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Can you work in Germany as an engineer without speaking German?
Yes, you can. But probably only in the big cities like Berlin and Munich. If the emphasis is on “speaking German”, so you’re not far enough to have a full (work related) conversation yet, you should look for international companies doing business internationally.
How long is an engineering degree in Germany?
4.5 to 5.5 years
It takes more or less 4.5 to 5.5 years to complete your German taught Engineering program in Germany including the time required for learning German and the foundation ccourse.
What is the failing grade in Germany?
Grading Scale at German Universities In Germany a 5 point grading scale is used at universities to evaluate students. The scale goes from 1 (sehr gut [very good]) to 6 (ungenügend [insufficient]). The grades “5” and “6” are considered as failing grades.
Is it difficult to study abroad in Germany?
Yet still, it has been one of the more difficult things I have done in my life. So let’s talk about some of the challenges you’re likely to encounter if you study abroad in Germany, or anywhere else. German is an incredibly difficult language to learn, with a very different grammatical structure than English.
Why is it so hard to learn German?
There is a very particular rhythm to writing in German, and it is hard to learn that if you did not grow up writing the language. “So what if the language is difficult?” – you might say – “I can speak English, and so can everyone in Germany.”
Why study English at a German university?
Almost all of the major universities in Germany offer courses taught in English, such as Freie Universitat Berlin, allowing students to approach German language studies as more of an aspect of cultural immersion rather than a necessity for studying abroad in Germany.
How hard is it to write in German?
German is an incredibly difficult language to learn, with a very different grammatical structure than English. But worse still, you cannot write the way you speak in German. There is a very particular rhythm to writing in German, and it is hard to learn that if you did not grow up writing the language.