New beginnings
Welcome to the on-line classes to both new and returning students!!
New beginnings are interesting, exciting, scary but can also be a lot of fun. Thank you for joining us in a different way of learning!!
This year has been different in a way that nobody could have imagined a year ago, but we do hope that you will take the opportunity to make use of our on-line Library facilities to make your learning process easier.
The physical Library remains closed due to the Covid 19 pandemic, however all Library services remain available from Monday to Friday between 10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Previous Library Newsletters are available on our website: www.goetheharare.org
Ask The Librarian: librarian@goetheharare.oeg
She can help you with information support for your learning process and assignments.
45 most asked questions about studying in Germany
1. Why choose Germany to study in as a foreign student?
2. What exactly is ‘Studienkolleg’?
3. Can I study in Germany in English language?
4. What exactly are the International Degree Courses?
5. Is it mandatory for international students to have passed TOEFL or IELTS in order to enroll on a study program that is taught entirely in English?
6. What are the “Fachhochschulen,” and in what way are they different from a University?
7. Is there free access to computer facilities and libraries at German universities?
8. Are there any age limits to apply for postgraduate study programs (Masters and Ph.D.) in Germany?
9. Are there deadlines for direct enrollment?
10. Who does the assessment and recognition of foreign earned degrees in Germany?
11. What tuition fees do higher education institutions charge in Germany?
12. Do I need a lot of money to finance my stay in Germany?
13. What are good places, other than universities, to apply for a scholarship if I want to study in Germany?
14. Will I be allowed to work while studying in Germany?
15. Can my spouse/husband who will accompany me in Germany work too?
16. Will I be liable to pay taxes in Germany?
17. Do I have to open a German bank account?
18. Can I bring my spouse and children to Germany while I am studying over there?
19. Do I need a student visa to study in Germany?
20. What documents do I need when I apply for a student visa?
21. If I have proof of admission from a German university providing full scholarship, is it necessary that I produce other financial proof in order to obtain the student visa?
22. If my study program will be taught entirely in English, is it still necessary for me – in order to be issued a visa – to produce proof of sufficient German language skills?
23. Once I complete my studies at a German higher education institution and therefore the reason why I got issued the student visa ceases to exist, do I have to leave the country immediately?
24. How can I get the residence permit?
25. What is the typical path to a Ph.D. in Germany in a nutshell?
26. Which qualification do I need to present to be admitted for Ph.D. Programmes?
27. How can I gain a doctorate in Germany?
28. What are the admission/enrollment criteria at German universities and other higher education institutions?
29. Do all of my documents, enclosed in the application I’m sending in, have to be originals/certified or can they be copies instead?
As a general rule, you only send certified documents; certain additional documents, however, such as proof of internship, etc. are exempt from that rule.
30. What level of knowledge of the German language do I need in order to attend a ‘Studienkolleg’?
31. Will my school-leaving qualification be recognised?
32. What exactly do I need for the enrollment at a university?
33. What exactly is a Studentenwerk?
34. Can I do a “Dual Studium” as a foreigner?
35. Will my driver’s license be valid in Germany?
36. Which are the best universities for my field of study?
37. What are the requirements for getting a PhD in Germany?
38. Do I have to open a German bank account?
39. What kind of insurance do I need to matriculate at a university?
40. How can I find a flat in Germany?
41. How can I get the residence permit?
42. Can I bring my spouse and children to Germany while I am studying over there?
43. Will my driver’s license be valid in Germany
44. Will I be allowed to bring my pet to Germany?
45. Is it easy to travel around the country in Germany – how mobile can I expect to be?
For answers to the above and any other information related questions please contact the librarian on: librarian@goetheharare.org
Exam preparations:
For those that are at the end of the German Course?
Exams
- https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/prf/prf/sd1/ueb.html
- https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/prf/prf/gzsd2/ub2.html
- https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/prf/prf/gzsd2.html
- https://www.asapgerman.com/goethes-a2-exam-pattern/
- https://www.germanlw.com/goethe-zertifikat-a1-start-deutsch-1/
For additional links kindly contact: The Librarian
librarian@goetheharare.org
Letter writing tips:
- Free German Pen Pal made easy: A fun way to write German letters and make a new friend: https://sites.google.com/a/crifix.trade/alexkilop/german-pen-pals-made-easy-11-14-yr-olds-a-fun-way-to-write-german-and-make-a-new-friend-0857471449
- https://ifu-institut.at/en/online-lernen/prufungsvorbereitung/prufungsvorbereitung-a1/schreiben/deutsche-brief-a1
- https://ifu-institut.at/en/online-lernen/prufungsvorbereitung/prufungsvorbereitung-a1
- https://ifu-institut.at/en/online-lernen/prufungsvorbereitung/prufungsvorbereitung-a2/schreiben/primery-pisem-na-razlichnye-temy-dlia-urovnia-a2
- http://www.almancax.com/en/almanca-a2-mektup-ornegi.html
