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princetigris:
my brother, oburo ihe ha na ko online

Nwoke nke di sharp

ollyewa:
. another admission jst dropped , Aachen ( applied geosciences) jst Sent my admission Letter, but I got another admission letter from Frieberg around feb , still wanna decided whc one should I choose , because I heard if you skl in Aachen , you will need to block in your second year but it’s not so in Freiberg...but Aachen is asking me to accept or decline the admission

Congrats again bro, how do you know the news about studying in Aachen? Okay if that’s the case it’s not cool to block again , but I’d advice you to know if this is absolutely true or not so you won’t make a really important mistake. In Germany they do not care about rankings but certain schools best others in terms of reputations and connections. Doesn’t mean if you go to the lesser one you won’t find a job. But RWTH is really connected they offer mandatory internships with big game companies in the German economy like Siemens and Benz. I don’t know much about Freiburg but what I’d do is to research on the two and weigh my options. Write the pros and cons out, e don reach that level lol. And I’m biased about North Rhine westaphalia which RWTH is in . Good-luck bro in your decision

yamen21:
Hey guys. Anyone going to RWTH Aachen University?
Just got admission. Applied geosciences. Please Holla.
Also, would you advise RWTH?

Yeah i strongly advise it, very good and well respected school

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Nuella45:
8 weeks and 1 day

Have faith dear, it would surely come.
I’m sure they are just trying to verify your SL

Congratulations to everyone getting their Am. Go and succeed guys !!!

Nuella45:
mine came with a preparatory language course before the start of the degree program.
That is I will do a language course before studienkolleg nd the degree program.

What school please?

Pecky2222:
Its easier to search him out..use google..type ur specific question then "general German student visa enquiries Nairaland"
Google will give u exactly wia ur question was discussed on this thread. This also applies to all newbies asking the same questions over and over again...the guy asking for ects conversion use this method to find ur answer.. It was jst discussed a few pages back.

Thanks a lot did that and it worked

Who can remember The guy that said he did his interview at Abuja embassy, and the people there were very kind and all. I’d need some clarification on this if anyone has an answer thanks. Cause I think he said something about the embassy is open to Abuja residents and neighboring states. How did he apply for an appointment?

AbahJosiah:
For those asking for transcript (winter)
My interview was on April 2nd 2019

So I arrive at the embassy at some minutes after 5. I met one security man and told him I have an appointment by 7am, he told me to go and come back by 6:30am, so I went to the park and waited till it was about 26 minutes after 6, so I decided to stroll down to the embassy, I got there and found about 5 people in line already and joined, I looked forward and saw one slender, not too fair, bald man at the entrance arranging chairs and documents, I immediately knew that is the legendary Mr paulinus.

Mr Paulinus first handled family reunion people before he went over to student visa people and I was second in line, when it got to my turn, Mr Paulinus asked for everything even up to NYSC certificate and beyond, he said bring every thing one at a time and arrange them on the chair Original-photocopy- photocopy like that. I brought out all the document he asked for except primary school certificate or testimonial and by God's grace I still scaled through.

So I was ushered in asked to sign-in I was number one on that list. Inside the embassy compound the security man asked me to follow a green line painted on the floor to a waiting room, I did got in to the room the security man ushered me into room 4, I went in and met a young dark skin lady as my VO.
She asked me to bring out my documents. I did and presented it to her the way Mr Paulinus arranged it three set original-photocopy-photocopy like that, she asked for two passports (by the way don't staple your passport to the application form use paper clip), I gave her, she asked for the application fee, I brought out the money and gave her, she took my finger prints, she gave me receipt and two documents to confirm if the information on it is correct and sign, which I did .

I presented two international passport to her initially so she asked why do I have two valid passports, I told her the old one did not meet the requirement it won't be valid for 3 months by the time I will be leaving (my old passport was still valid till September 2021 and my program will be rounding up that same period and the requirement is that the passport must cover your period of stay and still have up to 3 months validity by the time you will be leaving), she said ok.

Interview proper.
VO: masters or bsc
Me: masters
VO: what course
Me: Mathematics International
VO: why do you want to study in germany?
Me: I choose germany because germany is known for offering best academic, high quality, practice oriented program and also because of the enjoyable level of freedom, security, rich culture, history and the diversity characterizing it and also because of the opportunity to learn a new language.
(she was typing everything so I had to go slow)
VO: why not US, UK or Canada? Have you applied to any?
Me: yes Canada, because of affordability, it is not affordable for me and also because of the opportunity to learn a new language.
VO: but you can learn French in canada
Me: I'm not aware.
VO: can you tell me some facts about germany.
Me: (I kept on listing the facts because I memorized more than 20 facts until she interrupted and asked the next question)
VO: why not Nigeria?
Me: I began telling her about how the education system in Germany is better compared to that in Nigeria as my reason when she interrupted... she explained
VO: I mean what is wrong with nigeria (education system)
Me: there is no real balance between the practical and the theoretical aspect of a subject matter.
VO: is that all
Me: yes (wished I said more sha)
VO: why mathematics?
Me: because mathematics was the course I majored in during my BSc, so now I want to further and gain more advanced knowledge in the field.
VO: is that all?
Me: Yes
VO: can you speak german?
Me: no
VO: what is the topic of your BSc thesis?
Me: Modeling the dynamics and optimal control of Malaria.
VO: that's all your interview is over, we will contact you, thank you.
She returned my international passports back to me.

Me: thank you, please can I ask two questions.
VO: ok
Me: when I am asked to submit my international passport should I send both passport or just the current one

VO: just one, the current one.
Me: okay, so I booked for appointment using my old passport, hope it won't affect anything.
VO: she said no

I thanked her and took my leave, the securities asked how it went and for money. I gave no one a dime cos I wasn't sure who was watching or if it was a setup or a test.

Mr Paulinus never changeth his gra gra is new every morning, just do what he tell you to do. Drop your strong head and pride at home, the man can make you loose balance, make you disorganized by his shout and commands.

So that is my transcript Winter semester.
God be with you. Good luck.

Nice one bro, i learnt a lot from this. Success is coming your way

Dahyormine:
[color=#990000][/color]Happy Sunday to everyone in the house, I joined this forum in less than two weeks ago, I started from page one, and now I'm up to date, in all fairness, I have learnt a lot, and I will as well advice all new comers to take their time to read from the beginning rather than asking questions that must have been treated in the past, that aside.
I noticed no one here ever mentioned applying for physics and it's related courses, which is the path I'm following, I also noticed that so many universities are offering it which leaves me with so many options to choose from, now I would love to know, what are the odds of studying such pure science course in Germany? Is it a sort after career and is it marketable? ie, what's the possibility of getting a full time job in the field after ones Msc degree? or I should follow another path in relations to science and engineering? just being curious.
Cc
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chriswazo
deustchemann
haybabe12
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honourableseyi
goztino

A lot of us are actually on that line, wether it’s physics, electrical or electronics Engineering, computer Engineering, information Engineering, Communications Engineering. It’s somewhat the same thing, just a different branch. You can end up having the same jobs irrespective of how different the names sound. Cause what’s most important is having the basic foundation which is common between them, the rest is specialization which can be learnt on the job. Every employer knows that.
Studying physics would be good for you, I’m guessing it would be more of applied physics and you’d specialize in an aspect. Germany is a country that is lacking skilled laborers most especially in the S.T.E.M sector (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Statistics show they need about 200-400k immigrants every year for the next 7-10 years. So if you study physics and you are very well grounded, take internships while in school and speak/listen/read/write german up to b1/b2 level, with God e sure for you.
If you have a masters program which it’s duration is for 1 year and you complete it in 3 years no one would term you as a failure. That’s how good Germany is, you can make your own decisions and structure your life and schedule how you want it. Even if your school doesn’t make internships compulsory or don’t put it in your syllabus I’d advice everyone to undergo one, you can take a semester off course work and do an internship.

johniwueke:
Thank you so much. May God bless you.

Amen.

johniwueke:
Hello guys i have been reading this thread. Well done everyone. I got adnitted a few weeks back. I sent an email to the embassy trying to book a date since tuesday. I have not yet got a reply. I have resent it severally and still no response. What could be wrong or how many days should i keep waiting. What other options if they dont reply. Anyone faced the same issue?

To be honest if you have been reading this thread for quite some time now, you would know that emails aren’t really answerd from the embassy and the best way is staying up awake from 10:30 -12 am to find an available date on the online booking. https://nigeria.diplo.de this is the site.
There’s this new trend where people come and say "I’ve been reading this thread for a while" before they ask their questions, it’s okay to be new here, no one will discriminate you, i was once new here and on my first day I’m sure I asked up to five questions , but after that I took my time and went back to read from the middle of part five and im up to date Now. I have never asked this question you just asked but I know the answer to it, because I’ve been “reading”, this same question is asked everyday lol. So welcome bro, try as much as possible to read ( all new comers) and don’t forget to help others when they are in need of answers, the same way someone helped you. Peace.

Vantades:
Glory be to God. I Recieved my AM today, checked just now. I was already scared cos my deadline is on April 15th. Thank God.

Congrats, go and succeed
!

chy73:
Both of these illustrations is possible. I got 3 admissions this summer, well 4 if you add the one that had a conditional admission. 2 I got with my job experience which is slightly different from my what I studied( not that my studies and grade in school wasn't looked at oo) but I tried to lay more emphasis on the job in my CV and my motivational letter. The other 2 I got purely based on my first degree.
Infact when I went for interview at the embassy, I had to lay more emphasis on my job experience because the admission letter I used was one that had nothing to do with my studies.

So having a Cgpa lower than 2.50 german grade doesn’t really affect if you have good job experience in that field?

CallmeFather:
Please what do you mean by 100 level certificate? Do they give certificate in 100 level, I believe you meant transcript. Also If he has those requirements you listed then there is no need for studienkolleg(if his documents are good to go he can apply directly for bsc but likely he starts from first year again)

Yeah my bad, 100 level transcript. I thought no you still need the studienkollege, didn’t read much on undergraduate applications, I put the website there you can read further.

Kaywise726:
Hello here, I'm interested in studying in Germany, I'm in my first year in a university in China studying electrical engineering and automotion bsc, I would be in 200l in September, but why I prefer Germany is because students can work, in China here is illegal for students to work and no after study work here, once you graduate you are to go to home country or continue to master.
Now, I'm thinking of moving to Germany September, same course electrical engineering, i saw one university with the course, University of Duisburg-Essen, so how do I go about the application process, and documents I need, things I need to know,
Anyone can recommend another go school too with easy processing
Thanks in advance
Cc: justwise

You would have to apply to a studienkollege, that’s a 1 year training before you can begin, your 100 level transcript would be translated to English. I’m guessing you don’t know german? It’s a German taught course under their ISE program (Internationa students in engineering) they would admit you but you’d have to learn german till b2 level before you can fully enroll in your studies. I don’t really know much about the undergraduate programs but here’s the website where you can do your research. Just have all your documents, eg CV, O level, Tofel or IELTS , motivation letter, translated 100 level certificates. You might have to get ASP certificate since you are coming from China but I doubt it would apply to you since you are a Nigerian and you only went there to school. Here is their website you’d see all the information. Good luck
http://uni-due(dot)de replace (dot) with “.”

Philfit:
Can someone get a masters admission with a cgpa of 2.65 german grade. What can the person do to make his application better considering the low grade

Anyone have an answer?

Qpetz:
Thanks for the feedback.

Sure, it’s is only for their German taught courses tho

I know 2 schools that do this
University of Duisburg-Essen
Technical university of Dortmund

Qpetz:
Pls. which school is that?

Goztino:
Is it a BSc course?

No Msc

Heartsterling:
Good morning.. I am happy to have discovered this lovely forum. I am new here. I need just an advice. I got HND in Electrical engineering. I wish to know a nice school where I can apply for either Bsc or MSC.. Also I get confused when I see things like AM. Someone can help with the meanings of someone of those acnorym

Good Morning, we are happy to have you here as well, search through Daad.de a lot of electrical and electronics engineering courses. I’d advise you to be more particular on Bachelors, unless you have very good work experience
AM- Approval mail from German embassy asking you to send your passport and insurance after few weeks of interview
AL- Admission letter from a school
SL- Sponsorship Letter
BA- Blocked account
VISUM- A stamped visa on your passport
VPD- document from uni assist stating your gpa when converted to german scale and your eligibility to apply for the intended course
VO - officer in charge of your interview at the embassy

Goztino:
Waooo, thanks for the explicit response.
I never knew I can decide to take a semester break.
If na like that, then I will take only one or two courses in the first semester to settle down faster and use the time to learn Deutsch to at least B1 and make money

Yeah men to me that’s the best, German’s don’t see you spending more years than expected in school as failures ( from research). Had the same plan in mind to, to take a semester break and go for internship. For the German language learning, I’m going for a German taught course. I have no knowledge of German but the school would admit you like that and enroll you as a German language student upon completion of b1/b2, you can enroll full time in your studies. ( you can’t start studies before you get your certificate). And you have a maximum of 4 semesters to get this certificate that is 2 years. So it’s totally worth it.
What’s the best way to learn german if not in Germany

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Can someone get a masters admission with a cgpa of 2.65 german grade. What can the person do to make his application better considering the low grade

dennison4luv:
Greetings to you all, I am new here and some one told me that I will get answers to all my questions here about German student visa,, And my questions are
1. I studied industrial physics in the university and my cgpa is 3.25, can I do my masters in any engineering course??

2. Can I secure admission without Gra and TOFEL or IELTS

3. Can you guys help me with the names of universities that will make life easy for me and also the city in German that will make life easy for me both in looking for working and living expenses.. thanks I need the answers argent because I heard I need to be fast so I can meet up with the admission deadline

1. Yor cgpa is good and you’d fit into the requirements to study an engineering since you did physics, but mostly electrical and Electronics Engineering. You can do courses like nanoengineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, and communications engineering. Maybe power engineering too
3. From my own perspective and personal research it is much more fun and easier to be a student and live in North Rhine Westaphalia states than any other side of Germany as a black person, a lot of good schools there, all schools give you free bus pass inside semester fees to move around the whole or NRW for free and you have neighboring countries like holland aka Amsterdam, France and Belgium. Most cities are industrial that’s good for work experience and you can shuttle from one end of NRW to another in less than 2-3 hours, if you are in the middle eg dussledorf, Duisburg, cologne, essen it won’t take you up to an hour to get to most places and 15 minutes to cities also in the middle meaning that even though you stay in one city nothing stops you from working in another, and a lot of blacks are there eg a city like essen and cologne has a lot of Nigerians(better intergration). House rent is cheap too in some cities not all, you can google which one Favour’s you.Hope you find this helpful

dguyindcorner:
I never knew Estate Management is this useless until now. Hardly any Post Graduate courses you can do with it in other countries.

Try quantity surveyor. It is really sought after especially in Australia

Hey men, I know you’ve been really helpful to this group and we are all grateful, Durucee didn’t come out right with what he had to say or his manner of saying it. There is truth in what he says tho, ive done my research on this for quite some time now, and here’s what I could find. These are words from a German expat
A “fachhochschule”, or FH for short (German University of Applied Science) vs. German “university” has to do with differences in level of theory. I work with a number of German engineers and this is how it has been explained to me; my experience is around engineers in this regard (which seems appropriate given the question asked…).

In an FH diploma, there is less intense theory and more practical/hands-on compared against a university diploma. There is decent overlap at a cursory level, but the tradeoff tends to be here. I think both have ostensibly the same number of course hours, but University diploma is universally regarded as superior. A University diploma prepares one for graduate work; in fact, most graduate schools in Germany will not directly accept FH graduates without some additional work (I’ve heard nearly a year of additional coursework) that is intended to “close the gap” between the degrees.

There tends to be a bias against FH engineers—in Germany, business cards will show “FH” at the end of an engineer (I believe this is required) to distinguish them from University engineers. I have known several FH engineers and they are good—they do tend to be the more practical engineers. But on the flip-side, I have seen very few FH engineers in more rigorous fields like Finite Elements and Computational Fluid Dynamics. This is largely because most engineers in these disciplines have graduate diplomas (and for reasons noted above it is easier for University graduates to get into graduate school).

If you are practical and have no ambitions of a PhD, FH may be a good path. If you think you want to be a professor, probably University is the better decision.

In summary, not that you won’t get a job or anything, just that someone with a university degree is a better catch and more respected in your field, more research oriented. But if your skills surpass his/hers then you’d probably still get the job over them. Whichever one you go, just try and excel well and learn valuable skills. Shalom

honourableseyi:
I can see that you are towing the thinking line of making millions within 6 months in Germany. Please, I am not interested in such ventures. If you didn't enter Germany as a student, you can not know exactly what is obtainable as a current student or German graduate. Why should I ask you a question of what you know nothing about? I repeat, what you are saying is false in its entirety. There is no element of truth in it, thus, people should be careful of you because you might be having ulterior motives. Shalom

Yes all schools have accommodation for people seeking asylum. Check the websites you’d see requirements, that means you have to be in Germany though, and you have been granted asylum. They might tell you to take a German abitur(which is usually free for asylum seekers as well)

Blastedholligan:
I also have another question. What if someone is on asylum, can one school in Germany? Let's say the person has BSc in Nigeria and he is on Asylum in Germany, can the person continue his education in Germany?

Let him cancel now na, and you be refreshing your browser till you see it, can’t you run it this way?

Armstrong34:
...how I wish you can give me that slot

Thanks bro

ajeleseujn:
School policies differ , but in most cases they give out admission offers after deadline.