Thanks to God and niraland family
The journey was successful
Now in Dutchland.

SooCute:
I'd count it "Sinful" to migrate to DE and completely ignore this house that made me. This is my base.
Yes i'm still in my first month anyway. So i'm pretty new here.

I came here because i got a few stuffs to share...just for those who didn't know already.

1. When you enter here with Block Account, Anybody that is legal and works in Europe can give you Support letter for preceding extensions/renewal . Yes. You don't necessarily need someone who lives and works in DE for that.
NB: This is the case in Bayern where i study and live....

2. Before you come here......L E A R N G E R M A N. Not as if you will die if you don't.
But imagine being hungry and don't know how to order for food?
Imagine not being able to read signs like "Entrance and Exit, Rauche oder nicht Rauche?" the list is endless...
Imagine being in a train but don't know how to tell someone to remind you when you get to your station? Because the "computer" announcing Bahnhoffs says it in German!
Imagine stepping on someone but can't say "tut mir sehr leid"?
Imagine missing your way (Which is common) and don't know how to ask or take directions? You can't yell bro..
Imagine going to grocery stores and don't even know how to ask where you can find certain thing? Or you can't read or guess-read what's on label? Your mom wouldn't be there to savage. But once you can say "Entschuldigung Sie" a typicall Deustche will reply "Bitte" then you wrap German. It might take a little for you to hear their own German, but at least, you can express yourself with your crude german and they can understand you....that's communication


3. Most of the time, the people that discriminate you (Racist) are not Germans. I can bet my rent on this. Other nationalities who came as you came do! Germans are pretty simple people from my experience. They are supper warm and welcoming....Always asking "Was kann ich fur Sie tun? Brauchen Sie hilfe?

4. If you are like us that have finished school many years and starting over....mehn....start reading again. Re-activate your brain. I mean, read reasonable stuffs that really revamps your brain. Not some Instagram posts. You need to come up to par. It will help you when you come here.

5. Normally, what's actually different is "Method". The lecturers here are fast...kinda. But you'll be fine trust me. If a dumb ass like me can answer questions in Maths, Physics and Statistics classes (Even though i had a HND in Mechanical Engineering from home) while those whites mop at me, then you should do better. Key: Don't be intimidated, don't be proud either. All of us de hustle.

6. If you are coming here with SL, Come with money that can sustain yo for some months, couple of winter suits (If you are coming during winter) and food!
Yes. I regretted buying clothes from Nigeria. It's personal. Though a bit expensive (Even though there are cheap stores), stuffs here are of standard. But imagine me coming here with no single maggi cube? I burnt cash already on food since i came.
It will take you little time to discover the economic way of feeding here especially if you are like me who doesn't have someone here to show me the way....

7. Be nice. Don't spoil the reputation of Nigerians. If you do, they will reduce our slots and God no go forgive you.
Here.....things work. The system is organized and kinda of ordered.
Germans are courteous and sehr nett. Don't come here and block another person future abeg. Don't be notorious. Its nobody's business you Say?, Hell no! It's our business how you behave. Save the innocent Nigerians reputation.

8. Studying Engineering and trying to hammer at the same sequence is almost too hard. You go fail for class. Take it easy. Don't come with high-false-hopes of "Once i enter, i am hammer ".Tell those you borrowed from to chill a while biko.
What you can earn here is about 450 Euro per Month which can cater for your basic needs...as poor man wey i be. Once you finish and land a job.....then yo can Ronaldo all you can.

9. Get prepared for the hustle. It's not what you see in pictures. Get your mind prepared. Come prepared. No one has your time here. No one cares about your show-off. Even the Mercedes that dropped me from train station to my place was intimidating. Cars are toys here unlike in 9ja.


10. About chasing women or men.... well, i haven't seen any woman yet that can take my baby's place. As long as it lasts...i will try and control myself. Ain't marrying any shitty white wife even though i am still single. It's my choice and its very possible to stay sane. Girls will kinda be nice to you (what we call green light in Nigeria) but that does not necessarily translate to them rushing you.. nahhhh. But sha if you don't have a babe down here that loves you and you love back...don't commit yourself yet. Reason is...once you land here, your taste for woman go change and almost any 9ja babe you toast with plus+four+nine dialing code go gree... u see? But sha the winter is real mehn....Chukwunna biko!

10. Pls share your experience here. Let us have many Nigerians here....the more the merrier!
I didn't have anyone pick me from Frankfurt....so that was the first point of "This is Lagos" in Germany.
I had to find my way anyway... imagine i couldn't say shit in german? habatically
I learnt german on my own anyway... i got books and audios. Don't use "Geothe is far" as an excuse. Find someone to speak to. Ignore translators...(i have my reasons.) It's better to start learning by speaking nonsense than using translators.. find someone who can learn with you or speak with you.
Find and join German learners group on Facebook,...use your spare times productively instead of watching unclad women on Insta or trying to impress your Hushpuppi (for ladies) or Kimkardianshan (for guys) with poses and posts (I am saying this to those whose passion is strong about migrating and surviving here). Set your priorities and take it one at a time. Surely when you come here...you will change..positively (maybe). You'd become more simple and more open...

Its really irrational to blame Nigerians. Youths especially. What we are or have today as Nigerians was what was made available to us and what we were exposed to. Things are really shitty in Nigeria. Come here and refine your mind. Come here and become better. Nigerians are strong people. We've learned to survive the impossible. I can't imagine spending about 30years of my life only in Nigeria and Africa....


You have the right to thrash this....It's 100% your freedom.

Alles gute.

Danke, bis bald.

There are two transcripts btw 13th -30th sept. Pls check very well.
Generally, most BSc applicants interviewed by other Vo didn't write any test. Except only with the dread woman Vo.
If you're lucky to be interviewed by her .........expect math test. Meanwhile, don't narrow your mind on a particular subject. ......extend your reading Pls.
For the test:
# surd / square root
# find angles of a triangle
# cal. Volume of a figure (cube)
# what is the formula for solving area of a triangle?
Just get yourself prepared
God be with you
Good luck.

Ogoonna:
Please does anyone have any idea what type of maths or questions they give at the interview, i have an admission to study informatik and i need to know what types of questions maths questions they give during the interview,??...I have been reading the articles post on here by people and its have been very helpful...please any reply is really helpful

Good evening and how was your weekend to all NL family in home and diaspora
Pls any info from embassy from pple that are interviewed earliest this month? ( first and second week) presisly. Mine was 13th
My school resume 01.10

Greeting to all AM expectant in the house......He that started the good work shall surely completed it. And our expectations shall not be cut short......Amen.

osifo4ever:
God is good,AM just come university of bremen marine Geoscience,fund 19 of aug,interview aug23,AM sept 17th,to God be d glory!

Wow! Congratulations. ........nah my pple be that o
I'm heading Bremen too
Pls let's connect o........bikonu.

So, where did write after answered NO?
Relax and watch since you've founded .....it's settled.

nutella:
Hello Nairalanders,
So I had my interview last week and while on the queue, the lady in front of me informed me of this forum. I have been following the thread and testimonies and from what I read, I think I made a mistake on my visa form data. I ticked "NO" in the place where they asked, "do you intend to maintain your permanent residence outside the Federal Republic of Germany, and if so, where?" and I think it should be yes. Please what's the implication of this mistake, I need to know... My interview went really well and I'm heading to University of Applied Sciences, Fulda plus I already funded. Thank you.

Any newbies who refuse to read this is not READY

Adeomam:

For the umpteenth time, this post is for those people who refuse to read but yet keep asking the same questions over and over and over again!!! And they'll never stop asking these questions, which is very annoying by the way!

Part 4 is here https://www.nairaland.com/modifypost?post=58760455&redirect=%2F3941544%2Fgeneral-german-student-visa-enquiries%2358760455

For newbies your German school search starts here https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/en

The following steps will help newbies (Thanks to CassieV for the tips)


Most of the schools in Germany are tuition free even for international students, you only get to pay a certain amount as semester fees say between 100-400 euros and most times the semester fee comes with a semester ticket to aid in transportation in your city or town.
However, before you're granted a student visa, you have to prove that you can take care of your living expenses with one of the following means ;
1. Block account: The estimated living expenses for a student in a month is 720euros, when you multiply that by 12 months, you get 8640euros. This is the amount you're required to block in an already opened account with either Deutsch bank, Fintiba or Xpatrio. It is called a block account because you will not be able to withdraw everything at once, only 720euros will be released to you every month.
2. Sponsorship letter: If you have a relative living and working legally in Germany, they can get you this letter. They'll have to visit the alien office in their city and will be required to provide some documents and pay a certain fee. The letter will be sent to you when they receive it so that you can go with it for your visa interview.
3. Scholarship: This is usually the best if you have the scholarship, your visa will be granted in under 2 weeks after interview. So try and look for scholarships you can apply to.

Now that you understand the financial situation, let's go into the application process.
To search for schools, click on this link
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programmes/en/?p=l&q=&fos=0&lang[]=2&fee[]=0&sortBy=1&page=1&display=list
filter your search to make it easier, there are English taught courses there.
Generally, the very important documents needed to apply to schools in Germany are;
1. Transcript
2. English Proficiency
3. School Certificates (Degree, Waec, etc)
However, depending on the school, some other documents needed are as follows.
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Motivation letter
6. Reference letters
7. GRE test
8. Etcetera.. Visit your prospective school website and find out the documents they need from you.
Note: You don't apply with your original documents, you have to make photocopies of them and Certify them in High court or a Notary public. If you stay in Lagos, you can certify at the German Embassy too. You'll have to book appointment for that.
For those planning to go for a Bachelors course, you need a 100level transcript from a university to apply for a BSc program in germany. WAEC alone will not be enough and No, OND will not do, you need a HND.

For the application proper, it is always important to go through the website of the schools you want to apply to, you'll get a lot of information form there concerning how to apply. Some schools do only online applications, some requires that you send your application documents to them by post after applying online, some you send your documents as pdf to their email address and then you get the uni assist crew.
Like I said earlier, it is important to go visit and read the websites.

When you get your admission letter, open a block account immediately(that is if you don't already have a sponsorship letter) and as soon as you get your account details, send an email to the embassy requesting for a visa interview date.
You need these to get an interview date:
1. Admission letter
2. Block account/sponsorship letter/scholarship letter
3. International passport data page(scanned)
Then your Full name and Resident address.

Prepare for your interview
Go for your interview

nwigwemark:
Good morning guys, I sincerely want to thank the members of this wonderful group for all your help so far. I made history yesterday being the first to receive AM on a Sunday.
Interview: August 10
Funding: September 13
AM: SUNDAY September 16.

God is indeed wonderful.
God will see us through

CONGRATULATIONS ���������

okafor1989:




My brother u are right ooo she doesn't like dour people she interviewed me yesterday although I satisfied her in the interview but for the test I con fail one question naim she blast me ooo common area of a right angle triangle ooo

To God be all the glory
I had my interview today, Major Paulinous was a bit calm, some students were shaking completely under tension. Instead of data page some took signed declaration.......it was serious.

It got inside settled down like watching candidate watching Wich light will come up. Suddenly room 1 light pop up. I opened, lo and behold it was that woman with dread ooo.......I fainted within, I say today nah today. Though she was nice and calm if only you're serious.

VO. good morning.........Good morning ma
VO. your passport and Original copies.......OK Ma
Vo. The two copies. .......OK Ma
She checked through everything page by page and asked me some personal info........I colaborate
Vo. Your school. .....I answered
Vo. Course. ........I answered
Vo. MSc or BSc. .......BSc Ma
She entered all the info, printed out a copy to check my data and signed. Collected visa fee 30.5k , printed out recipt and gave m.
Vo. Pick up the phone......OK Ma
Vo. Why this course?........talk talk...
Vo. OK, u did a related course during your hnd. .....yes ma
VO. Which course ?.......civil engineering
Vo. You want to continue ur study in Germany. ...yes ma
VO. Have you travel to Germany b4.......no
Vo. Have applied here b4........no
Vo. OK. ......she they type with a very high speed..lovely
Vo. Why did you choose germany. .......I discussed it....germany is highly technologically advanced country and because of availability of numerous and valuable scholars . More so,
Vo. Wait.......OK Ma. .......typing like seriously
Vo. OK go on........is gave two other points
Vo. Give me fact about Germany. ....i Mean fact not stories. .....Vo. said.
Me. Germany is located in the central western Europe, with capital Berlin. Berlin is the second populous city after London with steady growing population of 3.6m
Germany has the biggest train station
Vo. She looked at me , I opened my eye I looked at her eye back
Vo. Where is that located. ......Berlin I answered
Vo. Go on......OK. germany has a geographical size of...
Vo. Stop I told u I don't want stories
Me. I thought within me wetin I go talk again
Vo. Go on
Me. OK. .....germany is a member of NATO, EU, UN......is paused
Vo. Is that all you know? ......no ma
VO. Go on.......OK Ma
Me. Germany is the major contact center for container transhippment throughout Europe and across the globe. Eu aerospace station is located in Germany
Germany is the number one contact center among others for automobile industry.
Vo. She looked at me ......explain that last point
Me. I explained. ....
Vo. She replied what about Japan? are they not producing. ......is defend myself out
Vo. Tell me mejor vehicles that they produced
Me . Benz......
Me. I paused
Vo. After typing. .....go on
MO. OK. ....I Con vex they give am jo
Me. Talked about all the major river in Germany, the befault, Danube, Elbe, rhine. .....discussed everything including their lenthgh.
Me. As I want start from the german neighboring countries. ....
Vo. Stop I told you I don't want stories.......OK
Me. Thanks
Vo. OK. ......I'm having a short test for you to write in ten minutes. She checked time , printed out the question paper and told me to start.

Question 1a,-1c.....sure
Question 2. Angles...how to calculate area of a triangle
Question 3. Find missing angles
Question 4. Calculate volume of a cube
All together five questions .......
Me. Completed and submitted
Vo. Thank you returned my passport
Vo. We have your mail we shall contact you
The interview lasted 45min.
It was serious. .......sincerely

I you went to german enbassy and you didn't went through that woman ........you're very lucky
Though she's cool and nice but she doesn't like pple to be too dull.
Thanks.
My regards to all amiable NL families for their time and effort on this platform for individual growth and development academically
May the Lord reward you
May your days be long.

agofineboy:


I used passport with White background... No complain from the VO.

Also you need to prepare yourself for a test...

Thanks very much
Appreciated.

CassieV:

It should be a white background not red.

Many thanks

Happy Sunday to every NL family
Pls is passport photograph with red background ok for our visa form? From those that has been intervewed?
I am a Degree applicant
Thanks

Obinnalex:


Did you try to go through the link he posted b4 concluding? I understand your point that the November slot is for those going for summer but nobody actually knows if November slot is for summer students. Remember most schools starts summer application by November and give admission by January/February.

Now since July, it’s been written on their site that there are no more slot for visa appointments but people still applied and got visa appointment date (am an example).

If you went through the site the guy posted here, you will see that it was boldly stated “LONG TERM VISA FOR STUDENTS ONLY. So as you can see he booked for a long term visa which stated for students only. I actually think they want to stop email appointment booking and start online booking. Remember last year, bookings were made online. They can decide to change method anytime they see fit.

The only problem now is that if he goes for interview and the VO sees that his coming for winter. He might get a visa rejection if truly that the November slot is meant for summer students only (Nobody is sure about that fact)

For me there is no harm in trying. If am the one I will go there and see for myself. If they send me back I go back. If God dy by my side and they accept me. I port to dutchland.

Sir, that link to long term visa has been there for a very long time. I applied through it early this year and I couldn't got appointment date until may when it was re-opened. And alternative method of booking appointment date was emanated which sending mail through studntmail.
My candid advice for him , every booking comes with a confirmation mail. Once he got a mail for visa interview, then I think he can go for it.
But remember, every appointment missed you can only aplied after three month. .....b wise.
Danke.

Good you guy , congratulations in advance.> the guy before you.


Got to embassy around 5.15am,was second on the line, Paulinous ushered us in, but he was much calmer today to my surprise. The way you guys explained the process of arranging the docs Mks my work easier. Was finally ushered in.
Was interviewed by d lady on dread
VO :good morning
Me:good morning
VO =may I have ur docs
Me= yes please
Vo=what course and school
Me= masters degree in advanced functional materials at Chemnitz University of Technology
VO =why the course
Me= this course provide me with the necessary skills on the physical and chemical aspect of classifiyin and synthesizing modern materials in relation to their properties and application. This course is highly in line with my professional goal

VO=What's ur professional goal
Me= To be a formost lecturer, researcher and consultant in the field of material science
Vo= where will u work with this degree
Me= I will work with the federal University of technologies in Nigeria
VO = why Germany
Me= Germany is one of the most technologically advanced nation. The dual system of education which comprises of the practical and theoritical knowledge ensures student are well prepared for the work environment. Germans are people of high intellect, hardworking and highly efficient in their ways and method. I know I could apply some of their philosophy of life into my work when I get back to Nigeria.

Vo= why not uk, us, canada
Me= the cost of education is relatively higher and also the cost of living for International student is high.
Vo= facts about Germany
Me= Germany is located at the central westerm part of Europe, with an estimated population of 83million, making it the most populous country among the European union, second in Europe and 16th in the world, it is bodered by nine countries, also talked about their politics.
VO= why not Nigeria
Me= the quality of education coupled with the infrastrure is not in place considering that my course is highly research oriented.
Vo= bachelor thesis
Me= determination of triclosan in personal care products using HPLC.

Vo =Longest river
Me= rhine
Vo= plan after study
Me= to immediately follow it up with a doctoral degree in same field but more specialization on semiconductors and polymer materials.
That will be allow thanx
Mk sure u fund asap
We will contact you via mail[/quote]

Highbeeyajibola:



Ur taking it urself

Many thanks brother me
This courier clerk almost got me confused thank God for NL.
Appreciated.

Good evening house
Pls our courier prepaid envelop, are we taking it to the embassy ourselves or is the courier company that will do that. Your urgent respond will surely safe a soul.
Many thanks

Oma255:
Am done drop o

Interview 23rd July
Funded before interview
AM 27th August


NRW- Kamp-lintfort

Congratulations

AgentONE:


Chief you can do one year study at NOUN( National Open University of Nigeria) while still learning ur German language... I think there's a computer related course there called Data analytics study.
By the time you're done with both your NOUN program and also improving your German language proficiency, you'll be glad u took that time out when you get to Deutschland.

The above is an advice, the decision is left for you sir... All the best!

Simple advice for him......if he can
Then you can apply to Bremen university for either ship management, ship building and shipping management taught in English.
Thanks

[quote author=chuksey1 post=70540998]Had my interview today. I was interviewed by the black lady on dreadlocks. She was very thorough. Most of the questions she asked are the common ones although she asked me some difficult ones. I will list them out
1. What is the capital of Baden wurrutenburg
2 how many States does Germany have? List all the 16 States and their capital
3. How many countries share borders with Germany list them
4. What is the capital of Belgium
5. What do you know about rivers and seas in Germany
6. What is the bundestag?
7. When are elections held into their office
8. What type of government does Germany operate
9. Who is the chancellor and what political party does she belong to and what date did she assume office
10. Who is the president of Germany what political party and what date did he assume office
11. When did the second world War happen. What caused the war
12. Why another masters since you are over qualified for a PhD
13. What are your plans after studies..

Wow !

dailydolar:
hope u have gotten interview date ?? If not do quick but pm me and heading to universitat Bremen

Thanks
Gotten interview date already 13th Sep.

Good pm able people , I got admission into Hoschule Bremen city university of applied sciences.
Is anyone studying already for assistance?

joshuaarmani2:


Swiss.... My man. Thank God it went alright. Mine was very okay too. AM fall on us all... Amen

Amen oooooooooooooo

Swithoni:
Please who has interview on the 13th of September?

13th September, how can we connected

Use there contact form broad
From there website
Danke.

Bitte, Is anyone applied to Bremen city university of applied sciences?
Danke.

Pls can u add m to your what's up group
My interview is coming up soon

Good day
Pls any info on German student visa.....I mean very latest.
Danke.