Is it compulsory to be knowing German language,to get into German universities?
I have been through many German university websites.Many universities look for German language proficiency proof for foreign students.I want to know the universities where German language proficiency is not mandatory.
I have plans to do Ms in Germany.
I believe it is compulsory to show that you are proficient in the german language before you get into any universities there.
It makes sense. Why would an American university want to take on a student who spoke only Irish Gaelic? Why would a Chinese university want to take on a student who only spoke Afrikaans and Frisian? Why would a German university want to take on a student who only speaks English?
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It is going to be beneficial to have at least some German before you apply or go to a German university. There is some history between Germany and other countries in terms of taking/sending students abroad to get an education (including graduate school). A large part of this history comes from a desire to increase exposure of students to other cultures (cultural enrichment), which is seen as increasing tolerance and relations between Germany and other nations. So, a desire to learn German would be definitely necessary, and at least starting some German classes would be great.
As for classes, there are a number of universities which hold classes in English (check out the private universities). So you could do some courses there in English; however, private universities are expensive, so consider that before applying, and make sure they have your field of study. Also! It would be almost a necessity to navigate the German speaking world to have some German, this would include navigating the German websites to buying bread.
Good luck.
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Myself, I am a graduate student studying Germanistik.
German language examinations for university admission
On arrival in Germany you do not need to speak German fluently. Nevertheless, before you can study at a German university you must first pass either
* the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber (DSH) or
* the Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache – TestDaF.
Exceptions to this regulation are the "international degree programmes" and certain postgraduate courses of study.
The DSH may be taken at the individual universities, which also lay down when they are to be held. The TestDaF may be taken at the TestDaF Centres in your own country or in Germany.
These examinations furnish proof that your command of German is adequate for successful completion of a course of study at a German university or institute of higher education. They test your ability to understand scientific and academic texts and lectures, to take notes on their contents, and to expressyourself orally and in writing with respect to a course-related topic.
Further information regarding the language proficiency demanded for the various functions organised by universities may be found here.
You may take the DSH and TestDaF without prior attendance at a preparatory course. Nevertheless, in many cases attendance at such a course is recommended. Check on institutes in Germany where you can do this.
* German Language examn for entry to an university for foreign studay applicants
* The German test as foreign language
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DAAD – German language examinations for university admission
At some universities, however, exemption is only granted for exchange students or students of German language and literature studies. …
ssl.daad.de/deutschland/deutsch-lernen/…/00532.en.html
I believe it is compulsory to show that you are proficient in the German language before you get into any universities there.
It makes sense. Why would an American university want to take on a student who spoke only Irish Gaelic? Why would a Chinese university want to take on a student who only spoke Afrikaans and Frisian? Why would a German university want to take on a student who only speaks English?
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