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Americans can study in Germany for free, in English. An increasing number are doing it.

Author:     Rick Noack
Source:     The Washington Post
Publication Date:     February 20, 2016
 Link: Americans can study in Germany for free, in English. An increasing number are doing it.
Stephan:   We are indenturing our young through student debt, and we are paying the price.  In Europe they are anxious to get as many young people into college as possible, because the need is for sophisticated workers, and they make it very cheap or free -- including for Americans. I did the first story on this a few years ago, when the trend started (See AR archives), and this is the latest. For the adventurous, and if I were 18 again, I would take this option very seriously, and probably do it.
The Humboldt University of Berlin is illuminated during the 10th annual Festival of Lights in Berlin, Germany, 10 October 2014. The event will take place from 10 to 19 October across the city. Credit: EPA/PAUL ZINKEN

The Humboldt University of Berlin is illuminated during the 10th annual Festival of Lights in Berlin, Germany, 10 October 2014. The event will take place from 10 to 19 October across the city.
Credit: EPA/PAUL ZINKEN

Tuition to U.S. universities has surged 500 percent since 1985 and continues to rise. But German universities offer free education to everyone — including Americans.

The number of American students enrolled in German universities has risen steadily in recent years. Currently, an estimated 10,000 U.S. citizens are studying at German colleges — nearly all of them for free, according to NBC News.

German universities in most federal states have traditionally been free for German citizens as well as many foreigners, including many American, Chinese and British students. One reason German taxpayers foot the bill is to help attract more skilled workers to […]

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