Higher education in Germany

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Die Hochschulbildung in Deutschland umfasst Universitäten, Fachhochschulen und Kunst- und Musikhochschulen.

Higher education in Germany includes universities, universities of applied sciences and art and music schools.
  1. Der Bachelor-Abschluss dauert in der Regel drei bis vier Jahre und ist der erste akademische Grad.
Earning the bachelor's degree usually lasts three to four years and is the first academic degree.
Some courses require a preliminary internship that must be completed before studying.
  1. Viele Studierende entscheiden sich nach dem Bachelor-Abschluss für ein Master-Studium, das in der Regel zwei Jahre dauert.
After the bachelor's degree, many students choose a master's degree, which usually takes two years.
  1. Es gibt auch die Möglichkeit, an einer dualen Hochschule zu studieren, bei der theoretische Ausbildung und praktische Arbeit im Unternehmen kombiniert werden.
There is also the possibility to study at a dual university in which theoretical training and practical work in the company are combined.
  1. Der Doktortitel wird durch die erfolgreiche Verteidigung einer Dissertation erworben und ist der höchste akademische Grad.
The doctorate is acquired by the successful defense of a dissertation and is the highest academic degree.
There are different types of scholarships that help students finance their training.
  1. Der Zugang zur Hochschulbildung ist in Deutschland weitgehend durch das Bestehen des Abiturs oder einer gleichwertigen Qualifikation geregelt.
Access to university education is largely regulated in Germany by passing the Abitur or equivalent qualifications.
International students often have to demonstrate knowledge of German in order to be approved at German universities.
Many universities offer exchange programs that enable students to gain experience abroad.
The quality of German university education is monitored by various accreditation agencies to ensure that the standards are observed.