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DAAD Information Center Kuala Lumpur, Issue 1 / 2012
Topics of this issue
Editorial page 1
DAAD Kuala Lumpur: New consultation hours page 1
German Alumni Networking Forum 2011 page 2
German engineering de-gree in KL page 3
MYEULINK Fair in KL on March 17-18, 2012 page 3
English-taught International Degree Programmes p. 4
FAQ: Which German uni-versity is the best one for me? page 4
Scholarship offers page 5
Advertisements page 6-7
The DAAD is a joint organi-sation of German institutions of higher education. Our aim is to promote academic co-operation world wide, especi-ally through the exchange of students, scholars and scien-tists. To achieve this, we offer information and advice and a number of support and scholarship programmes.
DAAD is a non-profit organisa-tion which is largely financed by Germany’s federal government. For more information, please visit: www.daad.de
Dr. Guido Schnieders
Director of DAAD Informa-tion Center Kuala Lumpur
Dear Friends and Partners of DAAD Kuala
Lumpur, dear Readers,
It is a great pleasure for me to introduce my-self as the new representative of the DAAD in Kuala Lumpur, succeeding Dr. Harald Olk,
whom many of you might know. After study-ing Linguistics, German Literature and Philo-sophy in Berlin (Germany), Vienna (Austria)
and London (U.K.), I worked as lecturer and DAAD representative at universities in Germany, Hungary and Indonesia. Thus,
Southeast Asia is familiar to me and I’m very
happy to be able to live and work in Malaysia.
Academic cooperation and exchange bet-ween Malaysia and Germany has developed quite well in the last years. The number of
Malaysian students in degree courses in German universities rose from 197 in 2001 to 932 in 2011 and thus almost quintupled in the
last 10 years. Today, Malaysian and German universities work together quite closely and
even run joint degree courses.
Germany is especially popular in Malaysia as the land of engineers - most cooperation and
exchange concentrate on the different fields
of engineering.
We very much hope that the DAAD Infor-mation Centre Kuala Lumpur can contribute to enhancing and intensifying academic co-
operation between our two countries.
The newsletter of the DAAD IC Kuala Lumpur will keep you updated on recent develop-ments in German Higher Education and German-Malaysian academic cooperation
and provide information about study and research opportunities in Germany and scholarship offers. The newsletter has a new
format and a new design.
We hope you like and enjoy reading it!
Dr. Guido Schnieders
Engineering in Germany: Most popular among Malaysians
DAAD IC KL: New consultation hours
Seeking for free and reliable information on
study and research in Germany?
Visit our website: ic.daad.de/kualalumpur Send us an e-mail: [email protected]
Find us on Facebook DAAD Information Centre Kuala Lumpur
Give us a call: 03 - 9235 1841
About the DAAD
Make an appointment and talk to us in person at DAAD Information Centre KL German Business Center, Suite 47.03
Menara AmBank, No. 8 Jl. Yap Kwan Seng 50450 Kuala Lumpur Walk-in without appointment:
Monday 10.00 am - 12.00 pm and Friday 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
At other times on appointment
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DAAD KL events in pictures
German Day at the Sekolah Menengah Sains Kepala Batas, Penang, October 2011, with Ms. Kathrin Heidl (German Embassy KL), Mr. Izzudin bin Ibrahim (Ministry of Education), Ger-man language teachers and winners of the DAAD-Quiz.
German Day at UPM, Ser-dang, Selangor, November 2011
DAAD booth at the FACON Education Fair, December 2011
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German Alumni Networking Forum 2011
In December, the German Alumni Networking
Forum was held for the third time (after the meetings in Penang 2009 and in Kuala Lum-pur 2010). Organised jointly by the German
Embassy, Goethe-Institute and DAAD, the forum brings together German alumni, i.e. Malaysians who graduated from German
higher education institutions, and represen-tatives from German companies and German
universities.
About 180 guests, among them more than 115 alumni from all over Malaysia, used this excellent opportunity for networking and
gathered in the residence of the German Ambassador in Kuala Lumpur, Dr. Günter Gruber, to enjoy presentations and German
refreshments, exchange memories and meet
potential business and cooperation partners.
The main topic of the presentations were Malaysian-German university cooperations. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dieter Schramm, Dean of the
Engineering Faculty of the University Duis-burg-Essen, explained the German model of
close cooperation between university and
business companies.
Dato' Prof. Ir. Dr. Dr.-Ing. E. h. Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Tek-nologi Mara and since November 2011 Hono-
rary Doctor of the University of Stuttgart, who contributed intensively to the development of Malaysian-German academic relations, repor-
ted about his manifold Malaysian-German
experience.
The next German Alumni Networking Forum is scheduled for the last quarter in 2012. We are looking forward to meet many alumni
there!
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MYEULINK Fair (FACON Fair) in Kuala Lumpur
Date: Saturday,17th & Sunday, 18th March 2012
Venue: KLCC Convention Centre, Hall 4, in the European Pavillion
16th Postgraduate Educa-tion Fair (PGEF) in Kuala Lumpur
Date: Friday, 30th March - Sunday, 1st April 2012
Venue: Midvalley Exhibhition Centre (MVEC), Midvalley Megamall
German Day in UKM
Date: Friday, 27th & Saturday, 28th April 2012
Venue: UKM Main Campus, Bangi, Selangor.
Earn a German engineering degree in Kuala Lumpur!
Since 2010, the University of Applied Sciences Rosenheim (Germany) and the Universiti Kuala
Lumpur offer a joint Master of Engineering Technology in Green and Energy Efficient Building (MGEEB). The course responds to the growing awareness in Malaysia of the need to conserve energy resources and combines it with German experience with energy-efficient construction.
The MGEEB focuses on efficient building materials, energy efficiency, sustainable construction methods and local compatibility. Teaching is carried out by lecturers from Rosenheim and the Universiti Kuala Lumpur. The programme is supported by DAAD with funds from the German
Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
During the first three semesters in Kuala Lumpur the
students acquire scientific and technical knowledge whilst also receiving training as managers or entrepreneurs. During the fourth and final semester, the Malaysian students spend
at least a month in Rosenheim, attend courses at the university there, write their Master’s thesis and make contact with German firms. Graduates are awarded a joint Master’s
degree by both universities.
University of Applied Sciences Rosenheim, Germany
Interested?
More information at www.micet.edu.my/mgeeb.php or mail to [email protected]
DAAD Information Center Kuala Lumpur, Issue 1 / 2012
German Embassy Kuala Lumpur
www.kuala-lumpur.diplo.de
On the website of the German Embassy you can find information on Malaysian-German relations in the fields of economy and culture. The website also provides infor-mation concerning visas and travel advice. Visa application forms and other documents can be downloaded.
Goethe-Institut
www.goethe.de/kualalumpur
Go to this page for information on German language courses and cultural events organized by the German Cultural Centre located in Kuala Lumpur next to the American Embassy.
It‘s fair time! Meet us at:
Important partners of DAAD in KL
MYEULINK Fair on March 17 & 18: First-hand information from European universities
On March 17 and 18 you've got the opportunity to get first hand
information on opportunities and benefits of studying in the European
Union. The MYEULINK fair is part of the FACON Fair in the KLCC.
Meet European universities on the MYEULINK fair in Kuala Lumpur!
You'll find us in Hall 4, from 12.00 pm - 6.00 pm. See you there!
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Would you like to do a PhD in Germany? German higher education and research institutions are constantly on the lookout for qualified inter-national doctoral candidates. In the DAAD database, you will find PhD positions speci-fically for foreign applicants.
PhDGermany - The platform for Doctoral Positions and Research Opportunities in Germany
www.phdgermany.de
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Screenshot of the database webpage
www.daad.de
The DAAD homepage pro-vides information on the Ger-man higher education system, on study and research oppor-tunities in Germany and on funding programmes.
www.study-in.de
This website offers a search-able database comprising all degree courses in Germany. In addition, the site gives detailed views of what life is like in Germany.
www.funding-guide.de
Looking for funds to study in Germany? This scholarship database lists funding oppor-tunities for international stu-dents, graduates and post-docs offered by DAAD and 60 other German organisations.
www.research-in-
germany.de
This site offers comprehen-sive information on research and PhD-studies in Germany.
PhD in Germany
Recommended Weblinks
Database of English-taught
International Degree Pro-
grammes 2012 now online
German universities have further increased
the number of programmes that are taught in English, making it even easier for internatio-nal students to study in Germany. Currently
on offer are 103 Bachelor’s, 643 Master’s (among them 204 in Enginee-ring and 248 in Mathematics
and Natural Sciences), and 294 PhD programmes taught
solely or primarily in English.
International Programmes deliver fundamental, pro-
fessional and methodological expertise as well as a wide range of soft skills to prepare
students for jobs all over the world. Many study programmes
entail extended stays at international partner universities as well as periods of practical training abroad. Degrees earned in Germany
are internationally recognized for their exceptional quality and offer the very best starting point for launching a promising
international career.
Search the database now at
www.daad.de/international-programmes
FAQ: Which university is the
best one for me?
Visitors to our office frequently want to know which German university they should attend
or which German university is the best one. However, there is no straightforward answer to this question as your best choice will de-
pend primarily on factors determined by you.
Would you prefer to study at a large institution
offering a great variety of courses and op-tions? Or would you maybe rather take a course at a small university providing a very
“homely” environment? Do you have research interests in a particular field? Or are you look-ing primarily for a taught course involving little
research? Is IT infrastructure or specific lab equipment of particular importance to you? How important is a comparatively low rent to
you?
The best way of including all these issues
and more in your search for an institution is to use the online university ranking available from the DAAD website. There
you can customise your search for an institution that will suit your needs and
interests best.
University Ranking:
www.university-ranking.de
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LeibnizDAAD Research Fellowships 2012 The Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowships offer highly-qualified international postdocs the opportunity to conduct special research at one of the 87 institutes of the Leibniz Association in Germany. Grants can be awarded for a maximum of 12 months for research in a wide range of academic subjects. Applicants should have outstanding study or research achievements, have completed their PhD (possibly no more than two years ago) and have an excellent knowledge of English.
Application deadline is 20th March 20, 2012. For more information and application documents please visit www.daad.de/leibniz
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Learn German
Where can I learn German?
This is one of the questions frequently asked by our visi-tors. Here in Kuala Lumpur, German language classes are of course offered in the Goethe-Institut KL. But what about those who are staying outside of KL? Fret not, for Penangites, the Malaysian-German Society in Penang also offers German language courses. Check out their website at
www.mgs-penang.com
For general information on learning German log on to
www.learn-german.net
Editor
Dr. Guido Schnieders DAAD Information Center KL German Business Center, Suite 47.03 Menara AmBank, No. 8 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng 50450 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Phone: +60-3-92351841 Mail: [email protected] Web: http://ic.daad.de/kualalumpur
Publisher
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst e.V. (DAAD) German Academic Exchange Service Kennedyallee 50 D-53175 Bonn Web: www.daad.de Mail: [email protected]
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Selected DAAD funding programmes
The DAAD runs a number of funding programmes in Malaysia. Please contact the DAAD IC KL
at [email protected] for detailed information on application requirements and procedures.
Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics and Scientists These research grants provide young scientists with an opportunity to carry out a research pro-ject or a doctoral programme at a German higher education institution or research institute. Applicants should hold a good Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. Most important is a convincing
research proposal and confirmation of academic supervision by a German professor. Research Grants are available for a full PhD-programme in Germany (maximum length: three years) or for
extended research stays in Germany. Application deadline is 15th October 2012.
Scholarships for Postgraduate Courses with Special Relevance to Developing Countries These scholarships offered by DAAD are provided by the Federal Ministry for Economic Co-
operation and Development, which aims at giving young university graduates and professionals the opportunity to attend specifically selected Master’s and Doctoral degree courses. A new list of courses for which applicants can receive funding is released every year in April together with
the call for applications. Applicants should have two years of professional experience.
Group Visits to Germany by Foreign Students The DAAD funds study visits and study seminars in Germany by groups of foreign students under the direction of a Malaysian university teacher. This funding programme aims to deliver
subject-related knowledge through visits, tours and meetings.
Scholarships for Master’s studies at TGGS in Bangkok RWTH Aachen University is proud to offer a full scholarship to support Master's studies (2 years, starting June 2012) at the Thai-German-Graduate-School (TGGS) Bangkok, Thailand, including a research stay at RWTH Aachen University. This support is financed by the DAAD and the German Federal Foreign Office. Students with a Bachelor's Degree from SEA countries (including Malaysia) with an excellent academic record are invited to apply.
Application deadline is 15th March 2012. More details: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/tggs-scholarship
Scholarship opportunities
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