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A question to people from America: are any German universities known in America?
German Universities: Known in America?
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The discussion revolves around the recognition of German universities in America, exploring perceptions, experiences, and comparisons with European and American institutions. Participants share personal anecdotes and insights regarding the academic landscape in Europe, particularly Germany.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants question the general awareness of German universities among Americans, suggesting that many may not even locate Europe on a map.
- One participant highlights Universität Stuttgart as a notable institution, referencing past collaborations with a U.S. university's nuclear engineering program.
- Another participant mentions the University of Heidelberg as a prestigious institution, implying its recognition.
- Some argue that many European universities are comparable to top U.S. universities, noting that the differences in educational quality are less pronounced in Europe.
- A participant points out that several German universities participate in the U.S. academic job market, indicating some level of recognition in academic circles.
- One participant shares their familiarity with IFW-Dresden due to notable research contributions, while also mentioning the controversial reputation of the University of Konstanz linked to discredited research.
- Another participant shares their experience studying at the University of Cologne, indicating personal engagement with a German institution.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express varying degrees of awareness and recognition of German universities in America, with no clear consensus on which institutions are well-known. Some participants assert that certain universities are recognized, while others challenge the overall awareness among Americans.
Contextual Notes
Some claims depend on personal experiences and perceptions, which may not represent broader trends. The discussion includes references to specific universities and their reputations, which may vary over time and context.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring international education, particularly those considering studying in Germany or comparing educational systems between Europe and the U.S.
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My friend attends college in Belgium and talks about how inexpensive but good most european colleges are. That's all I've ever heard about European schools.
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I think the only university I hear of constantly is Cambridge. This is sad since I am sure there must be other good schools in Europe. Oh well 
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Ja!silin said:
Universität Stuttgart
http://www.uni-stuttgart.de/ueberblick/organisation/fakultaeten/index.en.html (auf Englisch)
http://www.uni-stuttgart.de/ueberblick/organisation/fakultaeten/index.html
My department at the university (in US) where I did my nuclear engineering program had contacts with Stuttgart (20 years ago - possibly they still do?). We sent students there and we had students from their engineering program.
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Learning Curve said:
which college in Belgium ?
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Isn't The Univ. of Heidelberg pretty top notch?
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most European universities have at least the same level as the top US universities (depending on department ofcourse). Also, in Europe, the difference between the several universities ain't as big as in the US , where you can have Caltech and next to it, an university of which the educational level corresponds to our high school level.
That's one of the big (yet only) advantages of non-privatisation.
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That's one of the big (yet only) advantages of non-privatisation.
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A number of German universities participate in the academic "job markets" in the U.S. For an example see http://www.aeaweb.org/joe/0312d/html/joe133.html . This position requires EU "citizenship" (probably because it is funded by EU) but many other positiions don't have this requirement.silin said:
http://www.aeaweb.org/joe/0312d/html/index-loc.html#3 is sorted by location and you can see that at least 4 German schools participated in the job market that year (2003).
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silin said:
Most Americans can't even find Europe on the map and you ask about their knowledge of German uniwersities?
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silin said:
I must admit that the only German university that I'm familiar with is IFW-Dresden. This is because Mark Golden was there for a few years. He and his group produced a series of excellent photoemission spectroscopy results. I think he has left Dresden for the University of Amsterdam.
Of course, University of Konstanz is now having a dubious reputation of being the place where Hendrik Schon received his Ph.D and also did a lot of the now-discredited research work while he was employed at Bell Labs. I believe the school has taken back his Ph.D. In any case, this was the unfortunate introduction (at least to me) to that german institution.
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Ja! Ich studierte Außenpolitik an der Universität zu Köln für ein Semester.
P.S. Verzeihen Sie mir, mein Deutsch ist sehr rostig.
P.S. Verzeihen Sie mir, mein Deutsch ist sehr rostig.
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hey marlon he's in Aelst
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I've worked in collaboration with the Universites of Stuttgart and a bit with Dresden, but I'm not a USian...
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