Hamburg is a Free and Hanseatic city. It is the 2nd largest city in Germany. It is home to over 1 million people and home to the second largest port in Europe. The city has seventeen universities with around 70,000 students.

Germany is a great destination for international scholars and has a high quality higher education system. The value of this level of education has been improved by the Germany's strong economy. Foreign students enjoy excellent living standards in a secure and safe surroundings. Berlin is the capital.

Academic institutions around the world offer a BSc or Bachelor of Science. This popular undergraduate degree is helpful in preparing students for the workplace or for advanced degree programs. The average BSc takes three to five years to complete.