1. Fill in the application form and get the personal data list.
Applicants must register on the website of CIIC International Business Development Center, fill in the visa application form online, and get a list of materials tailored for them.
Documents required for studying in Germany:
(1) Application for admission to German schools.
(2) Invitation letter from German school, economic guarantee or bank deposit certificate guaranteed at one's own expense.
(3) Physical examination certificate of domestic hospital and valid health certificate. Yellow Book of Ming Dynasty (bilingual or translated into German).
(4) passport.
(5) German proficiency certificate (currently about 800 class hours are required). For some applicants, Germany also requires proof of the cost of attending various German classes, such as receipts or invoices. Students who take part in various amateur German classes should pay attention to keeping the relevant charging documents.
(6) A visa application form with photos and filled in as required. When submitting the materials, Germany needs one set of originals and one set of copies of the materials of 1, 2, 3 and 4, so the applicant should make one more copy of the relevant materials and take it with him for future reference.
2. Submission of materials
The applicant has two options:
Select the time to submit the materials. At this point, he (or his entrusted representative) can go to the receiving center to sign.
(1) If the application is submitted to the receiving center, the integrity of the materials will be checked there. If the materials are incomplete, the acceptance center will prompt the applicant to fill in the materials. If the applicant insists on handing over the materials to the embassy regardless of the prompt, the reception center must hand over the materials. However, the applicant shall confirm in writing that the materials presented are incomplete, and explicitly request to hand over the materials. The applicant was told that he would bear the risk of being refused a visa because of incomplete materials.
(2) If an acceptance center has been established in the jurisdiction where the applicant lives, he can also choose to submit the application through the post office. After registering online and paying the visa fee and service fee in advance, the applicant can mail the complete application to the acceptance center. The acceptance center will forward the application materials to the visa office. Missing materials do not need to be supplemented. Incomplete materials are at risk of rejection. Therefore, it is very important to submit complete application materials.
2. How to solve the accommodation problem when studying in Germany?
First, apply for student dormitory.
Because of its advantages of low cost, good housing conditions, close to the school and communication with peers, student dormitory has become a generally accepted housing form for international students. According to statistics, among about 183000 dormitories provided by the German University Student Service, the proportion of international students living in them exceeds 40%. However, the construction speed of student dormitories is far behind the growth speed of the number of students. In the case of "more than enough porridge", it often takes several months to apply for a student dormitory, and some popular rooms such as suites need to wait longer.
Second, book online.
In addition to student service institutions, some church institutions or foundations have also built cost-effective residences for students. This kind of residence usually has complete infrastructure, convenient living and transportation, and moderate price. Anyone who meets the requirements can book online. After the reservation is successful, they have three days to consider whether to stay. If they agree, they need to pay a deposit and part of the monthly rent during this period. Like student dormitories, this kind of accommodation is often in short supply and can only be booked when there are vacancies. In addition, similar large-scale student apartments in Berlin include the "Student Village" in Tenghu, Slach, formerly known as "Student Village of Free University of Berlin".
Third, rent private houses.
Private houses have various rooms at different prices. Looking for private houses can rely on advertisements in local newspapers in the city or on professional websites. The process is to determine the house you want, write an email or call the landlord to introduce yourself, and then make an appointment to see the house. If satisfied, tell the landlord that he wants to move in and wait for the landlord's reply. In addition to being able to pay the rent, the tenant's personality, background and living habits will affect the choice of German landlords. Some German landlords are unwilling to rent their houses to foreigners and students who have no stable income. Students in China should be psychologically prepared.
Fourth, entrust an intermediary to find housing.
There are many housing rental agencies in Germany. If you are not confident in your language and communication skills, or want to reduce the time for finding a place, entrusting an intermediary is also a way to find a house. Students need to explain their requirements for the house, rental time, basic information and acceptable price range. The agency fee is about one to two months' rent, which means that the higher the house rent, the higher the agency fee needs to be paid. In addition to formal intermediary companies, there are some China people who have lived in Germany for a long time, and their fees are usually lower.
3. What are the good majors for studying in Germany?
1, mechanical engineering
Germany is a world automobile power. This major is very popular among international students in China. The mechanical engineering specialty of German universities also enjoys a high reputation in the world. Students attach great importance to their academic performance and scientific research experience when applying. The course of study is demanding and challenging, but it also provides good career prospects.
Recommended institutions: Dresden University of Technology, Berlin University of Technology, Hanover University of Technology, etc.
2. Economics
The German economy has always been called "the locomotive of European economy". Economic majors usually use theoretical models to describe economic phenomena. BWL (Enterprise Economy/Business Administration) mainly focuses on enterprise decision-making and action plan, while VWL (National Economy/Economics) is devoted to macroeconomics, considering factors such as monetary development, economic cycle and political decision-making.
Recommended institutions: Free University of Berlin, Mannheim University, University of G? ttingen, etc.
3. Materials Engineering
Material engineering plays a very important role in modern science and technology. It combines natural science and engineering science, involving the structural composition of materials and the physical and chemical characteristics of their production. I want to study material engineering, and have a general interest in natural science and basic technology research, and have a deep understanding of mathematics and physics.
Recommended institutions: Nuremberg University, Berlin University of Technology, Dresden University of Technology, etc.
4. Music major
As the hometown of Beethoven, Bach and other world music masters, the teaching quality of both classical music and modern music in Germany is world-famous. According to the different courses of study, the contents taught are different, such as conducting, vocal music methods, music history, theory, composition and different musical instruments. When applying, it is generally necessary to submit a CD of the work.
Recommended institutions: Berlin University of the Arts, Hannover School of Music and Drama Media, Munich School of Music and Drama, etc.
5. Biology major
Germany's medicine and medical devices are very developed, which is inseparable from the progress of biomedical engineering technology. Biology is an important foundation of other sciences, and its research fields include human biology, biomedicine, biochemistry, ecology, zoology and biophysics, focusing on cultivating senior talents in biological sciences engaged in scientific research.
Recommended institutions: Free University of Berlin, University of Bochum and University of Hamburg.
6. Science of environmental protection
Germany is a country that pays great attention to environmental protection. Ruhr University in Bochum has created its own series of strong and characteristic majors, which play an important role in domestic teaching and scientific research. In natural science, environmental protection research is a recognized strength. At present, there are more than 200 research projects on environmental protection, and the environmental protection research and energy research of Oldenburg University have become the focus of multidisciplinary research.
Recommended institutions: Oldenburg University, Ruhr University in Bochum, etc.
7. Law
China and Germany are both civil law countries. Germany is a representative country of civil law system, and the German code is a reference for many civil law countries to formulate codes. If you are a domestic law student, it is very appropriate to go to Germany for further study. In some schools, law majors taught in German have to take the national unified examination, and the language requirements are relatively high. Therefore, it is recommended to pay attention to the application conditions of the school when choosing a school.
Recommended institutions: University of Mü nster, University of Freiburg, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Bremen, University of Cologne, University of Augsburg, University of Heidelberg, etc.
8. Communication and Information Major
Communication industry is the pillar industry of German economy. Both Deutsche Telekom and Siemens Group need a large number of professional information talents to expand their global strategies. Therefore, the communication and information majors of German universities have bright employment prospects in Germany.
Recommended institutions: University of Mü nster, Berlin University of Economics and Technology, Brunswick University of Technology, Kaiser slaughter University of Technology, etc.
9. Architecture major
German architecture is one of the model buildings in the world. World-class architectural design institutions, such as BRT, ARCHITECS and GMP, attract architectural professionals from German universities every year. At home, the rising real estate industry also urgently needs construction professionals.
Popular institutions: technical university of munich, Berlin Technical University, Weimar Bauhaus University, etc.
10, management class
Governments and enterprises in developed countries attach great importance to consulting management professionals in colleges and universities on management strategies and methods, which provides more opportunities for graduate students and doctoral students engaged in these fields to practice and develop. German management majors attract many international students every year.
Popular institutions: Mannheim University, Munich University, Cologne University, Frankfurt University, Mü nster University, Kiel University, Humboldt University of Berlin, Free University of Berlin, etc.
1 1, education
Pedagogy is a discipline with a glorious history in Germany. Compared with other countries, the discipline consciousness of German pedagogy is more conscious and strong. For example, the major of German as a foreign language has a separate theoretical system and branches, which is more practical because it focuses on German teaching practice.
Popular institutions: University of Munich, University of Tubingen, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Hamburg, Free University of Berlin, University of Bielefeld, University of Dortmund, University of Bremen, University of Eisen in Duisburg, University of Kiel, University of Herun-Nuremberg, etc.