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futurewise11: hello people,

its quite sometime.i land in germany lastweekend and its being far from easy.thanks to alot of wonderfull people i met on this forum,topejis respect,rihanaola i appreciate alot,marthy and my wonderfull kenya friend fred.its a total total different world from our country.u must register everything here,no abeg sir or man no man thinz.highly organize society.still trying to set my foot on the ground anyway.forget that your i senior you altitude for 9ja oh unless u want to mess ursef up.u see alot of people kissing on the street here as if they will die without the kiss.ahhhhhh its totally different.

for people planing to come to the south accomodation is a big issue here,try and get it before coming down.if u can learn language as well please do it helps alot.....

please bring alot of african food oh,jeans,winter jacket its expensive here.u can get a jean at 5o euro here.at the airprot tell them u are a student,dont give dem anything.

just my lil cent.

Hehehe... Na just the kiss? U go soon begin see man and man dey kiss for public sef.. That one wetin u wan talk? Dem go tell u "He's my partner"

joyoftheLord: Please i need your help as i've been searching daad website since dis morning. Is it compulsory u must have either toefl or german language certificate before u can be taken in any of the universities in germany for English course in bsc? Can't there be a University that accepts documents like waec result, CV, motivational letter, birth cert. Int'l passport page, etc, excluding toefl and german lang cert.? Please help me get these answers for my younger bro, thanks.

I'm trying to remember when searching for daad website became as hard as crude oil.
This is the website www.daad.de

If u are applying for Bsc in germany, most Universities teach in german except for a few like Rhine Waal (which requires toefl or ielts) and may be any other University. If the course is taught in English, u don't need to present any german language certificate when applying for admission. Like others mentioned, u'd be needing Alevel or at least a first year University transcript to qualify u for Bsc.
Also note that even if ur course is taught in English(Bsc) the embassy most times requires that u present a german language certificate of A1 or A2 and they'll refer u to Goethe Institut, though there are some exceptional cases that are lucky. I'd suggest u get at least A1 german.

If u are going for Msc taught in English, then u don't need to worry about German language certificate both for admission and at the embassy. Except ur Msc is taught in both English/German or strictly German.
U also don't almost require toefl or ielts when applying for masters cos most Universities skip it for Nigerians except a few like Rhine Waal who don't believe we can speak english.

Note that for Bsc, without A-level or transcript, don't bother applying! Except of course u want to be as disappointed as Arsenal fans or TB Joshua laid hands on your documents...

My 2 spoons...

richard4ssky: Even if i am going for M.sc wil i see be requrie to writ toefl

Whether u are going for Bsc or Msc, as long as it is Rhine waal, u still need to write TOEFL or IELTS. Except it's a different school u are applying to

richard4ssky: Hello sir please i want to fine out information on how to apply for admission in rhein waal university is it online or by poster address

Check the school's website. U could google them. Also be ready to write IELTs or TOEFL. It is compulsory for Rhine waal uni

franklysco: It's possible o. My school admitted me on the 9th of september. Mayb u dey on the waiting list 2 b considered 4 summer.

I pray o. Even if na summer, I'm not in a hurry. Thanks a lot

topeajis: Yah some School will give u admission and thy Knw u Cant make it as international student

Ok. I just thought they should inform me on the status of my application even if I wasn't picked. I'll stay hopeful. Thanks man

Jamoyt001: I think it takes a while though. I sent my application to universitat paderborn on d 3rd. Of sept and received an acknowledgement on monday 30th.

Thanks Jamoyt... I'll keep my fingers crossed

manover: Bros Na God go Bless yanfuyanfu, thanks you are right, i have been following this thread, you know i just want to be sure of the documents to certify, and if there is any admission for Summer 2014, thats was the reason i asked the house for help. Thank you very much your answer serve my question. Once again thanks and God bless everyone on this forum, for those that apply for visa, they will get it IJN Amen!

Bless the name of the Lord for he is worthy. Halleluya... Amen!

manover: Hello house, my cousin want to apply for Master in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, He hard 3.66 GPA in his result, Pls can anyone give send me the link to any school where he can apply! Please i need ur help on this!

Please where can he certify his result?
and how many documents did he need to certify?

He has collected his transcript today from his school
He has international passport
and Neco Certificate

Please what other documents does he need to add to the above listed documents?

I noticed u have been following this thread for long enough now and am surprised u don't know these things. I'm afraid u still may not understand after I add my 2 spoons of answers, perhaps ur cousin could follow this thread too.

He needs to certify his University degree, transcript, Waec. U can search for schools on www.daad.de or www.mastersportal.eu. Go through the schools website and get information about the required documents needed to apply. If the school requires u apply tru uni-assist then visit the Uni-assist website www.uni-assist.de and get all the guidance u need. U can certify documents at a notary public or at the german embassy. U don't need to certify the international passport o! This one u are mentioning it.

gaphary: Lol One month never tey na. It's now u should start expecting their mail.

Lol.. The thing dey funny me sha. When other schools have resumed for winter already, they are still in the screening process

topeajis: Are u sure uni assist Sent Ur document to them

Yes o. I even confirmed from the school and they said my documents are on their table. I just don't know what is holding them. I have admission from 2 other schools though but I prefer the course I applied for at Uni of kassel that's why I'm bothered

Abeg o! Did anyone here apply to University of kassel? I applied for masters in Economics and Public policy and I have not heard from them. The application deadline was September 1st and I never get any reply. I don email dem tire sef. My 15euro to Uni-assist must not waste o!

topeajis: U will have to Reply the person that Sent u the PM First if u Want the Person to have Ur Contact. But if u dont Want the Person to have Ur Contact just ignore the Massage and dont Reply ma...

I never understand o! Make I no lie

sammykunjas: Abeg...that ur friend that applied to marburg, has he/she gone? Hook me up with the person. I was accepted there and am expecting my visa soon.
Please any other Philipps-Universität Marburg student here should hit me up. I need help with accommodation.

He has gone o! I have not heard from him in a long time as the last contact we had was via bbm and I didn't collect his number. He applied for msc in Economics...and concerning accomodation, he is living with the white man that sponsored him.
Don't worry, just get there first and stay in a hotel and when u settle, u could get an apartment

Abeg o, how do they check personal messages on Nairaland? I have notifications of messages sent to my Nairaland acct and I no sabi check am

akp2013: Hi Everyone! I am new here...I have been going through the wonderful posts on studying in Germany & they have all been wonderful! I have been admitted into LMU & would be travelling down pretty soon...within the next three days... Anyone admitted into LMU here? Lillygemm have you resumed already?

Wooow! Are u going to LMU? The first bus left since 6.am. They have park in Jibowu and Orile but I think Jibowu is cheaper....mtcheeeew!

When u were applying to LMU and embassy, why didn't u look for partners? Now wey u wan travel, u wan form committee. Use microphone

aflynvir: thanks o

I'm happy for u man, ur faith has made u whole. Remember to buy fresh fish and big stout for Godson when u get there, Also carry one paint of amala for Tope and u go dey send sweet for us wey dey here

topeajis: me nö even See any Poster as everybody is always in an Hurry when u step Out of Ur Apartment so nö Time to Look at Posters na

This is serious

Advice for anyone willing or planning to study in Germany. U better hurry and take the chance now with the tuition free education. The German election is tomorrow and no one knows what the outcome would be and what the change of power could lead to. The new head of parliament may decide to change the decision of offering free tuition to international students. God will continue to help us but we also need to help ourselves. If u are still confused on how to apply, pls ask ur questions now and make haste while Oluwa is involved!

otto256: This forum sucks . Its for only students!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is not for only students. People have come here to ask questions about family reunion and visits and they were answered. If ur questions were not treated, perhaps u asked the wrong question, or u did not explain ur question well, or ur rudeness has been taken note of and no one cares about what happened in China in 1972

suxes2005: Lol. Ask your questions and people will answer you.

SHALOM

People will not answer his questions after that rude post!

pricelessmr: Thanks Emeka for that insight. I think the issue is for me to explore all possible options. It has become obvious to me that getting the student visa is the greatest challenge. I was even thinking that admission would be the rate limiting step.
Anyway, let me focus on admit first.
To avoid doubt, is it possible for me to gain admissions into Msc biotech or something related to medicine and also bsc engineering, then apply for visa with d Msc acceptance only but with d intention of studying bsc engineering on arrival? Just looking for ways to better my chance. what are the pitfalls. Thank u.

It is easier to be admitted into a science course related to medicine if u are looking to apply for Msc. On the other hand, if u are applying to an Engineering course Msc, it could be difficult since u don't fulfil the relevant course requirement except if it's Bsc in Engineering. As Tope also stated, some schools could have age restrictions to Bsc but that is almost impossible especially when u have a first degree.

Instead of going through all the stress and doubts, why not apply for Msc to any course related to ur present degree and then apply for ur visa. When u get to Germany, u can make the switch to the Engineering u want to study, by then u would properly informed. It could save u the many questions of the V.O and the school

martty4real: ♈̷̴̩‎ε̲̣̣̣̥α̲̅ the long awaited has finally happened,those who where interviewed on d 20th of Aug start getting your things ready because sooner than later dat long awited mail will drop.
With a joyful heart I like to share my joy to serve as hope to others like me who where worried considering d delay.
I got my mail yday and I collected my visa 2day.it could only have been God,don't stop believing yours will come sooooooooon
My interview was on d 20th of Aug and I got that long awited sweet mail yday 19th Sept.1 LOVE to everyone who kept encouraging and praying for us.

Congrats bro, we pray for goodnews for others too

pricelessmr: I have followed this thread after the strong desire to get a foreign postgraduate degree. Let me quickly acknowledge the good work of Tope, Godson & co. Danke!
I am a Medical doctor but with lots of exposure in electronics engineering. I wanted to apply for MSc in Energy & Process engineering with my MBBS degree and evidence of my company's work as (R&) scientist BUT now, since BSc is only 3yrs or 3.5yrs with intense training, I have decided to go for BSc.
My Questions:
1. would age be a barrier? I'm 33.

2. since it is BSc, will my transcript from Med sch be an advantage? remember i am going for engineering program.

3. I am married with 2 children. can I request my family to come over to Germany say after 2years of stay with student visa and good financial capability?.
I am targeting 2014/15 winter semester.
Thanks.

Ur age won't be a problem especially when u have achieved something in those past years. It would have been a problem if u didn't have a degree already.

If u are going for a second Bsc, ur first Bsc transcript is important and an added advantage if u had good grades with relevant courses.

Yes u can bring ur family over if u have stayed as long as 2yrs and have the finance enough to sponsor them. Being married with kids is a good reason why u should get a visa because it shows u have strong ties to Nigeria. Also note that u must not mention ur "Bringing ur family over" during ur interview. Make the V.O believe u intend to return to ur family after ur studies.

Should there be any bridges at all, then it should be u having a good explanation why u are going for a Bsc instead of Msc and how ur previous course concerns what u intend to study.
I hope this helps... My 2 spoons

t-med:
Please where is Odinakaprince

He has gone to Oshogbo festival so he can bath with holy water before he goes to start work in Germany

Godson201333: why Nairaland dry nah?whats happening?

I tire o, I just hope the German embassy staffs are not reading this thread and delaying the visas on purpose... Make dem do answer people abeg so we can hear some goodnews

And with this, we come to the end of our story from the International desk! Now let's join our correspondents for more news from the Educational sector.

Godson201333: Lol che winter cloths dey naija niAll those aba made

Na harmattan cloth dey naija o... It is even cheaper in balogun market. I will soon start shopping for my own sef cos harmattan dey come