Education and Research in Germany

Education

Learn more about the German education system, including the different types of schools.

• Education
• The joys of academic freedom

Equivalent qualifications

This section provides information and useful contacts for people wishing to know more about the German-British equivalents of particular qualifications, whether in the academic or professional field. Further details on EU directives concerning the recognition of professional and occupational qualifications are also provided.

• Academic qualifications
• Professional and occupational qualifications

Study and Research on Sustainability

In order to ensure the sustainable use of our home planet's resources, we need to know more about the effects of industrial societies and the world-wide increase in consumption on the system earth.

• Download the brochure of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research [pdf, 235,83k]
• The Guide "Study and Research on Sustainability"
• www.foerderinfo.bund.de
• Research and Innovation link list [pdf, 85,42k]

Teaching in Germany

Includes information on work permits, how to apply and where to find placements.

Teaching in Germany

Study and research in Germany

Campus-germany.de is the internet portal from Deutsche Welle (Germany's international broadcasting service) in co-operation with the German Academice Exchange Service (DAAD). The portal covers all areas of student life, as well as study courses in Germany for overseas students.

Read more on DAAD

www.campus-germany.de

The German schools abroad scholarship programme: awards for the best

In the school year of 2009/2010 some 16,700 school students around the globe completed their education at one of the 140 German schools abroad and the 870 Language Diploma schools.

The German schools abroad scholarship programme