Great stuff...

It would be really nice if there are small projects along the way to show progress and buttress the fact that the teachings actually yield actual results.

The main issue per experience has been that you learn a lot of syntax and lines of codes without actually building anything.

Projects matching lecture points would really aid learning.

A project that does simple arithmetic (UI in front, code behind) to match first couple of classes, and graduate it like that

Keep it up bro.

Maybe I would finally learn programming with your teachings

Siga:
Nawa .... Just imagine...

I enter restaurant, asked for serious gbegiri, ewedu with nice amala... cold beer....

I sidon, as dem dey bring the food, the person trip, scatter the whole plate for ground...

Do I still pay for the meal I never chop?

Chai... and Cardiff don sign agreement.... Nantes why not 50 the deal with Cardiff now?

Insurance don buy market..

RIP Sala

You apparently didn't read the full story.

In your case, the amala, gbegiri and ewedu were handed over to you.

You then told your brother to feed you. Whatever happens at this point is your responsibility even if you never touched the food.

The deal was already signed and delivered.
Cardiff opted to allow the player make his own travel arrangements. That isn't on Nantes!
So Cardiff definitely will pay up to the last cent!
They can hope to recover some of that payment from any insurance companies involved.

Dreamchaserz:
Good day house, I'm currently at ikeja high court now. Am I to certify with a notary public or before the commissioner for oaths?

NB
My school did not specifically require
certification at the consulate.

Certification is only done by notary publics who will stamp and seal your docs, not commissioner of oaths (mostly signs affidavits)!!!

Riqysuave:
Good day house, please I wish to apply for PhD but i feel Phd in Germany is higly competative and my profile isnt strong. My undergraduate GPA is 2.5/5 but my masters GPA is 3.98 / 5.0. Should I apply to study for another Master's degree or do I stand a chance of getting a PhD admission ?

Getting a PhD position isn't so much about how strong your academic profile is but more about your research area, how robust your past work on the subject is and what your proposal presents.

The main issue you will face is finding a Professor in the same field that is willing to accept your application (which is where the quality of your past works in the area and how convincing your proposal is comes into play).

If you are willing to fund your PhD studies, then you will find that it would be relatively easier to get a professor to accept your solid proposal. The main problem faced by most PhD applicants is that the professors can't help with funding so they usually reject applications.

If you can find some kind of sponsorship or self fund then you shouldn't have any issues getting a position.

Your B.Sc result does not matter because you have shown that you can be considerably better as seen in your M.Sc.

All the best

So I got a request regarding a better way to write your motivation letter and I thought my response could benefit others so here goes....

My opinion on how best to write a motivation letter is as follows (based on personal research on how to write a stand out SOP):

1. start with a situation or general problem you feel concern for and state how you hope the program you are applying for will help you gain expertise towards solving that problem.

e.g. "Information Communication Technology (ICT) has become an integral part of daily life and business activities in developing countries like never witnessed, utilizing different technologies, protocols and standards that are being modified, upgraded and ratified for use more frequently than ever before. I have spent the larger part of my adult life learning and working with the different technologies and standards available in bringing about complete data communication networks, and the good results have brought great feelings of achievement and satisfaction while failures have welled up inside of me the desire to further understand the advancements and deployment guidelines governing the technologies that provides solutions to the various failures peculiar to developing countries and the world at large. This is the primary motivation that drives my decision to apply for a place in your program."

2. Give a solid but clear background of your academic (CGPA) and professional exploits. Projects done at work, Courses taken, certifications done, web link references where possible. Be chronological here and use a few paragraphs if possible but remember to keep it concise.

3. Reiterate what your goal is!
e.g, "My primary aim is to become a top notch communications engineer whose contributions and creations would add efficiency, unlimited functionalities and open up new frontiers, by submitting solutions to major technology challenges".
Support this with what you have been doing to prepare you for this goal. Training, studies, research works, certifications, etc. You can also mention awards and leadership positions attained here.

4. State what your research areas of interest but stay open to guidance in the event a better fit for your skill set is discovered.
e.g. "My research interests presently lies in network architectures and protocols, network management techniques and mobile networking but I would readily accept guidance to expand or drill-down my research interests as deemed fit to match my abilities and strengths."

5. Close with how you believe the program will provide you with the much needed platform to advance the pursuit of your aim with the support of their world class infrastructure, facilities and students.

Chikena.

P.S: in case the motivation letter for the embassy is to be handwritten, practice a shorter version of all of these so you can write it in very little time while keeping it superb.

Wish you all the best.

happystep:


Conclusion is ; your plan after graduating. Make them believe you are coming home for a particular job in Nigeria or going to another job in a different country.

Advice don't tell the Consulate you want to settle in Germany after school because it will negate your motive for seeking students visa instead of perm residence Visa or Work seekers Visa.

if anyone knows better please open up.

This right here is a general misconception that was probably started as a result of an unfounded fear. All that is required is a sincere expression of your thoughts and plans. For example, if you have never worked before it will be a blatant lie to say you are coming back to Nigeria immediately after studies because they know that 2 years of just studying will not give you the required experience you need to make the contributions you claim is your intention on your return. A better response would be that you would first take an internship position to build your experience and evaluate your expertise at the end of your study. If there is the need to gain more experience in a particular field, you will like to work and gain that experience. There is no rule stating that you have to leave after studies! What then is the point of the 18 months permit you get after schooling to look for work?

If you have some experience under your belt, simply say it will depend on the opportunities that come your way as you are focused on becoming a better professional (which is one of the reasons you are heading out for the MSc)

Even saying outright that you would like to learn the language and culture of Germany, thus would like to work and live there after study isn't a wrong response.

STUMCH:
Please does of that funded our blocked accounts using Form A, how long did it take? This is the third working day since i submitted my form and docs to the bank and my account is yet to be deducted.

it could take up to a week. It depends on how soon they are able to bid and buy FX from CBN

ChabbyGee:
Uni assist just sent me a mail saying 'Uni Wuppertal - Master an Universitäten - Ap. Eco.+Int. Eco. Policy
We regret to inform you that your application could not yet be forwarded to the university you
applied to.
Reason(s):
With your academic qualifications you are not eligible for entry to a masters degree programme
in Germany.
We have contacted the Central Office for Foreign Education in Germany (ZAB).
Unfortunately the Houdegbe North American University in Benin is not an accredited
institution and any degrees from this university cannot be seen as equivalent to a German
degree.
uni-assist has carried out the pre-check of your documents with the greatest care and accuracy.

This is a unique situation. Right off the bat, I will tell you to note the bold statements above. Those are your key points!

The Central Office for Foreign Education in Germany (ZAB) is the central authority for the evaluation of foreign qualifications in Germany and therefore keep a record of all accredited universities worldwide (or at least can verify status easily). Since Uni-assist contacted them to verify the school and their response was negative, moving forward with the application without additional proof of validity of the university will be in vain!

I just did a simple search and can already see that the university isn't accredited by NUC. This is despite the fact that it is on their accredited list on Wikipedia (we know that can be edited by anyone though).

https://nuc.edu.ng/nigerian-univerisities/private-univeristies/

I also saw that the school has roots from Benin Republic (Cotonou) and a search on the website of the regulatory body didn't yield any result. https://enseignementsuperieur.gouv.bj/htdocs/enssup/universites/

The reason I went through this is because you would have to provide proof that the university is truly accredited and these bodies are your best bet in proving that.

Follow the advice someone dropped here and try to get a 1st year result from NOUN, then push again....


Or pray the school gets its accreditation in order.

All the best!

beatmonster:
Please if you have opportunity to learn German or programming skill which one will you choose before going to Germany and why?

Both

Kings1622:
Please can someone help me out
This is my first time

I get a letter from a language school in Germany to study German language and I have an interview by next month

Please what is required for the interview and the question that will show up

Please I need an answer

The interview questions previously posted should suffice but your major questions to answer would be why you want to come here for a language course when there are a few language schools in Nigeria (the world acclaimed Geothe Institut also), you will also be asked what the plan is after you finish the language course (remember you will have to back this up with evidence and proofs). All the best

Chizzy4God:
Thanks my brother, I really appreciate. My junior brother want to apply for winter. I want to know first. Because someone said that their is no architecture job opportunity for foreigners, that is only the Germans that has the opportunity. Please is this true.
I will send you PM now. So that you can inform me as soon as you contact him.

So I spoke with my friend and he said he did civil engineering (https://www.uni-weimar.de/en/civil-engineering/studies/master-degree-programmes/civil-engineering/) but that there are tons of Architecture jobs available....Only issue is that is it usually hard to find Architecture courses in English (his school only offers the M.Sc Arch. in german) and even if you do find one, it is absolutely critical that the german language must be learnt and spoken fluently to get a job (there are exceptions as is always the case but you get the point)...

All the best to your brother.

Ogoonna:
Yeah, I already did and expecting the letter tomorrow as they promised.
Thank you, e no easy to take time here nd reply me. Thank you

Most welcome....

Chizzy4God:
My brother how far, Longest time . Do you know anybody your side that is doing master's in Architecture. I want to check about architecture job opportunity in Germany.

I dey o, we thank God for grace.

I know a guy that did some structural based course in Wiemar and now works somewhere in NRW. I know he uses CAD applications like AutoCAD and the likes. I will ask him if he does core architectural work and if that is what his course is based on.

Ogoonna:
Thank you bro, i told the sch about it and the school offered to send me another letter for the next semester in a few days already and asked for my address to send the letter, but I don’t know if i can press the issue to them and ask them for an enrollment extension?? And see if embassy can give me a date or something Or do i just take the next semester letter tht they’ve offered already?
If u were in my position what would u do??

The race is not to the swift. I would accept the next semester offer and withdraw my present visa application with the embassy (stating that you have been offered admission for next semester so you would be reapplying for visa once winter dates open).

Also tell the school to send you a softcopy by email so you can book for visa interview as early as possible (considering the scarcity that occurs for winter applicants)

Relax, sit back and plan better than ever. You have the advantage now. Use the time you have to get ready for the sojourn....

All the best

Ogoonna:
Well after the advice previously i did resent the email again with a the same subject i had been using on the other mail but this time i added ( as requested by the embassy) i sent it on monday, then on tuesday, i go this reply from them.
And they were replying to the email i sent on Monday, instead of the one I sent on the2nd of January as if they didn’t receive. It was heartbreaking.
I don’t know if I should ask the sch for a enrollment extension because im sure uts Because of the time frame that they sent that email.

Sorry about this. I see that it seems you have a test (or is that the enrollment deadline?) on the 29th of Jan. When asking for an extension, calculate at least 4 weeks visa processing time. If you get an extension that can give you that much time, good. If not, get the extension asap and still send it to the embassy and hope for the best.

In the meantime, plan to withdraw your application, start applying to the same school (and course, stating the challenges that made you miss the initial admission (this is usually a sweet spot for your SOP). They usually consider this and should give you a new admission without fuss). Also apply to other schools too in the meantime.

Alternatively, send this response from the embassy to the school and as for any or all of the following:
a. Enrollment or exam extension
b. Possible automatic admission for the next available semester (They can automatically give you an admission place and letter for the next entry semester. If that semester is a year away, they can confirm your admission by email and specify when the new admission letter will be sent to you)
c. Plan to withdraw your application and let the school know this step (and why), but state clearly that you are still very interested in the course and as such would be reapplying (this is if the first 2 options are not feasible)

Wish you all the best

Awilibogy:
Good morning House

A school I applied for in Germany is requesting for my certificate that the statement of result i uploaded is not enough for admission. I graduated 2016/2017, our certificate is not ready yet, what should I do?

Your statement of result should carry a notice saying it is in lieu of the certificate and valid for a period. Highlight this period to them while explaining that certificates usually take 2 years to be ready for collection (hence the statement of result). If you can get a letter from your school stating that the certificate is not ready, that might help....

Ogoonna:

Man I thought about this when i got that email and didn’t respond to them immediately because i had to make the right decision, but seeing as it is now i don’t know what is right, I didn’t want to risk losing the appeal that’s why I didn’t go for it and it was a bid odd that the embass Even suggested it themselves because I never onced mentioned I wanted to appeal in the firsts email i only told them i wanted a date for another appointment..but i would try this and see how it goes.
Thank you bro, thanks

Appeal is the only response to a visa application rejection! You had zero chance of losing the appeal because the rejection was not as a result of your performance or false documents. The reason was due to incomplete admission document sent by the school.

By opting for a new appointment date, you were initiating a completely new application process different from the one you were given a rejection. My guess is that they did not respond because they expect you to book another appointment via their portal again.

Wishing you the best.

Ogoonna:
Hello group i need help if anyone can render with an idea!. I did my interview on the 25th October and had issues with the admission letter sent from sch, even the vo told me to contact the sch and tell them them that the letter wasn’t complete and i shoud send them the complete letter by email, I contacted sch and send them the letter i had byt got rejected with reason “ you couldn’t provide a valid admission letter from a german university ( although interview went well) “ so i start again to contact the sch and they agreed they would send me another complete letter this tome but only 5weeks before admission date! Which is 29jan, so I forwarded the the sch gave me to embassy letting dem know d status, then during end of dec i go the complete letter this time and even a map of my state and so on! Then emailed embassy asking for them to review my application nd for a date of a new interview date cos no space on website, the replied saying “ do you want to appeal the decision of the embassy or do you want ro register for a new appointment”
I replied, i wanted a date so i can meet up with my time. ( I didn’t want to appeal not to take chances and the time factor of 4weeks don pass).
I got a reply few days later saying “ thank you for your email, send your name, adress and documents as attachment to students@lago.diplo.de”. This was on the 2nd of Jan, when i got the email and I quickly replied, that same day nd sent them everything( but this wasn’t the email i was using to
Communicate with them) but since that 2jan I haven’t heard any reply or date given to me yet!.
I emailed them again and still nothing and my time is fast approaching. What can i do??
I also attached that last email i got from them.
Any suggestions will help a long way really. Thank you

I am sorry this is coming late as I am just seeing this post. I would have posited that you appeal. The reason for this is because for one, the appeal process would have been really quick (max 2 days) because no process had started on your application due to the incomplete admission documents from the school. The simple solution would have been to write a letter of remonstration (appeal) stating the issues with the admission letter and the solution you found to it. Attach the new admission documents to the letter of remonstration and email it to them. This would have been treated immediately and if all suffices, your application process started. You would have just had to wait the regular waiting period for visa issuance. Asking for a new date with the back log of applicants seeking interview dates is a bigger ask in this case and the bad part is that the embassy will not advice on this matter.

I would now advice that you respond to the initial mail asking you to choose to either appeal or get a new interview date, state that you want to appeal and that the appeal letter is attached with supporting documents and copy all the email addresses you know.

Hope you get a resolution soon.

All the best

flouxpar:
Hello everyone, hope you are having a great day. I had my interview on the 3rd of this month but I could not go with any proof of fund.

During my interview the VO asked me to sign a small paper stating that I will send my deutsche blocked account confirmation to info@lago.diplo.de, but I told the VO I will be using SL, she said I should still sign it.

Now I have my SL. So my question is I want to know if it's better to send the hard copy of the SL or send it as an email. Thanks

Send the hardcopy to the embassy (or drop it off at the gate if you can), then send them a scanned copy of the SL stating when you dropped it off at the gate (or delivered as is the case).

aivewobhor:
The irregularities was not specified. Embassy just said due to irregularities on the passport. I had a Malaysia visa on the passport but I didn't make use of it because I couldn't travel that period due to I lost my mum so I gave it to some1 to help stamp in and out on it.

If all the passport details are correct then the only irregularity is the stamping of a visa that you didn't use. How was it stamped at the airport if you did not leave the shores of Nigeria? If this is their reason (found out somehow), then getting a new passport from NIS without full disclosure is like adding fuel to the fire.

My advice, get an immigration lawyer to write them. Might be expensive but you will know your stand Pronto.

All the best

basitd:
Hello all,
Any tech related individual in the house?

I want to know how easy it is to get a programming related job in Germany. Most likely a work study program and what stack is most preferable

Programming jobs are the most available jobs in Germany at the moment. The demand is very high and with the lowest entry hurdle (language... Not saying it is not necessary). There are tons of Werkstudent/internship positions while you study and naturally a lot of options for full time employment. If you are already above average in Nigeria, you might want to try to get a job directly if that is your path.

There are heavy demands for front-end and back end application developers, big data analysis and object oriented languages. So come with your flavor and you will surely find a nest. JS, python, C flavors,.net and Co..

P.S: I am not a programmer o

Just as a subtle reminder for those with many questions as to where to start from... Here you go... Again I think.

This is the link to search for your choice programmes:

https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programmes/en/





Steps:

1. Decide that you want to study in Germany
2. Find a program/University of your choice
3. Get all required documents
4. Certify photocopy of documents at German embassy/high court/notary public
5. Apply to the university through uni-assist or courier (depends)
6. Receive admission letter(s)
7. i) Book appointment and open block account with your Admission letter
ii) or get sponsor living in Germany(with 1500euro monthly salary)
8. Book appointment for VISA interview
9. Interview proper
10. Waiting period (have a doctor's number on your speed dial )
11. The A.M mail drops...CONGRATS
12. Get travel insurance and book flight ticket
13. Port to Germany

DISCLAIMER; The above content is based on people's researches, hearsay and experiences...You are fully and soley responsible for any actions or results If you choose to act on the above information.

Your BSc /HND Certificate
Transcript of records
English proficiency letter stating all your courses were taught in English
2- Letter of recommendation

Additional certification if applicable:
Some educational and professional certification
Awards from educational or professional background
Downloading or filling ur intended school application form online


Thereafter, a compelling or professionally written letter of motivation in line with ur intended course of study and certifying ur document at the German consulate of your home country or an high court jurisdiction.
Send ur application to the school address or apply through Uni-assist if the school is under them and pray, hope for admission.

Do not forget to add that arrangement of about 9000€ or getting a sponsorships letter issue by a qualified German resident is PIVOTAL to avoid working in vain.

manneger2:

Thanks for this, pls I checked d link u gave but I notice if am processing from uae, they might not allow sponsorship letter which what I plan to use, but I saw formal obligation letter which from what I read is somehow different from SL, pls what do u think about this, will they accept SL to that formal obligation letter

It is the same thing and from what I read there, you have nothing to worry about so long as your sponsor is getting the SL from Germany and not applying for it from them (UAE).

manneger2:

Thanks for your reply.
I will start my application very soon but as am in dubai pls can I be able to apply for my student visa in dubai as am a dubai residents pls, I will like to know if this is possible from an experienced person here

Yes you can, I have a couple of people that came in from Dubai.

They all claimed that the process (interview especially) is quite less stressful compared to the Lagos Consulate.

You can find their location and opening times (including other information you may need) here https://uae.diplo.de/ae-en/vertretungen/generalkonsulat1

manneger2:
Pls someone that have experience about this should reply me, Must my sponsor be related to me, Can a good friend of mine living in Germany with Resident status be my sponsor for Germany student Visa.

Yes!!!

Sam8850:


However, this thread is quite one-sided (from Part 4) considering it started as "General German Visa Enquiries" but now more "...Student visa enquiries". While some of us are looking for either Work permit, entry visa (blue card) or family reunion, it's quite hard to get answers to questions like the process of verifying documents for the family reunion, general support, general information, when you get to Germany what you need to do before you begin work etc.

Been searching through Nairaland but couldn't find any thread that is focused on German Work Permit or Blue Card holders or family reunion to follow and get more information, I'm sure there are work permit/blue card holders in here already living in Germany that can help with some information and answers to our few questions. I've seen some questions on this thread related to it but it gets lost amongst the student info.

This a typical example of why it is pertinent to ask whatever questions you have here because inspite of all the school talks, there are folks here that have some of the answers you need.

Several discussions have held on family reunion (this month for sure that has yielded results already), there are also folks here that have gone through the work permit process directly from Nigeria and also via transition from masters or bachelor study.

The reason schooling is the core of discussions is because of the numbers gunning for that and the many steps involved.

Just ask, there will be answers for sure...

Hadampson:


Management students are also needed but i can't really say for Germany.

Over to my oga at the top Berliner, willy2000, pomsido, honourableseyi, heybaby and others

The truth of the matter is that apart from IT (programmers in particular) every other profession be it STEM or outside STEM need quite a bit of effort in getting a position post study.

My advice, forget about STEM and focus on learning the language well. Believe me when I say that no matter your program, if you have say B2 or C1 and can read and write german well, you will definitely find offers.

Even System and network administrators have it tough without german. I have many IT Security specialist friends that have B1 german and still being told it is not enough. I also met a guy that studied Law and Economics in English (very little german A1 level) but got a job as a research analyst with a startup in Hamburg.

So, what I am saying is that with God all things are possible but try your very best to be in the best position to get offers no matter what course you are studying.

There are guys that studied Economics and work in Banks now (Fintiba for example), someone studying english communication and has an HR internship with a big company (english only), friend who studied quantitative finance and now working as a business intelligence analyst....the list is endless.

Plan, prioritize, grind, learn and see success fall on you in multiple folds...

Dutch2018:


Can someone use SL for another school apart from the one it bears the name?

SL does not carry the name of the school. It only carries the indication "Studium" meaning for study purposes.

So you can use your SL in any city you decide to go to, even after you have landed and registered with it at one city, you can transfer and use it in another city (so long as that city does not have attaching conditions live evidence the sponsor sends you money like some cities in Bavaria)

SooCute:
B2 should take you less than a year. But if you mingle and force yourself to speak (your cut and join German) you would eventually start making sense sooner.
Also depends on how much time you wanna put-in. I would advice you to start learning German from Nigeria. Throw yourself to it. Just like @hounorableseyi hinted, If yo come here bro/Sis you go ration your time ooo. Alot of wahala if you are doing Bachelors in Engineering( or STEM).

Time no go too dey plus course work, hustle go tie you down.
If you want soft small....avoid education in BAVARIA...i wouldn't say more than this..

Learning the language really depends on how much time you can commit to it.

If you have the regular heavy courseload with assignments and presentations, you will find it very hard to learn the language especially if what you are relying on is the very slow free school classes.

To go really far, you need the intensive classes of 4 times a week of no less than 3hrs each day. With this, you will get to B1 (exam ready) level in exactly 6months. This will of course mean you have to do tons of work on your own. This kind of classes cost money, typically 260euros per month but with your blocked account information you get 50% off (at any VHS school) or 25% at some other schools (not all).

The optimal way would be to learn up to A2 in Nigeria and then start from A2 for free in your school. When at B1 (should be in your 3rd semester then), you go for the B1 exam prep classes in a school outside where it is intensive and exam based.

Else, take the regular classes in school till your 3rd semester (or the semester you got light workload) and then go for intensive classes from the level you are.

Trying to combine full blown courseload with even mini jobs plus language classes will buckle most people and spreading the learning of the language over different times will not help at all.

Plan it out and follow through.....

Chriswazo:


What he's trying to ask, SL gotten for this summer application, can it be used for next year winter if the person didn't go summer again

Issued SL is only valid for 6months from the date it was issued. Anything after that, you will asked to get a new one from the sponsor