Research/study, tuition-free in Germany
View(s):The German Embassy Colombo recently invited Dr. Manjula Mundakana, Science Advisor at the Consulate General of Germany in Bangalore/India, to Sri Lanka to inform students on study/research options in Germany. German universities offer now more than 1900 degrees/courses in English.
Language is not a barrier at all, when it comes to higher studies and research in Germany. Dr. Mundakana on March 8/9 visited the Universities of Peradeniya, Moratuwa and Colombo to provide details of the large variety of study options as well as Bachelor and Master programs, PhD and Postdoctoral Studies.
Germany is one of the world’s most attractive countries for research and higher education. With over 300.000 foreign students, Germany is second to the US only as the most attractive destination for foreign students.
A variety of distinguished universities, an attractive range of fields and diverse financing possibilities make Germany a popular place for students from all over the world. International recognized university ranking lists feature 20 German Universities among the globe’s top 200 institutions.
The target group for research in Germany are students in the last two semester of their Master program at any recognized Sri Lankan University looking for PhD Programs in Germany and students who have registered for PhD at any Sri Lankan University and looking for a one year research stay at any German University or research institute. Also young and experienced Post-Doctoral fellows and faculty were welcome, the Germany embassy in Colombo said.