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Studying in Germany

How to Prepare a Portfolio (Mappe) for German Art & Design Schools

German art & design schools have no NC — your portfolio (Mappe) decides admission. What it should contain, field-specific tips, the Eignungsprüfung, Mappenkurs, common mistakes and a timeline.

Gamze E.

22 Jan 2026 · 6 min read

Studying in Germany

Working in International Relations & Policy in Germany: Organizations & Reality

UN/EU/OECD, GIZ/KfW, SWP/DGAP think tanks and political foundations: the organizations, salaries and honest truths of an IR/policy career in Germany — including the citizenship requirement for diplomats.

Gamze E.

20 Jan 2026 · 6 min read

Studying in Germany

Studienkolleg Is Not a Language School: What It Really Is

The number-one myth: "You go to a Studienkolleg to learn German." No — a Studienkolleg is not a language school but a one-year academic equivalence year that bridges you to the Abitur level and ends with the Feststellungsprüfung. You need B1/B2 just…

Anna Schmidt

17 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

Studying in Germany

What to Do With an Engineering Degree in Germany? Job Market & Career

Which industries, roles, and visa paths does an engineering degree open in Germany? Automotive/EV, machinery, energy, automation; the 18-month job search and the Mittelstand reality.

Hakan Kutlu

16 Jan 2026 · 6 min read

Studying in Germany

Berlin or Munich? Which City to Study in, in Germany?

Berlin or Munich? A no-winner, decision-framework guide: subject before city, Berlin (start-ups/arts/FU-HU-TU, ~€664 rent) vs Munich (engineering/TUM-LMU, ~€837 rent — most expensive city), job market and living compared + a quick "which fits you" de…

Halil Yaprakli

16 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

Studying in Germany

What can you do with a CS degree in Germany: job market, salary & staying

IT is Germany's #1 shortage occupation. The 18-month post-grad job-search residence (§20), the Werkstudent → thesis → full-time route, 2025 salary bands, and how much German really matters.

Caner Türkdoğru

16 Jan 2026 · 6 min read

Studying in Germany

What Can You Do With a Psychology Degree in Germany? Careers Beyond Therapy

Most psychologists in Germany are not therapists: therapy is just one regulated path. Non-clinical careers — business psychology, HR, market & UX research, coaching — why you'll need a Master, the English-language angle, and Wirtschaftspsychologie as…

Gamze E.

15 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

Studying in Germany

Studying Architecture in Germany: An International Student Guide

Studying architecture in Germany: architecture vs. civil engineering, the portfolio (Mappe) + NC reality, German bachelor vs. English master, top schools, and the 5-year rule for licensing. An honest guide for international students.

Gamze E.

15 Jan 2026 · 5 min read

Studying in Germany

Studienkolleg Guide — Who Needs It, Which Course, Which School?

A one-year preparatory program that most Turkish high school graduates must complete before starting their studies in Germany: Studienkolleg. This guide covers T-Kurs or M-Kurs, application process, and free cities.

Anna Schmidt

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Halil Yaprakli

15 Jan 2026 · 7 min read

Studying in Germany

Studying Veterinary Medicine (Tiermedizin) in Germany: A Guide for International Students

Studying veterinary medicine (Tiermedizin) in Germany: 5.5 years, Staatsexamen, no English-language programme, only 5 faculties and an NC of ~1.0. Application, Studienkolleg M-Kurs, C1 German and fees — an honest guide.

Dr. Hasan Kaya

15 Jan 2026 · 5 min read

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Studying in Germany

How to Prepare a Portfolio (Mappe) for German Art & Design Schools

Working in International Relations & Policy in Germany: Organizations & Reality

Studienkolleg Is Not a Language School: What It Really Is

What to Do With an Engineering Degree in Germany? Job Market & Career

Berlin or Munich? Which City to Study in, in Germany?

What can you do with a CS degree in Germany: job market, salary & staying

What Can You Do With a Psychology Degree in Germany? Careers Beyond Therapy

Studying Architecture in Germany: An International Student Guide

Studienkolleg Guide — Who Needs It, Which Course, Which School?

Studying Veterinary Medicine (Tiermedizin) in Germany: A Guide for International Students

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