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Searching the 'German' Internet
Clever Search
www.klug-suchen.de
Description: This website is essentially a "search engines search engine” with which you cannot only find general search engines, but also specialist and regional ones, search engines for specific fields and much more. Currently covers just under 1,600 search engines.
Language: German
German MetaSearch Engine MetaGer
www.metager.de
Provider: Regional Computer Centre for Lower Saxony (RRZN), University of Hannover
Description: MetaGer is a search engine that provides parallel search services for keyword(s). MetaGer searches all German (and as required international) search services and summarises the results; a total of more than 40 search engines can be selected. Direct use of individual search services is recommended for more detailed inquiries.
Language: German
Special "Ask an Expert” Search Service
wer-weiss-was.de
Description: "wer-weiss-was” is a web-based expert information service. Users can search for persons who know about a specific topic or are interested in it and can then e-mail them questions or simply exchange ideas. The service also offers the opportunity to discuss topics in public with experts and to get to know people with the same interests in topic-orientated live chat sessions. Prospective users need to register first, but the service is free-of-charge and works straightaway. Of course, this service is based on mutual trust between those seeking information and the experts; there can be no guarantees for the correctness of any information given.
Language: German
Information Search Service (abfragen.de)
www.abfragen.de
Description: "abfragen.de” is a free-of-charge service offering numerous categories for the information search. Additionally, the site not only lists links for selected services, but also lets users directly search or contact these services. Examples include post codes and bank sort codes, conversion of various units of measurement, tariff calculators (useful in the search for the most reasonable telecom service provider), currency rates, translations, and much more.
Language: German
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Online Literature Searches
Various portals enable you to search for specialist literature. For example, you can do this on the following websites:
- www.vascoda.de
Internet portal for searching for specialist literature in numerous university or scientific libraries and information facilities, options for ordering or downloading documents from various sources. - www.bookya.de
Internet portal where students can buy and sell books locally at their university without further charges
The first two sites are available in German and English.
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Where to find more information
Addresses of the International Offices at German universities. The International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt - AAA) is your first point of contact if you want to study in Germany.
Addresses and links to all worldwide DAAD branch offices and information centres.
The DAAD virtual advisor answers your questions about studying in Germany at once and 24 hours a day. And he shows you where to find more helpful information.
The Goethe Institute (GI) is the largest intermediary organisation in the field of German foreign cultural policy. It is is responsible for teaching and spreading knowledge about German language and culture.
The website of the Federal Foreign Office is the first place to look for answers to all your questions about entering Germany.
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Source: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/service/links/04702.en.html
Date: 2010-03-21