Compare Study Abroad in Germany for Free and Study Abroad in Germany on Your Own

Studying in Germany for free and studying in Germany on your own are the two main forms of studying abroad when you choose to pursue your education in this European country. So what are the differences between the two forms, and what are the application requirements? Follow the article below for more information!

General information about studying in Germany for free and studying in Germany on your own 

What is free study in Germany?

Studying in Germany for free is considered a way to attract talent from this country. The German educational mindset is very special. For them, the more people have the opportunity to go to school, the more sustainable the country will develop in the future. 

In addition, Germans believe that a source of capable students from many parts of the world will contribute to the better development of the economy and society. Therefore, many free study abroad programs have been issued by the German government to enhance the training of quality labor for the future. 

With free study abroad, you will be exempted from tuition and living expenses, helping to lighten your financial burden.

What is self-funded study in Germany? 

Although studying in Germany for free is something that many people desire, not everyone is eligible to have it. However, you can absolutely continue your education in Germany with the form of self-funded study abroad. 

With this form, you have to take care of all living expenses and tuition fees. However, your job opportunities will be equivalent to studying abroad for free as long as you put in enough effort. 

Comparing free study in Germany and self-funded study in Germany 

Both self-funded and free study in Germany offer good learning opportunities for international students. However, these two forms will have differences in some aspects such as: 

Condition

The conditions for you to have the opportunity to study in Germany for free are: 

• Students who have passed the entrance exams to regular universities in Vietnam.
• Graduated from high school, total score of 6 subjects in the graduation exam of the Ministry of Education is not less than 36 points. In which, at least 4/6 subjects must be from 6 points or higher and no subject must be below 4 points. 
• For those studying a master's program, a transcript and a university degree are required. 

With self-funded study in Germany, the conditions will be more lenient: 

• If you choose to follow the general education program in Germany, you do not need a foreign language, only need to be under 20 years old.
• If you choose a university training program, you need the following factors: Having taken the national high school exam with a minimum score of 24 points in 4 subjects (no subject below 4 points, no bonus points).
• If you choose a postgraduate program, you must have a university degree and a graduation thesis from a regular university in Vietnam. 

Living and study expenses

Regarding tuition fees, currently universities in Germany have very impressive tuition exemption policies, many schools completely exempt tuition fees for students. The cost of living in Germany is not too expensive, only about 500-700 Euro per person per month. 

For students studying for free, Germany has up to 300 public universities with free tuition such as Hamburg Media School, Augsburg University, Bamberg University... For self-funded international students, you can also choose schools with free tuition. Most of the time, you only have to pay the student management fee. 

Job opportunities 

The job opportunities for free study abroad and self-funded study abroad are the same. As long as you try your best, Germany always has opportunities to help you develop and improve your quality of life.

What you need to do is prepare your foreign language skills and financial stability so that you can study with peace of mind. However, if your family has limited finances, you can also cover your expenses by working part-time in Germany. 

Some notes before studying abroad in Germany 

Whether you choose to study abroad on your own or for free, you need to keep in mind the following issues before starting your studies in Germany: 

• Most universities that offer free training teach in German, so you need to prepare your foreign language skills well while still in Vietnam. 
• Although tuition fees can be waived up to 100%, you still have to prove your finances.
• Study and register for the TestAS exam.
• Prepare well for the APS examination at the German Embassy.
• Do procedures such as visa, admission documents, open an account to prove financial resources. 

Above is some information about free and self-funded study in Germany. If you still have any concerns or questions, please contact URIAH immediately for free consultation: 

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