Study abroad - study in Germany

A Tradition of Academic Excellence: Study in Germany

Are you looking for a unique international study experience in one of Europe’s leading academic research environments? Then look no further – the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is here to provide you with the information you need about finding, securing, and financing your academic stay in Germany.

Since it was founded in 1925, DAAD has been funding international academic exchange between Germany and the rest of the world. Financially assisting over 55,000 students annually, DAAD may help you realize your dream of studying abroad in Germany! For more information about DAAD scholarships available to students in Canada, visit: www.daad.org.

Ontario/Baden-Württemberg University Student Exchange Program

Baden-Württemberg, located in the South-West of Germany bordering on Switzerland, Austria, France and Bavaria, is one of the most beautiful and culturally vibrant States in Germany. Situated in the very heart of Europe, it is just as famous for being the industrial home of globally renowned companies like Mercedes Benz, Bosch, Porsche or Boss, as for its excellent educational system. The Canadian province of Ontario and the German State of Baden-Württemberg look back on a long and highly successful history of co-operation and exchange in higher education.

The World is Your Oyster

Nicole at the Imperia (Symbol of Konstanz) Taking part in the OBW Exchange at the age of twenty, and having the opportunity to study and live in Germany for one year, has so far been the BEST year of my life! There are no words to describe just how amazing my year abroad in Baden Württemberg has been. It has included travelling throughout Europe, making friendships with people from all around the world, exciting adventures, learning German, and lastly gaining an International academic experience at one of the most prestigious and respected universities in Germany.

Professionally speaking, if you want to stand out and have an edge over other Canadian graduates, you would have had to do something significant like studying on exchange that sets you apart from other students. By having this experience on my resume, I know that it will open many doors for me in the future. It is not just the courses taken overseas that set you apart, it’s the cross-cultural skills and life experiences that you gain which will be imperative in the future when employers look at your credentials and resume. I have learned to be self reliant, independent, confident in my abilities, adaptable, and cultured, and I am able to step out of my comfort zone and thrive in new experiences. I’m now able to explore fresh territory without being fearful.

Architecture Students On the Road

Academic partnerships between Canada and the German state of Hessen have a long and successful tradition – currently, there exist more than 30 partnerships between universities in the two regions. However, German is still not as widely used among Canadian students as English or French are amongGermans, and keeping student exchanges in balance can be a challenge. In response, programs in English such as the summer Hessen:ISUs as well as Master’s and PhD programs are being created, and new ways to collaborate are being sought and found.

Study Options Abound in Germany

Are you still wondering about where to study and which is the best university for you?

It really isn’t an easy decision, especially because so many different questions come into play. You have to give it careful thought and must try not to leave too much to chance.

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France / Quick Facts

French Republic

Form of government: Presidential Republic
Population: 64,057,792 (2010 estimate)
Capital: Paris
Area: 543, 965 km2, 210, 026 sq mi

Largest cities: Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice
Ethnic groups: Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese, Basque minorities
Language: French 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish)

Religious affiliations: Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%, unaffiliated 4%

Education expenditure as a share of gross national product (GDP): 5.7% (2005)
Number of years of compulsory schooling: 11 years (2008)

Monetary unit* 1 Euro (€), consisting of 100 cents

Economy: Agriculture (wheat, grapes, sugar beets, maize, barley, potatoes, apples, livestock, dairy products), Manufacturing (food products, transportation equipment, non electrical machinery, electrical machinery, metals, metal products)

Major trade partners for exports: Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, United States, and Italy
Major trade partners for imports: Germany, Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom, and United States