3. Study options
Find out more about Germany’s higher education system, the different types of institutions and qualifications.
In Germany, you can choose between different state and private higher education institutions. There are universities, universities of applied sciences and schools of art, film and music. Selecting the right one depends, amongst other things, on what you want to study. All institutions are comparable in terms of quality.
More than 400 state-recognised institutions of higher education can be found across Germany. Together, they offer some 20,000 different study programmes. You can find out all about the study opportunities in Germany via the . You can attend a German higher education institution:
The following types of higher education institutions exist in Germany:
Every study programme is linked to a particular type of qualification. When you decide on your course, you are also deciding on the qualification that you hope to attain. German higher education institutions offer many types of courses and qualifications.
Here you can find information about the various subject groups on offer at German higher education institutions and the career opportunities open to you after completing your studies.
Many German higher education institutions also offer international programmes. There are four reasons for a study programme to be qualified as international:
3. Study options