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.