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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Nobody: 4:11am On May 12, 2016
mikky4all:
was it later sorted out for ur friend
Yes, in fact it's most time a system error, coz it kept showing that he owed 3euros but they processed his application. But their system was still generating an automatic email telling h he owed 3euros. Just shoot them a mail

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Nobody: 4:13am On May 12, 2016
namebdis4:
Please, could I have a list of uni that are accepting applications for master degree programs to resume in January. I will be very grateful for your assistance.

Thanks
go to daad.de
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Nobody: 4:20am On May 12, 2016
ohakskid:

@willy2000 and the house pls more light on this especially prospective applicant of university of bamberg and also current student. tnx huse
Since you got ur entry qualification in Nigeria, the first field doesn't matter much, Ausland Ahr will do. For HZB mark use 99 thats the code for foreign qualification. Enter date u acquired ur entry qualification. Then u already have Nigeria in the last field. That's all.
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by ogompaul(m): 4:23am On May 12, 2016
This is really a new development. Please are u aware if it is applicable to the B.Sc mechanical engineering as well?
ProfSamurai:
I applied for Msc mechanical engineering at Rhine waal University through uniassist. But uniassist wrote me to say that my application is incomplete, that I'm yet to submit the TestAs certificate.
I have no idea what that is?

So I contacted a friend at Rhine waal studying my desired course, he told me they just introduced it this year. And the exam has already been written and next date for the next exam will be by November.

So i'm asking if anybody applied to the above course at Rhine waal? And whether he/she experienced such?

NB: the TestAs stuff is not written anywhere on the school/course website.

And have already paid 15euros for this angry

Modified

I googled TestAs. It's German universities' post UME -sort of. It can only be taken at approved centres worldwide (same place as TestDaf centres). And the next test will hold on October 26th sad .

https://www.testas.de/en/registrierung_en.htm
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by ProfSamurai(m): 6:21am On May 12, 2016
ogompaul:
This is really a new development. Please are u aware if it is applicable to the B.Sc mechanical engineering as well?

No. It is not.

I also playfully applied for bsc mechatronics - uniassist have already forwarded my application to the Hochschule Rhein Waal.

My friend at HS Rhine Waal said I can change to MSc when I come over, but he doesn't know how possible it is - he heard some peeps discussing about it in school.

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Jus4c: 9:02am On May 12, 2016
Plismoll:
Hello house, thumbs up to everyone for the good work here. I got admitted to TUM MSPE programme and I need some clarifications as regards visa processing, accommodation and all. I will be dropping my questions as events unfold. Congrats to Lobito007 and others!

P.S: @Lobito007, let's connect.

Morning bro.I sent you a PM.
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by royaldok: 9:19am On May 12, 2016
Hello all,

If applying through Uni-assist, is it very important to send TOEFL score report to Uni-assist?

Thanks for your anticipated response(s)
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Williamso(m): 10:40am On May 12, 2016
dolpaz:


Hello people!
I should have done this much sooner, but there's always something eating up my time. I'm studying Information Engineering in Kiel. Please note that this post is about my personal experience in Kiel. If you have a contrary opinion from another city, kindly hold your peace!!!

First things first, Studium is important, and not quite easy! There are always presentations to do, articles to write, empirical studies to conduct, etc, and as a Master Student, it's expected that you already know quite a lot (screw BSc from Naija for putting me in this position grin grin) so it's important that you study a lot. Thankfully, the results so far have been good. Generally speaking, my advice would be to study at the pace you feel most comfortable with. Some people can take more than 30 credits in a semester, some can't take more than 20. You must not finish your program in 4 (or 3) semesters; and this also applies to Bachelor students.

Secondly, language. To me, this is almost as important as the studium itself for various reasons: You're in a German speaking country, so don't expect people to pity you and speak English with you. It's their prerogative to use the language(s) they feel comfortable with so you must accept this and step up. Also, you go to your school's library for a research and you need a reference; out of 10 books on a topic, 8 are in German. Also for a successful studium, internship is necessary and when you're competing with Germans, what better way to get an edge than to have "Deutschkenntnisse"? Even for the programmers where the Language is not as important as the arts, imagine working with the German version of eclipse, of even the entire Microsoft office suite in German. Need I say more?
Learn the language from Nigeria if you can, and if you can't, make a conscious effort to learn it when you get here; I didn't know "Guten Tag" as at September last year smiley

Thirdly, Arbeit. I know many people will read only this paragraph grin grin Anyway, as money is important, this must also be important. But balancing working and studying isn't easy but under strict discipline, it is doable. And yes, there are jobs; I know people here that make more than 1.500 after tax per month with little or no German knowledge (I will not talk on this as the people are taking a gap semester, or not focused on school at all). Nevertheless, German knowledge is important to get jobs: My pidgin Deutsch helped me get my job cheesy cheesy

Fourthly, Fest. Haven't seen any real "Fest" yet. Ich freue mich auf die Kielerwoche im Juni smiley...

Fifthly, Freund machen, Spaß and Frauen. My opinion is that a lot of Germans are very reserved when they're not drunk. Many things could happen when they are, or if you can string some sentences in German or both cool cool cool
Also, the weather now is really great. Great time to go to the beach or wind surfing or spazieren... many things to do, can't list them all.

Sixthly, Essen. I miss pounded yam and egusi soup cry I have had enough potatoes to last a lifetime, And I'm sure I'll be having a lot more over time. Abeg who dey enter Kiel anytime soon, I get list of things wey you go help me bring cry cry cry cry cry cry

Finally, my advice to anyone coming here: LEARN DEUTSCH!!! It's even more important than learning a programming language (and this is coming from someone with a programming/IT background). Integrate properly; don't get angry/upset/confused when things don't happen the way you're used to (*cough* dress codes *cough*), and your stay could be more enjoyable than you anticipated...

Last bullet, if there's anything you were expecting to see that I didn't cover, let me know... smiley

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by ichommy(m): 10:58am On May 12, 2016
royaldok:
Hello all,

If applying through Uni-assist, is it very important to send TOEFL score report to Uni-assist?

Thanks for your anticipated response(s)

The can acess your result if you provide your Candidate number, but to heisting your application(s) i will suggest you send the result. wink
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by ayo23us: 1:46pm On May 12, 2016
Hi @Takeastep and all!
I got a letter through mail from the embassy asking me to send my passport and travel insurance close to when I intend leaving for Germany for my research stay. I think that's all, no mention of the blocked account.

Best wishes!


ayo23us:
Thanks!

I have a feeling that the VO understood what I was trying to explain when I raised the issue of the blocked or no blocked accounts. She later asked how much I was earning per month hear. I told her and even explained that my pay slip is included in the application docs.

But anyway, let's see what happens as I hope for the best.

Best wishes!

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by ohakskid: 2:19pm On May 12, 2016
biglord:

Since you got ur entry qualification in Nigeria, the first field doesn't matter much, Ausland Ahr will do. For HZB mark use 99 thats the code for foreign qualification. Enter date u acquired ur entry qualification. Then u already have Nigeria in the last field. That's all.
one bottle bro, cheers...

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by acedboss(m): 2:51pm On May 12, 2016
Anyone who wants to pay uni-assist fees can pm me,Note however that black market rates apply. Also, anyone going to Cologne, Bonn or other neighboring cities in NRW can pm me too for advice, tips, etc.

Shalom!
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by ichommy(m): 3:47pm On May 12, 2016
45 Most Asked Questions About Studying in Germany wink Newbie should grab something grin

1. Why choose Germany to study in as a foreign student?

Well, for starters, you’ll get first-class education (German universities are among the highest ranking in the world – right below a few of the American Ivy League and prestigious British universities) and a formal degree to show for it, that is recognized all over the world.

On top of that, the guiding principle of the German higher education being ‘The Unity of Teaching and Research’ (also the cornerstone of what is referred to as the ‘dual education system’), there is strong emphasis on ‘apprenticeship’ and hands-on involvement on the part of the student, in both the practical application of a large part of what gets learned theoretically and in researching novel ways of problem-solving (at many universities and ‘Fachhochschulen’ access to cutting-edge research facilities is available).

Finally, Germany is an important country and culture, so every international student stands to benefit greatly from familiarity with it (to say nothing of the ton of fun they are certain to have in the process).
2. What exactly is ‘Studienkolleg’?

It is a one-year preparatory course which has to be joined by individual candidates who wish to study at a German higher education institution but whose school leaving diploma is deemed insufficient to apply for a degree program.

The course covers full-time education in the subjects of a degree program as well as the German language, for five days a week. A passing score on the final Assessment Examination qualifies you to apply for a degree program that is suitable for you at any German university.
3. Can I study in Germany in English language?

Yes. There’s plenty of International Degree Courses taught in English (in the first semesters, at any rate) for students whose command of the German language isn’t sufficiently good to warrant their studying be done entirely in German. Both before and during the program there are German language courses offered. A large number of postgraduate courses (Master’s and Ph.D.) are designed and taught entirely in English.

Go to https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programs/de/ and select “English” from the field “Course Language” to find all programs in English!
4. What exactly are the International Degree Courses?

International Degree Courses have been introduced by institutions of higher education in Germany with the express aim of facilitating the process whereby international student applicants realize their educational objectives in Germany. The medium of instruction is primarily English, with gradually increasing usage of German.

These courses, which have been designed to high academic standards and are available to not only international but German students as well, cover both undergraduate (6 to 8 semesters resulting with a Bachelors degree) and postgraduate (3 to 5 semesters resulting with a Masters degree – in some courses, 6 additional semesters lead to a Ph.D.) studies.
5. Is it mandatory for international students to have passed TOEFL or IELTS in order to enroll on a study program that is taught entirely in English?

Yes, as a general rule, you need TOEFL or IELTS in order to apply for a program that is entirely taught in English at a German university. If, however, you’re applying for a postgraduate program and already hold a Bachelors degree with English as the language of instruction, you do not need TOEFL or IELTS; it goes without saying: no need for TOEFL or IELTS if you’re a native speaker of English.
6. What are the “Fachhochschulen,” and in what way are they different from a University?

Let’s first mention what they have in common: they both lead to Bachelors and Masters degrees (or their equivalents in Germany). However, ‘Fachhochschulen’ do not award Ph.D. titles; in order to earn a Ph.D. a postgraduate course at a university has to be attended.

Universities of Applied Sciences (a.k.a. ‘Fachhochschulen’) are so conceived as to maximize the practical utilization of theoretical knowledge; they are suitable for candidates who have no intention of pursuing academic careers, but are rather interested in the acquisition of as much practical experience as possible. Hence, the vast majority of degree programs taught in them are in the fields of engineering and hard sciences; programs in business administration get taught at ‘Fachhochschulen’ too, but to a lesser extent, whereas courses in humanities and social sciences are rarely offered.
7. Is there free access to computer facilities and libraries at German universities?

As a general rule, all higher education institutions in Germany provide Internet access and set up email accounts for their students. In addition to that, they have libraries and archives that are very well stocked and that supply many of the titles that are mandatory reading for students so they don’t have to buy a lot of the reading material for their study courses.
8. Are there any age limits to apply for postgraduate study programs (Masters and Ph.D.) in Germany?

No, there are no limitations set on age.
9. Are there deadlines for direct enrollment?

The entrance application must be submitted by January 15 each year for the summer semester (beginning on April 1) and by July 15 for the winter semester (beginning on October 1). Students from outside Germany now have the opportunity to apply to several universities with only one set of documents through the Application Services for International Students (assist). assist will check that all necessary documents have been included and that they meet the necessary formal requirements, and will then forward them on to the respective universities.
10. Who does the assessment and recognition of foreign earned degrees in Germany?

As a general rule, the assessment of degrees and academic credits for admission purposes is the responsibility of universities. In assessing foreign higher education qualifications and degrees, the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) of the Conference of German Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK) assists with provision of recommendations that are country-specific.
Pursuant to ‘The Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Professional Qualifications Act of 2012,’ the certification authorities of the federal state of residence (or the state in which he/she intends to reside) of the applicant are responsible for the recognition of foreign higher education and degrees earned for the purpose of enrolling on an advanced study program.
11. What tuition fees do higher education institutions charge in Germany?

Even in the last few years tuition fees were pretty much a non-issue in German higher education since they were ridiculously low compared to other developed countries. Also only two out of the 16 federal states (Bavaria and Lower Saxony) used to allow their higher education institutions to charge tuition fees – and when they did, they charged up to €500 per semester. As of October 2014, Germany decided to waive tuition fees in all of the provinces making higher education literally free of charge.

Postgraduate courses (Master’s and Ph.D.) however, are liable for some extra costs, varying between €650 and a few thousand Euros per semester; it is advised that prospective foreign postgraduate students do their due diligence.
12. Do I need a lot of money to finance my stay in Germany?

The fact that there are no tuition fees mustn’t lead you jump to the conclusion that studying in Germany will be cheap. Yes, there are creative and commonsensical ways to significantly reduce your overall cost of life there, but first and foremost you need to realistically assess the resources at your disposal – take good stock of yourself financially. Don’t delude yourself thinking that working part time while studying in Germany, will take care of all your financial worries, as that’s highly unlikely to be the case – your student visa and residence permit entitle you to 120 full (or 240 half) days of work only. A scholarship and/or support by a sponsor (parent, relative, etc) may be necessary, in which case the sponsor has to explicitly state their intention of supporting you.

For more information please read: The Cost of Living as an International Student in Germany!
13. What are good places, other than universities, to apply for a scholarship if I want to study in Germany?

A good place to start out is the German Research Foundation http://www.dfg.de/en/index.html
Also, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/12359-finding-scholarships/

Apart from offering scholarship programs they also give advice on almost everything related to studying in Germany.

You can find more information here!
14. Will I be allowed to work while studying in Germany?

A foreign (not a citizen of an EU or EEA member country – with the exception of Bulgaria and Romania which face restrictions until 2014) student studying full-time in Germany is legally allowed to work a maximum of 120 full (or 240 half) days within a year, without having to obtain a permission from German employment authorities.

The legally allowed number of working days (half days) for foreign students also includes voluntary work placements, regardless of whether the placement is paid or unpaid. Also, foreign students face an additional restriction: while working the legally allowed number of days (or half days), they cannot be self-employed or work on a freelance basis. You can find more information here!
15. Can my spouse/husband who will accompany me in Germany work too?

Spouses/Husbands accompanying foreign students may, under certain conditions, be permitted to work. If you are planning on having your husband or wife accompany you during your studies in Germany and hope they’ll be allowed to work, they must fully disclose their intention to work when applying for the visa.
16. Will I be liable to pay taxes in Germany?

It is the amount of money you’ve earned working as well as the duration of your stay in Germany, that determine whether you have to pay taxes or not. You are exempt from having to pay taxes if your stay in Germany doesn’t exceed six months and/or if you haven’t made more than €450 per month (considered to be income from a so-called ‘mini-job’ and therefore tax and pension contribution exempt) working in Germany.
If your annual gross income is less than €8,130 you will get all the taxes you paid refunded back to you at the end of the year when you file your tax return with tax authorities.
17. Do I have to open a German bank account?

It would be recommendable to open a German bank account because if you are going to rent a flat or if you are going to apply for an insurance you have to provide the bank details so that they would be able to debit the money because it is not possible to pay it cash. If you have a credit card of course you can also use it but cash cards are more common.
18. Can I bring my spouse and children to Germany while I am studying over there?

If you have a residence permit in Germany and if the duration of your stay is expected to be longer than one year, than family reunification is possible. However, in order for them to join you in Germany, you have to be able to support them without burdening social assistance in any way.
19. Do I need a student visa to study in Germany?

That depends on what your nationality is; citizens of EU or EEA member countries do not need a visa – only a valid ID card (once they settle and find a place to live in, they only have to register with the local authorities at the city they’ll be studying in – the ‘Einwohnermeldeamt’ – get the certificate confirming they have the right to reside in Germany, and they’re good to go).

Even if you’re a national of a country the passport-holders of which don’t need a visa to enter Germany and stay for up to 90 days, you have to exit the country after 90 days just as anyone who has entered on a Schengen visa has to, unless you are a citizen of a small number of countries (Andorra, Australia, Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Canada, Monaco, New Zealand, San Marino, South Korea and the United States of America) who can apply for a residence permit within three months of entry.

(For information pertaining to your nationality check http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/StaatenlisteVisumpflicht_node.html)

So, if you’re not a national of an EU or EEA member country (or of any of the above-mentioned countries the citizens of which can apply for a residence permit while still in Germany) than you need to be issued a national type visa before leaving for Germany if your intention is to stay there for longer than three months.

You apply for a student visa well in advance of planned departure for Germany at the German embassy or consulate general in your country.
20. What documents do I need when I apply for a student visa?

You have to inquire at the German embassy or consulate general in your country in order to be certain; usually the following documents need to be submitted:

proof of your previous studies (and a higher education entrance qualification recognized in Germany),
proof of admission from your university (or confirmation that you are soon to receive a letter of admission),
proof of your health insurance coverage,
proof of possessing sufficient financial resources (income or assets of roughly €8000 per year) and
proof of your language skills in German (or plans to attend a language course while in Germany).

21. If I have proof of admission from a German university providing full scholarship, is it necessary that I produce other financial proof in order to obtain the student visa?

As a general rule, a full scholarship is sufficient financial proof in order to apply for a visa; whether the embassy requires additional proof or not, depends on your country of nationality.
22. If my study program will be taught entirely in English, is it still necessary for me – in order to be issued a visa – to produce proof of sufficient German language skills?

No, if the exclusive language of instruction will be English you don’t need to know the German language; however, a little knowledge of German will take you a long way in your everyday life as a student.

To be Continue...

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by ichommy(m): 3:51pm On May 12, 2016
Oya, Make we Continue smiley

23. Once I complete my studies at a German higher education institution and therefore the reason why I got issued the student visa ceases to exist, do I have to leave the country immediately?

Not necessarily, it’s possible to extend your student visa for one year, after completing your Bachelor’s degree.
24. How can I get the residence permit?

Persons who are coming to Germany with a visa and who intend to stay for a longer period in Germany have to have a residence permit. The responsible authority therefore is the foreign office. For the residence permit you need a certificate of the enrollment from the university, the registration from the authorities, a proof of financing and a valid health insurance contract. A residence permit for the purpose of studying is issued for a period of two years and have to be extended before the two years run out. When you are going to extend your visa you always have to show them a valid insurance contract.
25. What is the typical path to a Ph.D. in Germany in a nutshell?

Assuming the degree currently held qualifies him/her for a doctoral program in Germany, the typical path a candidate would have to follow to a doctorate, in a nutshell, would be as follows: once the area of study is selected, the candidate needs to find an academic supervisor/mentor a.k.a. the “Doktorvater” or “Doktormutter” in German, who will guide the doctoral candidate through the research phase leading to the writing of his/her dissertation.

There are different ways of going about finding an academic supervisor in Germany: either through personal contacts your professors may have in Germany or through online research of various scientific publications, e.g. http://www.hochschulkompass.de/en/

Once an academic supervisor is found, the doctoral candidate has to enroll at a university program for several semesters, where he/she will be gaining scientific experience and working as an assistant, all the while researching and writing the dissertation.

Another increasingly popular (especially among foreign students) way to earn a Ph.D. in Germany is through one of the so-called ‘structured doctoral programs,’ wherein a team of professors supervises a group of doctoral candidates.
26. Which qualification do I need to present to be admitted for Ph.D. Programmes?

If you wish to gain a Ph.D. in Germany, then you definitely need to hold a university degree which is equivalent to a degree gained at a German university. Equivalency is decided by the university in question and you should contact your chosen institution directly.

You can find more information at http://www.hochschulkompass.de/en/doctoral-studies.html
27. How can I gain a doctorate in Germany?

As soon as you have chosen a topic area, you need to find a professor, who will act as your academic supervisor. Once you have an academic supervisor for your doctoral thesis, you will be required to enroll at the relevant university for a number of semesters and attend certain courses. Please inquire as soon as possible, whether the degree you currently hold is qualified for a doctoral program.
German universities are increasingly creating special programs for foreign doctoral candidates which have been specifically designed to meet the needs and interests of international applicants. These special measures primarily involve preparation, guidance-counselling and the provision of favorable research conditions. Not only can the thesis often be written in English or another world language, but study-integrated German language courses also help students overcome the language barrier. Such program includes:

PhD support programs,
Binational doctoral arrangement,
Graduate Schools.

Information on these programs as well as the addresses of all HEI and all doctoral programs and doctorates can be found on the following website: www.higher-education-compass.de
28. What are the admission/enrollment criteria at German universities and other higher education institutions?

In Germany, a prerequisite (and also the traditional route) to enrollment into a tertiary level education institution (university, university of applied sciences a.k.a. ‘Fachhoschule,’ college of art and music, etc) is a passing score on the final examination whereby a certificate called the ‘Abitur’ (or Fachabitur) is obtained. As a general rule, Abitur – formally enabling students to attend a university – is necessary for enrollment into most universities, but exceptions to this rule are not infrequent (one of the alternative routes is a passing score on the ‘Begabtenprüfung’ a.k.a. ‘the aptitude test’).

As an international student, however, you need to apply well in advance in order for the International Students Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt) to consider your application – including previous academic record – and determine whether it meets all admission requirements; for this purpose you will need to produce proof of completion of secondary education (e.g. high school diploma, ‘Matura,’ ‘A-Levels,’ or if required in your country, proof of having passed a university entrance examination) that is an equivalent of Abitur.

As to whether your high school diploma gets accepted for purposes of studying in Germany, depends on what country it was issued in; if your high school diploma was issued in a EU or EEA member country, then it is accepted for direct application at a university, otherwise you may have to undergo (again depending on the country of issuance of your high school diploma) a ‘Feststellungsprüfung’ assessment examination, after having attended a Studienkolleg (preparatory course). For further details go to https://www.daad.de/deutschland/nach-deutschland/voraussetzungen/en/6017-university-admission-and-requirements/?id=1&ebene=1

Certain universities of applied sciences a.k.a. ‘Fachhoschulen,’ may require that you complete a working internship prior to enrolling.

In order to be admitted to a post-graduate (Master’s or Ph.D.) program, a formal recognition of your university degree is required, from your home country or another country.
29. Do all of my documents, enclosed in the application I’m sending in, have to be originals/certified or can they be copies instead?

As a general rule, you only send certified documents; certain additional documents, however, such as proof of internship, etc. are exempt from that rule.
30. What level of knowledge of the German language do I need in order to attend a ‘Studienkolleg’?

Your German language skills need to be at the B1 level (proof thereof is required), which is considered an equivalent of roughly 600 hours.
31. Will my school-leaving qualification be recognised?

In order to be allowed to study in Germany, you need a ‘Hochschulzugangsberechtigung’ (university entrance entitlement): this simply means a school-leaving qualification that entitles you to study at university. In Germany, this is the ‘Allgemeine Hochschulreife’ (Abitur) or ‘Fachhochschulreife’. So how do you find out if your qualification is also recognised? On the Anabin website (only in German) you can select both your homeland and the qualification you have obtained. When you have entered this information, you will receive a detailed explanation of whether or not your qualification is adequate for direct university entrance.
32. What exactly do I need for the enrollment at a university?

You have to show them a valid insurance in Germany (Mawista Student and Mawista Science are accepted by all universities),
You have to show them the notification of admission,
You have to have a receipt of the payment to the student organization,
You have to give them a passport picture,
You have to show them your passport with the valid visa.

33. What exactly is a Studentenwerk?

Studentenwerk is an organisation which acts in the interest of the students of each particular region in Germany. Each German region has its own studentwnwerk, but they cooperate closely on the national level. Studentenwerke generally organize and run cafeterias, restaurants, housing units, the BAföG for the government, and even psychological and low level health services.
Some regions and universities mandate a certain yearly fee by each student for the studentenwerk, making it legally a very close cooperation between the semi-independent organisation and the local governments.
34. Can I do a “Dual Studium” as a foreigner?

Most universities in Germany offer the so called “Duales Studium”. This special way of studying makes it possible for students to study theory at a traditional university and at the same time practice what they have learned at companies who partner with the university or program.
Depending on you visa you will most likely be able as a foreigner to work only 120 days out of the year. As long as this is in agreement with your university’s program you can participate in the highly successful Dual Studium program.
35. Will my driver’s license be valid in Germany

As a general rule, the validity of foreign driver’s licenses is limited to six months. If, as a full-time student you claim residence in Germany, and after six months your driver’s license expires, the only way for you to continue to drive legally would be to transfer your license. Whether the transferring of your license requires you to undergo the theoretical and driving tests administered by driving schools, depends on the country of issuance of your driver’s license (find out what regulations apply to your home country by contacting the local dept. of motor vehicles/driver’s licenses).

For the purpose of transferring your driver’s license in Germany you will need to produce the following:

Your original driver’s license (has to still be valid),
Passport-size photograph of you,
Proof of residency in Germany and
Your passport or ID card.

36. Which are the best universities for my field of study?

Each year, the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE) publishes Germany’s most comprehensive ranking of higher education institutions. This multidimensional ranking uses up to 40 different indicators to provide a differentiated and detailed view of the strengths and weaknesses of German higher education by subject areas. This is complemented by a research ranking published every fall to provide specific information on the research contribution of German higher education institutions. On the CHE website you can find out what the top-ranked German universities are in every subject area.
37. What are the requirements for getting a PhD in Germany?

The most important formal requirement is a very good university degree that is recognised in Germany. Generally, your degree must be equivalent to a master’s degree, awarded after at least eight semesters of university study. There is one exception: Especially qualified international applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree may be admitted to a doctoral programme in what is called a “fast track programme”. In such cases, applicants are usually required to pass an examination.

Each German university is responsible for admitting candidates to its PhD programmes and recognising prior academic achievement. This is why candidates must apply directly to the Dean’s Office or the faculty’s doctoral committee to have their past degrees recognised. In certain cases, admission to a PhD programme is determined by an additional examination which assesses whether the candidate’s knowledge is equivalent to that of a holder of a degree from Germany.

You can obtain more information from the professors who are responsible for the subject in question. It may also be helpful – and in some cases, necessary – to include letters of recommendation from your university professors at home. Source: DAAD!
38. Do I have to open a German bank account?

It would be recommendable to open a German bank account because if you are going to rent a flat or if you are going to apply for an insurance you have to provide the bank details so that they would be able to debit the money because it is not possible to pay it cash. If you have a credit card of course you can also use it but cash cards are more common.
39. What kind of insurance do I need to matriculate at a university?

In Germany there are two kinds of health insurance, the public insurance and the private one. Without an insurance it is not possible for you to matriculate at a university. Up to the age of 30 years or until your 14th term of study you normally have to be insured over a public insurance company. But you also have the possibility to exempt yourself from the public insurance company if you would like to be insured over a private insurance. For getting this exemption you will have to go directly to the public insurance company before you are going to matriculate yourself at the university. But please note, if you exempt yourself from the public insurance company you can´t be insured over them as long as you are a student. The product Mawista Student is a perfect choice for foreign students in Germany!
40. How can I find a flat in Germany?

If you would like to register for a room or an apartment in the student accommodation you should contact your local Studentenwerk directly. On their website you can also find the offers of accommodation, information on the prices and also for the furnishing. The offers are varied and range from simple rooms to flats for couples, for students with children and also for students with disabilities. The furnished rooms are mostly equipped with a writing desk, a bed, a wardrobe and shelving. But pillows, blankets, bedding and towels are not provided. But this can be bought or rented as well. If possible do not arrive at the weekend or late at night, in case there is no other choice you have to inform the Studentenwerk so that you can discuss with them where you can get the keys from. If you still don´t have a flat after your arrival in Germany, please go as soon as possible to the Studentwerk they often have an emergency accommodation available at the beginning of term.
41. How can I get the residence permit?

Persons who are coming to Germany with a visa and who intend to stay for a longer period in Germany have to have a residence permit. The responsible authority therefore is the foreign office. For the residence permit you need a certificate of the enrollment from the university, the registration from the authorities, a proof of financing and a valid health insurance contract. A residence permit for the purpose of studying is issued for a period of two years and have to be extended before the two years run out. When you are going to extend your visa you always have to show them a valid insurance contract.
42. Can I bring my spouse and children to Germany while I am studying over there?

If you have a residence permit in Germany and if the duration of your stay is expected to be longer than one year, than family reunification is possible. However, in order for them to join you in Germany, you have to be able to support them without burdening social assistance in any way.
43. Will my driver’s license be valid in Germany

As a general rule, the validity of foreign driver’s licenses is limited to six months. If, as a full-time student you claim residence in Germany, and after six months your driver’s license expires, the only way for you to continue to drive legally would be to transfer your license. Whether the transferring of your license requires you to undergo the theoretical and driving tests administered by driving schools, depends on the country of issuance of your driver’s license (find out what regulations apply to your home country by contacting the local dept. of motor vehicles/driver’s licenses).

For the purpose of transferring your driver’s license in Germany you will need to produce the following:

Your original driver’s license (has to still be valid),
Passport-size photograph of you,
Proof of residency in Germany and
Your passport or ID card.

44. Will I be allowed to bring my pet to Germany?

If you absolutely have to, you can bring your pet to Germany, as long as you can prove that the animal has been duly vaccinated against rabies (30 days at least prior to crossing the border to enter Germany, but not date back more than 1 year for dogs and six months for cats).

You also have to reckon with a tax being levied for dogs, to be paid after you’ve registered the animal with local authorities.
45. Is it easy to travel around the country in Germany – how mobile can I expect to be?

It is fairly easy; although you don’t need a car to get around in Germany – owing to its outstanding public transportation network – driving on German autobahns is sheer pleasure. On the other hand, the ICE high-speed trains, Deutsche Bahn AG, the suburban S-Bahn network, tram and subway lines cover together the entire territory of Germany.
Domestic flights between all major cities are also available and are increasingly being used. Buss and taxi services are also readily available. For those who enjoy cycling, special cycling lanes and suitable places for parking are widespread.
Viel Glück wink

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by ProfSamurai(m): 3:59pm On May 12, 2016
Hochschule Rhein Waal replied my mail.

Dear prospective student,



Thank you for your interest in the Rhine-Waal University.



Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of the European Higher Education Area must additionally submit documentation of a valid TestAS Certificate in the Core-Test and Engineering Module with a standard score of 100 or better.



Please register for the next TestAS exam slot so that you can apply for the summer semester 2017.

We are sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused.

Funny people angry - they couldn't even upload the new requirement on their site.

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by royaldok: 4:12pm On May 12, 2016
acedboss:
Anyone who wants to pay uni-assist fees can pm me,Note however that black market rates apply. Also, anyone going to Cologne, Bonn or other neighboring cities in NRW can pm me too for advice, tips, etc.

Shalom!
My selfless, upright and ever-ready to assist boss, I hail o.
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by takeastep: 5:04pm On May 12, 2016
Great news. Surely your visa has been approved.

Next step: Get your travel insurance. Try IGI. I will send you a mail to link you with someone for assistance.

Once you get the insurance, go to the embassy and get a prepaid courier envelope from FedEx. They have a kiosk in the embassy just around the business centre. Price of that will depend on your address.

Cheers.


ayo23us:
Hi @Takeastep and all!
I got a letter through mail from the embassy asking me to send my passport and travel insurance close to when I intend leaving for Germany for my research stay. I think that's all, no mention of the blocked account.

Best wishes!


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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by chiccha77: 5:08pm On May 12, 2016
Hi Williams
I am chiccha and i live in Italy by july ending i should be relocating to Germany Bavaria Munich to start a new life. i have to re-register in nairaland after reading your write -ups with a new id as i couldn't remember password to my old account . Please i don t know if you could be of any assistance to me on my question or anybody else. Since i am relocating new to look for job in Germany can i used my HND to work or conversion of German qualifications so that i work as well as enrolling back to university, please i need an honest answer as i will be there in July. Thanks. Note am an Italian citizen so you look at the angle if you are answering.

Hello people!
I should have done this much sooner, but there's always something eating up my time. I'm studying Information Engineering in Kiel. Please note that this post is about my personal experience in Kiel. If you have a contrary opinion from another city, kindly hold your peace!!!

First things first, Studium is important, and not quite easy! There are always presentations to do, articles to write, empirical studies to conduct, etc, and as a Master Student, it's expected that you already know quite a lot (screw BSc from Naija for putting me in this position grin grin) so it's important that you study a lot. Thankfully, the results so far have been good. Generally speaking, my advice would be to study at the pace you feel most comfortable with. Some people can take more than 30 credits in a semester, some can't take more than 20. You must not finish your program in 4 (or 3) semesters; and this also applies to Bachelor students.

Secondly, language. To me, this is almost as important as the studium itself for various reasons: You're in a German speaking country, so don't expect people to pity you and speak English with you. It's their prerogative to use the language(s) they feel comfortable with so you must accept this and step up. Also, you go to your school's library for a research and you need a reference; out of 10 books on a topic, 8 are in German. Also for a successful studium, internship is necessary and when you're competing with Germans, what better way to get an edge than to have "Deutschkenntnisse"? Even for the programmers where the Language is not as important as the arts, imagine working with the German version of eclipse, of even the entire Microsoft office suite in German. Need I say more?
Learn the language from Nigeria if you can, and if you can't, make a conscious effort to learn it when you get here; I didn't know "Guten Tag" as at September last year smiley

Thirdly, Arbeit. I know many people will read only this paragraph grin grin Anyway, as money is important, this must also be important. But balancing working and studying isn't easy but under strict discipline, it is doable. And yes, there are jobs; I know people here that make more than 1.500 after tax per month with little or no German knowledge (I will not talk on this as the people are taking a gap semester, or not focused on school at all). Nevertheless, German knowledge is important to get jobs: My pidgin Deutsch helped me get my job cheesy cheesy

Fourthly, Fest. Haven't seen any real "Fest" yet. Ich freue mich auf die Kielerwoche im Juni smiley...

Fifthly, Freund machen, Spaß and Frauen. My opinion is that a lot of Germans are very reserved when they're not drunk. Many things could happen when they are, or if you can string some sentences in German or both cool cool cool
Also, the weather now is really great. Great time to go to the beach or wind surfing or spazieren... many things to do, can't list them all.

Sixthly, Essen. I miss pounded yam and egusi soup cry I have had enough potatoes to last a lifetime, And I'm sure I'll be having a lot more over time. Abeg who dey enter Kiel anytime soon, I get list of things wey you go help me bring cry cry cry cry cry cry

Finally, my advice to anyone coming here: LEARN DEUTSCH!!! It's even more important than learning a programming language (and this is coming from someone with a programming/IT background). Integrate properly; don't get angry/upset/confused when things don't happen the way you're used to (*cough* dress codes *cough*), and your stay could be more enjoyable than you anticipated...

Last bullet, if there's anything you were expecting to see that I didn't cover, let me know... smiley[/quote]

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Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by mikky4all(m): 5:12pm On May 12, 2016
namebdis4:
Please, could I have a list of uni that are accepting applications for master degree programs to resume in January. I will be very grateful for your assistance.

Thanks
www.daad.de
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by chiccha77: 5:13pm On May 12, 2016
Hi Williams
I am chiccha and i live in Italy by July ending i should be relocating to Germany Bavaria Munich to start a new life. i have to re-register in nairaland after reading your write -ups with a new id as i couldn't remember password to my old account . Please i don t know if you could be of any assistance to me on my question or anybody else. Since i am relocating new to look for job in Germany can i used my HND to work or conversion of German qualifications so that i work as well as enrolling back to university, please i need an honest answer as i will be there in July. Thanks. Note am an Italian citizen so you look at the angle if you are answering.
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Williamso(m): 5:31pm On May 12, 2016
chiccha77:
Hi Williams...
It's williamso smiley

I don't know much about Bayern and I was there only in winter...
IMO, I don't think your HND has anything to do with anything... You're an EU citizen, so you have certain "privileges" others don't. Nevertheless, you will get jobs as I hear the south has more to offer than the north.
I still believe your ability to speak German will be of essence (especially as I would presume you'll be applying for a Bachelor program...)
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by acedboss(m): 6:38pm On May 12, 2016
royaldok:
My selfless, upright and ever-ready to assist boss, I hail o.

Oga sir. I'm loyal oh. How far d docs? delivered by now I reckon.
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by royaldok: 8:58pm On May 12, 2016
acedboss:


Oga sir. I'm loyal oh. How far d docs? delivered by now I reckon.
Yes boss!
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by styles2009: 8:59pm On May 12, 2016
chiccha77:
Hi Williams
I am chiccha and i live in Italy by July ending i should be relocating to Germany Bavaria Munich to start a new life. i have to re-register in nairaland after reading your write -ups with a new id as i couldn't remember password to my old account . Please i don t know if you could be of any assistance to me on my question or anybody else. Since i am relocating new to look for job in Germany can i used my HND to work or conversion of German qualifications so that i work as well as enrolling back to university, please i need an honest answer as i will be there in July. Thanks. Note am an Italian citizen so you look at the angle if you are answering.

Ciao Chiccha
As an Italian citizen, you can work and study in Germany either by moving to Germany and register at the Rathaus and start applying for a Job or apply for a University and get an admission then study and work.

As for Nigerian OND, i guess someone said it on this site before, you can't get a direct admission to study at a german University with OND, you'll need go through Studienkolleg like i did coming also from Italy with my Nigerian WAEC result and after Studienkolleg then you can apply to any University or Polytechnic all over Germany.
If i may ask, Do you have any certificate from any italian school or work?
Lastly, i assume you have some basic german or good knowledge as this would really make requiring for information very easy,if not please start learning as soon as possible

Feel free to ask any questions.
Ci sentiamo
Styles
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by ohakskid: 10:05pm On May 12, 2016
@williams, pls tell me more me about your course "information Engineering" and also about the city.I am also applying to ur skul.tnx
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by royaldok: 10:15pm On May 12, 2016
Great people, I am in urgent and dire need of IELTS study materials. Please, anyone who can assist me should send to abbeydok@gmail.com
Danke!
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Williamso(m): 11:27pm On May 12, 2016
ohakskid:
@williams, pls tell me more me about your course "information Engineering" and also about the city.I am also applying to ur skul.tnx
williamsO!

Like the name implies, it's about IT, with a lot of focus on "Information" you'll learn stuff about togaf, business processes, etc, although all that would depend on your major. The module list is on the website, you can learn more from there. And learn to program if you don't already. C/C++ or Java would be helpful but also learn JavaScript as there's no escaping it; it's a compulsory module.
Kiel is a small city in the north, ungefähr 120,000 people and about an hour from Hamburg. Don't know what to say that hasn't already been said so you should ask specific questions...
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by liftedkris: 12:06am On May 13, 2016
Hello Buddies, I applied for form A in Ecobank and its been 4weeks and it hasn't been treated! Do you think anything could be the problem? Should I try another bank? Pls advise needed!!!!.........thanks in anticipation
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by ohakskid: 4:57am On May 13, 2016
Williamso:

williamsO!

Like the name implies, it's about IT, with a lot of focus on "Information" you'll learn stuff about togaf, business processes, etc, although all that would depend on your major. The module list is on the website, you can learn more from there. And learn to program if you don't already. C/C++ or Java would be helpful but also learn JavaScript as there's no escaping it; it's a compulsory module.
Kiel is a small city in the north, ungefähr 120,000 people and about an hour from Hamburg. Don't know what to say that hasn't already been said so you should ask specific questions...
Yh am workn on d java, wat abt job n sorry 4 misspeln ur name.tnx
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by chiccha77: 6:13am On May 13, 2016
Goodmorning williamamso☺
Thanks for your informations and quick response.Obviously am going to learn german and that will be an ultimost advantage too . Hope you will be able to assist me if there will be need especially information about their university and courses. It's being long I left school but am taking the risk .
Once again thanks
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by chiccha77: 6:30am On May 13, 2016
Ciao styles

Come va e credo che tu stai bene?
Thanks for your contribution also .I appreciate knowing that some people are here lending their helping hands to others in their own ways . I am proud of you guys .Thanks all.yes I had a certificate on Edu_Animatore wouldn't know how it will be of benefit both in work and school over their.As my for my formal certificate was HND and not OND. Grazie e arriverdeci
Re: General German Visa Enquiries Part 3 by styles2009: 8:01am On May 13, 2016
chiccha77:
Ciao styles

Come va e credo che tu stai bene?
Thanks for your contribution also .I appreciate knowing that some people are here lending their helping hands to others in their own ways . I am proud of you guys .Thanks all.yes I had a certificate on Edu_Animatore wouldn't know how it will be of benefit both in work and school over their.As my for my formal certificate was HND and not OND. Grazie e arriverdeci


Sto molto bene Grazie.
As for your Edu Animatore certification your can search for “Anerkennungsstelle für ausländisches erworbene Zeugnis Bayern“ on Google and contact them to see,if your certificate from Italy would be recognized and the equivalent qualification in Bayern/ Germany.

Regarding HND check out Uni assist website. nothing like long time out from school,if i can still be motivated to start at 30,yes you can!

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