SHALINI SAKSENA tells you how a degree from a German university can open doors to job opportunities

An engineering degree and that too from the top institutes of the world is the one dream which every Indian student looks for. But not everybody is able to realise the same due to competition and expenses involved. Germany is the solution to both these problems. The 350-plus State-funded universities help India students realise their dream of attaining pocket friendly world class quality education. The top nine technical universities — TU9 — are recognised for their high quality education and a guaranteed admission in same is well sought for in India.

The philosophy of learning and its timely execution finds expression if one opts to study in this country as it is one of the very few developed countries epitomising the universal spirit of learning especially in the fields of Engineering, IT, Management, Science, Medicine, Architecture and Creative Communication.

The country has been a hub of various significant activities pertaining to developments and innovations in these areas of study programs for students and professionals the world over. The growth and progression in these areas have been stylised to the extent that it has become a yardstick judgment for students claiming or aspiring to be the best in the international arena.

Most interestingly, the growth and success that the country’s learning centres have achieved in these areas has proved very infectious for ambitious people endeavouring to fashion success in their respective countries. Learning and teaching is not just about showing way to your fellow citizens but to the people in other parts of the world as well for ultimate betterment of education.

The multi-cultural heritage found here is another factor which makes learning conditions effective and favourable for people who believe in understanding

and sharing different perceptions on various aspects of learning.

If the trends the world over are anything to go by then specialising in customer-centered cultural change to meet the ever-changing dynamics of today’s corporate world should be the most stimulating experience for any genuine professional who likes to raise his own bar to achieve success.

That is where various study programmes in leading colleges and universities have heightened the importance of quality education with very high global acceptance.

For the Indian student wanting to study here, he is not alone when he comes to being away from home. Around 12 per cent of students at these universities come from foreign countries.

Compared with other European countries, the cost of living in here is reasonable. The cost of food, rent, clothing and cultural activities are equivalent to the EU average. There are also a number of concessions available to students. One can receive reduced prices at theatres, museums, opera houses, cinemas, swimming pools and other institutions. All you have to do is present the student ID.

Germany is a safe country. Whether you live in a big city or in the country, you can move freely day or night without having to take any special precautions. Beaches and mountains, medieval city centres and pulsating metropolises, and above all, lots of nature. Germany is a diverse country with many facets! Living in Germany means living in the middle of Europe surrounded by many other countries and exposure to different cultures.