German University Application Basics

German University Application
Basics
Refugee Coaching (RC)
Next steps ………
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Case For Action
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Many refugees want to study in Germany
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Myth: “ Studies are fully supported financially………“
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Mythos : „Studieren wird vollständig finanziell unterstützt…..“
Many refugees have already started studies in their home countries
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Myth: “ I can just continue my studies and courses are credited……..“
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Mythos : „ Ich bekomme meine ausländischen Kurse anerkannt ….“
German university application process is centralised
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Myth:“ I can just go to a local university and sign in ……“
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Mythos : „ Ich kann mich einfach an einer Uni einschreiben ….“
German universities require German language certification
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Myth: “ I can study in English language………“
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Mythos : „ Ich kann in englischer Sprache studieren …“
Following pages HELP to understand the BASICS and guide HOW to apply …..
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General
Priority 1 :
Priority 2 :
Academic
Qualification
Home Country
German Language
Certification
Akademische Qualifikation Check (website NUR in deutsch):
http://anabin.kmk.org/
Die Datenbank stellt Informationen zur Bewertung ausländischer
Bildungsnachweise bereit und unterstützt Behörden, Arbeitgeber und
Privatpersonen, eine ausländische Qualifikation in das deutsche
Bildungssystem einzustufen
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Direct university access = C1 level
 preparation course = B2 level
Note :
 C1 level is ONLY entrance ticket
Tests BEFORE starting the studies :
1. DSH2 or
2. DaF (16 points)
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German Language Principles
Advanced
German language systematic according to
VHS Bergisch Gladbach:
http://www.vhs-gl.de/kursprogramm.aspx
Basics
Build-up
Extended
C1 level:
• Complex texts – abstract subjects
• Discussions – special discipline
• Fluent speaking
• Detailled expressions
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No Direct Entrance - Options
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http://anabin.kmk.org/ shows NO sufficient university qualification for Germany:
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Studienkolleg
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Qualification will also be checked by local university
 Duration : 10 months
German language needs = B1 Level
Preparation courses available at some universities like TH
Cologne:
https://www.th-koeln.de/internationales/cologne-prepclass_2028.php
 Note: cost (5500€) - full tuition scholarship available
Main observations :
• Most of the time, the academic qualification for the refugees is not an issue.
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HOW to get the German Language levels certifications needed to apply for an university study
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Sign up as a GUEST student to listen to some courses in German language …… application forms can
be found on the university websites
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Language Courses – Self Studies - Tests
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JMD (JugendMigrationsDienste)
– http://www.jmd-portal.de/_template.php?1=1
– Kontakt in Köln = Nicole Lambertz 0221-2850989
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activ lernen : Institut für Sprachen und Nachhilfe
– http://english.activlernen.de/
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Tandem Sprachschule Köln
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Check language centers at universities :
– http://international.uni-koeln.de/deutschkurse.html?&L=1
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Volkshochschule (VHS) in the cities offer also courses and tests / certifications
– http://www.vhs-gl.de/deutsch,-integrationskurse-vormittags.aspx
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Goethe Institut - German Tests online and registrations for certification possible
– http://www.goethe.de/lrn/prj/pba/mat/enindex.htm
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Language Tests
– http://www.telc.net/
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University Application
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Uni-assist is an online tool to support the application for International Students
– Uni-assist ist ein Online – Programm zur Unterstützung des Anmeldeprozesses für
internationale Studenten
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Uni-assist is a multi-language website
– Uni-assist ist in mehreren Sprachen aufgebaut
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Uni-assist is designed with a special module for refugees
– Uni-assist besitzt ein spezielles Modul für Flüchtlinge
– Uni-assist specials : Examination of certificates free of charge - needed documents are
described
• Speziell : berurteilen von Zertifikaten – notwendige Dokumente sind beschrieben
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https://www.uni-assist.de/fluechtlinge.html
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TestAS : centralised scholastic test checking the intellectual abilities
– Studierfähigkeitstest um die intellektuellen Fähigkeiten zu prüfen
– http://testas.de/en/testas_en.htm
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Conclusions - Recommendations
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Local universities have INTERNATIONAL OFFICES to contact :
– Example: TH in Cologne :
• Christina Düring , International Office - Campus Deutz, 0221-8275-2122, [email protected]
• Kristina Plaga, International Office – Campus Deutz, +49 221-8275-2133, +49 221-8275-2836,
[email protected]
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Be pro-active !
– YOU have to learn the German language!
• Use ALL possible options – be creative !
• Consider SELF STUDIES / Tests – online as part of studying ....
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Local voluntary people will be happy to HELP !
– We open the doors and you have to walk through !
Look for a COACH or a MENTOR – this makes everything easier !
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Good LUCK !
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Be Proactive

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