(Presentation) A “Referat” is an oral presentation, usually given by students in a seminar. Please ask your lecturer what is expected of you (length of the presentation, handouts, etc.) before you sta [..]

(State Examination) The “Staatsexamen” is a state examination for teachers, medical students, pharmacists and lawyers. Find out more information on German degrees

(Residence Permit) Non-EU nationals may have to apply for a “Aufenthaltstitel” (residence permit) for their stay in Germany. Residence permits issued include "befristete Aufenthaltserlaubnis [..]

(Foreigners' Registration Authority) The “Ausländerbehörde” is the public authority responsible for foreign nationals. This is where you need to apply, if you require a “Aufenthaltstitel” (reside [..]

(Certified copy) Universities may sometimes ask you to submit certified copies of documents, for example degree certificates or transcripts. This is called “Beglaubigung” in German. Documents can be o [..]

Blended Learning is a combination of courses or modules that are taught online and seminars or lectures that are taught in the classroom.

C.t. is short for the Latin expression “cum tempore” (with time). If your read “c.t.” next to the time for a lecture or seminar in the course programme, this means that it starts 15 minutes later (8 a [..]

The DAAD is the world’s largest funding organisation to promote the international exchange of students and scientists. More information on the DAAD

The “Deutschlandstipendium” is a bursary of 300 Euros per month that the German government awards to exceptionally talented students. The scholarships are awarded irrespective of income and are not re [..]

The “Diplom” is a degree title that is awarded by universities and universities of cooperative education (“Berufsakademien”). Before bachelor’s and master’s degrees were introduced at German universit [..]