Tasks Unit 2 - German Higher Education and University System

• Please read the articles to get an overview of the German Higher Education system and watch the video at the end of the second article. Pay attention to the different types of institutions and what kind of degrees you can obtain.
• Watch the video about vocational training - a further education that is unique in the world.
• Please go through the Presentation on Studying at University to find out how to participate in lectures etc. and what is expected from students.
• You can also watch a video of German students telling you what they like best about their studies and university.
• Please compare what you have learned about the Higher Education in Germany to what you already know about your home country or a country of your choice. What are similarities / differences? What stands out to you the most?