How To Get Germany To Pay For Your College Education

Studying abroad in Germany can be cheaper than staying in the U.S. AJ+ meets American student Maxwell Dykes, who left Florida State University for Leipzig, where he's now receiving an almost free education. From video journalist Sam Jones in Germany.

[ddotduval]

I received my masters 2 years ago in Germany and will be a permanent resident soon. Honestly it was a great decision. My quality of life increased and having 30 days vacation doesn't hurt either. I would suggest it.

[blupolo]

Isnt Germany already paying for Greek students ?

[OxibanCraft]

Oh crap, that is indeed one title that could be misunderstood...

[Emil-ydge]

I am German :) some things are great here !

[brycem]

Sweden Norway and Finland also offer free university tuition for international students. But the cost of living is very high

[hahahahahahahahahhaha]

my brother is also studying mechanical engineering at TUM university.that's why Germany has great reputation and influence as good, friendly country.

[Gothead]

How I love to live and study in good ol' Hessen. Without BAFöG I could'nt do it, though. So thank you, fellow citizens of Germany!

[muojackson]

Just go to Iceland universities free there.

[ts]

It would be interesting to see whether even one out of the 4600 students is actually staying in germany afterwards or whether its just free education tourism popular in china in particular.

[lydiakalin]

No tuition, but they have to pay the hard price for learning German if they want to make friends or succeed in daily life. I wouldn't.

[peekaboo]

this wouldnt be so bad if they actually stayed there for 5 years working to pay back the "free" education. i hope u know every foreigner that studies there and leaves just wasted the people of Germany's tax funds.

[koalakoala]

So if you want to go to Germany, don't worry about the language here. They offer this stuff in english :)

[PityMe]

My question is how do they understand the lectures and classes in German?

[allysonisherwood]

THIS WAS PUBLISHED THE DAY I GOT BACK FROM GERMANY LOL

[lord_of_fails]

Ist just sad you are all like yay america is great but the USA cant even pay or Support their own students

[seekeroftruth]

Sure - education may cost a lot less in Germany, but don't expect to get the individualized attention from professors as you might get here in the USA. Also, if you manage to finally get a degree from a German university, will it be recognized in the USA just as much as a degree from an American university?

[MrBieranger]

The Fresh prince of German Air 1942

Now, this is the story all about how
My life got flip-turned upside down,
And I'd like to take a minute
Just sit right there,
I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called German Air.

In West Russia born and raised,
On the battlefield was where I spent most of my days,
Shooting booting nading out
And all shootin some Nazis' outside of the School,
When a couple of guys,
They were up to no good,
Startin making trouble in my neighborhood,
I got in one little fight and my General got scared,
He said 
'Ya movin' wit ya Comrades in the German Air .'

I whistled for a Humvee, and when it came near,
The license plate said "Flesh" and had a dice in the mirror,
If anything I could say that this Humvee was rare,
But I thought "Nah, forget it, yo homes, to German Air!"

I, pulled, up to the house about 7 or 8,
And I yelled to the solider "Yo homes, smell ya later!"
Looked at my bae,
I was finally there,
Sit on my throne, as the Prince of German Air

[kolinmartz]

Hopefully enough students leave that the American education industry takes notice and perform reforms.

[chosakura]

LEIPZIG, <3 I've been telling my American friends to come and study here all along, what are you waiting for? :D

[omareldasher]

That sounds like a great idea... oh wait, I'm too late :(