Education in the Land of Ideas

Germany is a world leader of innovation and invention. It lays claim to this status due to its world-renowned and respected education system and network of accomplished academic and research institutions. On an international level, outreach and partnerships provide access to German facilities, projects or programs for those interested.

Minister Schavan with the 2010 winners of the Green Talents

Science and Technology in Germany

Germany’s future economic and social development depends to an increasing extent on its innovation performance. Men and women scientists from Germany are playing in the “Champions League” of international research. The number of applications for patents serves as an indicator of innovative strength: Germany leads in this field in Europe.

Logo "Deutsch - Sprache der Ideen"

Inspiring people to learn German

With the campaign “German – Language of Ideas” German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle aims to promote learning German as a foreign language abroad. German is the most widely spoken language in Europe. Nearly 15 million people speak and learn German as a foreign language. However, in recent years there has been a decline in the number of people learning German. The German Government is determined to counter this alarming sign. After all, language was a foundation for establishing good relations between countries.

Higher education in Germany

Germany is an increasingly attractive place in which to study, offering international degrees such as Bachelor and Master degrees, courses taught in English and a system which enables credits for attendance and examination passes to be accumulated and transferred.

Meeting the Minister

"Schools: Partners for the Future" Initiative

 “Responsibility, partnership, dialogue - these are the cornerstones and values of German foreign policy. Education is a central  resource in a globalised world. That is why the German Foreign Office ...

Research & Education

Humboldt Foundation Fellows at Annual Meeting in Berlin

Research in Germany

The web portal "Research in Germany" is an information platform and contact point for all looking to find out more about Germany's research landscape and its latest achievements. 
www.research-in-germany.de

Centres of Excellence for Promoting Future Leaders in Africa

With the establishment of several new Centres of Excellence at leading African universities, Germany, through the DAAD, is pursuing the goal of creating modern educational capacities with supraregional influence. Improving the educational quality and expanding the research capacity at these world-class hubs will enable the next generation of leaders to acquire a training in line with international standards. The Centres are funded from the Aktion Afrika programme which was decided by German parliament.