Williamso:
Good day all. I must say a big thank you for what you all are doing here - giving out vital information for free. It is very much appreciated...
While I don't blame any of you for not spoonfeeding/breastfeeding newbies like me, I want you to realize that going through 477 pages of important (and unimportant) information is not easy, and not something one can do in a day... Even if you don't want to explain to a newbie in detail, a simple page-range reference, if you know it, won't be so bad...
Nevertheless, I'm about to start reading every page on this thread from page 0 so as to graduate from breastmilk to spoonfeeding...
Once again, really really grateful for what you lot are doing.

Oye50:

U cannot undermine the power of Internet, u can actually search for the specific info u require on Nairaland. All u need u is use the search engine provided on NL and filter it to travel section. I bet u, what u need will surface. I've got a million and 1 questions but I don't need to ask anyone, though I've read almost all the pages, yet I can get any info I require per time

Williamso:
Please I need you all to help me out here.
Was going through daad website, and most of the schools/degree options I saw require either offline application or a combination of offline and online. Only a few (2 or 3) use uni-assist. Knowing that they all require my transcript, how do I go about the application when my school charges 35k for transcript to Germany, and I plan to apply for not less than 5 schools, that will be 175k on transcripts alone, which is outrageous!!!

Will it be possible to obtain a student copy of my transcript and send out photocopies? Will it be valid? Please I need you all to guide me here...



That method didn't help me here bro... Thanks for the tip though

Eke40seven:

If it won't get to them on or before January 15th then don't bother....a deadline is a deadline. set your mind towards winter, you will have more time to select as many as possible then.

I know someone who had similar challenge too recently. its not peculiar to you at all.

Clandestine60:

Williamso:


Thank you very much for your help. Started reading this thread from the first page today, already covered "good ground" and gotten lots of vital info. Unfortunately I had to post that question because I was yet to come across it and I need to make a decision as I will be heading to my school tomorrow. All the same, thank you very much...

Clandestine60:


If you'd done your homework properly by reading previous pages of this thread, you definitely would have found precise answers to this question as it has been treated extensively.
Well, what most people do is to have their universities send transcripts to places like a companies etc forming that they need it to secure a job and all that. You just get someone in a company probably a friend, to pick it up on your behalf. Make photocopies of the transcripts and have them certified. Depending on the type of certification required by the schools you intend applying to,you can do that at the german embassy in lagos which I hear is free, at the court for a minimal fee, or at a notary public which can be quite expensive depending on your relationship with such individuals. You then send these certified copies to such schools. As a matter of fact, most schools explicitely state that applicants need not send original documents but certified copies of required documents.
Finally, I will advise you to read this thread properly. You will be doing yourself a world of good as so so many have benefited from this thread and have achieved their primary goals of getting visas. The importance of this thread cannot be overstated as I am a living witness of this. You read this thread, apply yourself, meet the various requirements of your schools and embassy, you get your Visa. Chikena !!

adenjnr:
Hello house, I just received the long awaited email after waiting for 6weeks.
All glory to God Almigthy there is no better way to start 2015, and a special thank you to everyone on this thread who helped one way or the other.
In my subsequent post will take time to share my experience (from missing winter opportunity till date)
#teamSummer#

tayoslayer:


Yes oooo! my people reading older pages is just like gaining the experience of all the veterans here. Also, staying updated is also important. Personally, I read every single page I might have missed on days I couldn't come here. For instance, there were some changes by the embassy which a whole lot of us lamented about around the ending of 2014. Without bursting your bubbles, things like -certification is no more free at the German embassy Yup! you now have to pay a token of 1,200 naira for the certification of your document, I think regardless of the number of sets. Also don't forget money is paid can't remember the amount in euros precisely, i think about 4,500 naira (depending on the value of the naira to euro) as you sign and submit the form during the opening of the blocked account at the embassy . Others can add to or subtract from this as seen fit. We shall all drink garri in Germo Alles in ordnung (all is well)

baggylips:
@ williamso....are u a superlion

GoldHorse:


Yes the blocked account is now 4,500.

And I tried booking appointment for visa interview same day I submitted my blocked account documents, below is the response I got from the embassy the next day. Guess I have to wait then or is there any need telling them I want to do it earlier so I can go on time? I plan getting to Germany in early August.



Sir,
your study starts in October so it is too early for visa processing.
We can advise you to book an appointment for student visa in June.
Thanks for understanding.
 
 
Kind regards,
 
Visa Section
 
Generalkonsulat der Bundesrepublik Deutschland - Lagos -Nigeria
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany - Lagos - Nigeria
 
Tel: +234-1-280-9966
Fax: +49 30 1817 67232

tayoslayer:


Interessant! Does this mean you already winter admission for 2015? Although I would agree early August is quite early

GoldHorse:


Yes. Was fortunate to have been given admission by the first school I applied to. The others are just notifying me that they have my hard copies now.

adenjnr:
Hello house, I just received the long awaited email after waiting for 6weeks.
All glory to God Almigthy there is no better way to start 2015, and a special thank you to everyone on this thread who helped one way or the other.
In my subsequent post will take time to share my experience (from missing winter opportunity till date)
#teamSummer#

GoldHorse:


Yes. Was fortunate to have been given admission by the first school I applied to. The others are just notifying me that they have my hard copies now.

stharrie:
Abeg, if person get first year transcript in liberia, shey dem still go accept am for undergraduate degree?
Thanks

GoldHorse:


Yes the blocked account is now 4,500.

And I tried booking appointment for visa interview same day I submitted my blocked account documents, below is the response I got from the embassy the next day. Guess I have to wait then or is there any need telling them I want to do it earlier so I can go on time? I plan getting to Germany in early August.



Sir,
your study starts in October so it is too early for visa processing.
We can advise you to book an appointment for student visa in June.
Thanks for understanding.
 
 
Kind regards,
 
Visa Section
 
Generalkonsulat der Bundesrepublik Deutschland - Lagos -Nigeria
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany - Lagos - Nigeria
 
Tel: +234-1-280-9966
Fax: +49 30 1817 67232

dolpaz:



Hey, I really need you to explain more on the bolded part.
Cos the last time I checked, you are expected to Block a total amount of 8500 euros

How true is this?

House, Please confirm this

Danke !
Gemiensam sind wir starke

tayoslayer:

That means you have to pay 4,500 naira at the embassy whilst opening the blocked account in which you transfer 8000 Euro to.

yommywindy:
congrats. which school did you apply to?