented higher education landscape, globally recognized research institutions and a research-intensive industry that leads the world in many areas.

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Getting to Know Germany

View into the World

Germany is an ideal destination for study and research. It offers world-class higher education, bustling cities, a beautifully diverse landscape, and it welcomes people from all over the world.

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German Language Skills

Learning German

Learning German is worthwhile. Find out where and how you can improve your German.

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Higher Education Compass ("Hochschulkompass")

Info Portal

At the information portal of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) German universities publish daily information about their study and doctoral programmes as well as their international cooperation.

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Find German Events Across Canada

So German!

In order to encourage and facilitate interactions with “things” (and people!) German, SoGerman.ca presents details on the wide variety of German-related activities taking place across Canada. From information on opportunities for academic study, research stays or learning the German language, to events on all aspects of Germany’s cultural, economic and political life, the website aims to show that Germany truly offers something for everyone.

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