Studying in Germany

In Germany, the term „Hochschule“ (high school) is used like in the US for all kinds of secondary schools.

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Answer explanation

In Germanym „Hochschule“ is the umbrella term for higher education institutions.

The first university in Germany was located in the city of Heidelberg.

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„Numerus Clausus“ means that you need a certain grade in order to enroll for a certain university course.

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The „Numerus Clausus“ rule applies to all courses in German universities.

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Answer explanation

„Numerus Clauses“ only applies to certain courses such as studying law, medicine and psychology. Many courses in German universities are „zulassungsfrei“ and require only basic requirements.

The acronym MINT stands for Mechanik (mechanics), Informatik (computer science), Naturwissenschaft (natural sciences) and Technik (engineering).

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Answer explanation

The M actually stands for mathematics.

Since MINT projects started, the number of female applicants for these subjects has doubled.

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Most universities in Germany nowadays use the Bachelor and Master system.

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50% of students who complete their Bachelor also enroll a Master program.

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Answer explanation

It's actually 90%, so most of the students who complete their Bachelor also try to complete their Master.

German universities are free of cost, but students pay an admin fee of around 500 Euro per semester.

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Answer explanation

The admin fee varies from university to university but is usually between 100 and 350 Euro.

Students can usually use the public transportation in their respective city free of cost.

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• False