willy2000:


I have been reading all your replies; I'm sorry to say, your English is appalling. You don't need a Ph. D in English Language in other to differentiate your tenses, punctuations, and construct coherent sentences. And let me tell you, 80% of young Germans speak English fluently.

I second the concluding part of your submission. Even the remaining 20% have a better understanding of the language than many Nigerian graduates and are only hesitant to speak it with people who they believe to be native speakers cos of the fear of the negligible errors which they might commit, which to them is a big deal cos they seek perfection in all they do! Been here for close to 2 years now and I am yet to meet any German youth who does not understand English enough to at least hold a meaningful, almost error-free conversation. Even primary school kids here have a good grasp of the language already, yet a naija graduate is bold enough to allude his error-strewn posts on a public forum to the fact that he does not hold a Ph.d in his country's lingua franca......what a wawu!

elfmann:

What will be the enticement?

This same question came to my mind. If the culture was so beneficial to us, we wouldn't have run away from it to seek greener pastures and higher living standards in another man's country. I wonder what medium he would employ to impart the knowledge of Yoruba language unto Germans if he does not understand German, and going by his posts here, English (his country's official language) does not appear to be his strongest suit either....... . With these kinda graduates flying Nigeria's flag outside the country's shores, one cannot really blame German Universities and other Institutions in the Global North demanding that prospective Nigerian students write English language certification exams before offering us admission into their English taught programs, despite the fact that English is the medium of Pedagogy from Elementary to Tertiary level in our dear Nation.

adebowale14:


You should have addressed his issues instead of attacking his English. Germany wey u self dey go, shey dem sabi speak English?...

It will shock you to find out that Germans, at least the ones i've interacted with in and around the university environment, both young and old have an impeccable command of the English language even though it isn't the country's lingua franca. It's really appalling to see how a vast number of 'educated' Nigerians, who come from an 'English Speaking country' are unable to express themselves with the expected level of fluency and clarity. Please delete that false impression you have about the english language proficiency of Germans from your mind. From my personal experience, theirs is on the average even better than a vast majority of 'educated' Nigerians. Sad but true.

haybellfire:

U dey speak Grammer.

hahahahahahahaha.. Aburo Jerry...... ignore the grammar but not the salient point being made.

Congrats bro. Greatness awaits you!

slim4jesus:
Hi guys,

My AM mail arrived this morning.

I had my interview on July 13, provided blocking confirmation on July 31.

For those trying to purchase travel insurance. I did mine with Ensure Insurance today for N20k (6 months). They processed it and sent me a soft copy in about three hours.

Special thanks to acedboss for his assistance through the process, and to everyone providing updates and responding to people's questions.

Here is wishing everyone awaiting appointment date, sourcing for funds or waiting to be interview, the very best.

Cheers!

I've silently followed and observed comments made on this thread ever since the issue of the embassy's refusal to issue interview dates to intending students. Comments from the likes of dobeespen, hiltino and uchevolata gladden my heart so much. These bunch and a few others like them on this thread make me optimistic about the future of our dear country, that all hope is not lost as yet and there are still intellectually sound youths despite the putrid rot in the system. I still find it hard to wrap my head around how and why some people think bombarding the email address(es) of the embassy of a SOVEREIGN nation or social media campaigns of calumny against the decision/internal policy(ies) of a SOVEREIGN nation, of whom you are not a citizen is the way out of this debacle.

It's painfully ironic to see how some of us are trying to hold people who owe us next to nothing accountable for their generosity but we cannot do so to the political class of our own country who ought to be accountable to us but trample on our fundamental human rights in every way imaginable.

Anyone who needs Euros for blocked acct funding and sundry needs can pm me. Please note that the rates are higher than Form A rates. All the best peeps!

Linkzy:


Okay. So?

Oga, I have the right to decide what to like and what to hate. I didn't like your reply and so didn't like it nor quote you. I really loved the mature response from Honourableseyi which indeed have proven to be wise and I have no doubt that he's representing Nigerians well in Germany.
I really needed to avoid quoting you cos that was not necessary. You need that peace right now!

My riposte obviously flew over your head. Like I said, I won't join issues with and allow this drag any further. Keep it moving Ma'am. Peace

Linkzy:


Wooooow!

Such a brilliant reply! Indeed you're an honourable.
Exactly what was going through my mind when I read that rude response. Education should not only be proved with a certificate but also with the way and manner we relate with others.

God bless your struggle.

You don't have to throw stones and hide your hands tho. Oxymoronically, however, Going by the analogy of the post you endorsed you have actually succeeded in exhibiting the same behaviour you tried to condemn by typing the bolded above. I won't join issues with you tho, Peace be with you and everyone who deserves peace.

adehoye:


thank you for the clarification, "The best one can get with both certs is a B.Sc" does this mean even with HND cert you get to start bsc in germany over again like with waec or there is special way to it.. please let me know....my service is in September and i want to know how to go about if if i should just go for the bsc in germany or convert in nigeria

Yes bro, Unfortunately, with your HND certificate you have to apply to start a 3-year Bachelors degree program in Germany.

Remember, son of man to not fight fire with fire......

adehoye:


ON DAAD website the requirement sates that bachelors or equivalent and also so have diploma.thank you for your positive energy

Sorry Bro, but those who told you that you can't get Admitted into Masters degree programmes in Germany with an HND weren't trying to send negative Energy your way, they were only stating the truth. Sorry to burst your bubble but I agree with them as I am yet to see anyone who got admitted into a Masters degree programme with an HND. Once again, I stand to be corrected, as I personally know those who have tried and the response was negative each and every time. Its a tad ironic you said 'Bachelors or Equivalent' cos quite bizarrely even in Nigeria where both degrees are issued, they are not really regarded as equivalents be it in the Civil service, the Private Sector, the Educational institutions where the said degrees are/were awarded as the case may be, and practically in every domain of the Nigerian society.....I'm sure you are aware of the saying 'Charity begins at home' hence, the subtle 'inferiority' which bedevils the HND certificates at home sadly affects it's reputation and acceptability outside the country.

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Kowiy:


Good day bro,
My passport will expire in a year time also. I've tried to renew at the immigration office but I was told I can only renew when it's six months to expiration. Though I've booked visa interview with the passport I have now but I'm thinking of applying for a new passport after the interview. Would it be accepted by the embassy? Thanks

Good day bro,
I did the same thing and my new passport was accepted by the embassy. I suggest you contact them via mail to inform them of the change once you get the new passport.

okezie007:
Could you kindly share your experience in obtaining a new passport even when the old one was yet to expire? I imagine the immigration officers been giving you a tough time with such a request

I reckon It might be quite difficult to do, Just go to the passport office and try to explain and hopefully they will do it. You might have to grease some palms tho.

SleekAB:
Thanks for this man! My mind's fully at ease now. I'll just hope that the other enforced desirables come through before my scheduled date.

Left UI finally in '05. But I'll be doing a BSc again hopefully in International Business/Management. My work experience here informs my decision. Besides in today's world, one's got be globally oriented.

Since you're in Germany already I'd have liked more detailed info as to how it works over there. I'll try the PM thing...

Thanks a lot, u 2 mush!

Yes boss, I hope the other letters come thru. no p man, pm me i'll reply asap.

ritzyvic1:


You just touched something that got my attention
Did you say that you had to apply for a fresh international passport because it was a year from expiry date? Mine is a year from expiry too and I'm going for interview soon. Is it really necessary to get a new one? Nigerian embassy no dey deutschland? Or does the German embassy require a passport with validity longer than the visa duration?

Hello Ritzyvic, I didn't have to apply for a new passport and as long as your passport is valid for up to 6 more months after the visa is issued then it is acceptable by the embassy but I felt it was easier to get a new passport from Nigeria instead of doing it here cos of the stress of traveling and i've heard a lot of tales about naija embassies and high commisions in other countries so I didn't wanna go through that stress and i'm glad I did so cos its quite difficult to get a new passport here. There are 3 cities where you ca get passports here in germany which means You have to travel if you don't live in those cities. Also many times they tell you they don't have passport booklets, which means you might have to go France, Holland, Belgium or other Neighboring countries to apply. I was also told by friends that the service at the nigeria embassies was nothing to write home about and i've also seen some videos online of Nigerians protesting at embassies for delays in passport issuance. All these prompted me to sort the thing in naija.

SleekAB:
Thanks lono22 for the insight... Indeed I've been very worried about booking an appointment with my Furtwangen admission letter because of tuition fees in that state. I would rather play safe and get an appointment with a letter from a tuition free school, but they're not forthcoming and I've got to book early to get an early date. As it is, I'll take my chances with the Furtwangen letter and just hope for the best.

You went to UI too? That's great! I got a BSc there last decade.

Hi Bro. you can book a date with the Furtwangen letter and if another admission letter arrives before your interview then attend the interview with your new admission letter. But maybe you should inform the embassy first before showing up with the new admission letter. I did this in 2015 and had no problems whatsoever. I even attended the interview with one international passport but cos that passport had only 1 more year before getting expired, I applied for a fresh international passport and got my visa from the embassy with the new one, although I also mailed them about this beforehand and explained why I decided to get a new passport and they raised no objection. I hope a lot of people who have similar questions can gain something from this.

I also grad from UI in 09 my man, doing my masters in Germany. Bless!

Zodka:


After graduating it is hard.. if you are having the intention of going to Germany and gaining residence after graduating just make sure you fall in love and get married to a German.. other than that most graduates go back home.. it very hard for the federal employment agency there to grant you a working visa..

They expect you to study and go back home.. forget all those 18months stuffs it usually not as easy as it seems..

Bros, take it easy with the pessimism sir. You never even enter the Germany yet you don dey scare people already. Let me tell you Authoritatively that you don't have to marry a German before you can be able to get papers. At least from what i've seen on ground here a lot of students from Nigeria, Cameroon, other African countries and all over the world, finish their studies and get jobs. Now I'm not saying it's a walk in the park,No. but the situation is not as bleak as you make it sound. The most important thing is to learn the language, it helps tremendously. Also, apart from good grades you must actually have practical skills both In and outside your field of study and also build personal relationships with people, experts from as many fields as possible. No be about cramming book, you must have real life problem solving skills. Add all these to having a good character and being prayerful and I assure you, you don't have any reasons to 'follow oyinbo' to get papers.

okezie007:
Confined? Maybe I regret awaiting your answer.. Its pretty obvious you miscontrued my curiosity for doubt.. Was hoping your clearly aware of the university and be doing us a lot of good by sharing, unfortunately, your offering an advice of no good to me. I hope when you become certain about this "university" SHARE

Hello Okezie007. I was also taken aback by mrbigman1 's response to you cos I honestly didn't get the impression of doubt or disbelief in your question to him. Anyways, I also know the person he's talking about. The person got admission into at least 3 masters programmes with a 3rd class degree. The Universities that I know of who offered him places are TH Koln, University of Freiberg and BTU Cottbus. It's not all about the class of degree an applicant has, a combination of criteria are used in making the decision. An excellent letter of motivation and relevant working experience are very helpful especially in this type of situation.

congrats! depending on which city in NRW you're going to you can fly to Cologne, I know Turkish Airlines operate a lagos to cologne/bonn airport flight with a stopover in Istanbul. You can also fly to Düsseldorf, a lot of airlines fly there. From Cologne or Düsseldorf you can then take a train to your destination in NRW. Godspeed!

Jeffhardy3000:
Good day house pls I wanted to ask these questions, I was sent this mail;

1. Does this state I have been granted visa?

2. Which preferred insurance company can I use

3. Since my blocked account I may not access it till after two weeks how much should I hold in hand for rent, feeding and transportation?

4. How much does it cost in naira for a ticket to Germany ( my state is northwestaphilia)

elampiro:


Accounting.

A region I can get work. But not factory work I will be carrying cartons. A job I do inside an office.

I know nothing about Germany.

wanna pay uni-assist fees? pm me.

wanna pay uni-assist fees? Holla at me.