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Wie Geht's Kapitel 13: VORSCHAU
Vocab and Trivia from Vorschau 13: 'German Universities' (S. 341)
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Undergraduate 1
08/21/2009

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e. Fachhochschule (-n)
Definition
Type of university in Germany first established in the 1960s which focuses primarily on vocational training for a career in business, engineering, etc.
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e. Studiengebühr (-en)
Definition
Tuition fee, which at most German universities is minimal due to state-support
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Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz (BAföG)
Definition
Federal Education Promotion Act, which grants financial assistance to needy students
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s. Gymnasium (-s)
Definition
College-preparatory high school
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s. Abitur (-e)
Definition
State's comprehensive exam at the end of high school required for access to higher education
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r. Studienplatz (-̈e)
Definition
Openings at a university or college for students
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e. Regelstudienzeit (-en)
Definition
Normal length of study for a degree (usually 4-5 years)
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