My daughter is in 12th Standard (PCMB). She wants to study medicine. What is the criteria for doing medicine from Germany? What is the fee and other expenses? What is the procedure to get scholarship for education? Thanks in advance.

Ans: Hello,

First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. I am glad to hear about your daughter's plans on studying medicine in Germany. As an answer to your query I would like to tell you that owing to Germany’s well-regarded education system and comparatively cheaper tuition fees in contrast to other nations, pursuing medicine in the country can be a wise decision. Nevertheless, remember that the prerequisites for admission may be strict. Overseas students are required to prove their competency in the German language, and for the same they will need to pass tests viz., the DSH or TestDaF. Not just that, your daughter will also need to fulfill academic requirements, and this includes submitting transcripts from high school and a valid bachelor's degree, if applicable. Further entry examinations or interviews may be required by certain universities.

To answer your question pertaining to the fees and other expenses, I would like to let you know that although the tuition fees at public universities in Germany are usually very cheap or completely free, semester fees covering administrative costs and public transportation, are charged by them. Depending on the way of living and location, the costs of living can differ, but one can anticipate paying around Euros 800-1,000 each month.

Next, coming to scholarships, you would be glad to know that there are numerous opportunities available from both private as well as public organizations. Foreign students are offered scholarships by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), in addition, financial aid options are frequently offered by universities themselves. The costs of living or tuition fees are covered by these scholarships, at times, it covers both. To enhance your daughter’s chances of obtaining funding, I would recommend that she conducts an extensive study and begins applying well in advance as the prerequisites and process of application between universities may vary.

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