Where should I study?

The bad thing about growing up is: All of a sudden nobody takes the decisions anymore! You have to spend hours mauling your brain and lie awake all night, because your thoughts keep turning in circles. Unfortunately, we can not accept the decision on where to go after school. But at least we can feed you with information that will hopefully make the decision easier.

The study location

Of course you will spend a lot of time in seminar rooms and at your desk during your studies ... But there is still life besides the university! That's why you should definitely look for a place where you feel comfortable. Our tip in advance: Look at the cities and universities that are suitable for you. On a first visit you can see how and if you like it.

Near or far?

To answer that, you should first clarify for you: How important are family and friends to me? Can you imagine being separated from them for months, or do you want to be able to see them every day? The choice is yours. And the decision is type-dependent. Not everyone is looking for the great freedom - but just as little everyone wants to sit on Saturday morning with the parents at the breakfast table.

Big or small?

It's getting more strategic here. On the one hand, the dear money comes into play: Between small and large cities, the cost of living varies considerably. Discuss with your parents how much money you have and see if you can BAföG are entitled. Then the kind and the offer of the university are added. While the range of specializations and courses is larger at a large university, small study institutions score with the easier personal contact with the lecturers. And last but not least there is the job offer. Internships and student jobs will be easier to get in larger cities - as the supply is simply bigger. Of course, you will also find many interesting medium-sized companies in smaller cities - only there are the places for jobs or internships limited.

The study institution

University, University of Applied Sciences or Dual Studies? Everything has its advantages and disadvantages: while you work in colleges in smaller groups and have a closer contact with professors, at universities the selection of subjects and seminars is much greater. At Berufsakademien you have very solid structures and a high workload? You earn your own money and have good chances to take over. Here are the facts:

admission requirements

You typically need this to study at a university High School . Exception: At many universities in Hesse you can enroll with the Fachhochschulreife for Bachelor degree programs. The Fachhochschulreife also entitles you to study at the FH. And if you want to do a dual degree, then you should have a high school diploma. You have to apply directly to the companies for a place - and they pick the best applicants.

degrees

Everything has been consistent since 2010: In the course of the so-called "Bologna Process" The degrees are awarded at all universities and FHs Bachelor and Master changed. You will get the bachelor degree after three to four years - if you get through during the regular study period. The Master builds on the Bachelor's degree and takes another one to two years.

The Berufsakademien also switch to the Bachelor. Important: Some Berufsakademien can not yet have an internationally recognized degree. The only exemptions are the state-regulated degree programs such as law and medicine. They continue to complete the state examination and are not yet restructured. The only exception are aspiring teachers who already have a bachelor's / master's degree in some federal states.

range of subjects

At Fachhochschulen, the subjects are mainly offered specifically preparing for a professional group. So study courses in the fields of engineering, law, economics and social sciences, administration, health care and media. At universities, the range of subjects is greater and includes, among other things, the humanities. The dual courses of study mainly focus on the subjects of economics, technology, computer science and social affairs.

On these pages you will find an overview of all universities and courses.

Theory and practical relevance

Typical for studying at an FH is the pronounced practical relevance: Mandatory internships, projects with companies and practice-oriented seminars are an integral part of the curriculum. Only that Dual study can top that. Because the students spend a large part of the training period in the company. The universities have also changed their curricula and have planned time for internships. The courses are often more theoretical, because, apart from teaching, research also counts for the mission of the universities, Anyone who enjoys delving into complex theories is in good hands at the university.

curricula

In the past, curricula at universities of applied sciences were much more pre-structured than at universities. In this regard, the universities have now adapted to the FHsbecause they had to set higher standards in the course of the introduction of the Bachelor and Master study programs. Studying at Berufsakademien follows a clearly structured timetable and is usually of a scholastic character.

If you put a check behind these points, then you are right at the university:

A dual degree is the right choiceif you affirm the following points:

Counseling and decision support

Now you have read this far but are still undecided? Then get help!

Counseling services of the universities

About the offers at the university informs the respective Student Advice, On the websites of the universities you will find the links to all faculties with contacts and curricula for download.

rankings

If you want to know which college the students are most satisfied with, how well a college is equipped and how good the mentoring is by the professors, then help University rankings, Among the best known is the university ranking of the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE). Of course, you should not only make your decision for a college dependent on its place in the ranking. But at least you can see where other students like it - and where you should not necessarily go. Here you will find the result of University Rankings 2008/2009

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