With over 400,000 international students anticipated to study in Germany this winter semester, the country’s appeal as a study abroad destination is only growing. A snapshot poll conducted by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) indicates that this is a noteworthy 7% rise over the prior year.
Around 88,000 international first-semester students have arrived this semester, a 7% increase from the previous year, according to the poll, which comprised 200 universities throughout Germany. With more than half of the colleges questioned reporting noticeably higher numbers, the growing popularity of Master’s programs is a major factor driving this growth.
The importance of luring international talent to Germany was underlined by DAAD President Prof. Dr. Joybrato Mukherjee, who said that “German universities are demonstrably very attractive for international students.” In order to guarantee a seamless transition for international students, he also emphasized the necessity of addressing issues like reasonably priced housing and visa regulations. International students are already being supported and promoted by the DAAD’s “Skilled Labour Initiative” when they enter the workforce. 104 universities have benefited from the initiative’s assistance in promoting international students and resolving their issues.
Major Obstacles for Foreign Students
–Visa Policies: 83% of universities said they had trouble with the visa allocation process or entry policies.
–Affordable Housing: The necessity for reasonably priced housing was mentioned by 75% of colleges.
–Cost of study and living: Concerns regarding the expense of living and studying in Germany were voiced by 69% of universities.
Germany continues to be a popular choice for overseas students in spite of these obstacles because of its excellent educational system, reasonable tuition costs and stellar academic reputation. Germany is in a strong position to maintain its standing as a global leader in education, as the DAAD predicts that the number of international students will continue to rise.
