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On September 13, a new state parliament will be elected in Lower Saxony; mayoral elections are taking place in numerous municipalities at the same time, providing a timely opportunity to examine the current composition of Germany’s town hall leadership. We first conducted this research last year and have now repeated it for 2026. The result

Why Students Should Use AI Tools  The academic workload at university is significant. AI tools for students help manage that load without cutting corners. For international students navigating a new academic system in a second language, the pressure is even greater. Here’s why more students are using them:  “The use of AI technologies in everyday life is now a

Whether it’s changing your registered address, obtaining a certificate of good conduct or applying for a passport: by 2026, the civic services office in the fashion city of Düsseldorf will offer the highest level of digitalisation among German civic services offices. Just how digital these processes actually are varies significantly depending on the city and

What Is an IELTS Score?  The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most widely accepted English proficiency tests in the world. It evaluates four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.   There are two versions:  Scores run on a band scale from 1 (non-user) to 9 (expert user), with most universities requiring a band of

Whether it’s changing your registered address, obtaining a certificate of good conduct or applying for a passport: by 2026, the civic services office in the fashion city of Düsseldorf will offer the highest level of digitalisation among German civic services offices. Just how digital these processes actually are varies significantly depending on the city and

What are the Key Reasons French Students Prefer Germany? So, why is Germany becoming the more popular choice over France?  The reasons are practical more than anything else.  Tuition fees sit at the top of the list. According to Study.EU, French public universities charge around €2,895 per year for a bachelor’s degree and €3,941 for a master’s degree.  Meanwhile, most German public universities, by contrast, charge nothing at all, even for

At Gisma University of Applied Sciences, every student journey reflects ambition, resilience, and transformation. Kyi Sin Hsu Thar, a master’s student in Data Science, AI and Digital Business, embodies this spirit through her inspiring path from Myanmar to Berlin on the Women in Tech Scholarship. A journey driven by purpose Kyi’s decision to apply for

New initiative strengthens practice-oriented management and employability skills for students and faculty International Learning Formats for the Workforce of Tomorrow Berlin/Potsdam, May 21, 2026 – GUS Germany GmbH (GGG), one of Germany’s largest private education groups, is expanding its academic offering at the BSBI School of Business and Innovation, the University of Europe for Applied

Why Germany is the Top Study Destination for International Students Germany consistently ranks among the top destinations for international education, and for a good reason: It is especially popular for applicants searching for the best city in Germany for Indian students, thanks to its low tuition fees and career opportunities. What to Consider Before Choosing

At Gisma University of Applied Sciences, education is designed to create real-world impact. As a university of applied sciences, Gisma believes that innovation, entrepreneurship, and academic expertise should go beyond theory to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. A powerful example of this vision in action is the work of Prof. Dr. Phungmayo