Engineering Degrees in Germany for SPM Holders

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Hamburg

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Bremen

Mannheim

Karlsruhe

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Studying in Germany

Carl Duisberg CentrenHansaring 49–51 • 50670 CologneGermanyTel. +49(0)221/16 26-284malaysia@cdc.dewww.studying-in-germany.net

Your contact in Germany:Carl Duisberg CentrenHansaring 49–51 • 50670 Cologne • Germanymalaysia@cdc.de • www.studying-in-germany.net

Your contact in Malaysia:Dr. Mohamed Rashid Bin Navi Baxrashidbax@gmail.com

Our partners:

First City University College www.firstcity.edu.my/en/

Goethe Institut www.goethe.de/kualalumpur

German Alumni Association Malaysia (GAAM) www.gaam.my

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) www.ic.daad.de/kualalumpur

German Embassy Kuala Lumpur www.kuala-lumpur.diplo.de

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Ten Reasons to Study in Germany Engineering Study Preparation Course

Germany is one of the world’s best study destinations. There are many good reasons why you should choose Germany to continue your higher education abroad:

1. Quality of life – You live in a diverse, safe country in the heart of Europe.2. Booming economy – Germany is the largest economy in Europe and a world export leader. 3. Engineering and innovation leader – Germany is the global leader in numerous high-tech fields and is one of the top three countries for international patent registration.4. Diverse range of study opportunities – Choose from more than 400 universities and universities of applied sciences offering about 16,000 different degree courses.5. High-quality teaching and research – German higher education is very hands-on and practical.6. First-rate higher education system – Germany is the fourth most popular study destination worldwide – for good reason.7. Top class degree recognized around the world – “Made in Germany“ is recognized as an international seal of quality. A German university degree is highly respected by employers worldwide.8. Good career prospects – Knowledge of German increases your job opportunities with German and foreign companies in your own country and abroad. There are over 400 German companies operating in Malaysia. 9. Open and proactive cultural exchange – Germany is ranked in the top three countries worldwide with the largest foreign student population.10. No tuition fees – In most cases, there are no tuition fees for German and international students.

Carl Duisberg Centren has organized study preparation courses for Malaysian SPM holders on behalf of Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) and Telekom Malaysia Berhad, and in cooperation with KBU Internation-al College since 2003.

The study program consists of two parts with a total duration of 26 months.

In Malaysia (Bandar Utama) – starting in July• Module I: 6-month intensive German language course with a native speaker.• Module II: 12-month Western Australian Matriculation Course (AUSMAT).• Intercultural preparation.• Accommodation and classes at KBU International College, Bandar Utama.

In Germany (Cologne) – starting in JanuaryModule III including:• 4-week intensive German language course.• 5-month preparation course for the Eligibility Test (German university entrance qualification). Subjects: German, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry.• Extensive educational counseling and personal mentoring.• Placement in internships at German companies (duration: 8 weeks).• Placement at universities of applied sciences all over Germany.• Accommodation in Germany.

For information about a scholarship, please visit:Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) www.jpa.gov.my

For further information about study preparation courses, please contact: malaysia@cdc.de

German curricula emphasize independent studies. Students are expected to do independent research, prepare oral reports or term papers and attend lectures and small group discussions.

Most common types of higher education institutions in Germany• Universities and technical universities (“TU“) emphasize theoretical research.• Universities of applied sciences (“FH“) emphasize practical knowledge and maintain close relations to the industries.

Most common degree courses• Bachelor’s Degrees take normally 6 or 7 semesters (3 to 3.5 years) to complete. The most common Bachelor’s degrees in Germany are B.A. (Bachelor of Arts), B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) and BEng (Bachelor of Engineering).• Master’s Degrees are consecutive to a Bachelor’s degree and can be earned in 2 to 4 semesters (1 to 2 years). A Master’s degree is usually a specialization relating to the Bachelor’s subject. A Master’s degree program can be completed immediately upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree or following a few years of work experience.

German language requirements• “TestDaF“ or “TELC” (test of German as a foreign language).• “DSH“ (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber).

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