About Germany

About Germany

Germany officially the Federal Republic of Germany is in Western Europe with Denmark bordering it to the North, Poland and the Czech Republic to the East, Austria to the Southeast, Switzerland to the Southwest, France, Luxembourg and Belgium lie to the West and the Netherlands to the Northwest. It includes 16 constituent states with a largely temperate seasonal climate. Its capital and largest city is Berlin. With 81 million inhabitants, Germany is the most populous member state in the European Union. After the United States, it is the second most popular migration destination in the world. Germany has the world's fourth-largest economy. As a global leader in several industrial and technological sectors, it is both the world's third-largest exporter and importer of goods. Germany is a developed country with a very high standard of living sustained by a skilled and productive society. Germany was a founding member of the European Union in 1993. It is part of the Schengen Area and became a co-founder of the Euro-zone in 1999. It is a member of the United Nations, the G8 and the G20. Known for its rich cultural history, Germany has been continuously the home of influential artists, philosophers, musicians, sportsmen, entrepreneurs, scientists and inventors. Germany has a social market economy with a highly skilled labour force, a large capital stock, a low level of corruption and a high level of innovation.

About the Institution

The International Academy of Students (IAOS) is the International Institute of FHM (Fachhochschule des Mittelstands, Schwerin) a non-profit state-approved University of Applied Sciences.

International Programs

The International Academy of Students (IAOS) offers Pre-Bachelors and Pre-Masters programs for foreign students at the FHM Schwerin Campus for those who would like to pursue further studies in Germany. They are currently offering three programs for three different.

Student Categories

1. Pre-Studies Program (PSP) :

forforeign pupils who have completed their High School level (12 years of schooling).

2. Inter Cultural Program for Freshman (ICPF) :

ICPF Tech (For Engineers).

Inter Cultural Program for Freshman (ICPF) :

ICPF Med (For Medical Doctors).

Programs offered:

Pre Bachelors Program

Pre-Studies Program (PSP) –

PSP is a one year program for students who have completed their 12th standard and would like to pursue their Bachelor’s in Germany but which would directly not be possible as the German Universities require 13 years of education. This course is designed for qualified international students who intend to enroll in a Bachelor’s program in Engineering, Medicine or Economics in Germany. Students are taught German language, related technical subjects and German culture and helps the students from foreign countries to complete their 13th year of education as well. At the end of the coursework students can take an internal examination to study Bachelor courses offered at FHM University or take an external examination and apply to 180+ Universities in Germany.

Tuition Fees	12500 Euros (Rs. 8,75,000 approx.) for 1 year
Deadline	15th June, 15th January
Duration	1 Year
Intakes	October, April
Currency Conversion	1 Euro = Rs. 70 Approx.

Pre Bachelors/Masters Program-

ICPF Tech –

ICPF Tech is a one year course offered by IAOS and FHM Schwerin with the objective to prepare international students (who have already completed their 13 years of education) for University studies in Germany. Its offered for Engineers from abroad. This program prepares students in German (A1-C1 level), Technical German and includes company/industry visits, seminars, social and cultural integration courses. At the end of the course, students need to write a final exam (Entrance for Bachelors/Masters). Upon clearing the exam, students are eligible to apply for German taught Bachelors or Masters studies across 180+ Universities in Germany

Tuition Fees	8250 Euros (Rs. 5,77,500 approx.) for 1 year
Deadline	15th June, 15th January
Duration	1 Year
Intakes	October, April
Currency Conversion	1 Euro = Rs. 70 Approx

Pre Masters Program

ICPF Med

ICPF Med is a one year course offered by IAOS and FHM Schwerin with the objective to prepare international students for University studies in Germany. The course is designed for International medical doctors who have completed their Bachelors in Medicine (e.g. MBBS) or Diploma in Medicine/Surgery. Upon successful completion of the course, students shall pursue healthcare related courses across Germany. At FHM, a special Master program called MMA- Masters in Medical Administration, a highly career oriented coursework is also offered.

ISEP is a Graduate Engineering School in Electronics, Software & Computer Engineering, Signal & Image Processing, Telecommunications and Networks, founded in 1955. ISEP trains engineers and researchers that meet the needs of industry. Its close relationship with the corporate world contributes largely to the school's life: ISEP faculty devote their energies to R & D projects, technology transfer and contracts established with industrial groups, computer service companies, universities laboratories, national and european administrations. ISEP has a strong international dimension with more than 100 partnerships worldwide leading to joint research projects, student and professor exchanges, integrated & Engineering Master programs which receive many international students. ISEP has developed an innovative teaching methods to foster the development of competences since 2008.

Total Tuition Fees	8250 Euros (Rs. 5,77,500 approx.) for 1 year
Application Fees	15th June, 15th Januar
Duration	1 Year
Intake	October, April
Application Deadline	1 Euro = Rs. 70 Approx.