daimlerbenz:
Are there no jobs in Tübingen? Factor in the cost of transport from Stuttgart to Tübigen. What kind of ticket do you have? Confirm from the vvs.de if the 7 zones of the semester ticket covers you for both Stuttgart and Tübingen. If yes, you can decide to move to Stuttgart and hustle.

Oye50:

I am sorry to tell you this bitter truth, you shouldn't expect to get cheap accommodation in Stuttgart, some Students pay as high as even 370euros but you may be lucky though. And I doubt if anyone here in Stuttgart can help you search for a place if you are not already here. Even people here would rush to get one. It is that bad

Cindino20:
i am already in germany in my ist semester yea1r @ bachelor..already i have my ist degree in Nigeria.is it possible for me to apply for msc here and abandon this BA.


Because in my 18mths here in Germany I ve nt seen a self funded phd candidate...Its either you re on scholarship or a university employee..Truth be told graduate sch is no beans and your research will ve an impact on society so its fair for phd students to get stipends or part time contract (Research or teachin assistants).

Also the cost of living for a phd students is nt same as a masters student..you will get the semester ticket to move around after paying your semester contribution but I doubt if you will qualify for subsidized accommodation by the studentenwerk ( varies from sch to sch). Your insurance premium will also be different cos Aok will nt accept you as a student .and your health insurance will nt be 81 euros...Unless you opt for private which I strongly advise against.so you see the cost per yr will be above 8K euros multiply by 3.5yrs thats abt 28k euros...If most europeans re to pay this money they wont go near the university...they cant afford it simple as abc...you need to see the shock in my classmate face when I told him I had to deposit 8k euros in a blocked account before comin to germany..his response ur parents must be very rich ( fear nor go even let me tell am say na me fund myself).

AFAIK as a phd candidate you re required to attend at least one conference per yr ..and also make presentations and publish papers( Journal fees re on the increase )...in ur case as self funded student who will incure this cost?

Also the idea of you workin and doing a phd will nt fly....Phd thesis is an original research and requires devotion ...People who re funded and devote all their time finish their phd in 3 yrs, some more and take abt 6mths to write the thesis before the disputation...in total we lookin at 4yrs.

Excuse my rants....in Summary...

I understand your zeal to come over to Germany for a doctorate degree..but please do not allow anyone to take advantage of you...In a country where masters students writing thesis are been paid I see no reason why you shld start a phd self funded.my advise is this.

Search for more supervisors in your field and send unsolicited applications .......there is alot of money flying around in sciences..and you will get a position ..I m sure of that because you C.V must be good for your current supervisor to even consider you.

Search for new graduate schs and research insitutes and check open positions.

Check research insistutes like

Max planck
Fraunhofer Gesellschaft
Hitec

Visit the daad webpage there re loads of scholarhip offers there...your supervisor can apply for some for you.

I will check some for you and post them here.


I hope this helps.

All the best Man

P.S at this stage (after your masters) you deserve to be paid to read any material or do any research

joneswenger:
amvicola.faithis all u need to pull tru.ask God to correct ur mistakes.be positive man.u will smile at last.

honourableseyi:



Like I told you, God is on the throne. Be optimistic and not pessimistic. It will come in just two ways but be rest assure that if it your time, nothing will change it.

Futurewiser:


bad news. visa rejected.

RoyalPurple:
Sponsorship letter applicants...it's another day of waiting o. I know the good news is coming on our way and every other applicants. Has any one who used a sponsorship letter gotten a visa yet...lets know the time difference although it may differ sha. Good luck.

Light007:
What is wrong with using a SPONSORSHIP LETTER?
Visa interview was held 25th August. Just this morning, the alien's office told me they only received my application electronically (from the embassy) on the 10th of September (16 days after interview) and that they are still waiting for the embassy to send my original documents to them (alien's office).

Panic mode activated as enrolment deadline is 14 days away...
on same shoe.did the pick your call.i have been calling no respons.i used sponsorship letter too.same date of inyerview.what is going .God i begooo

joneswenger:
pleas house i greet u all.i want to know actually how long it takes to approve a study visa.the state my school is situated is balden wartenburg.i attended my interview on 25th of august 2015.i use sponsorship not blocked account.i have not received any mail yet.am i save?

Eke40seven:
My advise to the 2016 visa hopeful is to try to connect their reasons and intentions for studying in Germany especially for unrelated course and BSc courses (since most BSc applications do not request for motivation letters) before facing the VO. Let some of your armour be heavily criticized here before you take it out into the real battle field.

Follow other people's step to start your appeal leo...it is well.

phempet:
Hi Ethelbert006,

My name is Femi

Please when did the embassy get back to you on your VISA application? I did my interview on the 11th of August too but I havent heard from them since that time and my school is resuming 01/10.