States/Cities Offering the Best Job Chances for Graduates in Germany
If you’re about to graduate or are looking for a job and you’re wondering where all the jobs in Germany are hiding at for graduates, Read More
Category: Fachhochschule
Kindergeld for University Students over 18
Even children who are over 18 years old are entitled to child benefit (Kindergeld) if they are in the school in their first vocational training Read More
German Embassies Have to Grant Visas to Applicants with Valid University Admission Letters
The European court of Justice (Europäischen Gerichtshof (EuGH)) has ruled that German Embassies will no longer be allowed to deny visas to applicants who have Read More
Finding an Internship in Germany
So you want to do an internship in Germany. Great. Perhaps you have your eye on a specific company, or perhaps you have absolutely no Read More
Apply for the Liese Prokop Stipendium for Foreigners in Austria
The Austrian Integration Fund (Österreichischen Integrationsfonds, ÖIF) will be awarding the Liese Prokop Scholarship for migrants in a Vorstudienlehrgang, attending Uni or in the Nostrifikationsprozess for the academic year Read More
Strathmore University Students in Austria for Biomimicry Project
The Strathmore university students were in Austria for a week in April for the third part of their project with the FH Burgenland. Ten Students Read More
Scholarships, Stipend and Research Grants in Austria
The Austrian government as well as institutions and organisations offer a lot of support to students who are studying or doing research in Austria. If Read More
Lessons Learnt from a Kenyan Shoe Shiner with a Masters Degree
She studied in Rome and has a Masters in Media studies, she’s worked for the Media Council in Kenya but now cleans shoes on the Read More
Differentiating University Courses in Germany and Picking the Best
You’ve decided you want to study a course, but it is offered at two Universities, which one do you choose and why? (If you haven’t Read More
More Universities Introducing Numerus Clausus For Different Study Courses
Numerus Clausus, has been a major issue of discussion in the University scene in Germany recently, should study courses be open to all and sundry or Read More
Can a University Student Change to an Azubi? Converting a Study Visa into an Ausbildung Visa
We come from a society that worships studying, going to University and having many degrees. We love it when people refer to us as Daktari Read More
Choosing an Ausbildung or Study Course
When choosing an Ausbildung, or even a study course at the University, you have to look at a few things. Other than your passion and Read More
Kenyan Becomes the First African to Have her Kenyan Training Recognised as Equivalent to a German Ausbildung
The fact that Germany is in dire need of professionals is no longer a secret. Other than importing professionals, a simpler option is to recognise Read More
How Much do Students Pay for Rent in German University Towns: Hostels vs Apartments
Depending on who you ask, the ranking of the most expensive University towns ranges. In this article, I share the figures from the Süddeutsche Zeitung, Read More
Education Makes You Rich: The Higher Your Education Level, the More You Earn
You’d think it is cliche to compare education to your income but not in Germany. Education remains the surest way to make money in Germany, Read More
Ausbildung vs University: Which One Should you Choose?
After the au pair or FSJ/FÖJ/BFD/EFD year, most people are left grappling with which way to go. Coming from Kenya, education is highly regarded and Read More
Online Resources to Help you Study
Being a student in Germany can be a culture shock. Depending on the school you went to back home, you might require a bit of Read More