Germany has been named as the most supportive country for overseas students, in an international league table.
9 March 2011
Among the attractions for international students is the increasing availability in Germany of courses taught entirely in English, so much so that students can complete degrees without ever having to speak German.
In the international zones of these classes, students from Germany, the United States and China participate in seminars conducted by German professors speaking in English.
For more see BBC News Business 9 March 2011.