What is DAAD?

2. German national agency for international academic cooperation and exchange • Independent association of universities • DAAD provides: • Scholarships and grants • Information and counseling about studying & research in Germany • Facts & Figures: • 64 Regional Offices and Information Centers worldwide • Regional Office for the US and Canada : New York City • Annual budget : ~ 410 m € / $ 590 m in 2010 • 74,000 people supported annually • 1,745 from North America / 4,496 to North America in 2010 • All academic levels, all fields, varied lengths of stay What is DAAD? DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

3. The DAAD network – worldwide DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

4. Creating a European Higher Education Area • Three-tier degree Structure: • Bachelor • Master • PhD • 900+ “International Degree Programs” • taught in English • More competition between institutions • More transparency about • individual programs • Rankings Bologna Process DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

5. Why Germany? DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

6. 101 million people speak German worldwide   • Most widely-spoken language of the European Union • Number of German pages in the internet takes second place after English-speaking pages • Ranked 3rd worldwide for the number of books published • More than 250,000 international students in Germany • Largest economy in Europe & the 3rd largest in the world • High academic standard & standard of living Why Germany? DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

7. Third only to the US, China and Japan in R&D spending and output • 2.5% of GDP spent on R&D • 8.2% of articles in international scientific journals (SCI): (US: 31.8%, Japan: 8.5%, UK: 7.3%) • Strongest in physics, optics, polymer chemistry, automotive, environmental, nuclear and food engineering • …and don’t forget the humanities! Leader in Science & Technology DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

8. Two main types of higher education institutions: • Research Universities: undergraduate, professional and doctoral programs • Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen): practice-oriented Bachelor’s and Master’s programs • Outstanding research institutes outside universities: • Max Planck Institutes • Helmholtz Research Centers • Fraunhofer Institutes German Higher Education DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

9. Searchable database of all programs taught at German universitieswww.higher-education-compass.de • Research Training Groups, Collaborative Research Centers, Graduate Schools and Research Clusters supported under the Excellence Initiative www.dfg.de • For Bachelor and Master programs Program rankings from Center for Higher Education Developmentwww.university-ranking.de • General information about study and research in Germany www.study-in.de www.research-in-germany.de How to Select the Right Program or School DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

10. Example of a CHE Ranking DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

11. Funding for study abroad, internships or senior thesis research • Open to students in all fields • Previous knowledge of German not required, but advantageous • Monthly stipend or lump sum • Health Insurance • Some travel reimbursement • All-Grantees meeting in Bonn DAAD Scholarships DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

12. Opportunities for Study & Research in Germany - Undergraduates - Programs and Scholarships

13. Funding study, thesis research and/or internships • Independently designed or organized programs • For sophomores and juniors (second- and third-year students in Canada) Undergraduate Scholarship • All academic fields • 4 to 10 months during the German academic year • €650/monthly, insurance, travel stipend • Deadline: January 31 DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

14. Summer courses thaught in German at German Universities • For juniors, seniors and grad students • 2 years minimum language requirement • Focus on literary, cultural, political and economic aspects • Hundreds of courses to choose from • 3 to 4 weeks • $850 scholarship: tuition, room and board, health insurance, travel reimbursement • Deadline: December 15 University Summer Course Grant DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

15. For students who are nominated by their department/program chairs • Short-term research (one or two months) • North America or Germany • Junior, senior, grad students with a German Studies major or minor • Two years of college German are expected • Minimum of three courses in German Studies • $1,500 to $2,500 research support for living costs during the active research phase • Deadlines: November 1 / May 1 German Studies Research Grant DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

16. Internships for 2 months at German parliament • Advanced undergrads or graduate students • Fields: political science, international relations, law, history, economics, or German. • Must be comfortable in written and spoken German • Monthly salary from German Bundestag • DAAD can help with health insurance and housing EMGIP – Bundestag Internship DAAD Deadline: September 15 Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

17. 11-week summer program in Berlin • Journalism and communication undergrads and grad students • 6-week seminar on German politics, culture & media at FreieUniversitaet Berlin • Intensive five-week internship in German media companies • Good proficiency in German required • € 650/month, travel stipend, insurance • Deadline: January 31 InternXchange Journalism Internship DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

18. Summer Law School & Internship • Intensive legal training at one of the most prestigious law schools in Germany - the University of Freiburg  • one week seminar, three week - internship at a German law firm or other legal institution with international focus • Application requirements: • outstanding candidates in their second and third year of legal studies • German language skills are not a prerequisite but preferred • A proven interest in the German legal system is helpful • Funding: • 650 Euro stipend for the duration of the summer school • standard rate to cover international travel • five-day railroad pass • health insurance, accident & personal/private liability insurance DAAD Deadline: January 15 Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

19. 6-12 weeks in summer • Web-based matching process • Undergrads work directly with German doctoral students at top labs across country • No German required • Scholarships and housing assistance provided • 250 interns placed in 2011 • Deadline: January 31 RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

20. For undergraduate DAAD alumni, recent graduates or graduate students • 6-12 week summer placements in industryinternships with leading German companies • German requirements depend on the nature of the internship • Scholarships and housing assistance are provided • 2 week intensive language course for RISE and RISE pro participants with little or no German • €250/monthly for graduates, €500/monthly for PhD students + €500/monthly from host company • Health insurance, travel reimbursement RISE – professional DAAD Deadline: January 31 Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

21. Study & Internship Program (SIP) • 1 semester coursework at a university of applied science+ 1 semester internship supervised by a U.A.S. • For sophomores and juniors (at time of application) • Language requirements depend on individual program • € 700/month; travel stipend; insurance • Deadline: February 15 DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

22. EMGIP Bundestag Internship • Intern for 2 months at German parliament • Advanced undergrads or grad students • Fields: political science, int’l relations, law, history, econ or German. • Must be confortable in written & spoken German • €1,100 • Deadline: Sep 15 internXchange • 11 week summer program in Berlin for journalism & communication • undergrads and grad students • Seminar program + internships in media companies • Good proficiency in German required • € 700/month; travel stipend; insurance • Deadline: Jan 31 SIP: Study & Internship Program 1 semester coursework at a university of applied science + 1 semester internship supervised by a U.A.S. For sophomores and juniors (at time of application) Language requirements depend on individual program € 700/month; travel stipend; insurance Deadline: Feb 15 Programs for Undergraduates DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

23. Express why a stay in Germany is critical for your academic or professional goals • Obtain a letter of invitation from a German professor or institution • Explain clearly why you chose the location or program you did • Submit quality letters of recommendation • Make sure your application is on time and complete Tips for success DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

24. Visit our website for the USA and Canada: www.daad.org • Other funding resources: • www.funding-guide.de • www.studyabroadfunding.org • www.higher-education-compass.de • General information about study and research in Germany www.study-in.de www.research-in-germany.de DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

25. We hope to see you soon in Germany!