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Hi everyone, it's Global Scholarships and I'm your host as I hope you're all doing well
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And today we're going to see how to study in Germany for free
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But first a huge disclaimer though. This video doesn't guarantee you free education in Germany
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We cannot guarantee you that. Nobody can guarantee you that. These are just some opportunities and tips that if you use right can make your education in
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Germany more affordable and if you're lucky, maybe even completely free. So let's get to it
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Germany has become one of the leading study destinations for foreign learners due to its cultural diversity
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high quality of life, rich history, world-class institutions, excellent higher education system, and booming economy
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Some well-known universities in Germany, especially private institutions, require international students to pay tuition fees
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which can be quite a heavy burden. But what if you can study in this country for free
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Well, in this video, we will try to offer valuable insight into how you can do exactly that
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So, how do you study in Germany for free? And if you want to find the perfect scholarship for yourself, go to our website, global
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scholarships.com, and use our free search tool. Type in the program, university, or the country you are interested in, and see all the available scholarships
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Use our filters to find the most suitable scholarship for yourself. It's completely free and doesn't even require registration
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Find the perfect scholarship right now Well the first step is compiling and submitting the admission documents such as academic transcripts signed application forms financial documents demonstrated your ability to cover expenses
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and a passport photograph. The institution will use these documents while considering your academic qualifications
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achievements, and background. Besides the standard admission documents, the university may request supplemental documents
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like ACT scores, language proficiency documents, health insurance, and visa requirements. The additional documents may be used not just to decide on your admission into the university
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but also your eligibility for scholarships or financial aid. As the second step, we have applying for scholarships
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One of the best ways to lighten the burden of tuition fees is to apply for and receive a scholarship in Germany
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Scholarships will completely eliminate or significantly reduce tuition fees and take care of any financial responsibility you must meet
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to enjoy a 100% tuition waiver, applying for a fully funded scholarship covering all your
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education expenses is best. The Erasmus Mundus scholarships are a good example. These fully
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funded scholarships are highly competitive, so if you do not get one, you can always apply for
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partial scholarships. The third step is applying to universities with affordable or free tuition
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which is a practical approach for attaining quality education while minimizing academic expenses While affordable institutions still charge tuition fees unlike tuition universities the reduced cost compared to many other institutions can make your studying expenses easier to afford
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There are many affordable universities in Germany, such as the University of Stuttgart and the Technical University of Munich
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The University of Stuttgart charges 1500 euros per semester in tuition fees
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and a technical university of Munich requires international students to pay a minimum of 2,000 euros
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in tuition fees. So what tuition-free options do you have in Germany
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Well, several German universities provide tuition-free bachelor's degree programs, making it possible for international students to study for free in Germany
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Some of the institutions that have free tuition for undergraduates are the University of Bonn
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and Gothay University Frankfurt. Besides going to tuition-free universities, international students studying for a bachelor's degree
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may apply for fully funded scholarships from external organizations. like the DAAD scholarships
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Tuition-free options for master's studies in Germany. There are many universities in Germany
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such as the Free University of Berlin and the University of Bonn, that offered tuition-free master's programs
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Enrolling in these programs means you only have to worry about semester fees and living costs
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And for these, besides tuition-free institutions, there are various scholarship opportunities provided by schools and organizations to support master students These scholarships which play an essential role in fostering an inclusive education environment include the HZDR summer student program which covers cost for lectures accommodation transportation
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and even daily living expenses. There are other similar opportunities and you may contact your target institution for information about those options
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Searching free options for PhD studies in Germany. International students have the chance to study PhD programs for free in Germany
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as most institutions offer tuition-free doctorate programs. These allow students to concentrate on their research without financial concerns
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which would hopefully encourage innovation and productivity. Besides enrolling in tuition-free institutions
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you may apply for scholarships like the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
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doctoral tuition waivers, and DLRDAAT research fellowships. Not only with these offers waive your tuition fees, but they may also cover your living and other study expenses
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Well, that's pretty much it. I hope you found this video informative. If you did, please be sure to give us a like and subscribe to our channel for more educational content
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Also, join our live streams on Fridays. Every Friday we do a live stream. We go over different scholarship opportunities and you can come and ask any questions that you might have
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And as always, for more comprehensive guides on studying abroad, as well as scholarship opportunities, visit our website at Global
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schoolshowships.com. See in the next one
