The state pays for your education.
Germany has a very good engineering education. Where do you think comes the brand "made in germany" from? We germans still build the best cars and machines.
Marty McFly: What do you mean, Doc? All the best stuff is made in Japan.
Young Doc: Unbelievable.
My favourite advertising slogan and I'm in the UK!
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/sep/18/vorsprung-durch...
[NB Also a big fan of all VW group products!]