In Holland, you could use English while in Germany somehow you may also use English (if the professors agree), however, it most likely you should have some knowledge of German language as well.
A full PhD position's salary in Germany is higher than in Holland (3-400? not sure), but the stress for PhDs in Germany is hgher than those in Holland. However, many Chinese only got called half-position in Germany, even though no need to pay the income tax, the income is well below guys earn in Holland. So, full position or half-position, you have to think about it
For Phd research normally takes 4 years in Holland |