Medical PG in Germany

The PG courses offered by German  universities 

• Gynaecology and Obstetrics
• Child Health
• Rural Health Care
• Community Health Care
• Orthopaedics
• Ophthalmology
• Optometry
• Dermatology
• Clinical Research
• Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
• Medical Record Technology
• Medical Imaging Technology
• Medical Lab Technology
• Hearing Language and Speech
• Physiotherapy
• Operation Theatre Technology
• OT Technician
• Cardiac Pulmonary Perfusion
• Anaesthesiology
• Child Health
• Medical Radio-Diagnosis

Duration of Studying PG in Germany

• The total duration of PG in Germany is three to four years, depend upon specialization.
• It is free of cost to study to Germany.

The Medium of Teaching of PG in Germany

• The medium of teaching PG in Germany is German only
• And, you have to learn B-level German to study PG in Germany

Intake of PG Course in Germany

• If you are looking for pursuing PG course in Germany, your course will start in the month of September / October every year;
• This is when winter intake at German PG universities start
• PG courses are divided into winter and summer semesters
• Most classes generally start their intake process in the term of winter

Eligibility Criteria for PG in Germany

Some important eligibility criteria must be met if you want to do PG in Germany.

• You must have completed your graduation from India or passed MCI screening test
• Normally, the MBBS courses are considered the same as German MBBS degree
• Check your eligibility with the university you are applying for
• Excellent spoken and written English skills
• A university degree with more than average results (25+ or grade ‘good’)

Required Documents for PG in Germany

• Scanned mark sheet copies of 10th and 12th standard
• Birth certificate
• A valid passport
• Migration certificate
• Bank statement of your guardian to authenticate that you can afford the course fee and living expense
• Medical certificate that has the complete reports on HIV and vaccination
• Passport size photo
• The application form that must be filled up
• Offer letter from the Germany PG university
• MBBS course degree certificate
• Copy of passport translated and notarized in the German language
• Copy of certificate that provides studies translated and notarized in the German language
• Payment to national Centre Account
• Video Interview
• Air tickets
• These are the documents needed, and you must show them in time of admission
• The papers must be 100% original
• If there is any problem with any of the document, there might be issues with admission

Step by Step admission Procedure for PG in Germany

 Video Interview will be conducted- you need to answer the following,

it formal and compulsory for everyone who are willing to go to Germany for Medical PG 

• State your full name in the interview and passport number
• Introduce yourself- where you are from, family background and previous studies
• Indicate why you have chosen to study in Germany
• Where did you get information about the university?
• Why have you chosen this university?
• Indicate which sphere of studies interests you and why?
• Have you acquainted yourself with a program description and syllabus of the university website?
• Verbally confirm your request to register.
• The video must be recorded horizontally
• Applicant’s Face Must be Visible properly
• The video must be a Minimum of 10 to 15 minutes
• The applicant is not allowed to read from paper during the interview
• High-quality video and audio is mandatory (at least +200MB)

Admission Process

• Firstly, you have to learn the German language pretty well at least A1 AND A2 Levels.
• A field such as Medicine Needs Personal interaction with your Patients
• Since a PG course Mainly Teaches you the practical aspect of the Medical  course
• You must learn the native language to speak to the patients
• Before you apply for the course, you must have A1 or A2 level in German basics
• After that, get a submission letter for TELC B2 and TELC C1 from a language learning centre
• A government approved test works too
• After this process, you can apply for an Approbation exam
• All your documents will be verified, and if there are any errors, then it will be canceled
• There are some viva exams as well for admission

Medium of Study in PG in Germany

When you apply for PG in Germany, you need to know that all the courses are taught in the German language. This is mainly the reason why you need to have C1 level German proficiency.

 Top Universities for PG in Germany after MBBS 

Some of the top universities for pursuing a MS or MD in Germany for international students include-

• RWTH Aachen University
• FU Berlin
• University of Hamburg
• University of Bonn
• Würzburg University
• Witten/Hercke University
• Magdeburg University
• Leipzig University
• Münster University
• Heidelberg University
• Tüebingen University
• Lübeck University
• Freiburg University

Why PG in Germany?

You must be wondering why you should do PG from Germany rather than your own country

• As an Indian student, you get the opportunity to study PG Germany without any tuition fee

• You are also getting the chance to study at renowned and prestigious universities
• The residential programs by medical universities in Germany give students robust, practical knowledge and training
• The ongoing training process will help you with a high-quality experience and expertise
• German has a world-class healthcare system
• 5-6 years of practice on medical grounds
• Clinical job training at a hospital approved to conduct medical operations
• The medical PG specialists are given a good monthly stipend
• Students are awarded as “Facharzt” when the training ends
• You will have a high chance of getting permanent German Residency
• The degree is approved by the German government and is recognized all over the world
• It maintains an international benchmark of higher education
• It stimulates professional improvement in Indian students
• With a high-quality method of teaching, Germany is the best place for Indians to do PG
• Germany has really helpful and nice people who will always help you out
• Germany has the best professors with huge practical knowledge
• You will have a great successful career in the medical field when you pursue PG from Germany

Germany PG Education System

• There are a lot of medical universities in Germany that teach the entire MBBS course for free.
• Although, the roadmap to PG in Germany is under German medical Council
• The German Medical Universities do not come into the picture
• An entire roadmap straight till PG medicine is smooth and straightforward
• If you are going for MD directly, after MBBS in India, you might face some challenges
• Challenges such as language learning and the system clarity

Scholarships for Studying PG Germany

• The consultancy firms hold Online Scholarship Tests every year
• This is where students get the NEXT coaching on a heavy discount, even 100% scholarship
• There are many PG universities in Germany that offers scholarships to Indian students
• PG education is quite affordable in Germany when compared to other countries
• Scholarship programs aid students to save a lot of money on tuition fee and other expenses
• Both the government and the privately-owned PG universities offer PG scholarship program
• You can get in touch with the consultancy firm or the PG university in Germany to know more

Educational Loan for Indian Students in PG Germany

• Education Loan is quite an important thing that is looked after for PG courses abroad.
• You can get in touch with the university and your bank for educational loan
• The consultancy firm is always there to help you regarding any queries with an educational loan

Career Scopes after PG in Germany

• There are a lot of career scopes after PG in Germany
• You can be specialist doctor in any field of your choice
• You can work at any multinational hospitals across the globe.
• You can open up your clinic and start practicing there.
• You can come back to India to practice here and set up a career here.
• You can also set up a career in Germany itself after PG course

Studying PG in Germany for Indian Students

There are a massive number of Indian students studying PG in Germany.

• The reason behind the upsurge of Indians studying PG in Germany is pretty simple
• In India, there is massive competition, and it is almost impossible to crack AIPGMEE
• Sadly, only 8-10% manages to secure a seat in the university of their choice in India
• Hence, medical aspirants from India flock to Germany to fulfill their dreams
• In Germany, there is no cut-throat competition
• You will also learn PG free of cost
• Germany offers world-class education to all medical aspirants
• German PG universities have state of the art infrastructure
• The universities have skilled and expert professors
• The PG courses include on-the-job training which means the hospital sanctions an approval
• An approval for you to management medical operations
• The PG universities also give students a monthly stipend that goes up to 4500 euros monthly
• After your training is completed, you will receive an award with the title Facharzt
• Facharzt means specialist or a consultant
• Your chances of getting German residency will be higher
• You will easily get Indian cuisine food here in Germany
• The German universities have Indian chefs at the hostels
• There are already a lot of Indians there, so you will not face uncomfortable or out of place
• German has some really interesting culture and heritage for the Indian students to discover

Recognition of Germany Medical Universities

• Medical Council of Germany recognizes the German University.
• Courses Fully Recognised by MCI (old) NMC ( National Medical Commission of India )
• ECFMG / AMC ( Australia ) / IACME / PLAB-UK / USMLE –USA / MBC ( California –USA)/ AMEE – Chicago USA )/MCC ( Medical council of Canada ) also Worldwide ;
• You can practice anywhere in the world conditions apply ;

Things you should  know Before Applying for PG in Germany

These are the things that you should know before you apply 

• Tuition fee
• Living cost- it also includes hotel accommodation cost
• Career scope after PG
• Check if the degree is accepted worldwide
• Availability of Indian cuisine food
• Availability of hostels provided by the German PG university
• Syllabus of the PG course in Germany
• Climatic Condition
• You must know German language to pursue PG in Germany.