archived-culture-study-visa

[strong sky]

:O

do you think you will write advanced

i did bad in mains too

but without advanced no germany

[ocean imp]

if you get qualified for advanced, you can skip studienkolleg without spending a year here

[strong sky]

[ocean imp]

true

[ocean imp]

nope

[strong sky]

not qualified, you need to pass advanced as well

😳

as long as you get a rank in mains and advanced germany is happy

[ocean imp]

wait wdym by pass? like you only need to get an air right?

[strong sky]

ye

[ocean imp]

yes yes

[strong sky]

youve given up on that eh

makes sense

really fucked my mental health, jee

[ocean imp]

same man

can't spend all my day solving problems like a zombie

[strong sky]

i thought id give up on the jee route too

[ocean imp]

it's just not in me

[strong sky]

but was worried about delayed semesters

plus a german friend bonked me saying "study for one month and you can get in?? stfu and do it"

😩 im like okayy

[ocean imp]

hmmm yeah i thought so too but i couldn't concentrate

[strong sky]

same

i repeated even

but still cant

[ocean imp]

wow

are we the same person

[strong sky]

:O

see you in germany then 🙏

hope we both get in

[ocean imp]

hahahaha i repeated for jee but ended up studying philo, sociology, etc all year. jee literally killed my interest in stem tbh

[strong sky]

maybe we should move to dms or general now

[ocean imp]

true

do people vc here?

[strong sky]

ye

[ocean imp]

alright that's good

[mild ember]

Hi

How much would it cost to study in Germany (masters)

I heard it would cost 10000-12000

For living expenses

Per year

Assuming that the uni has no tuition

Or negligible tuition

Would it cost approx. 24000 euros

For two years

Or is there other expenses

[wise obsidian]

you may find this page helpful: https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/plan-your-studies/costs-of-education-and-living/

"Since January 2021 you are expected to demonstrate funds of 861 EUR per month / 10,332 EUR per year."

[mild ember]

Will i need more money tho?

[wise obsidian]

tbh it's really going to depend on where you live

that'll be fairly easy in rural east germany, probably not enough in munich

(+ i think folks studying at unis can give more details about other uni-level costs, i was doing an internship)

universities often have a page saying what the expected cost of living per month is

[mild ember]

yea ic

will it be hard finding a job in germany afterwards

They give me 18 months iirc

[mild ember]

I Found it

[exotic barn]

Certainly bigger cities will have more opportunities.

[jagged oasis]

Does anyone know how German universities handle cumulative GPA in the case of having attended multiple universities?

In America, only the cGPA exclusively from the semesters at the university where you finished your degree actually count. Even if you have transfer credits from other universities prior, those grades are generally ignored.

[exotic barn]

L

[topaz fox]

I want to look at studying in Germany, does anyone have any recommendations of good websites/articles/anything else that might help me find out more about whether it’s right for me, when I’d need to meet each deadline exactly, language requirements, prices, steps to get visas and anything else. I’ll need to go down the Studienkolleg route because my language definitely isn’t going to be on a C level by then. I’d be very grateful for any resources or advice. You can DM or ping me if you’d like.

[wise obsidian]

https://old.reddit.com/r/germany/wiki/studying

[topaz fox]

Thank you!

[mild quiver]

how would one going about finding the mietpreisbremse for my city? wanted to google how high of a rent is too illegal for my area in köln but didn't really have any luck

[main crow]

i have one question, who eligible for DSH course? is it only for the ones who confirmed their admission to the uni?

[random skiff]

I am sorry if this is the wrong channel to ask but what are people's thoughts on Goethe online course? I heard several negative feedbacks about it. I am from a Non-EU country and it seems to be the only course I am able to participate in since I am in a distant location. Is it better than nothing or should I abstain from it? (I am talking about B1)
I am thinking it would be easier to understand since a teacher would be guiding me for my studies and I would be interact with other students there.

[void fern]

i originally wanted to study physical therapy in a german tradeschool but now im thinking about being an english teacher in germany :p

[full sluice]

guys , Does anybody know where i could do IETLS exam in germany ?

[wise obsidian]

literally the first result when you google your question... https://www.ielts.org/for-test-takers/book-a-test/location-list/germany/tv

[wise obsidian]

are there not language schools in your country?

[random skiff]

not in my city sadly

even if they were it wouldn't be TELC or Goethe (anything branded)

[wise obsidian]

i mean, doesn't need to be branded

i've had good luck with just classes run by universities / schools / etc

it's worth looking to see if you can find any of those online, often cheaper than goethe :)

[jagged oasis]

@mild quiver schau mal hier nach für den Mietspiegel https://www.koeln.de/immobilien/mietspiegel.html

https://www.goost-immobilien.de/fakten-zur-aktuellen-mietpreisbremse/

Im Regierungsbezirk Köln sind folgende Kommunen betroffen: Alfter, Bad Honnef, Bergisch Gladbach, Bonn, Bornheim, Hennef (Sieg), Köln, Königswinter, Leichlingen, Niederkassel, Pulheim, Rösrath, Siegburg, Wachtberg, Wesseling.

Die Miete darf bei einem neu abgeschlossenen Mietvertrag maximal zehn Prozent über der ortsüblichen Vergleichsmiete liegen.

gilt anscheinend nicht für neubau

[mild quiver]

Ohhh thank you very much!

[jagged oasis]

Gerne 🙂

[lost imp]

hallo

ANyone b2?
Do we get the exact same questions in the exam like in the modelltest?
The one with Erik, Katharina , niels in lesen and fitness, financing your studies in sprechen?

[wise obsidian]

would rather defeat the purpose of the exam if they asked you the same questions in the exam as in the example test 🧐

[lost imp]

i see but you know the same the better

[waxen juniper]

Quick question...
Is it true if I managed to learn German... then It will be a very easy way to get the visa and study there for free ???

[jagged oasis]

@waxen juniper Very easy no, doable yes. You still need a Studiumplatz. With nothing but a high school degree (assuming you're from the US) this might be problematic as high school diploma =/= German Abitur. You'd have to do prep courses or something along those lines first.

Consider then that you'd also have to finance yourself somehow, you need an apartment, money for food, stuff like GEZ (tbf I haven't payed this in over a year though) or semester ticket.

I think the community college for 2 years and then transferring to a 4 year state university for your Bachelor's first is probably a better route. Doing a Master's in Germany is much more straightforward, many programs are also in English.

[waxen juniper]

I’ve got my Bachelor’s from Turkey last two months and I’m planning to take masters in Germany.
I’m from North Africa btw. I guess that’s will make it even harder but my people here all thinking the same which is going to Germany either for studies or work. And lots of them had the opportunity and toke it. And they have work and settled there.

[static vector]

Interesting route you chose

Are you from Morocco

[solemn bay]

This website helps you to know what requirements you need based on what qualifications you have: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/nach-deutschland/voraussetzungen/en/57293-database-on-admission-requirements/

[unkempt briar]

So I'm thinking about applying to study in Germany for uni. I'm only really aware of 2 Universities that offer mechanical engineering in English (KIT and Rhine-Waal Aachen university of applied sciences) and as part of the application, I have to prove my language proficiency in either English or German. Although English is my first language, from what I understand, I'd have to take it as an A Level, (at least from my limited correspondence with them) something I'm not keen on doing due to the potential increase in workload as a full subject, something I'm already struggling to balance. The other option (and my preferred one) is to learn German. From what I understand, there are two options for mechanical engineering, one that's taught fully in English and the other taught in what seems to be a mix. The KIT website says that for the mixed one that a level B1 in German is sufficient. However for the English course it says no proficiency in the German language is needed. Would I still be able to apply for the english course if I took german as my language

these are the language reqs for the mixed mechanical engineering course from the website

German language skills: for application, skills of at least B1-level are necessary. All certificates are accepted; A certificate of attendance of a B1-level course is sufficient. For enrollment, a DSH2 certificate or equivalent needs to be presented.
or English language skills of at least B2-level, eg proven by Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 90 points in the internet-based test or equivalent. Proof of English language skills is not required for applicants who
have completed a degree program at a university with English as the sole language of instruction
have attended at least 5 years of English language classes in secondary school, can provide a higher education entrance qualification and have received minimum grades of 4 (sufficient, D) or at least 5 points in the last two school years of these English language classes.
Can proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language not be provided until the end of the application deadline, admission can be granted under the provision that one of the above-mentioned certificates of the English language will be provided during enrollment.

and then for the english only course

Mechanical Engineering (International) is aimed predominantly at international students. The majority of study places in this program is reserved for such students. The degree program is taught solely in English. Accepted proofs of language skills are e.g. TOEFL (250/88) or Cambridge Proficiency (see "Zulassungssatzung" / admission regulations). Proof of German language skills is not necessary.

[wise obsidian]

something's not right abotu you needing to take an english language exam even if you're a native speaker

is it this course? https://www.carlbenzschool.kit.edu/mechanical-engineering-international.php

in the FAQ they say:

If English has been the language of instruction of your higher education, please download our Declaration of English Proficiency signed by your school stating how long you have been studying in English.

and provide this: https://www.carlbenzschool.kit.edu/downloads/171121_Declaration of English Proficiency_CBS.pdf

so if english is your first language + you've been taught in english at school, that should be enough for proof of the language

[unkempt briar]

nice

[wise obsidian]

what are your a-level subjects?

[unkempt briar]

Maths, History and Physics

[wise obsidian]

ah.

that would do it

i think that's where the confusion is

[unkempt briar]

and the school offers something called an EPQ

which im also taking

[wise obsidian]

yes i know what an EPQ is

that a-level combination (even including EPQ) isn't enough for abitur equivalence

i think that's the issue

[unkempt briar]

What do I do to reach equivalence then

[wise obsidian]

because you need at least an AS in a language

(any language)

[unkempt briar]

yeah

I'm due to start the Goethe German course soon, so is there a level that has a rough equivalent to AS Level?

[wise obsidian]

this is the 'general' a-level requirements for abitur equivalence

[unkempt briar]

bc our school no longer offers AS-Level

[wise obsidian]

AS Level is CEFR B1

but it doesn't matter if you take a course that's equivalent

you need the AS-Level

[unkempt briar]

how to work around this

[wise obsidian]

A-Level qualifications aren't considered equivalent to Abitur unless you have 4 independent subjects, at least three of which at A2 level, where one is a language, and one is one of maths or the sciences

you either have to take an AS level in a language or do studienkolleg / a preparatory semester

that's it

because even if you learn german for entry to the german course, your a-levels still aren't sufficient for direct entry onto a degree

[unkempt briar]

So if I got to B1/B2, then studied the AS-Level syllabus for German and sat the exam independently, would that work?

[wise obsidian]

yes.

also, it looks like teh course also requires you to take SAT, so keep that in mind too.

(SAT takes a fair amount of study even if you're doing a-levels)

[unkempt briar]

yeah

[wise obsidian]

you could also in theory enroll on AS English Lang, which i think is likely to be a bit easier

depends if your school ffers it tho

[unkempt briar]

from what I know, they dropped AS anything a few years ago

[burnt vale]

@unkempt briar sign up as a private candidate.

get a tutor

[wise obsidian]

or yeah sign up as a private candidate

it'll cost you $$ but if you want to get entry you need that AS level

[unkempt briar]

A what

[wise obsidian]

which country are you based in?

for a-levels in the UK (i don't know about other countries) you can enter yourself as a 'private candidate'

[unkempt briar]

Malaysia, currently

[wise obsidian]

where you essentially arrange to teach yourself the a-level / as-level and just pay to sit the exam

[unkempt briar]

But under UK syllabus

I shall look into it

Vielen dank

[burnt vale]

@unkempt briar lol im malaysian too. dont worry there are several places for you to sign up as private candidate

[vapid sorrel]

Which ambulance service works in baden-wurttemberg? Cause I see there's a ton of them like the DRK, JUH, Malteser

[nocturne cedar]

Does anybody know the syllabus or anywebsite where I can find pastpapers or information about the TELC german exam for B1 level ? Thanks for your replies

[exotic barn]

hhi

[crimson minnow]

Does anyone have a resource or recommendations regarding moving to Germany? My wife is a German citizen and we will move from the US. Any helpful tips or hints on the process?

[jagged oasis]

@crimson minnow Don't have resources to offer you but happy to answer any questions. Have done the move myself 🙂

[exotic barn]

i am in grade 10 rn and i wish to goto germany after class 12

[exotic barn]

Good luck. Be skeptical about the stuffs you read online. Especially from reddit's /r/Germany. They contain errors and misinformation. Sometimes I felt on purpose. Because some of the frequent posters made it very clear they hate foreign students and think they are leeches.

Better to search for the official infos.

[sleek plinth]

Hey, quick question. I wanna visit some other states of germany, what would be a good location for immigrants like me? My friends told me "NRW" or "Thüringen" would be pretty relaxed

[olive summit]

NRW has a lot of immigrants, Thüringen less so

but i think generally speaking you won't run into any issues

[bold crag]

Berlin, Hessen, NRW, Bremen, Hamburg (most big cities will have larger immigrant populations. If you go out in the country it will be much less regardless of state). If you're worried about nazis, avoid Sachsen. Poorer areas and, sadly, more to the east tend to have higher concentrations.

[sleek plinth]

Oh wow, now I wanna get out of this country

[jagged oasis]

There is no reason to be afraid as an immigrant anywhere in Germany imo. Go where you want to go and see the sights you want to see. Realistically, the chance that someone will harass you is utterly minute. Where are you from?

[wispy charm]

Hi guys i am just trying my luck but, I am coming to Berlin on 21.09.21 in order to continue my bachelor and although i have already searched (and still searching) for three months to get a place in Berlin but still i got nothing. If you know anyone from Berlin or know a dorm or a place, which might have vacant rooms, can you please reach me from DM? My max budget is 400€ (Gesamtmiete) per month.

Best regards

[wise obsidian]

have you tried https://www.wg-gesucht.de/?

i'm not familiar with berlin but 400/mo sounds really low...

[wispy charm]

Yup

[wise obsidian]

and you've not found anything...?

i found a lot of stuff through that, but you do have to (a) reply to the posting really quickly, (b) have a compelling firts message

[wispy charm]

No but most of the people want an interview in person and i really do not have such an opportunity as i am now in out of Germany

[wise obsidian]

I'd be surprised if they didn't let you do an online one, with covid and all? Have you asked?

Alternatively you could get e.g. an AirBNB and search for stuff in person once you get there

[bold crag]

potentially you have not been an immigrant in Germany, but I wouldn't put the odds of getting treated like shit at minute. Even in a big city as a white immigrant, I have had germans verbally harass me for speaking english. 😄 Still would agree that it's no reason not to live here, because you're likely to experience xenophobic/fremdenfeindlich attitudes all over the west and not just in Germany.

[wispy charm]

Trust me in these three months i also thought and tried Wggesucht my friend. I mean everybody tried there that site is not hard to find but xenophobia is

[wise obsidian]

are you messaging in english or in german?

[jagged oasis]

Like @wise obsidian said, try for an interview through zoom, otherwise you'll have to take an AirBnB or something for a couple weeks so you can find an apartment. Another suggestion, maybe look a bit outside the city, follow the train lines, I wouldn't go farther than an hour out per train from your uni, but you might have more look there as I imagine most students/people searching for apartments want to be as central as possible.

And yes 100% message in German

[wispy charm]

https://tenor.com/view/facepalm-really-stressed-mad-angry-gif-16109475

Aber ja ich habe schon meine Bewerbungen auf Deutsch geschrieben.

[wise obsidian]

then i guess the next question is what did you put in the messages

[olive summit]

housing is scarce nowadays, i imagine in Berlin its hyper competitive especially for students

[wispy charm]

You bet it is

[olive summit]

if i had trouble finding a place in rural NRW i cant imagine what its like in the capital

[bold crag]

I gave up on my first choice uni just so I wouldn't have to try for an apartment in berlin. 😄

[jagged oasis]

Technically yes because I moved to Germany 2 years ago from America, but maybe that doesn't count. If someone verbally harassed me for speaking english in a city of all places I'd probably flip out on the person in question. In any case, not saying many people aren't going to avoid you or look at you funny, maybe even discriminate you for housing or w/e--this certainly happens in every country and germany is no exception. But I don't think you should be worried about being harassed or facing violence, highly unlikely.

[olive summit]

also 400 isn't low for shared apartments, lot of arrangements can be as low as 250

[wispy charm]

I would reply that with a gif but im afraid that after that you would probably ban me from here 💩

[jagged oasis]

rural NRW is an oxymoron

(kidding obv)

[wise obsidian]

hey man, just trying to help 🤷‍♂️

[trim shard]

Same story for Hamburg

[wispy charm]

Couple of opening sentences some info about me my situation and my contact infos

[olive summit]

true the Ruhr dominates the province

[bold crag]

what everyone already said is good advice. Try to be the first message (i.e. LIVE on ebay kleinanzeigen and WG-gesucht) and be willing to look for something further out. It is much easier to get a room closer to your uni after you're already living in the area. Do not confine yourself. For example, getting a room in Potsdam and then trying to move in from there.

[wispy charm]

Quick summary

[olive summit]

immoscout is also another place to search, but those will be higher-end apartments, not really catered for students

[jagged oasis]

Where in NRW are you living? I was stationed in Höxter and that was an hour away in all directions from the Autobahn lol, rural NRW is no joke. That place was a black hole.

[olive summit]

Niederrhein

[wispy charm]

Sorry dude i had a bad day or on second thoughts make that a bad week

[olive summit]

but like the part where NL is closer than Düsseldorf

[wispy charm]

It just pisses me off that there is only 9 days left and still i couldnt figure it out

[bold crag]

did you respond to places for zwischenmiete?

[olive summit]

but i go to an agricultural school so this setting is actually ideal @jagged oasis

[bold crag]

that's another option, most likely easier to find temporary rent for a month or two

and again, search inward from there

[wispy charm]

I mean for the first month yeah i applied for such places

Problem is rents are gone up since the last year

[bold crag]

did you get in touch with your uni? Sometimes they can help you

[jagged oasis]

@wispy charm Don't fret bro, Gf and I have been looking for apartment in Bayreuth for 3 weeks now, we have contacted probably 25 apartments and haven't gotten a single chance to set up a viewing appointment. The market is absolutely fucked right now. You gotta make do.

[wispy charm]

I didnt know that

[bold crag]

other than that it's an unfortunate situation in an unfortunately tight market. Someone native might be willing to help you with your message (corrections, suggestions) to make it more appealing

[wispy charm]

Do you know which bureau exactly?

I mean whic department should i write an email?

[bold crag]

no idea. I just know that in my master program they had something like that (not in Berlin). You may consider the international office or googling info about it? Or your program director

[jagged oasis]

I would contact the international office but whoever you contact will probably direct you to the right person

[wispy charm]

Thanks for the support bro u 2 stay strong as well😀

[wispy charm]

I will look up for that. Thx

[jagged oasis]

Feel free to post your message or whatever that you are sending to these places here too, maybe we can help polish it off

[mild quiver]

okay so I contacted my landlord and he said that my broken stove top repairs are covered by him, but the electrician he gave me the contact into for, i can't get in touch with despite multiple attempts. it's been a good two weeks and i need my stove top fixed already. can I just contact any random electrician, have them fix it, and send the bill to my hausverwaltung? what exactly is the process

[jagged oasis]

@mild quiver Have you talked to the landlord again and said you can't contact him? I would start by asking him again if he would be fine with you finding another electrician, otherwise he might throw a fit if you do it without his consent.

[mild quiver]

hausverwaltung got back to me and told me i can just get my own electrician. wish he told me that sooner tho

[exotic barn]

Paris : )

[granite wraith]

Is Düsseldorf a good place for university students

How are the costs and rent?

[true thunder]

Did anyone do his/her bachelors in engineering in electronics in Germany?

[jagged oasis]

@granite wraith Depends what you are looking for. Universities in Germany are quality-wise more or less the same everywhere, with some exceptions if you are looking at particular Studiengänge or obviously if you are going into graduate school, there are big differences in research areas and departments.

Do you want to live in a massive urban center?

If so, then you can't go wrong here, you'll have everything you want or need. But if you are someone who wants to live somewhere quieter, closer to nature, then.... probably not the best choice.

[granite wraith]

I honestly don’t mind where I live as long as it’s cheap livable and safe

[jagged oasis]

@granite wraith Safe definitely. Cheap, on the other hand, is tricky. There's a general housing shortage across all major German cities right now, especially in the West. You can look up the Mietspiegel for Düsseldorf if you want to specifics as to rent price.

If you want cheap living though, I would try to find an apartment outside the city in a smaller town or village. Better yet, if you want really cheap, just go to east Germany and get a big studio for 200 euros a month. Jena, Leipzig, etc are all great cities and universities too.

[granite wraith]

Don’t universities there have dorms? Wouldn’t that be also a cheap option?

[jagged oasis]

Probably yeah, or a room in a WG also, both cheap options, with possible drawbacks like communal kitchen, living with other people, etc.

[tight kelp]

Actually it's still pretty good if you live just a few km away from city centres. There's a lot of green around Dortmund for example because it's not super dense. You can live in a quiet place and still be within walking distance of an ubahn station

[full sluice]

anyone know any good apps to make friends in germany ??

[sand heron]

Hat jemand von euch den TestDaF kürzlich gemacht? Ich mache ihn im November. Wenn ihr gut Tipps habt, dann sagt sie mir bitte! 🙂

[exotic barn]

How much does it cost on average to rent an apartment in Erlangen?

I'm planning to go to university in Germany and accommodation seems to be a problem

[lone hull]

I’m planning to take the M kurs in the studienkolleg (to study dental) but friends told me it’s less likely to get accepted in dental. I’d like to know in case I didn’t get accepted in dental school what else I can attend with the M kurs. And if wanted to study engineering will I have to re-take the studienkolleg in the T-kurs

I’ve done my research but sadly couldnt find anything regarding this topic

[tight kelp]

You could try Jodel

Although personally the way that worked for me was being active on discord, making friends here and then meeting them

[jagged oasis]

Look up the Mietspiegel for Erlangen or go to https://www.immowelt.de/ and search for apartments in Erlangen to get an idea of the price.

[unkempt heath]

Wenn ich eine Zulassungsbestätigung von meiner Uni habe, muss ich auch während des Termins beim Ausländsbehörde meine Deutschkenntnisse auch nachweisen? Ich möchte ein Visum für ein Jahr, damit ich eine Auslandsaufenthalt in Deutschland machen kann.

[bold crag]

Not in my experience. With a study visa I have never been asked to prove German language skills. But if you’re worried about it just bring along your certificate

[spark bridge]

hallo guys, ich bin ken

finnaly found a place for international students

i was planning to study at Germany next year, whats the procedure

its the first time i'm studying abroad

alone

[fiery edge]

@spark bridgehttps://www.reddit.com/r/germany/wiki/studying#green

this might not cover everything but perhaps some of the most important stuff should be on there

[real drift]

hi

[merry magnet]

Hello everyone. Has someone worked with Lieferando, Wolt or Gorillas? I would like to work with one of those apps and would like to know your recommendations. Which one is better in regards of payment and time flexibility? Thanks in advance

[harsh burrow]

Gibt es hier jemand der/die am ETH Zürich studiert hat?

[glass trench]

@mild quiver maybe you can help ? idk

[amber grotto]

i'd @ CEO if he was still here

[glass trench]

[stiff laurel]

Ich habe eine Zeit lang neben der ETH an der Universität Zürich studiert. 😂

Und einmal habe ich an der ETH Mensa gegessen.

[harsh burrow]

Das zählt schon!

[stiff laurel]

Meine Cousine studiert glaube ich an der ETH, wenn ich mich nicht komplett täusche.

Und ich kenne jemanden, der zuerst Architektur an der ETH studiert hat, aber das Studium dann abgebrochen hat.

[harsh burrow]

Props zu deiner Cousine

Ich habe gehört dass das Studium dort extrem anstrengend ist

[stiff laurel]

Ja, dieser Kollege fand das auch, weshalb er das Studium auch schließlich abgebrochen hat.

[harsh burrow]

Yep solche Geschichten habe ich mehrfach gelesen

[stiff laurel]

Danach hat er Wirtschaftsinformatik oder so an der Uni Zürich studiert. Ich bin mir nicht mehr sicher, denn ich habe ihn seit vielen Jahren nicht mehr gesehen.

[harsh burrow]

Ah, ok. Ich habe gehört dass die Uni Zürich sehr... Aristokratisch ist?

[stiff laurel]

😂

Was zur Hölle?

Es ist eine stinknormale Uni.

[harsh burrow]

Vielleicht denke ich an einer anderen Universität lol

[stiff laurel]

Ja, wahrscheinlich schon.

Jetzt studiere ich aber an der ZHAW (Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften).

[harsh burrow]

Von der habe ich nie gehört, ist sie eine gute Schule?

[stiff laurel]

Ja, würde ich schon sagen. Es ist eine Fachhochschule.

Halt etwas weniger auf die Theorie fokussiert als die meisten Universitäten.

Es gibt auch einen anderen Unterschied, denn die Fachhochschule konzentriert sich nur auf Eines, während man an Universitäten sowohl ein Hauptfach als auch ein Nebenfach belegen muss, oder sogar zwei Nebenfächer in einigen Fällen.

[harsh burrow]

Ah ok, interessant! Ich tendiere aber mehr zu den Theoretischen Gebieten

[stiff laurel]

Das kann ich schon verstehen, aber ich habe ehrlich gesagt die Theorie jetzt einfach nur satt. 😂

[harsh burrow]

Ok, klingt richtig gut wenn man ein echter "Handyman" sein will!

[stiff laurel]

Ja, wahrscheinlich.

Ich studiere aber Übersetzen, was schon nicht so einfach ist.

[harsh burrow]

Ohh, interessant! Welche Sprachen übersetzt du?

[stiff laurel]

Früher konnte man bei Fachhochschulen keine Bachelor- oder Masterabgänge machen, aber das ist inzwischen glücklicherweise nicht mehr der Fall.

Von Englisch auf Deutsch oder umgekehrt. Dieses Semester werde ich auch vom Französischen ins Deutsche übersetzen müssen.

[harsh burrow]

Cool, mehrsprachige Menschen sind der Welt eine gute Sache :)

[stiff laurel]

Ja, das ist eben schon meine Stärke. Ich liebe es, mit Sprachen umzugehen!

[harsh burrow]

Ich auch!

Ich lerne Russisch heutzutage (Auch Deutsch natürlich)

[stiff laurel]

Die meisten Fachhochschulen verlangen übrigens von dir, dass du mindestens ein Jahr gearbeitet hast, aber das, was ich studiere, ist da eine Ausnahme, da es schon ein kleines bisschen theoretischer angelegt ist als andere Studiengänge an der ZHAW.

[harsh burrow]

Ah, ok. Das passt leider nicht so gut für mich da ich nach der Wehrpflicht unverzüglich studieren will

[stiff laurel]

*nach der Wehrpflicht

[harsh burrow]

Scheisse, immer diese Artikeln

[stiff laurel]

Kennst du dich gut mit Sprachen aus? Oder was willst du denn eigentlich studieren?

An der ETH studiert man eher solche Sachen wie Biologie, Chemie, Physik usw.

Die Auswahl ist schon nicht so breitgefächert wie bei der Uni Zürich, die praktisch alles anbietet.

[harsh burrow]

Ich möchte Ingenieur werden. Da mein Deutsch ziemlich gut ist (am mindestens für jemanden der nie Deutschland besucht hat) möchte ich gerne auf eine deutschsprachige Universität studieren

[stiff laurel]

Ach ja. Ingenieurwissenschaften kann man definitiv an der ETH studieren.

[harsh burrow]

Und ich habe bisher perfekte Noten (es ist mein letztes Jahr in Gymnasium), deshalb will ich auch auf der besten möglichen Universität studieren

Yep!

[stiff laurel]

Wenn ich mich nicht ganz irre, haben wir hier jemanden, der genau das an der ETH studiert.

[harsh burrow]

Oh, dann habe ich einige Fragen für ihn/sie 🙂

[stiff laurel]

Schick @foggy prism mal eine DM.

[harsh burrow]

Das werde ich! danke!

[stiff laurel]

Vielleicht kann er dir dabei weiterhelfen.

[foggy prism]

äh, nein, wirst du nicht, ich nehme keine DMs von Fremden an

was ist die Frage?

[harsh burrow]

Entschuldigung. Wie ist es auf der ETH zu studieren? Wie stressig ist es im Vergleich zu anderen Schulen? (Man will ja nicht die Gesundheit für eine Ausbildung opfern.)

[foggy prism]

kann nicht sagen, wie's mit Ingenieurwissenschaften aussieht

ETH ist absolut ein Vollzeitstudium, ohne Sommerferien oder so

[stiff laurel]

Ach ja, du studierst Mathematik, nicht Ingenieurwissenschaften.

[foggy prism]

du kannst dir schon Freizeit nehmen, aber es ist streng

[stiff laurel]

Ja, das habe ich von einigen Kollegen auch schon gehört.

[harsh burrow]

Ok, danke für die Antwort! Tut mir leid dass ich dich gestört habe.

[bold stump]

Keine so großen Unterschiede bei den Unis. Ingenieurwissenaften kann man alle machen, wenn man sich bissel vorher informiert hat und am Ball bleibt. Imho größter Unterschied ist die Stadtwahl (Klischee sagt: Aachen und Karlsruhe gibt es nur Männer in Karohemden und in Bremen nur Hippies), aber das ist auch viel eigener Geschmack und man überlebt es überall 😉

naja, mit Ausnahme Clausthals vielleicht 😉

[harsh burrow]

Das ist richtig gut zu hören! Ok, dann werde ich die Alternativen untersuchen. Wie soll man sich informieren? Meinst du, dass man ein bisschen schon im Voraus studieren soll?

[mild quiver]

lol if you join either I'd suggest joining the NGG as well. Lieferando and Gorillas both have common issues with paying incorrect amounts and doing so late. Lieferando this was more of an issue for me. And if anything goes wrong Lieferando won't help you unless you sue. Scheduling wise Lieferando is far more flexible as in my experience Lieferando pretty much almost always gave the hours I asked for and if they messed them up all I had to do was call them to fix it. Gorillas you can only work certain time periods. The main issue with these companies is delayed and incomplete payments. Join the NGG (or your cities equivalent of a Gastronomie work union) with a membership of 1% your average income per month and after three months legal support relating to your job is included for free. Sounds expensive but these companies will fuck you over for every cent and these people will cover the stress of it. They can also check your payslips monthly to check if they are correct. For a mini job or a year of work, it's not so bad, but long term it'll probably take a lot out of you just from the problems I mentioned.

Another issue with Lieferando is that when it comes to overtime in the big cities, they don't really give a shit what your shift end time is and will not hesitate to give you an order 5 minutes before your end every day.

[merry magnet]

Thank you for the complete answer 🙏

[mild quiver]

Another thing I forgot to mention is that Lieferando has a bonus system where you'll get more cash for more orders, but it doesn't really help you if you're a minijobber. Only if you work part time/full time. For my city Lieferando was 10€/hr and Gorrilas was 10.50€, but because of tips and the bonus system, you'd get more through Lieferando even though Gorillas technically pays more. If you're a minijobber, you'll get pretty much the same amount through both regardless. But if you're working more hours, you'll make a significant amount more through Lieferando. However Lieferando has a much further delivery radius than Gorillas. Gorillas, in theory, will only have you take an order up to 3km (sometimes a bit further). While with Lieferando depending on your city and luck, you can get 5km or more since their algorithm is shit. So that's another thing to keep in mind.

[dusty wave]

Hello guys i just wanted ask that i can enter Germany without a visa so i will go to germany for 1 year of language course can i get my visa in germany? (Language course visa)

Like i can enter without any problem i don't need visa

If not my time is a bit short so i will just do 90 days in out or get second passport and send it to consulate

[atomic nexus]

dude just ask your local German embassy lmao

write them an email or sum, call them

[bold crag]

it depends where you are from

[dusty wave]

Turkey i have special passport allows me to come EU for 90 days

[bold crag]

yeah maybe I just don't understand where the question part of the question is

if you can enter without a problem, you then apply for a visa within germany, yes.

[dusty wave]

THANKS

That was the question i can enter without a visa but i need to apply for language course visa if possible within germany if not i will have to go back to Turkey to get visa wait for it 2 weeks minimum which is losing a big amount of time

I can enter the country which i am comming this weekend and will register to language course rent a house etc. but i will need a visa for staying longer then 90+ days so i was asking can i get it while i am in Germany

[trim shard]

@dusty wave Are you sure about that? https://www.passportindex.org/passport/turkey/ it says that a visa is required to enter. I would ask the German embassy. It's not visa-free/90days like other countries in that list

[dusty wave]

I have special passport that allows me to go EU without visa for 90 days

The normal Turkish passports need visa i don't

[trim shard]

I'm not aware of a special passport that allows that but I am glad that you can. I have never heard about it.

[dusty wave]

Thanks mate

Yeah so i will learn student visa process in Germany at least

[trim shard]

Do you plan to go to Germany for work?

[dusty wave]

Learning german course

My brother got accepted to KIT

[trim shard]

What's a KIT?

[dusty wave]

So i will also come and learn german for 1 year

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

I will get visa anyways problem is where

[trim shard]

I'm not aware of student visa process. Good luck in any case!

[dusty wave]

thanks

[trim shard]

I just read about it. It's tied to Turkish citizens. TIL

[dusty wave]

?

TIL?

[trim shard]

Today I Learned

[dusty wave]

Oh

Yeah yeah its tied to Turkish citizens only it like a deal

Only special passport owners

[sand lotus]

So Im looking to study in Germany and have questions about this one program. Do I contact the Sutdienberatung (study counselor?)?

[blissful valve]

Hey. I wanted to ask a question. Is it possible to online book for the city registration before coming to Germany?

[jagged oasis]

Yes or the coordinator/chair of the program or department in question

[merry talon]

Is digitalization getting any better in Germany since the pandemic?

[trim shard]

Call or send an email to the welcome center of the corresponding city that you want to move in to find out.

[trim shard]

Got any examples?

I do know that a good amount of places here in Hamburg still don't accept credit cards.

[merry talon]

Was just wondering about examples is everyone's lives here, if there's any improvement at all. Last time I visited the country a few years ago I felt like I also went back in time 😄

The internet was so awful as well, and so insanely expensive.

[trim shard]

I think it's still the same more or less.

I pay 29.23 euros a month for 50 Mbps internet.

[merry talon]

ooof

[trim shard]

Life quality is still nice overall for me least. No major complaints apart from having to carry a good amount of cash just in case.

[merry talon]

Coming from 1000 mbps for around 8 Euros, it seems so crazy.

[trim shard]

Where do you live?

[merry talon]

Romania

Even if you take into account the differences in salary, it's still crazy

[trim shard]

Aaa heard a lot about that country regarding internet.

[merry talon]

Yeah, we're had it like that for almost a decade already, but everyone seems to be catching up now.

[trim shard]

I am fine with the speed that I have. I don't do any heavy media download/upload but paying less would be nice. But overall, my life quality is great here.

[merry talon]

Yeah, hopefully after these elections things start changing for the better. I'd still live there regardless of the internet tbh.

[trim shard]

My guess for the telecommunications problem in Germany is that the base infrastructure was not handled correctly. That, in combination with political decisions spanning to this day.

[olive summit]

typically you need to appear in person with your passport

[proud cape]

how long does it take to do a bachelor degree in german?

[bold crag]

3 years if you're timely

and assuming you don't spend time at a studienkolleg

[proud cape]

actually what is studienkolleg its part of the degree right?

i saw online they say you need 12 months for studienkolleg?

[bold crag]

honestly am not sure, never visited one myself. As far as I know you go to the studienkolleg before enrolling for any degree course and still have to fulfil all of your coursework after that, so it would be extra time...but maybe check online or wait for a more experienced answer

[proud cape]

ahh thank you man

im starting to rethink my decision, i saw a quora post saying that german degree isn't really usefull outside EU

as an asian, its kinda concerning if i cant go back and used the degree.

[untold saffron]

all I know is learning deutsch is essential for bagging a job in germany

[proud cape]

and its harder for foregneirs that are non EU to work in german right? because of requirement like C2 language certificate

[untold saffron]

but with the upcoming elections norms might get a lot easier for skilled students and professionals

[bold crag]

if you do your degree successfully in german, your german will probably be good enough to find a job. You will have already had to have C1 just to get in.

[untold saffron]

right now its unnecessarily long for skilled immigrants to get a citizenship and move permanently

[bold crag]

this says nothing of the job market, just the language alone.

[untold saffron]

yeah Whats the point of moving to Deutschland without learning deutsch

but i heard its diff in berlin since its a city for expats

[proud cape]

yes the post also said they make it harder for foreigners to get a job which worry me

[bold crag]

depending on your field it may be unnecessary. For example, as a biologist you can find work without german skills, as many labs are international and english is the operating language.

[proud cape]

so i need c1 before i go there?

[untold saffron]

language requirements differ based on the job and course

[proud cape]

hmm so its best for me to find the specific course and see requirement for said course?

[untold saffron]

if its an english taught course, then they just ask for ilets if youre not natively english

that is as far as the language requirements go , the courses mention the language proficiency needed

but the job market i heard is very weird, someplaces they make it C1 compulsory even for a basic job in your field

regardless I believe they won't be as discriminatory in the coming years as they have a work force shortage upcoming, they'll just be shooting themselves in the leg if they provide free education to foreigners and then discriminate them in the job market and send them out

that would be a bad macro economical move

plus I plan i learning total deutsch

so they just cant ignore me for my skin or language

[proud cape]

ohh are you going to learn in germany?

[proud cape]

i hope that is true

[untold saffron]

yeah in a year for my masters degree

I have a lot of german friends so yeah

[proud cape]

where did you get your bachelor?

[untold saffron]

currently the #1 uni in my country for my degree

[bold crag]

All things considered, you are not likely to be very comfortable if you can't speak German anyway. It will significantly limit your everyday life and your ability to perform a job within a german-speaking country. If you plan on staying to work, it will pay off in spades to invest in your language learning.

[untold saffron]

yeah, plus I think the experience would be miles better if you learn deutsch if you plan on settling there

[bold crag]

I took part in an international program during my first two years here, and the people who failed to make progress on that front dropped fairly quickly and were much more miserable living here.

[untold saffron]

yeah I think its like a first requirement if you wanna live in deutschland

its not that hard if you're naively english, plus how the hell you gon date someone if you cant speak their language

[bold crag]

For some it can be hard (me lol) but persevere and it is probably worth it 🙏

[untold saffron]

yeah fam, I got more friends in germany than my home country now, plus its the only decent country available to immigrate right now

[untold saffron]

did you get a job there now?

[bold crag]

no, I am going into another degree. Professional student.

However, I would have gotten a job. I received offers while finishing my master arbeit

[untold saffron]

damn

what course was it

[bold crag]

biology

wouldn't recommend unless you really, really like lab work.

[untold saffron]

I'm doing business administration and planning on a masters in finance, marketing or IB

you think i could find a job by the end of it? if i work my ass off

ps im not white

[bold crag]

I have absolutely no clue.

[trim shard]

True. IT related jobs such as software development doesn’t require German for the companies that say so. They’re mainly the bigger companies that allow this.

Source: I work as a Web Developer in Hamburg with 0 German required at work. Currently learning German because it’s past time for me.

However, if you are in the IT sector and proficient with German you can also apply to the mega Corps like Volkswagen or Daimler. Their job ads are usually written in German. So, it probably means that the workplace language there is German.

[untold saffron]

OH I regret not studying tech related stuff soo much

it's soo easy to immigrate acorss the globe with IT qualifications

[trim shard]

Yes. That’s true. In Germany, the demand for IT related jobs are VERY HIGH.

I mean of course it depends whether you also have the passport that allows you to go to the country without issues. Companies will generally favour people that don’t require work visas to move to the country that the company is based in.

[trim shard]

It’s not too late. Personally, I cannot speak for myself since I did Bachelors in computer science and followed that route. However, I have read stories about non IT people transitioning to IT related jobs by learning after or even during work. Or even quitting their jobs to participate in bootcamps or learn on their own in an intense schedule. Your mileage may vary. But when it works, it really pays off.

Many companies nowadays don’t require computer science degrees. HOWEVER, they substitute that requirement with either work experience or expertise in the field.

[untold saffron]

I'm planning a masters in finance so I'm hoping to take the data scientist/ analyst route. hopefully that helps out

because i really love germany and the friend circle i have there

[trim shard]

Great choice! Good luck with it!

[untold saffron]

thanks homie

[bold stump]

Most data scientists have studied / have their PhD in Math/Physics/Statistics. Msc in finance would be a bit unusual

[untold saffron]

hmmmm thats something I need to consider then

[buoyant shoal]

hello guys

[stiff laurel]

If no one is here right now, you can also ask in #general . Maybe there's someone there who can answer your question.

[exotic barn]

Do you guys have suggestions for any sort of hobby groups I can join in germany? I'm looking to immerse myself in the language and get used to speaking to germans/people fluent in the language

Preferably nothing that requires a lot of spending or sport (unless people who completely suck at it are also welcome )

[void moon]

Preferably something you enjoy doing, I guess

[static vector]

Do you like chess?

[exotic barn]

Helloos people living in Germany!
I'm trying to find out whether honey would be a good gift for my bf and his family in Germany.

1. Do you check the origin of your honey? If you do, where is your honey from?
2. Where do you buy your honey?
3. How much do you pay for it? (per 500g)

[dire swallow]

1. not really 👀
2. in the supermarket
3. around 4 Euro

[exotic barn]

4 euros for 500g?

[dire swallow]

yeah 🤔

[zenith fog]

1. yes
2. in the supermarket
3. depends

[exotic barn]

Where is your honey from?

[zenith fog]

from beekeepers in the area

[warm acorn]

hi

hallo

anyone

[rapid latch]

Do you guys know, if students studying at a university in Germany, get some classes to study German ?

[maiden garnet]

@rapid latch It depends on the university but most have language courses for many different languages including German. Not to mention that most universities have courses completely in English

[rapid latch]

no i meant like would a student get classes to study the German language alongside their normal coursework ?

like for example A1 German

[maiden garnet]

I can only speak from experience but my university does offer voluntary classes for German

@rapid latch

[rapid latch]

So how did you manage ? Did you sign up for a German language course in a private school or something else ?

[maiden garnet]

No the uni offers the courses

[maiden garnet]

look, for example at the LMU in munich: https://www.lmu.de/en/study/degree-students/learning-german/index.html

[rapid latch]

oh fuck my bad

i misread your answer

The uni I am looking at however doesn't offer anything from the looks of it

[maiden garnet]

you should look for separate location to learn German. you should probably be able to find one on google simply by searching for "learn german (city)"

[rapid latch]

That much I know, but the other issue is which ones are good ?

[olive summit]

the local Volkshochschule will offer German courses

depending on the level theres a fee but its not much, they might even waive it if you ask

[rapid latch]

danke @maiden garnet and @olive summit

[maiden garnet]

i only know of inlingua but you should also look at ArtAttack's suggestion

[rapid latch]

will do thanks

[exotic barn]

I do but I'm a complete beginner 😅

[static vector]

Well maybe you can find chess clubs

[high lodge]

jeder man kennen eine guten Webseite, wo man die Meinungen/Bewertungen über Immobilenfirma lesen kann?

[exotic barn]

Google maps?

[rose cedar]

I'm considering saving up a safety net then just moving to a relatively cheap city in Germany (thinking Leipzig?) to work and live for a year or so. I'd aim to get a job as a waiter, maybe, since I don't really have any career-oriented skills. Anyone here done something like this? Would this be called a working holiday?

[blazing bison]

Hello! As part of my residence permit application I must submit a "business plan" or Geschäftskonzept. My issue is that while I have started learning German this is FAR beyond my level and so I've needed to rely on a translator. Would anyone be wiling to help me proof read this?

[atomic nexus]

@exotic barn if you prefer bigger cities, TU Berlin is also good

[junior kraken]

Same question as @exotic barn , but about Austria. What's the best place to study computer science in Austria? (I'm from Serbia, but I also have a Bulgarian citizenship, which means I'm an EU citizen)

[atomic nexus]

but it's definitely more expensive than a small city like Landshut

[atomic nexus]

Austria is TU Wien, obviously, no competition

[exotic barn]

I m gonna go from tunisia to germany by an agency, they said there are 2 places which are Heidelberg and Berlin

Is Heidelberg cheap?

[atomic nexus]

Heidelberg is mega cheap

studio apartment, 35 m2, 350€

[exotic barn]

And are there universities for computer science?

[junior kraken]

Alright, thanks. Is TU Graz also a good university? A guy I know mentioned it to me about a minute ago

[atomic nexus]

all Technical Universities and many classical Universities offer it

[atomic nexus]

yes

but Wien is the most prestigious one in Austria and also known in Germany

[exotic barn]

And is it true that if i don't have B1 at least, universities won't accept me

like i can't live and study there

[junior kraken]

Hmm yeah, I understand. Thx

[atomic nexus]

there are also IT programmes in English

but you need to do a test

[exotic barn]

Oh, and in heidelberg how much do i need monthly there as an average when i m not from europe

[atomic nexus]

one problem though: entrance exam is in German

I don't think all unis in Austria have an entrance exam for IT, but Wien definitely does

just go on their website, everything is also written in English

[atomic nexus]

500 - 700 €

I would guess

[exotic barn]

That's very cool

Thank you sm sir

[atomic nexus]

obviously you need a part-time job or apply at a Stiftung

[exotic barn]

Oh i can't do part time jobs

[atomic nexus]

some Uni-Stiftungen also offer money for talented foreign students

[exotic barn]

I need to get 1 year there when i m studying the language since i m not from europe

[atomic nexus]

studienkolleg probably

but I don't know about that whole process

I'm not a lawyer

[bold crag]

you will however need to prove some amount, usually at least 10,000-11,000€ euros (what the law says is the minimum for a year) for your resident permit at the start of your study, assuming you're not EU.

[exotic barn]

Yes

Blocked account

[atomic nexus]

dayum, EU kinda harsh

[exotic barn]

it's 10,300 euro

[atomic nexus]

and people say we just let anyone in lol

[junior kraken]

No problem, my German is good enough for that, I'm talking in English in this channel because everyone is speaking in English here

[atomic nexus]

great, the website also has some study material for the next round of exams

good luck until then!

[bold crag]

precisely. You can talk to the international office/an advisor. I never actually had to open a blocked account (Sperrkonto) and have always been able to just show normal bank statements.

[junior kraken]

Oh great, thanks

Wait, is there an entrance exam for Master's Studies? Because I'm already doing my Bachelor in Belgrade, so I was planning to do my Master's in Austria

[bold crag]

Not advice per se, because I don't want to steer anyone down the wrong path, but avoiding the shit with the Deutsche Bank, which is a giant pain in the ass, may be worth looking into.

[atomic nexus]

Not sure, there are a lot of Masters' programmes for IT
I suggest you just see it for yourself

[junior kraken]

Alright, yeah, it's probably better to look for the info on the official website

Thank you

[atomic nexus]

TU Wien is very diverse in that regard

the amount of specialisations you can do

[exotic barn]

Also is it really 40% tax in germany?

like after i complete my studies

[bold crag]

germany has a progressive tax system. That means it will 1) depend how much you make and 2) the highest tax bracket will only apply to your income above the baseline amount of that bracket.

[exotic barn]

like does it affect living

or like living with that tax will be good/normal

[bold crag]

https://www.steuerschroeder.de/Steuerrechner/Einkommensteuer-Tabelle.html#Rechner

[bold crag]

obviously anything related to finances affects living, but keep in mind that the tax levels in Germany are not meant to (and in practice do not) throw average earners into poverty. The standard of living in the country is comparatively high. That said, not the best country to become a billionaire in (in my opinion).

[exotic barn]

Ah i understand now

[strong sky]

[exotic barn]

hey lads so im from india and im in 10th grade rn so after 2 years when complete my highschool, i plan to study i germany. i wanted to be a chartered accountant from a long time and i think germany can be a place for me. but tbh i dont rlly know how to be a CA there. ive googled, and tried finding everywhere i could but i havent had much luck finding to how to be a CA after completing our high school. can somebody help me with that? and yeh is it compulsory to hv maths as ur subject for becoming a CA?

[fringe summit]

Whats a ca?

[hot heart]

Chartered Accountant

[fringe summit]

https://www.uni-assist.de/tools/check-hochschulzugang/

Theses this site for checking if your high school certificate is as needed

[exotic barn]

yeh i checked it but i didnt get the answer of how actually u apply for any entrance exams, any other exams and stuff coz here in india weve to receive a permission from the national board or smtg so i wants to know whats the procedure in germany for this

[robust hazel]

What are some recommended fields of study for business graduates who are looking to pursue a master's degree in Germany, based on the job market?

[bleak light]

Hi folks, can I have someone's opinion, I'm hoping to do my placement year (gap in my university degree to work for a company) in Vienna, any recommendations for getting an IT job for a year for a student in Vienna? I'm from NI, UK 😄

[exotic barn]

Check stepstone.de or similar websites. I think some people have unrealistic expectation of the employability of some degrees.

[exotic barn]

Can't you just apply for long-term internships? Like the 6-month to 1-year ones. Or even several 3-month ones.

[bleak light]

unfortunately they have to be 5months+ so I could look for 6 month ones

[wise obsidian]

if your german is only at A, it might be a bit of a struggle finding stuff. but linkedin, campusjaeger, etc would be good places to start. there's also IAESTE / AIESEC who offer longer-term internships although the pay is usually a bit poorer

i did a 6-month placement in germany but it really helped that i spoke german

[bleak light]

thank you man, I'm really gonna start ramping up my german learning to try and become conversationally fluent in the next 6 months

[exotic barn]

is there snow in Germany?

[unkempt abyss]

Sometimes

[exotic barn]

only in certain area or in most of the country?

I heard that Germany is very cold

or at least very cold compare to my country

[hidden briar]

most of the country has maybe a week of light snow in a year, but in the mountains there can be snow for up to 3 months.

[coarse crypt]

where i live summers are hot winters are cold

[hidden briar]

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Köln#Geographische_Lage_und_Klima just as an example for temperatures

[olive summit]

last winter there was a freak blizzard in the north sometime around Feburary but we usually dont get that

[round birch]

today we had 17 C° so i would say its not cold and not warm for germany

[exotic barn]

How about in winter?

[solemn lion]

You will be lucky to have snow

[exotic barn]

What's the average temperature? I live in a tropical country so I think I should be aware of the weather there

17 degree Celsius is already super cold here

[solemn lion]

It's been climbing since 2014

every year, we get a new record high

[exotic barn]

That's probably not good

[solemn lion]

yeah no it isn't

2014 was also the last year I had serious snow

Worst part is probably the lack of AC

[exotic barn]

What's the highest temperature in Germany last year?

[solemn lion]

somewhere around 40

[exotic barn]

Ok that is very high

How about in Winter last year?

[solemn lion]

i think I had -10 once

in the night

[exotic barn]

Does water freeze outside?

And get slippery

[solemn lion]

i mean that happens when it's not very cold

it get's slippery when water refreezes

so around -3, -2

[exotic barn]

Guess I'll have to be aware of that

[solemn lion]

(but that was during a heatwave)

[round birch]

sometimes we dont have snow the whole winter but low temperatures
if you are interested : https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/5564/umfrage/monatliche-durchschnittstemperatur-in-deutschland/

[exotic barn]

I'm gonna need a lot of time adapting with the climate

since my climate is the exact opposite

[round birch]

no i would say its okay i mean the optimal temperatur for me is 21 C° , so i would wear like a pollover and a jacket in January

[exotic barn]

so what's the average "perfect" temperature in Germany?

[round birch]

and in the morning in the september i wear a not thick jacket and a t shirt or pullover

[round birch]

16C° - 22 C°

for me

[exotic barn]

that's pretty good

for University, would you recommend the dorm or rent an apartment alone?

[wise obsidian]

doesn't this depend on the region, though? 🤔

i'm fairly sure we got down to colder than that this winter where i was living (BW)

and very heavy snow

[round birch]

yes we had 2020 -8 C° in october

[exotic barn]

the dorm is clearly cheaper but to my understanding, not the most private or clean place

[round birch]

Oh i understand

so it also depends on the region because if you want one in the city it will be much more exspensive

i dont know i am 15 sry

[exotic barn]

bruh same

[round birch]

germany is very exspensive with living

[exotic barn]

ik

but german university is free, so that's kinda help

[junior tiger]

Hello! So I have a complicated question, I would appreciate a lot if someone can correctly answer it! I'm currently studying in the last year of High School of Brazil, yes I was born here, but, although being Brazilian I also have German Citizenship. As said before I am so close from entering University, and I want to use this Citizenship of mine to enroll in a German University. Does anyone knows what are the steps that I need to take, I've researched, and found out some tips about international students, but none for "Germans" that didn't complete High School in Germany. Sorry for the trouble!

[tiny kelp]

as far as i know, the first step would have to be to verify whether your high school degree counts as the same as the Abitur, and you would also need to prove German language skills at a level sufficiently high for the school (normally C1 on the CEFR scale). I think for the most part you would be considered international where education and language is most important, and your German citizenship comes in most handy for things that would otherwise require you to have a visa.

[fiery cedar]

Hello, I got a job offer from Offenbach am main

looking for housing but as a single person I would like to know which city/town is best to stay in

[jagged oasis]

@junior tiger Everything Delta said is generally correct, but I will give you some personal advice having been in similar situation (born/grew up in the US with dual citizenship, moved to Germany).

You're already in your last year of high school, and C1 or higher will be difficult to reach within the next year, plus you have to still take the language test, get the results, etc. I think that's pretty unrealistic (assuming your current level is A). But with citizenship, nothing is stopping you from going to Germany after you graduate anyway, in order to improve your language skills much more rapidly than what you could do at home.

You could live here, do a year or two of preparatory language courses, immerse yourself and improve your German. You might have to do this anyway if your high school diploma isn't equivalent to the German Abitur.

You'll only need financial support for a few months while you work on getting a job here. My most wild suggestion would be to join the German military and do a year of voluntary service. I did this with my shit German when I moved over and came out of it significantly improved, especially when under stress/pressure. The money you get is quite good too, 1500-2000 euros a month after taxes, and it was overall a very fun challenging experience. It's nothing like the US military, much more relaxed, even in basic training the Ausbilder will rarely raise their voices. Lots of other perks like healthcare, unlimited free train travel (in uniform), improve your fitness, and so on.

Anyway hope this helps, feel free to dm me any questions

[jagged oasis]

Unlikely that you find someone here who lives in the exact area and can give you such information. Best to just open google maps, look at train connections between where your job is and neighboring villages/towns, look for apartments in those that have good connections, etc.

[fiery cedar]

I am not looking for exact match so more like suggestion, Offenbach is where HQ is nearby towns are Frankfurt and Darmstadt etc

not just transport but quality of life suggestions also

I don't want to live in some kind of ghost town

I thought Frankfurt is huge city so hoped to find someone with information

[jagged oasis]

Maybe ask in general or only-german if anyone lives in Frankfurt because this channel isn't really looked at very often by most people.

[fiery cedar]

yea i asked there and they told me to use this channel so

[fringe summit]

getting tossed around sorry

[jagged oasis]

@fiery cedar Just ask a few times a day there in chat if anyone is from Frankfurt. Also try searching Frankfurt in the chat logs and seeing if anyone says they're from there. Did a search just now and there were a few people I saw you could prob ping or dm to help you.

[fiery cedar]

okay danke

[bold crag]

you mean your job is in Offenbach?

I would recommend staying there then. It is much cheaper than Frankfurt. Many people who work in Frankfurt choose to live in Offenbach.

and commute into the city

[fiery cedar]

Yes job is in Offenbach

What about Darmstadt?

Will it be too hard to commute?

[bold crag]

how much commute is too much for you? You can check the connections with deutsche bahn website (https://www.bahn.de/angebot ) or the RMV app.

from Darmstadt Hbf to Offenbach Hbf you're looking at 35-60 minutes

[fiery cedar]

thats very strange time range lol

30 minutes is fine for me

[bold crag]

Frankfurt--Offenbach is approx. 15 minutes with the S-Bahn

[fiery cedar]

seems like i should stay in Offenbach also

I had relatives in Darmstadt so that was in my bucket

but going to cross its name

my job offers monthly train ticket thats going to waste if i stay in offenbach

[bold crag]

yeah, I mean it just matters what things are important to you. If you aren't the type who can be happy spending an hour or more each day in a train, then you should try to optimise your search to the Offenbach-Frankfurt area. If money is a big issue, the further you get from the city center(s), the cheaper the flats will get--and Offenbach is cheaper than Frankfurt. If you want to live close to family and don't mind a bit of train for work, then Darmstadt may be good.

Have you looked into Hanau?

[fiery cedar]

no

I was as well taking another suggestions

I will check it out

I am used to long commuting, well first month I will stay in company's hotel

seems like i am going to experience stuff myself there

[high lodge]

Vielleicht beatwortet jemanden hier meine Frage.

how much harder would you have to find a new job if in one of the companies you worked with, you got some HR complaint (justified or not) in Austria?

[thick dagger]

Hey guys

My visa processing is concluded, haven't yet picked the visa from the embassy, but due to unfortunate circumstances I might not be able to go to Germany this semester. Can I apply next semester with new admission?

[olive summit]

sounds like a question for your university, i imagine deferment should be possible

[thick dagger]

Oh let me check if there's information on their website

[jagged spear]

question can i obtain german citizienship from my cousin?

[trim shard]

What do you mean by "from my cousin"? He/she will give it to you? If you deserve one because he/she is your cousin?

[jagged spear]

my cousin is currently a german citizen

[trim shard]

I'm pretty sure you cannot gain a German citizenship just because your cousin has a German citizenship.

[wise obsidian]

i don't know of any countries where you'd get accelerated citizenship just because your cousin has it

it's really only getting it passed down from parents / grandparents

maybe there's a visa option if you're dependent on them, but even then...

[jagged spear]

what about my sister?

[trim shard]

Are any of your parents German citizens? If not then, no.

[wise obsidian]

again, no...

google is your friend...

[fiery cedar]

which of those 3 towns better to live in for cheap and best life balance

frankfurt/darmstadt/offenbach

[trim shard]

By life balance do you mean work/life balance? If so, that depends on each company’s policies and not the city itself.

And Frankfurt am Main is not cheap to live in AFAIK. Many people live outside of Frankfurt am Main.

[hidden ocean]

Sorry guys may i ask abt driver licenses in germany? How much do they cost to make, and is the process long? Im currently 19 and looking forward to move there and buy a sport bike, are there any regulations that i have to know about?

[maiden garnet]

Driver's licenses in Germany are very expensive, around 2500€ and you could do it in a few months. For a bike you probably should have reflectors and a functioning light

[devout gazelle]

Jeez! 2500€! Why is it so expensive

[maiden garnet]

It's preventive. If you learn how to drive when you begin you won't have to pay for the cost of possible mistakes later. You have to learn quite a bit of theory and drive well before you can pass

[devout gazelle]

Im Australia its like $50 a class. Thats like €25. Our death toll on the road is... decent

[maiden garnet]

To be fair we do entrust our drivers to drive at speeds of 200 km/h after they're finished

Just the way it is

Do you have to learn manual? Because that is probably the hardest challenge and ramps up the learning curve for beginners

Also our licenses don't expire

[devout gazelle]

True

[devout gazelle]

Im going to get my license in manual

[devout gazelle]

bruhh thats so good

[maiden garnet]

How much does your license cost in total?

[trim shard]

Really? I’ve got the Greek driver’s license which is valid in the whole EU and I have to renew it every 15 years. I guess that’s the case for German driver’s license too? I mean in a sense it does expire. I also don’t know if you have to take a test of some sort to be able to renew it.

Unless you happen to have the older versions which expire after 30-40 years IIRC.

[maiden garnet]

Yeah true I forgot about that, but it only costs like 20 bucks to renew it which is better than paying for it every year

[trim shard]

If you happen to live in an EU country where the driver’s license is cheap, I’d go for that because driver licenses from EU are valid in Germany and in every EU Country. I am not sure about all of Europe. I paid around 600 euros overall to get my Greek driver’s license. And I don’t have to take the German driver’s license again.

[maiden garnet]

That seems kinda complicated ngl

If you already live in Germany ofc

Actually I'm not even sure if you can do it unless you live there

[trim shard]

Yeah. For sure. If you are already in Germany, then taking the German license is the way to go.

In my case, I got my license before even moving here.

[maiden garnet]

Yeah ofc if you live in the EU it's chill

[olive summit]

Glad i was able to convert my foreign one 😼

[heady kestrel]

I'm considering getting mine, just gotta get a bit better at German first. Is there a theory test to go with it?

[maiden garnet]

Yes, there is a theory test, but your driving school will give you access to an app where you can study all possible questions

You'll also have to attend 14 mandatory double lessons, each taking 90 minutes, at the driving school

[heady kestrel]

Thanks 🙂 Very similar to Norway then

[maiden garnet]

If you have a norwegian license it should allow you to drive in Germany

[heady kestrel]

I don't sadly 😅

[maiden garnet]

rip

[bitter lava]

Servus,
kann mich jemand ruhig informieren obs sich wirklich lohnt Medizin als ein Ausländer in Deutschland zu studieren

[hidden briar]

Es ist schon als Deutscher sehr schwer in ein Medizinstudium reinzukommen, man braucht praktisch perfekte Noten oder sehr viele Wartesemester

[still coyote]

hey everyone , I hope you are all doing great
I'm second year in dental medicine and I want to complete my studies their in germany, is it possible ? or should I start from the beginning ? (ps: I'm not a eu-citizen)
thanks for your time

[thick dagger]

Hey again
Any information on this?

[maiden garnet]

Some degrees start in the winter semester (Autumn + Winter) while others start in the summer semester (Spring + Summer). You gotta check if you can start your degree in both

[maiden garnet]

I'm not sure, but it surely depends on which country you're from. https://www.mawista.com/en/blog/studying-in-germany/most-asked-questions-about-studying-in-germany/ This is an article I found but I'm not sure whether it answers your question

You'll definetly have to do some kind of assessment

[nova dragon]

hi, How can i immigrate to Germany? let me mention i just get my diploma so i just started University, do you know any way that could be useful and easy for me?

[trim shard]

What kind of diploma did you get? Is that High school diploma? Did you start in a public/private University?

Are you from an EU country or not?

If you are from an EU country, immigration is painless. If not, you'll have to deal with a lot of paperwork.

[nova dragon]

hight school diploma, and i live in Iran.
and my University is govermental i think you call it public, those types that goverment pays for you

[nova dragon]

and i have some other degress besides school degrees

and my major is programming

[trim shard]

What's the name of the university? Generally, public universities are approved by Germany for someone to get a blue card (work visa).

[nova dragon]

Enghelab-e Eslami Technical College

[nova dragon]

name of the University

[trim shard]

https://anabin.kmk.org/no_cache/filter/institutionen.html This website can tell you whether your university is approved by the German government or not. I cannot find the college that you wrote.

[nova dragon]

thx Sir, i really appreciate it

[nova dragon]

and by the way some of my relatives live there

is it useful?

or beneficial

for moving to Germany

[trim shard]

hmmm, I don't know about that. I do know that someone who has migrated to Germany can bring direct relatives. By direct relatives, that means wife/husband and children.

[nova dragon]

nope i am not the one

[trim shard]

In any case. I also majored in Computer Science.

[nova dragon]

could you search my University name because the website is German 😅

[nova dragon]

that is great

and i have to say i have made some Games and Apps for android as well

[trim shard]

I got a Bachelor's and applied to a German company.

The 2 most important things are

• degree from a university which is approved by the German government
• work contract

[nova dragon]

and let me mention that i do not know Germany

would be a troublesome for immigrating?

[trim shard]

I didn't know German either. I ended up in an international company.

[nova dragon]

or as you said getting blue card

[trim shard]

I'm here for 3 years now and I started learning the language last month.

[nova dragon]

i like to learn it there it would be much easier

[nova dragon]

gj

[trim shard]

German is not required if you work in the IT sector and the company's main language is English

[nova dragon]

Sir, could you search it for me?

[nova dragon]

Thx God 😅

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enghelāb-e_Eslāmi_Technical_College

for more info you can read about it in Wikipedia

[trim shard]

Does your college belong under Technical and Vocational University?

[trim shard]

You can translate the website to English with Google Chrome.

[nova dragon]

i think so

[nova dragon]

why you ask? is it good or bad?

what is this?

it was in Wikipedia

[trim shard]

If it is, then your degree is approved by Germany for a visa

[trim shard]

It has to do with this sentence Since the Technical and Vocational University has been developing its relationships with international universities and internal companies, the college was visited by IKKE Universitet, IPB and Leipzig University, and some more internal corporations and companies such as Iran Khodro.

[nova dragon]

but i do not have there degrees

i just Start studing there

[trim shard]

Then you need to get the degree

[nova dragon]

can not i somehow Transfer or idk another way

because i need to study about 2 years to get a degree

[trim shard]

You have the other option to apply to a German university. I have 0 clue about the process of this since I have never done it.

[nova dragon]

2 years for Associate Degree

[trim shard]

It took me 6 years to get mine. Well should have been 4 but I was lazy back then.

[nova dragon]

i can not tolerate this country anymore 😅

i just wanna immigrate as fast as i can

[trim shard]

I also think that you can apply for a work visa IF you have 5 years (I think) of professional work experience

[nova dragon]

i am 18 years old so basically such a thing is rare

[nova dragon]

so my University is vaild, right?

[trim shard]

Well, then the degree is your best bet.

[trim shard]

I would say yes but I would ask a German consulate/embassy just to be sure

[nova dragon]

then what they ask for?

[nova dragon]

thx Sir 🙏

after degree what they need?

should i have Ielts?

[trim shard]

what's that?

[nova dragon]

or just the University degree is enough?

[nova dragon]

English degree

IELTS

Sir can we Continue our discussion in pv?

[trim shard]

Main things if you apply to an international company (English speaking)

• valid passport
• university degree approved by the German government, translated to German with an Apostille convention (you'll know about this once you start the application process)
• work contract from the German company
• good to great English

I'd like to talk here since it might help others too.

If you have super private info then yes, you can ask me there.

[nova dragon]

not super private, i just wanted to be in Touch with you

honstly, you have a useful info

and you helped me alot

and i will not forget it

[trim shard]

Yeah, sure thing. I accepted your friend request 👍

[exotic barn]

hi

[trim shard]

So, it turns out, the person wants to study in a German university. Anyone who has experience about it can try helping because I have 0 clue about it. 🙂

[wise obsidian]

you can certainly apply to do a degree in germany. but you'd likely need to do a year at a studienkolleg and you might struggle to find your degree in english. and there is also the question of having enough funding to get a visa etc. there's a guide on studying in germany here: https://old.reddit.com/r/germany/wiki/studying

[nova dragon]

thx

[gloomy current]

A few questions if it's not too much of a bother. I was told Berlin is a really bad city to study in, why is that? Which cities are considered better for this? And is it true that language classes are free for international students? I vaguely remember hearing something like that but it might have been regarding benefits for those who took the effort to learn.

[barren badger]

hallo menschen wie geht es euch?

[drifting cape]

I’m American, I don’t know why people think Berlin is a bad city to study in, however I have looked into Leipzig and it is very cheap and it has many things going for it so I would suggest you look at it too. Price for language classes depend on the institution providing them. Some are free, some charge a fee

[gloomy current]

@drifting cape have you stuffed in Germany before?

I hear the social life is bad for international students if they start with a bachelors so am worried

[drifting cape]

Nope, just getting this from various sites and friends

[gloomy current]

Ahh I see

[drifting cape]

I don’t imagine it would be terrible, I’m sure you could find someone to befriend

There’s Facebook groups for international students and things

I know Leipzig has very vibrant nightlife, lots of clubs and things if you’re into that sort of thing

[gloomy current]

Thanks very much for the advice, I'll look into it

[drifting cape]

@gloomy current and when I say cheap, it’s really cheap. Prices for housing is like half of what it is in western Germany

That’s the main reason I’m considering it

I don’t want to waste money if I don’t have to

[gloomy current]

Lmao we're of the same mind then

It was really shocking to see how cheap things were in Germany as an American

[drifting cape]

You’d think it would be expensive

[maiden garnet]

The big cities are hella expensive tbh, even my city is expensive (because of a local car manufacturer) even though it's pretty small

[robust hazel]

Anyone has recommendations for studying MSc or MA in business administration?

[drifting cape]

I mean overall

Overall cost of living is relatively cheap

[gloomy current]

Which cities are the cheapest?

[olive summit]

large urban centers will obviously cost more, causing you to widen your search to neighboring towns for affordable housing. Generally speaking, the south tends to be more expensive than the north and east though.

[maiden garnet]

I'd personally suggest Hannover, but I don't know if it fits you

[robust hazel]

That could be anything. Aachen is known to be rather cheap.

[drifting cape]

Look for universities that have the degree program you want and then find cheap cities around them

That’s what I did

[primal pulsar]

Hi guys, i have a question. I'm gonna be going to germany for studies and need to do a covid test. I thought i have to do the pcr one, but it turns out the antigen one is accaptable as well. Is this true? Just wanna confirm.

[wise obsidian]

if only there were a convenient government website that answered this question
https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/EinreiseUndAufenthalt

[primal pulsar]

Yea, some people and websites say i can just do the antigen one and some people say i can't

So not sure

[wise obsidian]

then why not trust the official german government website?

[primal pulsar]

Just wanna make sure in case there're some changes or if any1 had some experiences in it

[wise obsidian]

Ok so the government website, which is the official reference, tells you that

If there were changes they’d be reflected on the website

[maiden garnet]

In Germany, antigen and PCR tests are valued the same, pretty much, in every case

But just so you know if you're gonna study you'll have to do antigen tests regularly to attend classes

or alternatively get vaccinated

[junior kraken]

Oh yeah, about vaccines, for example, if someone got vaccinated with the Chinese vaccine (Sinopharm) in another country, will they consider it valid? Or just the vaccines recognized by the EMA?

[maiden garnet]

I think neither Sinopharm nor Sputnik are accepted yet

[junior kraken]

Oh well

[maiden garnet]

Actually

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-travel-covishield-sinopharm-sinovac-vaccines-are-most-widely-accepted-by-eu-countries-after-those-authorised-by-ema/

Only Austria recognizes Sinopharm

Actually Switzerland too

Out of the German speaking countries

[junior kraken]

Yeah I just read the article. That's good news for me since I want to get my master's degree in Austria, but not for my friend who wants to go to Germany, who I was asking for

[maiden garnet]

Actually you should read up on it since the article is mainly about travelling, not staying in the country

[junior kraken]

Hmm yeah, I'll read about that. Also, I assume that the COVID rules about traveling and entering the country are a bit more relaxed if an EU citizen travels there (for example, I have a dual citizenship, Serbian and Bulgarian)

As for Austria, even though the country recognizes Sinopharm as a valid proof of immunity, the authorities have noted that travelers vaccinated with the shot are not allowed to enter hotels, restaurants, or access other services while in the country.

[fiery cedar]

hello

how do you fill this place

if you are going to apply for blue card

[trim shard]

I don't get your issue

[fiery cedar]

"how do you fill this place, if you are going to apply for blue card"

I don't have "to" aslong as I am employed I could stay forever

what do you type here

[trim shard]

I dunno. I've never filled it. I'd put for a long long time. Give or take, 5 years?

[bold crag]

Does your contract have an end date?

[fiery cedar]

no

[bold crag]

Hm…most work contracts do have a time span I thought. have you already been living in Germany for a long time?

Just trying to figure out how you’ll be applying for a blue card as opposed to a work visa

[fiery cedar]

it literally says this on contract

thats why I am confused to what to write lol

[fiery cedar]

nah I never been to any DACH countries before

[bold crag]

You should probably read up on this in more detail. But on the government website it says that the blue card is 4 year duration? So perhaps 4 years.

[fiery cedar]

well then I should be applying for short visa then convert it to blue card

[bold crag]

You should just check. As long as you have a job and are a college graduate and meet the income requirements a blue card makes sense. But it is not “unlimited” it would have to be renewed or changed to a permanent residence permit

[fiery cedar]

Yea I know that details

But just trying to fill this online form correctly somehow

[bold crag]

What form is it?

[fiery cedar]

https://videx-national.diplo.de/videx/visum-erfassung/#/videx-langfristiger-aufenthalt

[bold crag]

Okay, so are you applying for a type D schengen visa?

[fiery cedar]

well I don't know types of visas

https://tuerkei.diplo.de/blob/2307092/4f5a44195276fc75d483631a4b5bf83e/11f-blaue-karte-data.pdf

just following this guide

german at page 3

I am just trying to do it myself but looks like i will need some experienced assistance 🙂

[bold crag]

Non expert opinion: if you’re applying for a blue card and plan on staying forever and your contract has no end date, then 4 years is the max before renewal. I would write four years

[fiery cedar]

okay

I will go to consulate anyway

they will guide me i guess

[warm burrow]

I would assume ticking this "yes" disables that field, could be wrong though

[outer sun]

hello is anyone here from India under the Kolkatta jurisdiction who applied for a national student visa via VFS global?

[harsh tundra]

am I eligible to apply for Stipendium für Bedürftige when i already have money in my blocked account? some require income of my parents to apply though.

[spring veldt]

Does anyone know if my prepaid vodafone 4g sim that i stopped using since 2019 would still be usable when i return to Germany?

[rigid spire]

Hi, wie kann man unlimited mobile Daten auf einer Telekom sim Karte aktivieren?

[unkempt abyss]

Mit einem bestimmten Tarif

[tropic edge]

okay i have a question, is it possible to buy a sim card from somewhere in Europe where there are better internet rates than Germany. I literally pay like 10 euros a month for a couple of gigs, I know in Italy they pay like 7 euros for like 50 gigs of data soo any ideas?

[sick imp]

In practice, you'd get hit by roaming charges and it probably wouldn't be worth it. The no roaming in the EU thing only applies if you have a residence in the country where your provider is and the majority of your traffic happens there.

[tropic edge]

sooo there is no way at all, not even unlawfully? all I'm asking is if there is a way, explaining how would be great but I just need to know if i need to bother looking for one

its going to be a way that i will, for legal reasons, not do because its against the law of course

[wise obsidian]

i wouldn't bother. i tried looking into this but providers base your 'roaming' on which towers your phone connects to. if your italian provider sees you're only using data in germany they'll say "oh, you're abroad now, this comes out of your roaming rate" and you'll have a much lower roaming allowance than 'home' allowance

e.g. you get a 10gb cntract but that only covers 1gb roaming

[tropic edge]

thats honestly so sad

okay do you know of any plans that are time based and not like a certain allowance of gigabytes

[olive summit]

ive always had the Alditalk jahrespaket but its only 12gb per year

but only 60 euros for a whole year is the cheapest

[robust hazel]

Does governmental health insurance cover free medication?

[wise obsidian]

do you mean the state health insurers?

you pay ~10% of the cost of the medication, iirc minimum 5 eur maximum 10 eur

[robust hazel]

Thanks

[exotic barn]

Hey all, a question. So when I rent a WG room from someone, either sublet or long-term, can I expect that my room will have a key? If it doesn't, would it be unreasonable from me to ask for one?

[strong sky]

i have no idea about wg but you will def have a key

😳

[wild marsh]

It wouldn't be unreasonable, since you don't want any of your stuff to get stolen I guess

[exotic barn]

Hahah yeah i mean idk i've never lived with roommates before so i didnt know genuinely

Esp for germany

[bold crag]

Iirc the WGs I’ve lived in technically had old keys for the keyholes in the doors. But no one ever locked anything other than the bathroom when using it. Most WGs (outside of cold Zweck-WGs) are a bit more cooperative and friendly than your average “random roommate who pays half the rent” situation. If you feel like your WG mates are going to steal from you, it may be advisable to find a new WG 😅

[exotic barn]

Okay, maybe true

[faint hill]

Hey, has anyone gone through the uni assist procedure for applying to universities, especially TUM.?

[arctic harness]

anyone know much it costs to book a train ticket from Berlin to Hamburg on a weekend?

[bold crag]

https://www.bahn.de/angebot

it varies according to when and how far out you're booking. If price is a major concern, consider checking Flixbus and Mitfahrgelegenheiten

[exotic barn]

hello,Im a computer sience student from Algeria and I am currently learning german(I didn't finish A1 level yet),I wondered if it was possible for me to learn until B1,then get a university approval from germany to study the left levels of german I need in the summer semester inorder to persuit studying computer sience in the winter semester(in germany),does anyone know if thats possible?and if it is would it cost above 20k euro?

[exotic barn]

Won't it be cheaper to just learn German in Algeria and apply for next year's intake?

And I'm not sure your exact case.

Starting a bachelor degree, transferring mid-bachelor, or doing a master in Germany.

[exotic barn]

trying to do a master(then a bachelor),the things is that im trying to continue studying in germany before I reach second year of my master(im starting first year next week)because if I reach second year here in Algeria I will have to pass an exam where the first 70% are accepted and the other 30% are sent to a worse university,the reason Im trying to avoid this exam is because people bribe the professors for better grades,which is a thing that I don't want to do for religious/ethical reasons.

[bold crag]

this is very confusing. In Germany, you do a master after a bachelors degree.

[exotic barn]

oh,in algeria we study in french so I head to google thingies and I think made it wrong somewhere,anyways next week im starting my first ever year of university

[exotic barn]

Oh french system.

You want to do your second master year in Germany.

You do realize not everyone is using the same system, right?

At least that what I got from you. The M1 M2 system like in France.

Transferring mid-master is not impossible. But most likely you won't be able to transfer the credits.

[trim shard]

You can do the whole duration of your masters in computer science in a German university. I know a former colleague who did this. He ended up in the Technical University of Hamburg and his curriculum was all in English.

[spiral locust]

Hello, does anyone know what type of visa is required to enter Germany, if one wants to take a dual studium programme?

[trim shard]

Where do you come from?

[wise frigate]

hello everyone, my question may not related to study visa, but idk where to ask... since i will come to germany under working holiday, i wonder anyone did the same recently? i wanna know if one-way ticket is okay

[spiral locust]

I am from Indonesia

[heady kestrel]

Is there a good chain for kitchen Geräte in Germany? Not a brand, but a shop

Want to buy a mini Backofen but the ones on amazon look really sketchy

[exotic barn]

Saturn? Mediamarkt?

[heady kestrel]

I have Saturn on my list to check out, thanks! 🙂 I checked Mediamarkt but the selection was sadly not great for what I was after

[tropic edge]

geizhalz.de is also worth checking out and idealo.de

[heady kestrel]

Thanks 🙂

[exotic barn]

hey kennt jemand etwas über das: seit ich in Deutschland bin, mein handy zeigt E (2G) aber die internet is schnell wie normal (wie die 3G die ich normalerweise habe), ist 2G wirklich so schnell hier?

[exotic barn]

I would recommend checking out otto too, and good ol ikea

[heady kestrel]

Dankeee ❤️

[wispy fulcrum]

to anyone looking to learn about what life was like during you know....theres a great book called the children of wildesn lane if you like long books id buy the red one and if you like short books id buy the one with a white color, the best part is its pg friendly

[exotic barn]

is true that if you fail your final exam in germany,you won't get to repeat the year or like get another chance?

[bold stump]

no 😉 not true

in school: yes you need to repeat the whole year. In university: there are no fixed curricula so you can re-take the exam whenever. However there are certain courses where you must pass within 3-4 tries otherwise you cannot continue your studies at your university or at other universities. You can switch bachelor/master field though.

[exotic barn]

Is "mit herzlichen Grüßen" too formal if I'm inquiring about an apartment to someone who's young, my age etc.

[bold crag]

no one will be angry if you use it, but most of the time people close those sorts of messages with 'liebe Grüße' or 'mit freundlichen Grüßen'

[exotic barn]

i dont see the huge difference between herzlichen and freundlichen but okay i will remember that 😆

[bold stump]

k.
Sent from my iphone

[high lodge]

I see often offers for renting a place but you can't have pets and some even specifically state about dogs, should I avoid such offers at all cost?

[bold crag]

...do you have a dog?

[high lodge]

no

[bold crag]

then why would it matter to you whether or not you can keep pets in the apartment?

[high lodge]

dogs are mostly guarding pets, if you live alone they can come in handy

[bold crag]

but you do not have one

[high lodge]

yes because i have no space for such one here

[bold crag]

comprehensive guide: if you plan on keeping a pet, avoid apartments that don't allow pets. If you don't keep pets and don't like pets, set your sights on apartments that don't allow pets. If you don't keep pets but like seeing dogs in your neighbour's flat, then apply at an apartment where they're allowed.

[high lodge]

my concerns are about people that ban pets and specifically dogs in order to commit burglary after you move in

[bold crag]

No.

We’re talking about Germany here. And what an elaborate, stupidly complicated plan that would be.

Especially considering tons of dogs here are sweet house pets. My golden retriever would happily go on a drive with robbers.

[high lodge]

uhm

[bold crag]

they're not allowing pets because they don't want to deal with prospective filth and damage to their property.

[high lodge]

Forgot to meniton I am in Wien in Austria...

[bold crag]

one thing every dog is: dirty

[high lodge]

not every btw

[bold crag]

Wien is even more bougie than most of Germany.

[high lodge]

depends if owner keeps it clean

[bold crag]

a 'clean' dog tracks in filth from outside everytime you come in from a walk.

sheds.

unless it's hypoallergenic

[high lodge]

just like your shoes xd

[bold crag]

has toenails and sharp teeth that can damage the floor

[high lodge]

you can cut them...

or use carpets

[bold crag]

I am explaining to you realistic reasons why people don't allow pets. I am not giving you a how-to guide on keeping a pet. I love dogs, and I care very well for my own, but he is undeniably a dirt and hair machine. I vacuum every day and it's still not enough. And on hardwood or softer types of flooring, he can scratch it. Laminate not so much, but when it rains he schlepps in half a lake, and then you have to worry about water damage.

people who don't allow pets are most likely not trying to scam you out of a guard dog so much as they are trying to minimise their own stress and possible damage to their property.

by allowing pets, you are automatically taking on the risk of damage. A tenant who doesn't take a lot of care, who doesn't clean up enough, doesn't care about the apartment, or lets their cat's litter box stink up the place (soaks into every surface and takes forever to remove)--they're gonna set ya back.

[high lodge]

okaz

[verbal linden]

not to mention that they can chew stuff

our dog used to chew on our dinner table

and most dogs really wont guard at all unless theyre specific breeds

and when u live in an apartment and ur dog keeps barking everyone involved will have a problem

perfectly reasonable to not allow dogs

[royal ingot]

Für das Auswahlverfahren am Studienkolleg müssen Sie u.a. ein Deutsch-Zertifikat auf B1-Niveau (Onset, Test-Daf, DSH, DSD, Telc, Telc Hochschule, Goethe-Zertifikate, ÖSD-Zertifikate, Unicert, IB-Deutsch) zu den vorbereitenden Grundkursen einreichen. Wenn Sie ausgewählt worden sind, erhalten Sie die Einladung zum Aufnahmetest direkt vom Studienkolleg.

This means, I have to get a previous B1-Zertifikat, to be able to get another B1-Zertifikat? I'm really confused

[fringe summit]

I think Studienkolleg is meant to get your german up to scratch/cover any highschool holes. So they ask that people start with at least B1 knowledge

By the end you should be ready for Uni

At least thats what i think theyre there for

[fiery cedar]

Do you intend to retain your permanent residence outside the Federal Republic of Germany?

Hello

Should I write my homeland for this question?

[exotic barn]

helo

i am garman

how yuo aree doing

[near ridge]

Im Antrag auf Einteilung einer Aufenthaltserlaubnis weiß ich nicht, was man zu genaue Bezeichnung und Seriennummer (des Reisepasses) eintragen soll

[burnt thistle]

Studienkolleg isn't just language

You need it if you didn't take the right subjects in school or didn't get the right diploma equivalency

Then you pick a corresponding course (if you want to go to medschool, you take the M-Kurs which teaches bio and chem)

T-Kurs is physics, chem, math

etc

they also teach you the language. after that, you take a final exam and you are now eligble to apply for Universities in Germany. it's not direct entry, so you might have to deal with NC

[fringe summit]

Yeah that too all the school subjects

[flat haven]

hello

am new here

i need someone to pracitce german language

i really wanted to learn german .. anyone intrested ?

[solemn bay]

@flat haven It's best to use #general #general-2 or #beginner-german for that. This channel is for asking questions about living/working/studying in a German-speaking country.

[flat haven]

ohh ok

[summer elk]

can a European Union citizen study in Germany without having to have a visa?

[wise obsidian]

freedom of movement says yes :P

[trim shard]

Yes. Can confirm

[summer elk]

Dankeschön!

[near ridge]

does someone know about it?

[covert galleon]

6]'

[sonic cave]

Is university paid in Austria like Germany?

[hallow slate]

some unis in germany offer free education in german but in austria every uni demands a payment

[sonic cave]

Oh wow ok thanks

I thought all German unis are free