<p>I'm a history major concentrating on German history, and I would love to get my masters in Germany. What are some good schools for history in Germany? What is the process for living there as a full time student? I have so many questions about how it works but that's all for now I guess.</p>
<p>Sorry I thought I was in the study abroad section.</p>
<p>Really you should post in the Graduate school forum, although it is an unusual question.</p>
<p>A MA in Germany would be a great move if you’re considering a PhD. Aside from the well-known rigor of German universities, the opportunity to improve your German and tour relevant sites and museums is a valuable one. </p>
<p>German universities have eliminated tuition, so you just have to worry about funding living expenses. Most students apply for the DAAD. Germany also has a lot of Fulbright scholarships available.</p>
<p><a href=“https://www.daad.org/?p=gradstudy”>https://www.daad.org/?p=gradstudy</a>
<a href=“http://us.fulbrightonline.org/countries/selectedcountry/germany”>http://us.fulbrightonline.org/countries/selectedcountry/germany</a></p>
<p>Germany is the academic powerhouse of continental Europe and is packed with great universities. I recommend picking out time periods (Holy Roman Empire? German Confederation? 20th century?) and approaches/interests (political history? social history? economic history? gender?) and take it from there. [url=<a href=“http://www.academia.edu%5DAcademia.edu%5B/url”>http://www.academia.edu]Academia.edu[/url</a>] is a great way to find scholars working on topics that interest you.</p>
<p>Hi, I am considering a masters program in Germany as well! My focus is sustainable communities so I don’t really know of any great history programs, but I think that Uni Cologne, Uni Heidelberg, Uni Munich and FU Berlin would have good history programs since they are some of Germany’s best Unis. </p>
<p>Like I said I have an interest in sustainability and I was accepted to the University of Kiel (the best in Germany for environmental science and the like) in Kiel, Germany last year, but I will be reapplying again this time around because of funding. Although Germany has completely abolished tuition fees, there are still fees for non-EU Citizens. Keep in mind that you will of course have to pay for a plane ticket, rent (can be very high or very low depending on the city), semester ticket (i.e bus/rail pass), clothes, food, RESIDENCE PERMIT, and you will also have to prove that you can support yourself financially and won’t be a burden to the German economy. The last two points are very important to you beginning your studies in Germany. </p>
<p>Fortunately U.S Citizens don’t need a Visa to stay in Germany after 90 days! You do however, need a residency permit!!! You can apply for a residency permit upon arriving in Germany, but you must do so ASAP or you can apply before leaving the US (recommended) at one of our German Embassies/Consulates in LA, NYC, San Fran, Atlanta, Boston, Miami, Houston, DC or Chicago. You’ll have to apply in person, so hopefully you live near one of these cities!</p>
<p>Unless you or your parents have money saved up to complete a masters degree abroad you will have to prove that you can support yourself financially. </p>
<p>This can be done in many ways:
-A security deposit (of at least €8,040.00 per year) paid into a blocked account, you’ll have to set up a bank account when you get there, so don’t let this one scare you.
-An explanation of your parents’ financial situation (income and assets)
-A formal declaration of a relative or friend who is a German citizen and who declares to the Foreigners’ Registration Office his/her commitment to cover your costs
-Stipends paid from public German funds or stipends provided by a funding organization that is recognized in Germany or stipends from public funds of the country of origin
-Income from personal employment may also be included as contribution to your financial means</p>
<p>The financial proof is why I had to delay my admission and this also brings me to my last point, I highly recommend you apply for a DAAD Study Scholarship. The DAAD offers FULL scholarships to qualified Americans/Canadians wishing to study in Germany. They’ll pay for your plane ticket, rent, subsidies for children if you have any, any tuition fees if applicable and just about any other fees associated with your time spent studying in Germany, you’re also given a small living allowance (nothing too crazy, but of course helpful) The deadline for 2015/2016 school year was on Nov. 4th, 2014 (sorry!) but if this is something you really want to do, you should spend the year preparing for everything that you will need to begin your studies in Germany (researching Unis, finding somewhere to live, asking professors for recommendations that you will for sure need, etc…) and apply again by Nov 4th, 2015!</p>
<p>Here are some links I found helpful: </p>
<p><a href=“http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/05__Legal/02__Directory__Services/01__Visa/__Study__Visa.html”>http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/05__Legal/02__Directory__Services/01__Visa/__Study__Visa.html</a></p>
<p><a href=“http://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/studium/data-storage/zielgruppenbereich/international-students/entry-requirements/proof-of-sufficient-funds.html”>http://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/studium/data-storage/zielgruppenbereich/international-students/entry-requirements/proof-of-sufficient-funds.html</a></p>
<p><a href=“https://www.daad.org/gradstudy”>https://www.daad.org/gradstudy</a></p>
<p>and of course some German Unis:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.en.uni-muenchen.de/index.html”>http://www.en.uni-muenchen.de/index.html</a>
<a href=“Freie Universität Berlin: Homepage”>http://www.fu-berlin.de/en/</a>
<a href=“http://www.uni-koeln.de/”>http://www.uni-koeln.de/</a>
<a href=“http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/”>http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/</a>
<a href=“http://www.uni-kiel.de/”>http://www.uni-kiel.de/</a></p>
<p>My masters program is in English and many Unis also have programs in English, btw! Hope this helps!!!</p>
<p>Thank you so so so so so much. That was the most helpful response I could have asked for.</p>