archived-culture-study-visa

[lucid lichen]

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Jetzt wohne ich in Adana/Türkei

[austere sky]

Hmm , vielleicht sie können eine wg oder Jugendherberge (Wenn Falls Sie nicht rechtzeitig einen finden)

[lucid lichen]

Ich werde dort als Krankenschwester arbeiten

[austere sky]

Haben sie eine arbeit in Deutschland ?

[lucid lichen]

Himm es sind billig oder?

[heady kestrel]

Kann dir WG empfehlen, dann brauchst du nicht so viele Unterlagen

[lucid lichen]

Noch nicht aber hoffentlich im April

[heady kestrel]

Nein

Aber billiger als eine Wohnung

[lucid lichen]

Was ist WG

[heady kestrel]

Wohngemeinschaft

[lucid lichen]

Ooo

[heady kestrel]

Shared apartment

[lucid lichen]

Okeey

[austere sky]

Ja viele jungen wohnt im wg ich denke

[lucid lichen]

Eigentlich habe ich 3 Freunde

Wir möchten

Super

[heady kestrel]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf8dPaCLa3k

[chilly summit]

wie viel ein wg monatlich kostet? wie ich weiß, es kostet durchschnittlich 500 euro in Berlin z.B

[lucid lichen]

Oh vielen Dank 🙏🏻 es war sehr hilfreich

[austere sky]

Warten , ich hoffe im München in zwei oder drei jahr studieren. was soll ich wissen, ich wohne jetzt im uk und ich bin 16 jahre alt

[heady kestrel]

#archived-culture-study-visa message

[austere sky]

Danke , ich wissen diesen Website. Und ich habe die Anforderungen erfüllt , Ich brauche nur die Noten. Was über allgemeines Wohnen und unterlagen etc

[chilly summit]

danke

[heady kestrel]

There's a google doc in the video description I linked

But not about visa, studies, etc.

[austere sky]

Also ich lerne deutsch und will testdaf nehmen. Would you recommend to live in Germany for a while and then take the test daf and apply for university then or do all the teatdaf here and then mive to germany , there will be a minimum of six months before the next application opens. But i will most likely apply a year later

[hollow geode]

Well living in the country you want to learn the language of can never hurt. If you have the means to finance it, then go for it. I think that it's impossible to give a generalized answer to your question. It depends on a multitude of factors such as finances, visa etc

[austere sky]

I dont think that finance or visa will be a problem , only really finding a place to live for a short period like 6 months

And all the documentation

[exotic barn]

Hallo idk If I should ask this here but I'd appreciate if someone could help me.

I'd like to volunteer as a firefighter in Germany but I don't know if it's possible since I don't speak the language yet , if so what would be the requirements to do so

[wheat ice]

i'm not a fire fighter, but i'd say just go for it. you might not be able to help in serious situations where fast and reliable communication is needed, but you will also learn and interact with a lot of germans and help is always appreciated in the local community. all you really need is to be somewhat fit, at least 18 years old and have no criminal background.

[exotic barn]

Ohh that's great I just turned 19 , do you know where can I apply

And thank you so much for the advice!

[wheat ice]

google "freiwillige feuerwehr CITYNAME"

they have a website usually

[exotic barn]

I just look it up thank you so much!

[neat ridge]

Hi. I'm planning on going to Germany to study German and I wondered if someone knows tips for getting a job to be able to pay for rent and German intensive courses. Thank you!!!

[ripe mantle]

Hi. I would like to study in Germany, specifically in TUM. For that reason, I’m planning to study in a studienkolleg, and my first option was a private one but I’m not sure if -maybe- TUM recognizes the private studienkolleg as it would do it with an estatal one. Does someone knows something about it? ;( Thank you :’)

[burnt vale]

I recommend emailing tum themselves

[clear snow]

but I already have many files . ex: updated CV this time when I apply I should re name it as " updated CV 2022?" is fine.. will they figure it out or else it looks like a mess .. that's why

[fiery edge]

https://ethz.ch/en/studies/bachelor/application/non-swiss-matriculation-certificate/how-to-apply.html
It's all on the website.. prerequisites, language requirements, etc

https://ethz.ch/en/studies/international-immigration-housing/visa-check.html

What exam are you talking about

https://ethz.ch/en/studies/bachelor/application/non-swiss-matriculation-certificate/eth-entrance-examination.html

No. And it says the exam only takes place in the eth main building

[ripe mantle]

I will do it! Thanks for the advice!

[old wigeon]

it is only germany

[exotic barn]

hi, where can I get documents printed/photocopied? (in mannheim)

[fiery edge]

Google "copy shops Mannheim"

[stone gate]

Just need privacy. Usual sports anime movie streams from xyz sites. And also use my indian netflix hotstar disney amazon prime subscription accounts here in Deutschland

Possible? And if yes will you suggest me to get paid vpns? Which one works fine here in Deutschland?
Vielen dank

[fiery edge]

your netflix will work in Deutschland but amazon prime is region locked. dont know about the others unfortunately

[chilly summit]

Any tips for finding wgs in wg gesucht?

[fringe beacon]

Anyone know a good site for looking through university courses with search filters and everything?

In Germany

[cyan hamlet]

Hochschulekompass

[cyan hamlet]

Daad website

[fringe beacon]

Danke!!

[brisk tinsel]

I've read Germany is a great location to study finance in higher education. I am considering applying from the USA to Germany for my master's

[random zodiac]

The Uni assist team is used to this, I think they know well that some documents can't be same for 2 years especially CVs. Anytime you upload new docs, the uni assist team will begin their process afresh. I have uploaded multiple CV versions and have got into unis too. If you are still doubtful, use the contact form and ask them directly or notify them using the same after uploading

[proper mango]

Hello here, anyone has some information about scholarship opportunities for Non EU students?

I got admitted to uni but on private sponsorship

Scholarships in Germany Universities

[fiery edge]

Usually the unis website should have some scholarships listed

[sand lotus]

Let's say I get a part time job opportunity in Germany. Would my accompanying work visa and blue card be able to be used to get another part time job? Something not specialized like McDonald's or gas station or something. Does anyone know where I could find more information on this? I've been scouring the EU website and auswärtiges Amt but haven't found anything conclusive

[red violet]

hello? copycat?

[olive summit]

is there a working hour limit for Blue Card? sounds like a question for the ABH but I doubt it would be an issue.

[red surge]

Hallo Leute! Could anyone recommend a Sprachschule in Berlin? Vielen dank!

[fiery cedar]

What is der Berichtswoche

I got a goverment survey asking me questions about it

Aus welchem Grund haben Sie in der Berichtswoche (21.02.2022 bis 27.02.2022) und den 3 Wochen davor keine Arbeit gesucht ?

I never did anything between these dates

[clear snow]

thank you !!! so I will just let them know that my previous uploaded docs are still there etc and be careful with the document processing???!

[random zodiac]

Yes

[exotic barn]

Hi guys somebody from germany here?

[verbal linden]

no

[shy flare]

Just ask your question. That makes it easier for us to help you

[exotic barn]

I'm wondering if this is just a coincidence but is there anything similar in German culture to how many Americans are just straight up proud of being dumb? At the very least, many Americans consider "too much thinking," to the extent that it might lead them to a conclusion that will have them change a behavior, a "mood killer"

I assume this is just a dumb young people thing across all cultures since even most American adults eventually stop thinking like this as they get older, but it seems to be particularly strong here nonetheless. Thoughts?

(p.s. I bring it up only because I've noticed that even in the most toxic of conversations between some Germans, most are willing to at least defend their opinions on a rational basis rather than devolving into ape-like show-offs of masculinity to settle an argument. Even if that is still an insult-filled conversation, actually thinking rather than using emotion-based appeals seems to be the prevailing way of doing that)

Im considering to apply to german "fachhochschule" and i have some concerns

[verbal linden]

just ask

[exotic barn]

My laptop just crashed, sorry for delay.

@verbal linden hope you are still online

Anyway, I am finish my bachleors in Croatia and I already know that I want to work in Germany

So I decided to enroll to a German masters program. Now what concerns me is: is fh as reputable as university?

It is precisly Fh Zwickau, I choose it because courses are in english and it is basicly lowest cost of living town I found

[verbal linden]

FH is usually more about practical experience

it depends on what field u wanna go into

[exotic barn]

Are German employers valuing it as same as TH

[verbal linden]

im not a german employer so idrk

[exotic barn]

I want to go to road traffic engineering course

[verbal linden]

im not sure how much attention they pay to what college u went to

[exotic barn]

Hm

How hard is it to get a job in a field afterwards?

My german is midway A2 right now and I hope to reach B2 in year or two

[verbal linden]

depends on the demand and ur experience i suppose

[exotic barn]

I guess that would be a barrier

[verbal linden]

altho most jobs would probably require C level yea

[exotic barn]

Yeah I guessed that

Im very concerned that going from uni to fh would be a "downgrade" so to say

[uncut turret]

👍

[clear snow]

thanks !!

[stone gate]

Any idea how to open a Deutsche Bank account after i land in Germany? I am an international student and I am bringing my expatrio blocked account with me which will cover me during my studies. And is Deutsche Bank any good? let me know the hidden charges as well if anyone of u aware of

[stone gate]

ovgu

ik issue is the expatrio. do i have to transfer the entire sum to DB or they will just take 861 monthly

[shy spoke]

are german unis flexible like american colleges?

can you "double major"?

i want to continue studying piano (performance) at a professional level while pursuing a a degree

[stone gate]

no wrries
vielen dank

[shy spoke]

aw man that really sucks

what if i pursued musci "seprately" at a conservatory?

while still attending uni

do they have liek "sister" uni exhcange/dual enrollemnt programs?

[chrome mulch]

This depends on which state you are in. In general: it is possible. But the rules and requirements vary. What would happen is that you are enrolled at the same time in 2 Studiengänge. "Mehrfachstudium/Doppelstudium"

If both courses are Zulassungsfrei, it will be easier.

[chrome mulch]

In some ways they are, in some ways they aren't. When it comes to exams and things like failing, the German uni is much more flexible. Most of the time you will have at least 3 attempts at an exam you fail, maybe more. And you can, depending again on the area, fail for multiple semesters without getting kicked out (this has a time limit)

On the other hand, you enroll in a specific Studiengang, so switching majors is not quite as free as it is at American unis, especially if you want to switch into a Zulassungsbeschränkten Studiengang.

[chrome mulch]

Deutsche Bank is fine. But I would recommend contacting the international office at your university. There is a good chance that your local Ausländerbehörde will not require you to have a specific type of account. And in that case, it's silly to waste the time and effort opening one at DB. You should check it first. I never had to, and I lived so far in 2 Bundesländer (always just showed a normal checking account, never had any issue at all).

[stone gate]

Right.

Once i am done with city registration, embassy role won't come in play it seems

[stone gate]

Otherwise this is the way

[chrome mulch]

Do you need it for your visa to enter or are you in a Schengen area?

[stone gate]

Will be in schengen area next week this time. So I was just looking around for activating my student bank account in order to start the monthly cash flow via expatrio. Sparkasse or monese r the other alternatives i found n studied bout...but i srsly want to avoid the virtual mobile bank. Having a physical branch is more helpful when it comes to customer service

[chrome mulch]

🤷 where do you live?

I'm a student

yeah...but to answer your question more specifically: look it up at the uni you want to attend. At many unis, CS and Math are Zulassungsfrei and you would be able to do a Doppelstudium (it will likely be quite difficult in itself, though)

You could also do a nebenfach, which would be less straining.

[shy spoke]

what does zulassungsfrei, doppelstudium, nebenfach and mehrfachstudium mean?

[chrome mulch]

Doppelstudium = double major (enrolled in two courses of study), Mehrfachstudium = multiple courses of study, i.e. a double major, Nebenfach = minor (I majored in Informatik and minored in mathematics), Zulassungsfrei = there is no Numerus Clausus. (abbreviated N.C.) This means that everyone who applies and has the uni qualification will make it in, there isn't a limited number of seats.

[shy spoke]

wait so

which common courses do NOT have zulassungsfrei?

[chrome mulch]

it depends on the uni, and I do not have such an overview of every degree 😅 only the degrees that interest me. Psychology, for example, will always have a strict N.C. Mathematics and Informatik often have no N.C. (but it depends, again, on the Uni)

https://uol.de/studium/zulassungsfrei
here's a list from the Uni Oldenburg

but it's only relevant to that one school

[shy spoke]

ok good im mainly interested in stem anyways

i was going to apply there

are you doing the $1000 euro exam?

apparently you have to do this exam to get accepted

yeah its still like $700 euros

no

perhaps you dont have to do it if EU

wait

SL is not even in the eu lol it shoudlnt matter

are you?

when i researched the uni im pretty sure it was mandatory

if you didnt do gymnasium or something

anyway yeha i cant afford $1000 euro just for the tes 😵

th esubjects were listed on the website i believe

good luck it seems like SO SO SO much work

are you residing in asia though?

germany is even cheaper lol

email them if unsure

yeah why arent german unis ranked higher? like genuinely curious

also asia

yeah i agree

but still curious as to why german ones are ranked >T50

yeah ik you can literally buy your ranking lol

[bold stump]

A lot of the rankings depend on research output

and German universities are pretty top notch in that regard

[fiery edge]

PS Euros and $ are different currencies

[shy spoke]

yeah ik ijust cbb finding the euro symbol lol

[bold stump]

However, that has more or less no influence on students up until bsc / msc thesis

[fiery edge]

The website has a bunch of sample papers and shows what the exam content is and what books you can learn from. There are also prep courses at some institutes in Switzerland

And I'm sure if you look it up there'll be a lot more sources

[shy spoke]

also ETH has a really strict german knowlegde requirement

[fiery edge]

You're definitely not the only one whos wanted to write the entrance exam

[shy spoke]

i coudlnt do that in time, thats why i gave up

the exam looked kinda hard for me as well lol

whatas ur level?

oh you still in high school?!

plenty of time then

oh yeah can anyone suggest some unis that DONT have strict german requirements?

i mean ones which offer german language courses alongside studying

ok good luck!

i wish i had prepared as early as you

[fiery edge]

There are a few unis that offer bachelor programs in English. Like HS Rhein Waal and Osnabrück

[shy spoke]

wait i DONT want to study ones in english

like i want to learn german

[bold stump]

Public Universities alost none for Bsc. That usually starts from Msc

[shy spoke]

but im just lookign for ones with lenient german lnaguage requirments lol cos rn my level kinda sucsk and i woudl be applyign this year

rip

😭

theres no answer

jsut do it asap and when youre prepared

[fiery edge]

HS Koblenz accepts B2

But that's the most lenient you can get

And even then i wouldn't recommend starting uni until you reach C1. It's hard to keep up otherwise

[shy spoke]

😭

[bold stump]

That's also an applied uni and not if you wanna do research afterwards

[shy spoke]

ok

maybe i shoudl just consider english programs

[chrome mulch]

as a general announcement: I do not know what the specific requirements for a specific uni in Switzerland are. Go to their website and look into it yourself. Go to the websites of various unis and check their requirements. This is the basics of being able to get around. If the questions is not uni-specific and deals with Germany, then I can (maybe) help.

As for germany without german? Master programs. Or international business. Otherwise: shits creek no paddle.

[shy spoke]

ill probably be speaking german alot anyways

[chrome mulch]

Your other option is Studienkolleg. i.e. you apply for a degree under the assumption that you will attend the Studienkolleg as preparation and achieve X level of german.

Can I ask, why are you interested in applying to an expensive swiss uni with an entrance exam (with a €1000 fee)?

Is it just supposed to be a really good school?

[fiery edge]

ETH Zürich is one of the best STEM unis in Europe

It's consistently in the top 10 in the world rankings too

So i can understand why someone would wanna go there

But yeah you'd need to invest a lot into learning German and preparing for the entrance exam too

[sand lotus]

I'll take a look. Thanks!

[chrome mulch]

the more you know, I guess it does make sense then

[chrome mulch]

I guess if you have 40k, 1200€ a semester isn't that expensive. But compared to the usual 300-400 Studiengebühren at public unis in Germany, it's a lot. Also, the cost of living in Switzerland is very high.

yeah, like I said: if it works for you then it makes sense. But to me, that is expensive, was the point and why I was curious

no, natives are yellow

yeah compared to america that's more like 1 semester 😅

wait, the UK doesn't have 'free' public uni?

😂 wow, what is it with the anglosphere and being left behind.

well, uni in the states is for-profit.

whereas in Germany it's not. And I haven't researched this thoroughly, but in Germany compared to US, there is less of an expectation that everyone will go to uni because of the way the school system is organised

you can do many jobs with an ausbildung

well, past a certain point the selection is so stringent that many smart people get rejected simply for not 'winning the lottery'

oh, it's not necessarily 'wrong' (I think it's wrong, but that's beside the point), but in Germany the kids are split into 3 schools very early on--at the end of the fourth grade, age 12 or something. Only one of these schools (Gymnasium) ends with a college entry qualification: the Abitur. The other 2, Hauptschule and Realschule, are aimed at other paths.

Sadly, at this age, your school performance depends a lot on your family status and parental involvement. So this leads to a stronger class separation and lack of mobility at a young age and, following from that, in the realm of education and employment.

jesus, at 18 I was so different from how I am now. Even choosing then I had no idea what I wanted. Can't imagine being asked to choose at 15.

you haven't even had the chance to unfold into a semi-independent person yet.

[burnt vale]

"Eine fachspezifische praktische Vorbildung von 13 Wochen wird empfohlen."

this is a Studiengäng mit keinen NC

so... when they say empfohlen... as in recommended, do they really mean that? or is it lowkey saying its a must in this context

[fiery edge]

Usually a praktische Vorbildung is a requirement. I think the "empfohlen" is for the duration of 13 weeks. You can always do more. Which uni and studiengang is it?

[burnt vale]

@fiery edge

[river stratus]

Hi

Anyone studying ausbildung ?

[fiery edge]

Yeah "empfohlen" seems like it's not mandatory

[shy spoke]

does unievrsity prestige matter in germany?

should i bother applying to ones other than like Munich uni and TUM

[hollow geode]

I doubt it. I never heard any case of it mattering. Maybe for some really really ultra high-standing international firm. There isn't the kind of snobbery going on as in "Oh you went to XY? How sad. Well I went to AB"

[bold stump]

Depending on the field, there are some more renowned universities, but it is not so important on the Bsc level. For Msc / PhD the institute is more important when it comes to reputation.

Oh yeah, and everyone hates Bavaria. But that's more of a meme 😉

[hollow geode]

The word "Freistaat" is a meme itself. I heard from bachelor acquaintances that it wouldn't matter so much. I guess beyond Masters and so on it is far more relevant

[bold stump]

Depends on the field and the group / institute. Doing Msc/PhD at Max Planck Society has a very good reputation. Munich vs Berlin vs Frankfurt? No one really cares.

[bold stump]

(There is also a Freistaat Sachsen, but they are not so weird about it)

(and a Freistaat Thüringen)

[craggy mango]

Why everyone hates Bavaria? Can someone tell me more about this?

[flint tide]

Hello guys , i need to know which tests are mandatory to study in a German university and which tests are optional , please , i have a high school diploma , thank you

Ping me if ever answered :)

[craggy mango]

Depends on the degree and university, If it's German taught, usually they require C1, and usually they require you to pass DSH-2.
If it's English taught, usually require B2-C1, for example ielts over band 6.5-7
Some universities require even more like passing a TestAS
You should check it on your own, they will list all the requirements on their website.

[flint tide]

So for a German taught one IELTS and TOEFL are not really necessary ?

I mean 1 or 2 german language tests are enough right ?

[craggy mango]

afaik yes, but I recommend checking the university website first, some degrees are both in German and English, so you'll have to pass all of them.
Usually every universities website has a page called "language requirement", you can take a look if you're not sure.

[flint tide]

Okay thank you so much !

[bold stump]

i mean it's not really "hate", but let's say, they are not the most popular state. Generally seen as a bit arrogant and always wanting that extra sausage. They also have their own party, CSU, that gives Bavaria comparatively more political importance in governance. It's also a bit more religious and conservative down there. On top of the that, the "germany stereotype" is pretty much a Bavarian on the Oktoberfest. 😉

Like, there was a contest on reddit where you could vote out the least popular Bundesland to determine which Bundesland ist best Bundesland. Bavaria was, of course, voted out in the first round. Then "Nochmal Bayern" the second least popular. Then again. And again. So... in the list of least liked Bundesländer Bavaria takes the top 4 spots. 😄

[craggy mango]

😆 It's fun to know, thank you. People say Munich is a nice place and I want to travel there so I was curious. But it's still attractive to me coz all my German friends are come from Bavaria. Btw what's the most popular state?

[bold stump]

Hm. I think no one dislikes Schleswig-Holsteig I guess 😄

[craggy mango]

It seems a nice place.

[crude thicket]

Can anyone here from CH can tell me what the numbers mean for these courses on migros-klubschule? Looking for an A2 course but i don't understand why some have part numbers and some do not, when they all have the same amount of lessons (for each type of course)

[ocean wasp]

I'm in Germany right now doing B2.1 or B2 (1/2). I'm assuming that's what the "part numbers" are referring to considering the dates you posted. I would probably ask a program coordinator or someone familiar with what you are registering for. I hope that's of any help

[crude thicket]

ahh that would make sense

i'm gonna phone them tomorrow anyhow to ask because i am a little confused

thanks for the reply!

[oblique loom]

is it true that most germans in berlin know good english ??

[exotic barn]

Is that screenshot from Klubschule Migros?

[crude thicket]

Yes

[burnt vale]

the young people

the older ones no or like 50%

old people rarely

[oblique loom]

ty

[cyan hamlet]

I need your advice on something

[cyan hamlet]

Is it possible to do an internship in germany during bachelors

Is it possible to do an internship in germany during bachelors

[burnt vale]

I believe many degree courses have a mandatory / optional internship during the 2nd year or 3rd year

[exotic barn]

hi

[fiery edge]

Yes.

A lot of courses have a "Vorpraktikum" as a prerequisite too, which is an internship before even starting uni

[sand lotus]

Anyone have any recommendations for websites to look for apartments in Germany?

[cyan hamlet]

I'm doing bachelors in india

[fiery edge]

Oh if you mean doing an internship in Germany while studying in India, it should still be possible. I think there are internship visas for that. But obviously it won't be that easy

[cyan hamlet]

What do you mean

[exotic barn]

hi

[tepid lion]

can people in Heidelberg speak English too ?

[tepid lion]

same but in Tunisia , i should make it good so i can move on to germany next year , and by the way , just wanted to say , GOOD LUCK !!

[crystal moss]

What is the equivalent of american college in germany? And what could a soon highschool graduating american student do to study psychology in germany?

[glossy portal]

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[chrome mulch]

American college is (in most cases) equivalent to Universität. i.e. a bachelor = a bachelor
In order to study psychology in Germany, the American student is going to need to have very good grades (due to strict NC). They are also going to need a Hochschulzugangsberechtigung. Depending on their high school courses, grades, and whether or not they took advanced placement tests, they may need to visit a Studienkolleg or take a special test to qualify for general admission at a german university. They can check the requirements here: https://www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/check-university-admission/

They will also need C1 certificate.

Alternative: They study at a private uni like Jacobs Universität, where an english taught psych program is offered. However, this costs money and afaik this course will not qualify them to become a therapist due to the recent change to the laws surrounding requirements for therapeutic tracks. (see: https://www.dgps.de/schwerpunkte/psychotherapie-gesetzesreform/aktuelles/)

[ember wren]

Your 10th grade covers your social sciences. You will be eligible

As for your high school completion, for Germany that would be the case. I completed my highschool in 2021, but I will be going in 2022. No idea for ETHZ though, but from what I remember ETHZ does require German proficiency even if the course is in English

No problem. Viel Glück

[exotic barn]

Hallo Leute

Ich moechte nach Deutschland gehen um zu arbeiten, ich bin kein EU Burger,

Wisst ihr wie ich ohne viele Arbeitserfahrung einen Job finden koennte

[burnt vale]

I wish i could. I would say try to apply for ausbildungs if you have an abitur equivalent (better than just having something less)

but you need b2 german

[exotic barn]

Can yoju get a visa by applying for an ausbildung?

[cyan hamlet]

Can someone send a website link which explains how to get an internship in germany while doing bachelors in india

[olive summit]

yes, the requirements are similar to a student visa, except you need a contract at a company instead of proof of admission at a uni. Also, B1 minimum is required.

[bold stump]

Just the most basic calculator that is recommended. I studied physics and math and have never used a calculator in an exam.

[prime salmon]

Hi guys , do you know If I need a transit visa of some sort to enter the Uk as an EU citizen? Its just a scale that goes from london to Berlin

[cloud apex]

What is "German higher education entrance qualification"? By DAAD I'm given "With your educational background, you qualify for direct subject-restricted admission for academic studies in the subject area of your previous academic studies and related subjects", is it that?

KIT uni requires one of the following

Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur)

(einschlägige) Fachgebundene Hochschulreife (nicht Fachhochschulreife)

Deltaprüfung der Universität Mannheim (für Inhaber*innen einer Fachhochschulreife)

Eine anerkannte berufliche Aufstiegsfortbildung (z.B. Technikerin, Meisterin) oder eine Eignungsprüfung für beruflich Qualifizierte

Translation:

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)

(Relevant) subject-related higher education entrance qualification (not technical college entrance qualification)

Delta exam at the University of Mannheim (for holders of a technical college entrance qualification)

A recognized professional advancement course (e.g. technician, master craftsman) or an aptitude test for professionally qualified persons

As non-EU student who will have finished 3 years of study in my uni by the time I'll be applying, which of the following can I show? Is "subject-related higher education entrance qualification" the same as what DAAD says?

Ok seems like I don't have to take either of those if I'm applying for a higher semester

[prime salmon]

Hi guys , have any of you used housing anywhere? I'm trying to get accommodation in berlin. I've seen some bad reviews but the website is considerably cheaper than it's counterparts please let me know if it's a legit site.

[chrome mulch]

don't know anything about the website, but general rule of thumb: do not sign anything or transfer any money until you have been there in person (or at the very least had a skype tour).

[prime salmon]

Hi thanks for your reply :D! I agree for the most part however, Im moving to germany in about a month and I can't check the apartment in person. Of course I'm trying to rent the least months i'm allowed to

Any recommendations?

[fiery edge]

It's difficult to get a place without physically being there. Especially in Berlin. So I think you should try your luck on Airbnb or booking.com to find some temporary accomodation until you find something more concrete.
theres also the option of "wohnen für hilfe". basically living as an au pair

[tender belfry]

What’s a realistic time to learn German to be at a level to study at a German speaking university, I’m interested in studying in Switzerland Austria or Germany and in engineering if that helps at all

[fast hill]

Hallo zusammen! Wie geht es euch? Ich möchte wissen, wie forderlich/ beliebt Psychologie, als der Beruf, in Deutschland ist? 🤔

[wheat ice]

https://www.fersch.de/pdfdoc/Mathematik.pdf might be helpful. the goethe institut in new delhi has a library. https://www.goethe.de/ins/in/en/sta/new/lib.html. maybe they have german books also. you can give them a call probably. + 91 11 23471124

[fiery edge]

If you're starting from scratch then 2 years. Can take up to a year if you're learning it full-time

[wheat ice]

https://www.fersch.de/pdfdoc/Physik.pdf and here is the same for physics.

[fiery edge]

These are pretty neat. Thanks

[tender belfry]

Great thank you

[vivid trench]

Guys do you think a Goethe C1 level is good enough to do a German masters program?

Test DAF is at a level between Goethe B2 and C1 right?

I recently completed my C1 Prüfung successfully and will prefer studying in English as it is my first language.

However, being an international student, applying for a German program will mean a lot less competition and better chances of getting a place at a top uni.

Thanks!

[fiery edge]

C1 is the minimum required but even then its still not easy. Try watching a few uni lectures on YouTube and see whether you can keep up. It does get easier with time but know you won't understand 100% of the lectures at the beginning

2 years is realistic

[vivid trench]

Will do so. I also expect some difficulty in the first semester. Are there any technical vocabulary focused German resources so that I can learn some mathematical and technological terms in German?

Also, if you have any idea, how open is the course selection? I have read that it will be possible to take some courses in English and some in German. If that is the case, I may be able to manage half the subjects in German. Thanks again

[fiery edge]

Depends on how effective your learning is. There are super intensive language courses that get you to C1 in 9-10 months with 25h a week. That's why I said 2y is more realistic for someone learning on their own

[fiery edge]

Scroll up, someone posted a few links with technical resources

And regarding master courses i have no clue sorry.

Like i said depends on your learning method. If you're able to chat (speak) with native speakers regularly and have someone teaching it to you, it should be much easier

You could find some teachers and speaking partners on apps like italki or tandem

Or even here on this discord

[tropic edge]

have you looked at berlinovo? and easy living?

[tender belfry]

I want to apply there too in about 2 years. Where you live?

[tender belfry]

I’m from the us

[tender belfry]

👍

[fast hill]

🧐

[wheat ice]

Deine Frage ist ziemlich detailarm, von daher ist es schwierig, dir eine gute Antwort zu geben. Psychologe ist auf jeden Fall ein angesehener Beruf.

[verbal linden]

afaik psychology is a pretty overrun field

[storm smelt]

Is there any Android app which provides free children novels in german

Plz clearify

[prime salmon]

Thank you! I'll probably book on Airbnb or maybe Spotahome the only problem right now is that the price is too high and the apartments are too far away 😭

[prime salmon]

Nope, I'll check them out right now thanks

[prime salmon]

Hello guys!!

Sorry to bother you again

I have a questions for all the berliners, How is Köpenick ? I've found an apartment 10 minutes away from there , I know it's not very centric but it's the best I could find for may. I'll probably have to some paperwork that will require me to go around the center, as well as tourism. Please let me know as fast as you can , because I know the apartment could be taken in hours. Vielen dank im voraus

[wheat ice]

it's at the outskirt of berlin, so travel to the city might take a bit longer, but other than that it's a perfectly fine area.

[prime salmon]

okay danke , I'm going to live there for about a month

[shy spoke]

why os this site like this

https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial-aid

[burnt vale]

ask tum

[exotic barn]

dont think living in germany is a vibe. its cold, grey and people are depressed. go somewhere where its sunny and where the people are warm

(im living in germany and its not cool)

[burnt vale]

😂

someone's trash is another one's blessing

[exotic barn]

well thats true too

oh well, yea i mean germany is better than algeria

do what u think is right and enjoy it, but my opinion is that u maybe should consider some other european countries

anyway just try to enjoy life

[lunar dragon]

Is there anyone living in Naldo Region/Germany? I need some help with finding a place to stay. I don't know if this channel is the right place to ask this question.

[bold stump]

What is Naldo?

[lunar dragon]

https://www.naldo.de/fileadmin/_processed_/2/2/csm_naldo_Karte_Februar-2020_f48fda5ae9.png

[unkempt basin]

Hello

I need help looking for computer science undergraduate courses in Germany

[wheat ice]

Neckar-Alb-Donau

[fiery edge]

https://www.studis-online.de/studium/suche.php?action=find_fach&kontext=studienfach&what=Computer+science&abschluss=bachelor&hsart=0&beginn=0&gebuehren=&sprache=0&studienform=

[unkempt basin]

Tysm 😄

[bold stump]

That's the Verkehrsverbund I guess? But like, in which area are you looking?

[exotic barn]

According to the picture, it would be located somewhere around Stuttgart

[bold stump]

this is basically "everything south of Stuttgart for the next 200km". Stuttgart is not on this map

[tropic edge]

It's honestly not too bad, just kind of far from the city centre. But if you are hanging around places that are really close to Warschauer Str., it's not too bad. Also depending on the area it may be very residential. It is also in the eastern part of Berlin, you may have more run-ins with people who are racist if you are a POC.

[red belfry]

@wind apex you an also asks questions relating to the visa process here

[cloud anchor]

What Zeugnisse should i send for an application for Ausbildung? I already finished one Ausbildung in my home country and the documentation is currently getting recognised

just the finishing diploma? maybe sending grades from the 4 years high school wouldnt be bad either? not rlly sure

[cloud anchor]

are job interviews done mostly with or without masks on? what are your experiences

i assume i wont need a negative test right?

[shy flare]

I had my interview at the end of February and was given the option of wearing a mask. But they preferred it without so you can see facial expressions etc better.
Because of the strict rules that are in place there, we were all tested.

[cloud anchor]

ye thats what i was thinking, i think it would feel more natural if we can see each other and the emotions better as we talk, although February was still chaotic but now that we dont have to wear the masks anymore ppl prolly arent as strict anymore, ill bring a mask just in case ofc and will prolly test myself beforehand

[shy flare]

It was also more pleasant for me that no one wore a mask. The one lady was always smiling, which helped me a lot with the nervousness
I think if you do it that way, you are on the safe side. Good luck with the interview(s)

[cloud anchor]

That actually sounds so sweet, manifesting a kind smiling lady for everyone during interviews
Thanks a lot, its been super stressful these days and reading a nice message like this helped me relax a bit, appreciate it :)

[waxen spire]

guys i have B2 certificate and want to see which universities accept B2 for study.WIthout C1 level.Is there a website or place where i can check without going one to one to the universities websites

[wheat ice]

https://www.goethe.de/resources/files/pdf147/goethe-zertifikate-anerkennung_gz-b21.pdf

took me 5 seconds google btw to find the link

[waxen spire]

it doesnt show all of them, only goethe b2

for example an university in mainz requires DSH-2 B2

but doesnt accept anything below Goethe C2,for goethe certificates

Thanks though, i will look to these as well

[wheat ice]

i dont think there is like a complete list, the requirements even differ between different courses at some unis

[fiery edge]

HS Koblenz has a B2 requirement too i think.

[subtle pier]

i would like to get a job in Germany(ideally remote at first to get me visa so I can open bank accounts and get a place, etc)

can anyone help me?

[chrome mulch]

what field are you in? The only field I can imagine this working is informatics.

Unless you're in a company with a German branch, it is rather difficult to get a job in Germany without living there.

[fiery cedar]

what is the law about watching movies & tv series in public, like i have portable projector and small screen, pop some beer and watch it in a corner of a public park with few friends. what would happen?

[copper heath]

you would get stared at

[bold stump]

I'd be looking at the screen to see what you are watching 😄 But as long as it is not some weird porn or splatter horror I guess no one would midn

[fiery cedar]

i am talking about if i would get in trouble for copyright or some unknown law to distribute media

yesterday i saw people projecting Frankfurt soccer game that inspired me

anyway it appears to be illegal in UK to show movies in public without authorization I don't think Germany is different 🙂

[fiery cedar]

https://www.mplc-film.de/page/lizenzen
it appears to be licensing costs 90 euros per screen for 1-200 people for free events. thank you everyone.

[subtle pier]

i currently work in project management, but I've done entry level IT support as well

[silk osprey]

Hallo, What is the minimum language requirement of a nursing ausbildung? B1 oder B2?

I'm receiving conflicting info

[burnt vale]

from what I've heard anything to do with the medical field needs b2 and above

[silk osprey]

I read something about being B1 and willing to learn to B2 when you arrive, but this makes sense. Vielen dank, du hast mir geholfen.^^

[burnt vale]

yes but I do think having a solid b2 before going can make things easier!

[silk osprey]

Sorry one more question. I've read that germany doesn't recognize nursing licenses/degrees from my country (Nigeria) will this affect the possiblity of getting accepted for ausbildung at all?

[burnt vale]

nope. what's more important is your highschool qualifications

the fact that you have experience (?) is already a plus

[silk osprey]

Ach so

[silk osprey]

I'm in second year uni so I guess that probably doesn't really matter but I heard it'd increase my chances of getting accepted

Thank you so much

[wheat ice]

Die Wiedergabe eines Werkes ist öffentlich, wenn sie für eine Mehrzahl von Mitgliedern der Öffentlichkeit bestimmt ist (§ 15 Abs. 3 UrhG@). Eine Mehrzahl von Personen müssen recht viele Personen sein. Maßgebend ist insbesondere, wie viele Personen gleichzeitig Zugang zum Werk haben (BGH, 09. Juli 2015 - I ZR 46/12, Rn 24-25

Eine öffentliche Wiedergabe ist anzunehmen, wenn die Wiedergabe für eine Mehrzahl von Personen bestimmt ist und eine persönliche Verbundenheit zwischen den Beteiligten nicht besteht, z.B. Filmvorführung im Kino.

http://www.jura-basic.de/aufruf.php?file=8&find=Auff�hrungsrecht__�ffentlichkeit

[quasi island]

hey y'all, so I'm an American studying mathematics/computer science in university. I've also been studying German both in and out of the classroom and I've made it my goal to move to Germany someday, the sooner the better. I'm currently faced with a choice of staying in university for two more years to get a second bachelors degree, or three more years to get that same second bachelors as well as a masters on top of it. my goal is to work in computational linguistics, either at a private firm or doing research at a university, in Germany. would getting a masters now be of a significant benefit to the ease of finding work in/getting a visa to move to germany, or would I be alright with just two bachelors? I will add, the 2nd bachelors (and masters) would be from a top university in the US.
Vielen Dank!

[burnt vale]

my impression of german employers is that they tend to prefer local qualifications and trust local institutions more than any other. Time in germany is also quite nice to have. May benefit you and improve your language from the get go. I suggest doing a masters in germany.

[violet orbit]

Hi everyone, im indonesian currently studying associates of automotive mechanics , I'm still on my 1st year, if I'm graduated and want to get masters or more advanced leved for what I've learned, can someone tell me if there's any university that suit me in german thank you 🙏

[slender cargo]

any Indian !!! hello my name is pawan and thinking of going for a master's in business analyst in winter I have talked to many agencies and they have said to me it will cost 13 lakhs to 20 lakhs for English taught programs. Can anyone recommend me some name for the same or ways for cheap I can study in Germany and what level of German should so i get german taught program

[burnt vale]

c1

[slender cargo]

& for an English-taught program!

[fiery edge]

After a quick Google search this is the only business analytics master program that i found that's English taught. https://www.ovgu.de/Operations_Research_and_Business_Analytics_master-path-37420,39794,21190.html

But yeah 20 lakhs is definitely a realistic amount for the entire duration of the course

Not so much due to the tuition fees but just living costs for the 2-3 years. That's regardless of language if it's at a public uni

[gentle briar]

Was sind die besten deutschsprachingen Universitäten?

Lohnt es sich, in den nördischen Ländern zu studieren?

[shadow temple]

Is part-time studying an option for someone who is on a work visa?

Context: I am currently a D-type visa holder and in the process of obtaining my Blue Card within the next 2 months. I am interested in taking courses through local universities in my city, Munich, without committing to a program. Is that a thing?

[fiery edge]

In Deutschland wären das die TU9 oder die "Universities of Excellence"

[bold stump]

The TU9 are only technical universities though. In general, just pick the field/city you like, in most fields there isn't a big difference up until you do research. Then the group you are part of is way more important.

[red epoch]

Hallo Leute, ich habe ein paar Fragen, ich werde mit einer Firma darüber arbeiten aber ich möchte ihre Kenntnis darüber wissen. Ich bin zurzeit in Berlin. Ich gehe zu einem Sprachkurs, um mein Deutsch zu verbessern. Ich würde an einer Universität studieren deswegen lerne ich. Ich habe ein Pass bis Anfang August. Ich bin jetzt B2.1 Niveau und es dauert 3 Monaten. Eigentlich möchte ich wissen , ob ich meine Pass verlängern könnte. Ist jemand sich vorher mit ähnlicher Situation begegnet?

[fiery edge]

Ja such die Botschaft deines Landes in Berlin (oder in einer anderen Stadt) und mach dort einen Termin für die Verlängerung deines Passes.

[topaz kestrel]

can anyone recommend websites to find short-term rental studios/apartments in germany?

[exotic barn]

Tempoflat.de and airbnb

[silver apex]

uh i want a visa for a language course with a conditional acceptance from a university
would goethe a1 be fine for visa?

[fiery edge]

Are you going to a language school that offers the conditional acceptance?

[silver apex]

Yes

[fiery edge]

Yea for visa the a1 should be fine but just make sure the conditional offer is there

[silver apex]

Woo yes i will

That's a relief lol

[thorny seal]

how does writing a masterarbeit (thesis) work in germany? i mean not the writing the thesis itself but arranging a professor as an advisor?

[bold stump]

You just go to a prof and ask them if you can write a master thesis in their group

[chrome mulch]

Within my program we had a specific choice of labs/groups offering thesis work within the program, but you could also write to just about anywhere (another uni, industry program, etc) and ask to do your thesis there externally. You just ask if you can do it/what kind of work they are offering.

[thorny seal]

Danke schön!

[sullen sparrow]

Hallo ich wollte fragen uber wie hart die schule in osterreich ist. Ich weise ein bissen deutsch und wolte dort studieren fur college.

[ripe mantle]

Hello! I will start a month testdaf preparation course in Germany on August and then I will take the test on September. The problem is that, in my country, there is a high demand on visa’s applying. Therefore, I will have to wait three months to have a meeting in the embassy. Im afraid of losing the opportunity. Does someone know what I could do? :(
I would really appreciate your help T.T

[burnt vale]

is it possible to push the appointment forward

[fiery edge]

Or postpone your course? There are multiple test dates in a year for the TestDaF

Realistically there's not much you could do. Maybe call up the course organisers and see if they're okay streaming the course on some online video call platform like Zoom or something

[ripe mantle]

Thanks guys, I’ll see what I can do with those incoming meetings:”)

[silver apex]

A stupid question
But after u get a conditional acceptance for studienkolleg and language stuff and book a intensive language course after doing a1
Do you apply for student visa or a language visa?
Idk really

[exotic barn]

student visa

[silver apex]

Ohk got ya
Tho i lowkey have a fear that language knowledge is necessary for that
Tho mine is just A1 and booked further in Germany itself
Just hoping it wouldn't be an issue in approval
Maybe interview n motivation letter would cover up for that?

[exotic barn]

just fulfill all the requirements stated by the embassy to apply for visa.

if they are okay with A1, then you're safe to go

[silver apex]

They did mention b2

Just not sure if it applies even if i have conditional acceptance and a intensive course there

[exotic barn]

the safest way to go is to ask the embassy directly

[silver apex]

I did sent them a mail today
Would just wait for them to reply

[exotic barn]

good luck 👍

[silver apex]

Thank you

[topaz fox]

B2 is the rule if you don't have a preparatory course. Studienkolleg should cover the preparatory course so I'd imagine the language requirement would be lower, but it may not be below B1, so you'll have to ask

[silver apex]

Damn
Tho i plan to buy a language course
But yes I'll just wait for their reply

[fathom kindle]

Does some one know the exact date of application for ausbildung?
I've heard it's on winter and summer but not exactly sure when

[olive summit]

depends on the industry, there are various recruiting periods but you can apply at any time like with a normal job. Most Ausbildungen begin August/September

I posted a chart here earlier ...

[exotic barn]

Hi I don't know if this is the right channel to ask so sorry if it isn't. I'm planning on travelling to Germany soon does anybody know which website/app I can use to buy tickets for the train. I'm travelling from Frankfurt main airport, there are a few places I'd like to go to around Frankfurt and they all say "DB Regio AG S-Bahn Rhein-Main" and "Frankfurt Airport Regionalbahnhof (FlixTrain)" also on google maps it says "S8 Offenbach Ost". Any help would be appreciated thanks!

[chrome mulch]

you should download the RMV app (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund). It looks like this:

there you can find the right (and quickest) connections, buy tickets, etc. You can also buy tickets at the Airport or any other Bahnhof/Haltestelle.

@exotic barn

it obvs depends on where you're going, but assuming you're heading into the city proper, take the S-Bahn. it comes the most often and is the easiest.

[silver apex]

Am so confused

So i need to make a physical application?

[wicked solar]

Gm

What should I do, I'm a 1st year CS student, my grades are low but I can pass with it, should I repeat the year and get high grades or pass it with low grades, I'm planning to complete my bachelor in Germany, whish one is the better choice?

[exotic barn]

I'm sorry but i dont know the answer to it. One thing for sure, is that if you follow what the embassy says, you're for sure gonna be in the right track

[silver apex]

Got u

[exotic barn]

thanks this helped alot

[fiery edge]

The way i understand the requirement regarding the language course is that you need to have booked a german course at least until the B2 level

So i don't think it matters too much if your current level is A1

Try contacting your language school and see if they can help regarding the visa. Look up language schools that offer "university pathway programs" too. They usually help with the entire visa process including getting conditional admission to a uni

I've written about it on here before

[fiery edge]

Are u a student in Germany currently

[silver apex]

I did

Hopefully will go alright

[fiery edge]

Yeah good luck. I made use of the pathway program myself so idk the details much since they took care of almost everything themselves.

[silver apex]

Lmao gon do the same

[wicked solar]

No I'm planning to complete my bachelor in Germany

[wicked solar]

What do you suggest man I really don't know what to 6

[fiery edge]

Well you should probably contact your target uni in Germany and find out if they can acknowledge the credits you've already earned in your current uni so you won't have to repeat it in Germany. If they can, then it's good. Then you can either choose to improve your grades at your current uni or do more subjects to take more credits with you.
If they can't/won't acknowledge your credits, then you'd have to practically do the bachelor's from scratch in Germany.

[vernal wing]

hey, i am currently a 10th grader, and would like to pursue computer science from germany.
could anyone elaborate the process of the application and what all criterias i'll need to meet?

my main target is the technical university of Munich.

i've also heard that the tuition fee there, is free, apparently.

[exotic barn]

😩 free edukeshyen

[burnt vale]

alright stop right there. if you're non eu your parents have to fork out 10 500 euros per year to be put into a blocked account.

not overall free. there are your living expenses

[vernal wing]

I know.

As long as I'll get a part time job, it's technically free of cost.

[chrome mulch]

living costs in München are very high.

but regarding criterion: you need to go to the website of the specific program to which you will apply and check their requirements for international applicants. Check what level of german certificate you will need, check your country's deal with visas, check uni-assist to see whether your high school diploma is a sufficient 'Hochschulzugangsberechtigung.' Also just read uni-assist in general. (i.e. https://www.uni-assist.de/faq/dokumente-sammeln/; https://www.uni-assist.de/tools/check-hochschulzugang/; https://www.tum.de/studium/bewerbung/infoportal-bewerbung/zulassungsvoraussetzungen/sprachnachweise#c48035)

[olive summit]

there is no tuition but of course there are other costs as well, your Semesterticket costs ~300 per semester, insurance is around 100 per month etc. A basic minijob pays around 450 Euros a month (although at the end of this year it will raise to 520 I believe). So in most cases a blocked account is 100% necessary unless a relative is already based in the country and vows to support you. (with a Verpflichtungserklärung)

[vernal wing]

my parents will pay for the block account, but i will try not to use any money from it, as i dont want my parents to be in any sort of financial dilemma.

i'd most probably try to get a part time job asap, just to cancel all the basic costs

[vernal wing]

i've planned it all out.
i'll get a german certificate by 12th grade
then there's this entrance exam called JEE Advanced, which is insanely hard, but will give me a straight ticket into the TUM.
after that, i'll think about all the visa and financial stuff.
if i cant manage the costs, then i'll get a student loan with very low interest rates so that i can pay it back after a while.
BTW thanks!

i can definitely do it without a student loan, using a blocked account

either way, thanks, i really appreciate the time y'all took to help me.

[olive summit]

well you are meant to use it, it's a German account which you have access to

[vernal wing]

yep, i am fully aware of that

i'll get the money back into my bank account after i complete my education, right?

[olive summit]

wdym that IS your bank account l

unless you're asking if you can transfer it back to your foreign account

a blocked account functions like any other checking/savings account, the ABH is just able to confirm you have the necessary funds

[vernal wing]

see, for example, if my parents pay lets say 10000$ for my blocked account, if there's money left, wouldnt i be getting it transferred back into my parent's bank account?

[olive summit]

I imagine there's fees involved with international transfers, but it's definitely possible. You arent required to spend a certain amount of money every month. The 10,500 number is just the minimum amount of money the German government has calculated for annual student expenses

[vernal wing]

yeah i see, imma research more into the topic then.

[exotic barn]

So im a 16 year old (10th grader, last semester), and i want to just know exactly what do i need to be aware of about living in Bonn and/or is Bremen a pretty alternative, because for the most part i know that university tuitions are free of charge for EU/EEA and International Students (correct me if im wrong because most answers on google are really vague on studying and what not) and the only things i have to pay for are general living expenses, groceries, rent, internet, etc etc (mind you i chose Bonn and Bremen because they generally seemed more cheaper than other cities in the country, again correct me if im wrong lol)

and one more thing, is studying medicine in german, or do i have the choice to study it in english? (im currently an A1.2 level speaker)

[wheat ice]

Die einzige Möglichkeit, ein englischsprachiges Medizinstudium in Deutschland zu absolvieren, bietet die Universitätsmedizin Neumarkt am Mieresch. Hier zahlst du allerdings rund 12.500 € Studiengebühren pro Semester an die Universität. [Quelle: https://medizinstudium.io/als-auslaendischer-bewerber-in-deutschland-medizin-studieren-so-gehts/)

[chrome mulch]

I live in Bremen as a student. I moved here a bit less than a year ago from Hessen (also studied in Frankfurt and lived in a few other cities). So far, Bremen has been really great. The city is beautiful with great public transport options, very bike friendly. In comparison to other big cities (Hamburg, Frankfurt, München, etc) it is more economically friendly to live here. Also, the rents haven't gone as crazy. So it's easier to find a cost-effective apartment/WG room than it is in Berlin. The university is nice. Depends on what you want to study. I wouldn't say Uni Bremen is like great (it's no TU Berlin), but it is perfectly acceptable and in line with most unis for a bachelor in Germany. Overall: 9/10 would recommend.

@exotic barn

As for studying medicine: I wouldn't count on it. You need perfect grades and very good german skills.

[exotic barn]

well that sounds very great, i'll look deeper into it

[exotic barn]

then it is that route, time to grind even harder

[exotic barn]

Ja das ist das Problem 💀 sehr teuer

[jolly yew]

Has anyone done a “student kolleig” in Baden Württemberg, Germany region? If so, which would you recommend and how long does it usually take? I’m thinking of Konstanz city to do the courses there

[bold stump]

Hu. I would consider Bremen and TU Berlin on the same lvl. Both good unis. Bremen is a bit known to be "left-wing idealists" and hippies, but that was some time ago

Maybe TU Berlin has a few more courses to offer, but the offices (at least for physics) are awful and one of the worst working conditions I have seen.

[chrome mulch]

TU Berlin ranks top 5 in Germany for Informatik. Bremen doesn't crack the top 50.

And my experience in the psychology program was not abysmal but faaaar from impressive.

but yeah, in DE a bachelor is a bachelor is a bachelor and it's nothing like the states where it will make a huge difference.

the city and atmosphere and economic factor more than make up for any minor differences in quality. (in my book ofc)

[bold stump]

Yeah, in research maybe based on number of papers/impact factor. But I'd always choose FU Berlin over TU for phd and after

Yeah, few of my friends went to do their PhD at TU Berlin and found it horrible.

[chrome mulch]

now I'm curious, you mean the buildings are shit? Or the organisation is bad? both?

[bold stump]

Offices. At least the physics buildings at the main campus had no security so there were homeless people roaming around at night.

Harmless, but, you know, not that great

[chrome mulch]

weird!

the less you hear about Berlin the better it sounds 😂

[exotic barn]

Hi guys i have a question

i know that studienkolleg requires at least B1 but do they look into the mark of every modul?

[bold stump]

I really like the FU Berlin and the HU Berlin has some cool buildings as well. For physics the TU Berlin would be the worst location I have seen.

Hannover was ugly as hell as well. As well as Kaiserslautern, but they tried to make up for it with all kinds of unique study programs

(Paderborn and Bochum are concrete monstrosities but ok)

Marburg was awful but with certain charm at least 😄

[chrome mulch]

what was awful about Marburg?

I liked it alright.

[bold stump]

The old physics building? I mean it looks nice and charming but it's kinda falling apart

[chrome mulch]

I thought you meant the uni/town in general

[bold stump]

Na, just the uni.

And the physics institute specifically

Just saying: I would be happy to work in an office in the Bremen physics institute (although it wouldn't be my top favorite) but no way in hell would I go to TU Berlins Wignerbau. Totally ignoring the rankings 😉

[inland valley]

guys, im planning to go to german for uni whilst playing soccer, i want to be a footballer. what major do you guys recommend. I like proggramming or physics, chemistry or biology. im 15

[chrome mulch]

The major you choose has to do with what you want to do in the future, not with your age, wanting to go to Germany, or your wish to play football. I don't think anyone here can recommend you one based on the message above. 😅

[burnt vale]

this just sounds like a kid suddenly having an idea

but I must say i gave up becoming a footballer at 12

[chrome mulch]

yepperoo

[lavish elm]

questions for students in germany
is it possible to get bäfog on top of a scholarship?

[potent sierra]

Studienkolleg difficulty question, I mean how hard is it in the first few months, after that perhaps you get to know the language?

[elder roost]

Hello guys

I want to ask you about

[chrome mulch]

the question that never was

[elder roost]

Hahahaha

[elder roost]

Are you from deutschland ?

[chrome mulch]

not originally. I live in Germany now (a bit less than 4 years)

[stiff pendant]

Kommt jemand hier aus Deutschland der in Dänemark studiert hat?

Ich frag' mich mal ob ich einen CEFR Zertifikat brauche oder was um in Skandinavien zu studieren auf die Sprache des jeweiligen Landes

[vapid gorge]

sup guys

well I want to know if the 13rth year subjects have a direct relevance to the course one wants to opt for in one's bachelors in germany?

it'd be great if anyone with such an experience could respond
the strems chosen in 11th 12th and 13rth year were different entirely

[fiery edge]

Yeah. If you take a MINT subject for example, it opens up technical courses in that field

[vapid gorge]

i had psychology and linguistics in my 13rth year but my interest is in finance

I don't think I qualify for bachelors finance even though I have studied it two years i.e. 11th and 12th

[granite wraith]

If im planning to study uni in Germany and im still in school, when should you start the application process?

[tardy siren]

Hello,
I am thinking of considering IU University of Applied sciences . I know you guys cuss about private university but at the end I need a decent corporate job . As an International student the courses are in English and I can learn German lang in 3 years course period. About fees , It is pretty cheap in compare and they might offer me scholarship which will be equal to any public uni.

MY QUESTION _
Is the university reliable or fishy?
Is the degree worth it from IU ? (BSC in Cyber Sec)

[burnt vale]

it's a pretty new online uni that's been spending a lot on advertisements and also just gaining traction in general. you can see reviews of it online. overall I doubt many people can tell you a lot about it

[burnt vale]

@tardy siren the state recognises their courses

[bold stump]

I mean, depends if you wanna work in germany afterwards. Private unis are pretty trash, private remote unis like IU have pretty terrible reputation inside germany and there are way better options. But if you stay internationally. Eh, why not. Just check if the degree is recognized in your country.

In the worst case you get sent some reading material and take an exam for a lot of courses. Probably not good but not terrible

[tardy siren]

german subreddit said as long as you get internships and work on language its okay because its accredited and and saw alumni in big 4s too...and thats why its confusing me@bold stump

[burnt vale]

I do agree with nyandog on the matter

and my impression of germans, especially the middle aged ones are quite fixated with their ideals. and they trust public unis. they will raise an eyebrow. its also not a high ranking uni if not nameless internationally.

[hollow wind]

Ich vermute so...Du wolltest ja in Dänemark auf Dänisch studieren, aber warum stellst du so eine Frage hier? XD

[bold stump]

If you work for big 4 then you can just pay your way to a degree (MBA/MSC). Sometimes this is given as an incentive. Similar to MBAs. So it's a time efficient way to get a degree. Which is, in my opinion, totally fine.

And of course, your presentation, your connections are probably at least as important as a degree.

But if Oxford/Cambridge is, let's say' S+ tier, and german public unis S tier, then these cheap-ish private online ones are D tier from my POV

[stiff pendant]

Gute Frage, vielleicht probiere ich noch mal irgendwo anders 🙂

[burnt vale]

how does one make connections in germany?

[bold stump]

university, meetings, work, so... nothing out of the ordinary i guess?

[burnt vale]

ah alright

[dark osprey]

Anyone here selected for the faad scholarship?

[sweet creek]

I need to get info for my studies in Germen Can anyone help

[left fulcrum]

We won't be able to help unless you ask your question

[sweet creek]

So I will be doing my masters in computers what will the acceptance in there university

[left fulcrum]

Computer science? Nobody knows, only the university you're applying to would know about that. As a rule of thumb, you're eligible to apply to any program you'd like as long as you meet the minimum requirements

Do you have a specific university in mind?

[sweet creek]

Technical University of Munich

[left fulcrum]

When are you planning to apply?

[sweet creek]

this is my first year in collage after 2 year

[left fulcrum]

Have you looked at the admission requirements?

[sweet creek]

Ya

Bachelors degree required , and IELTS required

[left fulcrum]

Oh, so the problem is taught in English

When are you taking the IELTS test?

[sweet creek]

oh my bad here i need to give Toefl

[left fulcrum]

Both are eligible, as far as I know

[sweet creek]

ya but i can learn germen no problem for me i have learn french also it will be easy for me i think

[sweet creek]

hmm

at least i can remove language barrier

[sweet creek]

So this test i also valid for 2 year

[left fulcrum]

Yes

[sweet creek]

so i will be giving at my third year of my collage

here

[left fulcrum]

Should you apply through Uni-assist?

[sweet creek]

whats that?

[left fulcrum]

I'm a bit confused, have you finished your Bachelor's or not?

[sweet creek]

Noo i have just started its my 3year course

i have just joined my collage

[left fulcrum]

So you are doing a three year course and you're in the first year of your studies, is that correct?

[sweet creek]

ya

[left fulcrum]

Where are you form?

[sweet creek]

India

[left fulcrum]

Start learning German as soon as possible, that's my only advice

[sweet creek]

Okay tthanks but what about Uni-assist?

[left fulcrum]

Most universities require you to apply through a portal called Uni-assist... that's about it

[sweet creek]

Oh thats what i didn't know

[exotic barn]

I am also thinking of studying in Germany after i turn 18 and learn German

[fiery edge]

Recheck the application process for international students at your uni cause like the other person said, most unis require through uni assist. Not all

[earnest stone]

@exotic barnstart learning german now

and don't stop learning

[slate shoal]

hello

whos up

[slate shoal]

thats needed by most universities, but i know a few that dont go through them

[random eagle]

University of Stuttgart for ex

[queen summit]

i was but i had to wake up

[primal epoch]

Which websites u guys use in germany for finding flats?

[chrome mulch]

are you looking for an apartment or a WG-Zimmer?

[primal epoch]

WZ-zimmer

If possible

[chrome mulch]

WG: WG-Gesucht is the biggest.

Ebay Kleinanzeigen is another possibility

[primal epoch]

Thanks
Let me check real quick

[chrome mulch]

if the city to which you're moving is competitive, it pays off to have a German write (or at least proofread) your initial message.

[primal epoch]

Okie ..will take care of it

[cinder badger]

Good to know...I am going to Tübingen for Uni with Study Abroad...and though we have access to Uni for housing...been thinking of getting a WG instead....i dont even know yet how the housing on campus really is....besides the generic videos they have online at Uni website

[slate shoal]

immoscout24, immowelt wg-gesucht, immonet are really good sites

[cinder badger]

I will have to check those other ones....all i have been looking at is WG-Gesucht as thats what others here have used when they went....

Hows the process for renting if anyone can shed some light? Like US its usually Credit checks, background checks, first and last or security deposit...

[slate shoal]

well,theres the security deposit as well as SCHUFA

[chrome mulch]

for a WG, often they're just looking for a 'Nachmieter.' Never had to show credit reports or anything like that for a WG-room. If you rent an apartment, then you will need a Mieterselbstauskunft, Schufa-Auskunft, Income statements/Bürgschaft, etc.

[olive summit]

Not necessarily, someone can vouch to pay rent in the event you cannot. They'll still want information about your livelihood but a credit check isn't always required.

[cinder badger]

And for a University Student from US? My Money legit comes from the University I attend...which is more than adequate here so based on what i see i will have no problems with money in Germany for living.

[chrome mulch]

Like I said: if you're moving into a WG room, you will probably not have to show any income statements. If you explain to your prospective flat mates that you are on scholarship/stipendium, that will do most of the time.

[cinder badger]

Thanks! appreciate the responses

[slate shoal]

whos into IT or plans to study IT in germany

[sweet creek]

me

[burnt vale]

wait but what if you aren't... Will the block acc statements help?

[chrome mulch]

idk, it really just depends on the WG I guess

you have to discuss it with them

[burnt vale]

😅 i mean there are (future) bachelor students who never worked haha... me...

[slate shoal]

okay...

[chrome mulch]

dw, many people who have never worked and who don't work live in WGs 🙏

[glossy portal]

hello germans, I'll be flying to aachen in october
i want to ask appointments with psychiatrists and getting adhd prescriptions

should i email to some, months before reaching germany, or only call them when i reach the country?
since having an appointment here takes from a few weeks (private) to months (public)

(also are adhd meds covered in insurances generally?)

[verbal linden]

[real shoal]

Hello guys i have a question i’m algerien i just got my visa for language course for 7months and then i want to study in Deutschland (university) do i need to come back to algeria for another visa or can i just extend my visa in deutschland after my language course thank youu

[fiery edge]

You can extend it in Germany itself. You'd have to get in touch with the "Ausländerbehörde" at least a couple months before your visa expires

[chrome mulch]

I heard that you cannot transfer a language school visa directly to a student visa...
never tried it myself, so I don't know first hand, but I have heard that.

[bleak zodiac]

hi guys!! does anyone has taken or preparing for TestAs??
bc i am preparing it for applying to university
if yes, could you send me some sample???

[amber grotto]

@exotic barn we appreciate reports whenever you stumble across situations like these, since it's definitely not allowed

[exotic barn]

It was in a different server

Wait did my post get deleted?? I just wanted an answer wth

[exotic barn]

I feel like knowing whether people in a country I want to move to taking a major legal and moral issue less seriously than I would is quite important

[patent pebble]

hey guys, so i got accepted into a private university for B.Sc. Computer Science. I'm yet to hear from the public unis, but I'm thinking to accept the offer from this private uni. I even talked to the current students and alumni of the uni, and it seems pretty good, but i want to know if private unis are actually looked down upon, or whether I'll be able to get a good job or not after studying in a private uni.

[amber grotto]

feel free to move to #archived-sensitive-topics for those kinds of questions if it's important to your situation

[chrome mulch]

it depends on which uni it is.

i.e. Jacobs University is well regarded. Others less so ¯_(ツ)_/¯

[patent pebble]

hmm it's not Jacobs

but does the ranking actually matter that much?

[chrome mulch]

not for public unis

but tbh, getting a job in computer science will probably depend more on your skill and projects than on the school you went to

[patent pebble]

yeah that's what a lot of other people told me

[chrome mulch]

if it seems like a good program with a good curriculum and is accredited (acknowledged by the state), then follow your heart

[patent pebble]

yup it's accredited, i checked that

[chrome mulch]

but if you're just desperate for a spot and taking the first offer, maybe think it over again.

[bold stump]

What's the name of the university?

[patent pebble]

i mean I'm pretty sure I'll get into the other public unis as well, but yeah idk, it'd be better to have an offer from them too

[patent pebble]

it's XU Exponential University of applied sciences

[bold stump]

Just to make sure: this is not a Universität

[patent pebble]

yeah ik it's a Hochschule

that's where I wanna study

even for the public ones

[chrome mulch]

cough wut

[patent pebble]

lmao tuition isn't a problem honestly

[chrome mulch]

reading their wikipedia page: I have no idea why you would wish to go there over a normal uni. But again, like I said, you do you.

[patent pebble]

also they have an option of paying once you graduate and get a job

[bold stump]

Yeah, pay 4 degree 😄

[patent pebble]

just cuz of the tuition fees or other factors too?

[chrome mulch]

I mean it sounds bad to me. They didn't/couldn't(?) get accredited for Berlin, have barely been up and running for a few years, have exorbitant fees. I don't see the appeal.

[bold stump]

What area do you wanna work in afterwards and do you wanna continue with a Msc or straight to some company?

[patent pebble]

it says on the website that they are state accredited tho, isn't that same as what you said?

[patent pebble]

i wanna work for probably 1-2 years then do my Master's

these are the things I like about the uni:
small class size
the course is in English
the location
focus on practical projects
the course content, although that's pretty much similar to the other unis

[bold stump]

What field?

[patent pebble]

and they have a 4 days work week too

[patent pebble]

computer science

[bold stump]

Yes, but what do you wanna work as. Website coding? Some Backend? Being a systems administrator?

[patent pebble]

i wanna specialize in AI/ ML, but that's for master's. After bachelor's I'd probably want to be a back-end developer , or if i can, maybe an AI engineer or smth similar

but most probably a back-end developer

[bold stump]

So the AI/ML people I hire have PhDs / Msc in quantitative degrees. Maybe if you specialize in the DevOps niche as data engineer after the master this could lead to data engineer.

(But, you know, I am just one dude, don't listen to just one person when it comes to such things 😉 )

[patent pebble]

oh wow, thankss. Does the university they got their degree from matter a lot in the hiring process?

[patent pebble]

haha yup, but thanks a lot

[bold stump]

Yes and no, the PhD/Postdoc should be done at a somewhat known university and the publications should be in recognized conferences / journals

[patent pebble]

yeah I'll do my master's from a public uni, but at the moment I don't really have plans on doing a PhD, but let's see

[bold stump]

I would recommend to check if such a transition is possible

like, how many courses you would need to re-take and if it actually makes sense

Also, you said you wanted to study computer science, but as far as I can see, the university does not offer such a degree?

[patent pebble]

oh alright, I'll look that up, thankss

[patent pebble]

the degree is Coding and Software Engineering, my bad

i checked the course module, and the computer science courses in other unis have pretty much the same content

[bold stump]

Just clarifying: this would likely not be enough to enroll for a computer science Msc at a Universität and you would probably need to take 1-2 semesters of extra courses for computer science Msc at a public university as a pre-requisite

[patent pebble]

is it cuz the ECTS aren't sufficient or something else?

[bold stump]

It's not computer science, the core courses like functional programming, compilers, OS seem to be missing, and so on

[patent pebble]

oh alright, thanks a lot, I'll keep that in mind

[bold stump]

but you would need to ask someone from a university for the exact modalities

[patent pebble]

I'm only hesitant to go to a public uni because the course will be in german and I'm afraid it'll be like really difficult, guess I'll have to work on my german more

[patent pebble]

ohkk

[patent pebble]

wait could they consider it rude if i ask them about this, like the credibility of their course n stuff

[bold stump]

The uni where you'd apply for an Msc decides on if the Bsc fulfills their criteria. These can be different from uni to uni or state to state, that's why it's so tricky sometimes

[chrome mulch]

the module handbook does look significantly different from what I've seen at public universities in 2 states in Germany. It would not be rude to ask them about their record for placing students in masters programs.

ofc...if the internet is not lying and they really have like 50 students....well, maybe the sample size is too small 😄

[bold stump]

yeah, i would definetely ask them. And they want a lot of money, so if they think it rude to inquire about what you are buying, run away 😄

[patent pebble]

oh yeahh

[patent pebble]

haha yeah true

[patent pebble]

alrightt, thankss

[patent pebble]

yup it's around 150 now ig, but that's also something i like, but I'll definitely ask them about it

[fiery cedar]

How is that allowed to protest or do parades at Sunday morning on the streets with people yelling on Megaphones and I am getting shit on for doing laundry?

[chrome mulch]

Du darfst am Sonntag deine Wäsche waschen. 🙏 wenn es deine Nachbarn stört, dann solltest du das mit ihnen klären (wenn dir eine gute Beziehung mit deinen Nachbarn wichtig ist). Es ist höchst unwahrscheinlich, dass deine Nachbarn was mit der gesetzlichen Regelung von Protesten in deiner Stadt zu tun haben.

they are, as we say, independent events.

[primal epoch]

Websites apart from daad to search for public german universities?

[fiery edge]

Studis online

[cinder badger]

Can you work on the student visa?

I don't even know if I will have time.....they are making us take 15 units and I am sure it's more work than my home Uni here in the US, especially since it's in German.

[olive summit]

yes, but only part-time

[cinder badger]

Perfect, anything more would be crazy anyhow lol

[earnest stone]

nah

you goin' to germany

german taught program

gotta write in german man

[olive summit]

depends whether the program is taught in German or English

[burnt vale]

if you're c level

prove it

with your german

[olive summit]

yes but the uni itself would ask for that not uni-assist

uni-assist just checks your eligibility to study in Germany

[chrome mulch]

write it in german. If you're concerned about quality, get a native to correct it (thoroughly) before sending off

[tender cypress]

Hi everyone

I’m from Nigeria hoping I’ll make it someday to study in germany, hope I’m welcomed

[burnt vale]

if you wanna become a citizen the fastest way is to marry your boyfriend

[fiery turtle]

Ah shit I didn't mean Staatsbürgerschaft or sth like that, I meant like, officially living in Germany,havung everything that's required/useful and without the cops possibly knocking on my door to send me back to Greece for sth I didn't do

[burnt vale]

I believe if you're from the eu you're entitled to working and studying in germany without a visa

[fiery turtle]

Yes, that's true

[slate shoal]

Me too..

[olive summit]

All you need is an Anmeldung in the city you move to, your Greek insurance might even carry over. My fiance is Dutch and she didnt need to get German insurance. Being an EU citizen simplifies the process generally. I would just visit the website of the town you're gonna live in.

[polar bear]

Hello ,
I live in Germany (NRW Region) and I'm doing a language program here. My german proficiency is B1 and I did Year 11 IGCSE and Came to Germany in the mid of Year 12 (AS level) and I have the predicted grades from school officially. I want to do Ausbuilding in Computer science or Networking or Computer Engineering. Could somebody please guide me so that ill get in track in life.. This help would mean a lot to me.. And have a blessed month...

[fiery edge]

Are u going to a language school? They can usually help out in this case too if u ask them

[polar bear]

There are no hope tbh

thats why i wanna change T_T

[fiery edge]

Oh so u mean you want to stop going to the language school and start an Ausbildung?

[polar bear]

Yessss

100%

Because i have a proficiency of B level

[fiery edge]

As far as I know you need at least B2 level to start an Ausbildung if it's in German. But apart from that i think it's relatively easy to apply for an Ausbildung. Just find an open position and apply for it like a regular job. Just make sure you have your grades from school converted to the German system, though I'm not sure how that can be done (officially, like with an official doc)

[olive summit]

B1 for the Ausbildung visa, might be separate requirements for the program.

@polar bear

[polar bear]

Are these contacts bro?

[olive summit]

contacts? do you meant contracts?

[polar bear]

What is this document about bro?

[ancient trout]

Ok i have question regarding the anmeldung ans visa if someone could help me i would appreciate it a lot

I have been finding very difficult to find a place but I found a room for 1,5 month, if i make the anmeldung with this contract is it ok to present it to visa proceedings?

I will apply for the students applicant visa, will stay here until aug/23

[olive summit]

this outlines the process of getting your foreign education recognized in Germany

[polar bear]

Ohh im translating them

[jolly yew]

Unless you also provide the accommodation for those other months as well, then yeah. I know that they look at your accommodation and how many days you gonna stay at this particular apartment. I never done just tor 1.5 months only tho

[ancient trout]

I seeee
This has been difficult times hehe
I think i have a place for the rest of my stay, I think I'll go with both then and figure out how to manage this

This one until July and a second contract onwards

[cinder badger]

Wait marriage works in Germany for citizenship?

I hope they pass the new law allowing dual citizenship....I get German you get American citizenship and alles ist gut 😆

[burnt vale]

😅 you get a PR at first. citizenship comes after 2-3 years and you need a certain level of german and pass a test

[cinder badger]

Worth a shot lmao 🤣

[humble bough]

afaik if your spouse is a german citizen you're eligible for citizenship by the time you're eligible for a permanent residence permit

Citizenship if your spouse is a German citizen comes after 3 years of legal residence, at least two years of which you need to have been married. Permanent residence permits can be fast-tracked to 3 years of residence if you're a spouse of a German citizen, so it's really just a matter of which one you want (i.e., if your German is good enough and you are fine with giving up your existing citizenship)

It is definitely the fastest way to get citizenship, though there are faster ways to get permanent residence.

[wicked ember]

is anyone planning for their masters next year to Germany?

and is anyone interested in revising some German with me for my exam?

[random eagle]

Im going this year

[tardy echo]

Anyone planning on studying a bachelor in Austria? 🇦🇹

[flint shoal]

planning on studying a Spezialität

[tardy echo]

Was für eine Spezialität?

[flint shoal]

Humanmedizin

[primal epoch]

is there anything like studienkolleg but for masters program(actually im lacking credits in theoretical computer science ;-; )

[tardy echo]

Kann ich dir eine Privatnachricht senden?

[cinder badger]

They are voting soon on allowing dual citizenship...hopefully it passes

[vast delta]

oh, you planning on doing medical residency in austria?

[fiery edge]

Idk about a Studienkolleg but most unis should be able to take you in (as long as the other requirements are met) and you'd just have to attend the class for a semester and pass the exam

"Auflagenfächer"

[cinder badger]

My Study Abroad application just came through. Tübingen for 1 year, then I am extending it for 2 years max....going to be great...try to find a way to stay and do a masters as well hopefully...or just stay and work.

[long coral]

Has anyone studied at the Studienkolleg of Paderborn University?

[jaunty ravine]

are university dorms good for international students?

[exotic barn]

Yes

[jaunty ravine]

how much do they cost on average?

[exotic barn]

Depends on the city

[jaunty ravine]

anwhere

berlin maybe?

anywhere with good universities

i haven't chosen yet

[exotic barn]

I think you are doing it in the wrong order. It's usually first get into uni, then find accommodation

[exotic iris]

Hey, anyone have info about GVH ticket?

[coarse zephyr]

Hey leute kann jemand mir helfen für WG oder Familienwohnung?

[chrome mulch]

what exactly do you need help with??

[coarse zephyr]

ich möchte in einer WG aber habe schwiergkeiten

[chrome mulch]

hast du WG-Gesucht probiert?

wo ziehst du hin?

[coarse zephyr]

leider, nicht bin in Köln

[chrome mulch]

versuch mal mithilfe einer Webseite (WG-Gesucht, Ebay Kleinanzeigen, usw.). Wenn du Hilfe beim Schreiben einer Nachricht brauchst, schick mir einfach eine PN.

[sweet creek]

what is the rules to get citizenship in Germany?

legally

[wise horizon]

@sweet creek This link might help. I have another one if that does not help. https://www.germany.info/us-en/service/03-Citizenship/german-citizenship-obtain/919576

[cloud anchor]

i was asked for a job interview, they asked me to send 2-3 suggested dates/times for next week, what if im free the whole next week from like 11am+

do i just tell them that im free the whole next week from 11am+ or do i send specific 2-3 days for next week?

[solemn bay]

I would send 2-3 suggested date/times and also mention that you're free the whole week and that they're free to choose another time if it suits them better.

[modest marsh]

You guys are so helpful here. I really appreciate this community Cheers

Shoutout to all folks who are working hard to set their foot in Germany/ Austria!

https://tenor.com/view/bear-hug-gif-22098294

[fiery edge]

Don't forget switzerland

[amber grotto]

@solid gazelle

[warped robin]

in uni assist should i enter Geburtsort a specific address or just a general location

[fiery edge]

City and country are usually enough.

[chrome mulch]

they are usually asking about the city with 'Geburtsort'

[warped robin]

i graduated in USA, can i just send my original diploma or should i translate it?

[chrome mulch]

you can send the original if it is in english or german.

Otherwise you need a translation

[warped robin]

okok

[open finch]

Hi guys, can you send me your Motivation letter that you wrote while applying for study visa at the German embassy? You could also send me some such sample letters and tips. I need some help writing my motivation letter.

[cloud anchor]

I need an advice im not sure if I said something wrong...

I'm applying for an Ausbildung and I finally got a response back telling me they are inviting me next week for us to get to know each other first.
In the next mail I thanked them for the invitation to a "job interview" and then they answered that I should look at it less as a job interview and more as getting to know each other, they also added "when possible relaxed"

[burnt vale]

perhaps they're telling you to bring out your true self and not act like what you're not

[cloud anchor]

Hmm

That's an interesting thing to say on the first few mails

But I see what u mean

When I read it at first I thought they meant that I'm more of a 2nd option and that we will only get to know each other shortly in order to see if they even wanna interview me for the ausbildung

[burnt vale]

you shouldn't think that way.

and always bring your best attitude

[cloud anchor]

Do I even bring something with me then? Lol

Like some documents or stuff like that

I mean school documents

[chrome mulch]

sounds like the typical 21st century 'we're not a business we're a family' spiel. Don't take it to heart. But I'd watch out for them trying to shaft you when it comes to pay 😄

[cloud anchor]

Ye its a smaller company, less than 10 ppl working if I saw correctly

What do I even respond to that mail tho?

Like I srsly have no idea

[chrome mulch]

idk I would just say 'alles klar. Ich freue mich sehr darauf, euch/Sie kennenzulernen'

[real shoal]

I need your advice i just got my visa for course language for 6 months (till November),i want to demand a resident permit but i wanted to know if they will accept it as my visa is valable for the entire 6 months??
Thanks guys

[potent bone]

Guten Tag,
I'm a third year university student here in Morocco, and would like to apply to a master s program in Germany.
After searching tirelessly I couldn't find a mean to convert from Moroccan grading system to the minimum grade requirements that a German university asks for.
Can anyone offer some help?
Vielen Dank im Voraus.

[chrome mulch]

hast du das schon mal versucht?

https://uol.de/anerkennung/umrechnung-auslaendischer-noten

wenn du kein Bock hast, das selber zu berechnen, gibt's auf der Webseite ein Online-Form dafür

[potent bone]

by foreign grading scale and grades acheived abroad, do they mean here in my home country?

[chrome mulch]

yes

N-values are based on the moroccan system, the z value is the german equivalent

[potent bone]

Okay Thank you very much

[stable garden]

what do germans think of their history

[exotic barn]

is there anyone here studies German in Goethe institut in Germany

i want to study there and i want to know how it is going for 17 years old programs ( Kurse fur Jugendliche ) or even in general

[verbal linden]

what do u think

[stable garden]

ich lebe in der türkei und kenne mich mit der deutschen geschichte nicht aus

[burnt vale]

with a student visa in Germany can you travel to other eu countries?

[cloud anchor]

im currently in the process of finding an Ausbildung but how do i know where the school is? i found one school but im not sure if its the right one, is there a site that has like a list of the schools or something like that?

[olive thunder]

Ausbildung for a job in germany?

[cloud anchor]

no im searching for Ausbildung- apprenticeship

i have an interview this week but im scared if they ask me if i have informed myself to what school i would go n stuff like that

[olive thunder]

the company choose the school for you

[cloud anchor]

oh okay

so i dont have to be in contact with the school or anything of that sort before finding the internship first?

[dull haven]

The company chooses. If you're unsure ask them

[cloud anchor]

ouki thx!

[olive thunder]

my company told me about my school on my first working day. Dont get scared if they don't tell you immediately.

[olive summit]

just look on the Berufsschule website it'll have a list of programs

[wise furnace]

Hallo

Ich bin neu hier

Wie geht's ihnen ?

[wise furnace]

Schwierig

Arabisch sprache ist nicht Schwierig ?

[urban kettle]

I have been looking at this uni and it's great but I don't understand what they want
https://www.uni-ulm.de/en/study/application-and-enrolment/human-medicine-and-dentistry-state-examination/
this^^

can someone help me?

[gritty portal]

hey how can I join a study room over here?

[fiery edge]

Yes

[primal epoch]

GPA(if u r non-EU national),GPA and TMS(if u r EU national)

idk if non-EU can appear for TMS

[urban kettle]

So whats the minimum GPA

[primal epoch]

@urban kettlefor which course u r applying for?

[urban kettle]

the human medicine one

btw I have 4.0 gpa

[primal epoch]

[urban kettle]

so what else do I need

sorry for asking a lot of questions

[primal epoch]

ask university whether non-EU nationals have to appear for TMS?

[urban kettle]

okay I'll email them

[primal epoch]

@urban kettleu r from states?

[urban kettle]

no I am from Egypt

you?

[primal epoch]

India

[urban kettle]

the nicest people fr

[primal epoch]

@urban kettlei would suggest you to look for some other courses too

as this one is quite competitive

[urban kettle]

but I want to study human medicine nothing else

[primal epoch]

it is available in other unis?

[urban kettle]

ofc I just didn't look for other unis

[primal epoch]

having some backup universities will be good ig

[urban kettle]

yeah I'll look for some more

but it's okay for now I have 2 years till I go to uni

[primal epoch]

same

i will be going after 3 yrs

@urban kettleu have checked the equivalence of ur undergrad degree?

[urban kettle]

what does that even mean

[primal epoch]

u can only take admission if ur undergrad degree fulfils some basic prerequisites according to the university and is recognized by anabin database

[urban kettle]

hmm idk

I'll check

for that

[primal epoch]

ye

german universities are very strict about relevance of your undergrad degree

[fiery edge]

Uni Heidelberg is one of the best for medicine

[urban kettle]

ohh I'll check it out too

[urban kettle]

oooh

[astral fjord]

Hello fellows so like this radio tax thing just arrived and I’m paying 02-06 period. ALTHOUGH I REGISTERED MY APARTMENT ON THE 03 LIKE WTF, whatever, the matter at hand is that I’m leaving my accommodation on the 07, will I have to pay an other 6 months worth of tax cuz like I didn’t see any options to pay a single month

[exotic barn]

No, non-EU cant take TMS

And you should inform yourself, if your school leaving certificate is recognized by germany or not. If not, then you'll habe to do studienkolleg or write the equivalent of abitur for internationals

[urban kettle]

@exotic barn thank you

[cloud anchor]

hey, i went to an ausbildung interview, we made another appointment through mail and they told me to think about the azubi salary since they are a smaller company that doesnt have a fixated salary for azubis

i honestly have no idea for how much to ask

since in all branches of ausbildung the salary can wage so much from company to company

some get paid 500€ and some 1000€

[burnt vale]

@cloud anchor don't get ripped off. check websites to see the average wage for YOUR specific position

[exotic barn]

hello,
im interested in getting my higher education done in germany.. wanted to know best engineering universities out there

[olive summit]

the local Kammer regulates the salaries for the Ausbildung, not the company. It's a fixed salary not hourly.

[exotic barn]

why can't i join voice chats

[rose crane]

@exotic barn, please read the Roles section in #getting-started for info on how to join VC and more.

[olive summit]

Even when I worked as a farmer apprentice I made more than 500€ a month, I can imagine such a low rate would only apply to youths maybe 5 years ago

[exotic barn]

500€ monthly might make sense, depends on how many hours you work weekl

[olive summit]

an Ausbilding is full time so that's way too low

[random eagle]

Is cottbus a good city to study? I googled it a bit and it seems like theres a lot of racism around. Is it true?

But their study program is great so im in a bind

[exotic barn]

East german is known to be.. well... not very welcoming towards Ausländer

Unless you look european. If yes, then it won't really matter to you that much 😂

[real shoal]

Is there someone from hamburg in here? Living in hamburg i mean!

I want to know about transport tariffs? The best one the cheapest lol!

[rocky jungle]

Am besten sind die Dinge, die nicht mit Geld zu tun haben.

Wenn man etwas für sich selbst tut, weil es man tun will ohne etwas damit zu verdienen, dann ist es richtig und man beginnt zu leben. Nur diejenigen, die ohne Ihre wahre Arbeit nicht leben können, sind diejenigen, die am besten verstehen können was wirklich Wichtig ist, die anderen können es nur wissen oder nicht wissen.

Nach Zeit und Natur folgt das Verstehen eines Faches. Also, gibt euch mühe und versucht nicht diejenigen, die Ihre Zeit nicht verlieren wollen zu bremsen.

[grand patio]

Kannst du deine Frage in Bezug auf Bildung, Leben, Arbeit oder Kultur nochmal anders stellen, @rocky jungle? Ich verstehe sie nicht ganz

[rocky jungle]

Eine Frage zu verstehen kann manchmal auch schwierig sein, aber das Erkennen einer Antwort ist etwas anderes. Ich habe leider die Beschreibung nicht gesehen und dafür bitte ich um Entschuldigung. Aber ich bestehe darauf: Wo man surfen kann, kann man auch schwimmen.

[grand patio]

Ich verstehe. Kein Problem

[rocky jungle]

[fiery edge]

Look up the TU9. They're the top 9 technical unis in Germany

But do note that it's pretty demanding and the dropout rate is high

[exotic barn]

thanks a lot !

[potent sierra]

Especially rwth…so I have heard

[fiery edge]

Yep

The first semester physics classes have a fail rate of over 80% almost each time

[cinder badger]

Wow! That's high...but better early than later

[lilac prawn]

Hey i just want to ask what is the minimum gpa in 12th grade required for cse related undergraduate programs

I've googled it a bit

And it varies a lot in different sites

I am lost at this point

[bold stump]

It's more like 30 % in the first semester, 40 % if it goes bad and 60 % in extreme cases. And most of the time it's students who imagined something completely different. I tutored many first semester courses and never had more than 1-2 students fail an exam.

[thick dagger]

Hi guys, I am a student in Germany and I am flying back to my country tomorrow for two weeks. Do you think they will make a problem out of it at the airport when I come back?

I have a residence permit

[fiery edge]

There shouldn't be any problems at either airport as long as you follow the covid guidelines

[thick dagger]

Ok thank you very much

[tropic imp]

Does anyone here have any experience with working after finishing studies in Germany?

I am about to go through that process and I have some questions.

[fiery edge]

It's best if you ask the questions directly. Someone that can answer them won't have to ask then

[tropic imp]

What happens if the degree is still not processed by the university administration or the foreigner's office by the time the work contract begins?

The foreigner's office people told me that I can still work for 3 months just on account of my student visa, but I am not sure how the employer would take this.

[crimson zinc]

Hey guys, I have a friend who is looking for bachelors in Medical (any fine) in Germany for summer in-take; can anyone DM me privately, I will be really thankful

[trail laurel]

What type of course are you applying for in Germany?

Also, what is the format of CV's in Germany. Can someone share their CV ( after removing the important details obviously) so I can understand it's format?

[eager trellis]

I don't have a working example to share, but just google "Lebenslauf" (CV) and you should be able to find a few examples to give you a basic idea.

[astral fjord]

Hello guys if I get a SSN and work for a few months as an exchange student do I get access to the benefits even after my residence permit (student visa) is over and I have to go back to my country?

[solemn rune]

hi guys

looking for good informatik courses in berlin

any ideas ?

[chrome mulch]

the three that pop to mind are Humboldt, TU Berlin, and FU Berlin

[fallen walrus]

I'm heading to Augsburg on a city trip in July. Wanted to go off the beaten path a bit. Is anyone from there? We'll also be visiting Ulm, probably.

[verbal linden]

I live next to Ulm

[fallen walrus]

If you have any pointers to avoid tourist traps, always glad to hear

[crisp tide]

Question to those who moved in germany how did you guys plan it ? like whats the first thing you need to ready first before moving aside visa stuff

[chrome mulch]

visa stuff is the most difficult/important...other than that, you probably want to find a place to live.

[crisp tide]

do ppl need a visa before they look for a job online ? german
or they look for one online first before dealing with visa ?

[chrome mulch]

I have no idea...it depends on what type of visa you're applying for.

if you're applying for a visa based on work, then I would think you need to have the job first

it is notoriously difficult, however, to find a job in germany online before living there.

[crisp tide]

if as citizen ?

[chrome mulch]

applying for citizenship is not the same as applying for a visa...I don't think anyway. But this is out of my realm of knowledge tbh

[simple tusk]

This would probably be a better place to ask

Has anyone had experience with the AP German Language and Culture exam? Would it be worth taking?

Only 18% got a 5

[restive aspen]

this is correct. one can apply for a visa and then citizenship afterwards or I think one can also just apply directly for citizenship (if their parents are citizens or something)

[restive aspen]

Not true - in Germany there is a „Fachkräftemangel“ and as a result Germany needs something like 300k immigrants a year. If someone works in a profession that is in demand (like IT), they can find a job before moving there. I‘ve personally received three offers from companies in Germany while living in the US as a software developer. @crisp tide

[chrome mulch]

yeah, if

I would say Computer Science careers notoriously break this pattern, and it's important to note that it's also one of the rare fields where German language skill expectations are comparatively lax. I applied as a biologist to 10+ jobs from the states and didn't get a single positive write back despite being (over)qualified. Since living here I've had multiple job offers without even applying 🤷 verrry field dependent 😛

[olive summit]

lot of companies just don't want to deal with sponsoring someone who isn't even in the country yet, especially if they need an accompanying work permit

[restive aspen]

if I may ask, what‘s your background? (how long have you been learning German, how did you learn, which region are you living in now, etc)

[chrome mulch]

I've lived in Germany for almost 4 years now, learned most of the German I know living here (had courses in college beforehand, but they didn't help when it came to understanding natives or speaking fluently myself), I've lived in both Hessen and Bremen/Niedersachsen area. Education is post-graduate degree in biology, currently working on a second degree in Informatik.

[restive aspen]

Cool

How have you received job offers in DE without applying?

[chrome mulch]

I received job offers from two different supervisors while writing my thesis. Didn't take them because I already knew I didn't want to go in that direction.