Studying in Germany: Advantages and Disadvantages... The truth is that
Germany is one of the best choices for studying abroad, as it boasts
universities that rank highly in the most important international university
rankings. Among these universities are the Technical University of Munich,
Heidelberg University, Free University of Berlin, Dresden University of
Technology, and the University of Tübingen.
These universities offer a variety of programs in various disciplines, particularly in engineering. This has led a large number of international students to seek out and pursue their undergraduate studies, from bachelor's to master's and doctoral degrees, and to wonder about the advantages and disadvantages of studying in Germany.
What are the most important advantages of studying in Germany? _ Studying in Germany: Advantages and Disadvantages
As we mentioned, one of the most prominent advantages of studying in Germany is the presence of a number of internationally and regionally recognized universities that offer degrees with regional and international weight, due to their advanced rankings in international university rankings worldwide. Germany has approximately (450) major universities, with more than (17,500) academic specializations at various undergraduate levels. It also offers a favorable environment for students wishing to study the prestigious scientific disciplines known as "STEM." This is in addition to the availability of German universities that offer their programs with a free education system, especially at the undergraduate level, while the master's and doctoral levels are not expensive. However, the difficult conditions imposed by these universities for admission to these free or low-cost programs reach the point of being impossible for many Arab students, unlike other international universities that offer low-cost programs with easy-to-achieve conditions.
Studying in Germany also enjoys a strong infrastructure and academic scholars in various disciplines.
Living in Egypt is characterized by a distinctive tourist atmosphere and an attractive natural environment. Among the German cities that welcome international students to study are:
Aachen: "A destination for scientific and life sciences majors."
Berlin: "A city rich in politics, history, and culture."
Frankfurt: "A major destination for finance and business majors."
Freiburg: "The ideal city for sustainable living and studying in close proximity to nature."
Hamburg: "The ideal city for engineers, with its green planning and distinctive geometric patterns, and the availability of hundreds of large bodies of water and green spaces."
Marburg: "A dream city for lovers of art and literature."
Oldenburg: "A historic city and gateway to Scandinavia."
But no choice is perfect. When searching for advantages and disadvantages to study in Germany, you may find disadvantages that make it difficult to choose that country for your studies.
So what are the disadvantages of studying in Germany? _ Studying in Germany: Advantages and Disadvantages
It is true that there are a very large number of universities in Germany, all of which are internationally and regionally recognized and highly valued. However, most of these universities set difficult admission requirements, making it extremely difficult for students to enroll in these German universities.
German universities may accept
Arab students with admission requirements that are somewhat achievable, but
they are not as strong regionally or internationally. Thus, students studying
at a university with little prestige may receive a degree that is largely
unreliable, as admission to major universities is not easy.
Furthermore, studies at all German universities are conducted in German, so students find it difficult to achieve academic achievement and may not benefit as much from the educational program as a student who is as proficient in the language as they are in Arabic. Some even fail to master the program and successfully obtain a degree.
If you are one of those who have
not had the opportunity to study for free at German universities; You should be
aware that the cost of studying in Germany is very high, and as a result, you
may find it difficult to achieve academic success, even to the point of failing
your exams after spending enormous sums, especially since education in Germany
is inherently difficult.
In addition, living in Germany
presents several obstacles for Arab students, which further complicates the
educational process.
What are the disadvantages of living in Germany for Arab students? _ Studying in Germany: Advantages and Disadvantages
The German atmosphere, with its
European character and far removed from Arab customs, places students in a
culture shock, affecting their social interactions and increasing their sense
of alienation. Consequently, a large number of Arab students studying in
Germany, even those who believed that studying in European countries was an
experience they aspired to experience, find this difficult. Statistics have
shown that many of them have returned or completed their journeys struggling to
adapt.
What makes matters even more difficult is the German language, which is a key language for communication, not only in academics but also in everyday life. Consequently, even ordinary daily routines can be extremely challenging for students. Not to mention that living in Germany, including housing and food—the basic necessities of life—is extremely expensive. Consequently, students find it difficult to afford the basics of life, let alone luxury.
Many Arab students in our Arab world seek to study in Germany and other European countries, seeking to enjoy the leisure atmosphere in those countries. However, as we mentioned, students may have to give up some of the basics of life and their comfort due to the high cost of living. They may also incur enormous sums of money to live a normal, non-luxurious life, but one that does not lack the basics of life. This is especially true given that life and the atmosphere in our Arab countries are rich in the elements of luxury, while maintaining our warm Arab atmosphere and deeply rooted culture. Consequently, they are not greatly impressed by any luxury in those countries.
Arab students weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of studying in Germany. Many of them have now ruled out the idea of studying in Germany or even other Arab countries. Consequently, Arab students are turning to searching for internationally and regionally recognized Arab universities that offer programs equivalent to those offered by Arab universities. With this research, we have found a massive demand for Egyptian universities, to the point that these numbers now outnumber those seeking European countries and Germany, as if they had found the perfect answer to their search in Egyptian universities.