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damsel93:
Thanks

Coldie:
Those telling me to have faith.

Me and this guy is on exactly the same situation and watch how he's played out

kumkumtins1:
Contrary to your narrow minded and local mentality, Germany, like every developed nation, works with logic and rule of law, and not irrational sentiment like this third world country that you live in. Theh cannot wake up and choose to victimise a country. If there is a problem with their consulate in Nigeria, we as applicants and prospective scholars, who meet the requirements for study visa ( have admission and proof of funding) have EVERY RIGHT TO COMPLAIN and bear our grievance without fear of victimisation. There have been cases of people who even sued the consulate and won, when they met the requirement for Visa but were refused. Dont just open your mouth and start spewing stuff that you know little to nothing about

kumkumtins1:
This is not true. Nigerian students in Germany do not even have the largest population from Africa. As of winter 2018 we were only about 1,900 , even cameroonian and Ghanaian students are more than twice our population. Thd largest population of foreign students is from China with over 32,000 students, then Russia and Austria. India had about 14,000 students. There is no hidden agenda in place to reduce foreign students. In fact there are new laws set in place to ease immigration for highly educated/skilled workers from 3rd world countries. These laws would take effect from January 1 2020. The laws also make provision for the foreign students as well.

See this link https://www.studying-in-germany.org/germany-international-student-statistics/

The Nigerian German consulate is having some temporary issues that would soon be rectified. One thing we could do is to send a complaint (RESPRCTFULLY) to the Berlin headquarters https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/aamt/zugastimaa/buergerservice.
Lay our concerns about how flawed and inefficient the current online booking system is , and recommend that the system should be modified to make provision for applicants to upload their admission letters as well as sponsorship letters/funded blocked account documents/scholarship before appointment dates can be set. That way it would ensure that only true and eligible applicants can get appointment dates. Also tell them that the embassy seems to be inactive at the moment.

Coldie:
For them to put am for the site e fit be true.

Maybe they just removed it to cover the impending scandal.

Ahmed4002:
The only option as some one suggested in the work family reunion visa thread was.

Go to a nearby country like Benin republic, Ghana. If you are desperate and don't want to wait.

Then get a residence permit in that country.

Then apply for the visa in German consulate of that country.. And booom you get an appointment.

Thegamingorca:
Yeah a lot of ppl got

westbuoy:
I think there are misconceptions somewhere .. as I don’t think it’s possible to get admission and wait for 1yr lol its crazy besides on the link below the information is not there I wonder if they have 2 websites

https://service2.diplo.de/rktermin/extern/choose_category.do?locationCode=lago&realmId=347&categoryId=1716

Thegamingorca:
Inject money for free tuition schools

You really have no idea.

faithzy:
Good, but if you are smart you will realise, student visa applicant are going to infuse money into the system unlike the other visa applicant you mentioned. There is no country in the world that reject influx of money into thier system.

JosephAdeoba:
yes because I did not book for category A I booked for category B in September and got a date. Since we have a scholarship discount you are good to go no fear go ahead.

JosephAdeoba:
. I have no information regarding that but you can ask your admission coordinator I know every student that apply to Bsbi have scholarship discount so it is possible.

kolladey:
Elders in the house! Your boy needs your help.
My course is 18 months(A year and 6 months).
For the remaining 6 months after my first year, is it the 6 months blocked account funding I will do or must it be another one year funding?
Waiting for response(s).
Thanks.

Potorico043:
Thanks for the response. Please which school(s) can you suggest I go for that doesn't cost too much because am already frustrated with the ones I've been seeing online.

ajeleseujn:
Your start date and how early you apply for an appointment date will determine your chance of getting a date early.

If you apply around November, say first week, and your start date is March, then expect your date around February

Toby88:
I applied in September category B I did my interview 29 November. My friend applied in October and did his 15th November.

amihbkt767676:
Interview dates hv started flowing.
Category A.

A friend of mine.
Booked 22nd November
AD droped today. 14th Jan 2020

onecoder:
When applying for English proficiency certificate at my previous university. Does it need to be addressed to uni assist or its just like to whom?

solidworks:
please what's the disadvantage of funding your BA before getting you AL

JohDea:
Hi Everyone,

Please, I need assistance/advice on this school I am applying to in Germany but a bit skeptical because of the part payment of the tuition fee they're requesting before issuing an admission letter and some supporting documents.

The name of the school is Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), please does anyone have any information about this school cos I'm kinda scared as the requested amount is a bit high (2,000 Euros) and I do not want to be a victim of (you know) which is why I am requesting for support from people that has enough information about the school to kindly assist with information necessary to help.

although, it was written on their website that a part payment of the tuition fee would be made on submission and confirmation of one's application. I did submit all the required documents and I got an email that an education support officer would get in touch either by a phone call or by email. I got an email requesting for some other documents and shortly after I received a call from a Nigerian number telling me he is a representative of the school (this somehow has been bothering my mind) because I never expected to have received a call from a Nigerian (was expecting one of their citizens to be the one to get in touch).

so Fam' please, I need someone to assist with necessary information about the school majorly about the payment of 2,000 Euros and the authenticity of the school. please ill appreciate your support and advice to help with my decision making.

Thanks a lot for the anticipated support.

akinswaggs:
Is it possible to get English proficiency letter from your school when you've not graduated yet.. For Intending Bsc students

sirtonyobi:
Please can one change school in Germany? Like I have a program am eyeing but it's for winter but waiting till winter can be dangerous for me. My helper might change his mind before then. I want to cross first before village people go whisper for his ear.
So can I change to another school in another location in Germany when I get to Germany?

Tavict:
Please, someone should please answer me... I need to submit this urgently

Sweetkid:
Please house where can I find the updated information on the correct booking category on the German embassy website. I am lost. Thanks.

basitd:
Hello all,

It seems like the requirement for the categories has changed from the last time I saw it.

Can one still apply for category a with the condition of going for another Bsc. program and having a bsc degree already

Cappymayor:
Appointment Date: October 10th (No single question asked)

AM : November 19th (No travel health insurance asked)

Visa received by hand: November 21( Visa pasted in front of me inside the embassy within 2 mins )

German commission: Moscow, Russia .

Start date : February 24th , 2020.

Good luck to everyone looking forward to AL, AD , AM.

Bethiano:
Dear Nigerians,

it would be challenging to tell you my story since 2014.... because its long.....

But i would discuss about it based on subject matters, not sure i can write all....i will try to make a youtube video, though not sure if i am ready for the public.

Study in Germany, does it make sense, whats the difference about studying in Nigeria content wise ?......

First, i want you to know and appreciate that knowledge gained from Nigeria is strong and comparable. otherwise, you would not have been admitted on the basis of your BSc for a master and WAEC+ 1st year studies for Bachelors. The fact you have been admitted means you have requisite knowledge to undertake the course.

Please dont let anybody talk you down on this matter. Just know this !

Before your begin to walk tall, please, ensure you choose the right course for you, be sincere with your competence and skills. Review thoroughly the course modules and be sure the content satisfy's your quest for knowledge in that field.

i understand sometimes we just apply to a lot schools and programmes, for admission sake. However, to the degree possible, make sure your are interested in the programme and excited about the modules.Otherwise, you may come back here and start shouting how hard it is to study your choosen course, how hard German this and that is....

For the Records, many Nigerians are graduating with Distinctions here..... many ! on the average, many are doing their best, especially those who have the opportunity to focus on their study and not being distracted by work.

content Wise,
Talking from my programme (TropHEE @ TU Darmstadt) and please note that i already had a master in Environmental Management from UNN and have been doing independent research, participation in Academic conferences, publications etc. before living Nigeria.

For me , the modules are everything i want to learn, very enriching and insightful. Every class i attended was an opportunity to reinforce my knowledge and filling knowledge gaps i had in my understanding of Hydrogeology, which was my aim of taking up the programme. i saw myself saying YES or Okeyyyyyy...... or nodding during classes in agreement most times and asking WHY many times to prompt explanation of why we are doing it that way and not this way. so for me its different and may be different for some others.

The central point here is, know your goal/ reason for choosing a particular programme, be sure its inline with your career objectives and target after the 2 year masters. Be realistic with your existing skills, knowledge shortfalls, etc. Dont over assume.
If you know , you somehow graduated with a 2.1 or 2.2 and that your result does not reflect the knowledge it presents you possess.
Please take your time to do some reading before going to Nigeria. Dont form or claim anything here, there is no room for that. Its either your know or you dont.
Take time and go through all modules of your programme, call the programme coordinator if you need clarifications on the programme. Be sure the module content is what you want to learn, that it would provide knowledge that would fill the gaps you have, that it would arm you with the skills you need to lead a better life and career moving forward.

of course, Germany is ahead of Nigeria in terms of Technology , research capability, facilities and scientific approach. However, i think in Nigerian are prof's try to brake things down for us to understand, our prof's approach to science and teaching is aimed at making us understand and appreciate concepts. But this have a lot to do with the context/environment, mannerisms and ease of understanding Nigerian prof's due to Nigerian English phonology and lexicon which is debatable.


However, my submission above does not suppose that some people stories are not different. i say this before people begin to declare, cast and bind.... and use the Lords name in vain.
well if you say , its not your portion and that you are destined and favoured.... no worries , i dont doubt you and contest your faith. You have rights to hold your sane beliefs.
you are free to choose a programme in Astro Physics with your BSC in yoruba, no worries Red sea would be divided for your case.


here is the summary of the whole matter as it pertains to programme content; be real with your truth in this spite, and seek that which would complete your "headquaters" in peace and harmony



Let me also use this opportunity to let this one out of the bag;

seeing how people cry out for blocked account here and how many peoples dreams have been cut shot cos of they do not have sponsor or money , i will make some statements in the next 2 paragraphs.... these are my thoughts and no one should take it to heart.

If you have the means to keep financial resources flowing your way while in Germany from Nigeria either through your parents/family/ or financial sponsor for your studies in Germany, i would advice you give 80% of your focus to your studies and 20% to work ( as a research assistant or something related to your studies ) + any loose percentage for travel and leisure....(my dear please enjoy Europe and don't dull). I highly recommend you travel for Academic conferences or youth development and empowerment programmes.
while you are getting support from home, take this time to strengthen and sharpen your skills on softwares or technical skills required for your field of study or future profession. e,g GIS, Programming, R , statistical tools etc.


If you dont have means of steady financial flows from Nigeria as above, its up to you to decide. But i will advice you give focus to your academics. Please try not to spend more than the required time for your programme . 2 years for masters should be 2 years . Do all you can to stay tops on your academics and make good grades. Above all learn a skill.

For those of you, whose parents are in Government and steal our monies (...if this affects you, dont be angry or shy, we have pass that level in Nigeria... so no worries, no hard feelings from my side...) provided your pops or mom can be doling out the money in peace, you can use it to support other Nigerians or at best make donations to the NSIG ; Nigerians student group in Germany.
Last last its our money, so no worries... But wasting it in bars in Europe in the name of feeling fly, is annoying especially when people know that your folks are in government and are thieves . i wont say more than this.
please there is nothing to shy about it, we all know these things. if your family is in Govt, and they are stealing it, please steal it from them and help other Nigerians freely and dont go boasting about it, because its not your money.
If you are angry about this and go on spending and lavishing the money, no worries.... Na your luck.... No hard feelings , Na God so "saraba" give u...



Wish you all the best.

Bethiano de Bizzle

AVO19:
Interview Transcript 15/11/2019.
Booked on 26th August, AD came on 2 Sept.
Got to the embassy around 6:34 am, there were like 4 other people for student visa. I don’t know if it was Mr paulinus that attended to us but the man was very chill, even stayed with each person to direct on how to arrange our documents. Then we were checked in. I was interviewed by a Nigerian lady in room 2, she collected my docs, money etc. it’s just the basic questions that we all already know..
What course and school?
Why the course?
How is it related to your undergraduate degree?
What school did you go to for bsc?
Why Germany?
Is your program taught in English?
Why not Nigeria? Here at first she said she wasn’t convinced with my first point so I added another one and she said ok
Why not other English speaking countries?
What do you know about Germany economically and geographically?
What’s your undergraduate thesis?
Plans after the masters?
Any questions for me?
It seemed like she was in a hurry cause she always moved to the next question before I can even say more than 3points on one question, but it wasn’t a problem tho, I prepared for that and was able to move too without stopping to think. Interview was over in like 10-15 mins. Wishing everyone one waiting for AD speed in getting dates. The wait for AM begins!

uchezdedon:
Please, who knows if the embassy have started issuing AD for category B students?