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dailydolar:
sorry am not sending you to daad.de but am sending you to google hope this helps

dailydolar of life

always savage!

Lmao,

No one should refer you to daad. I nukwa!

First of all, you should have said -

"Please, can someone kindly suggest to me some schools that teach
IT courses in English. I have checked daad multiple times, and I seem
not to find any".

People here often suggest courses and schools freely, but you sounded too
forceful with your demands.

kryptonite44:
I don't understand this...

Hello,

Do you have degree in Economics? If you want to learn more about this
course, please send me an email. This is my department.

vikeb:
I would appreciate a sincere response please. I have a BSc and MSc in Accounting. I applied for am MBA program at the University of Pforzheim, though not tuition free. About 1.2m per semester . I have been given conditional admission after my online interview pending on when I submit my GMAT scores. Please, is an MBA having prospects as per job? And is it worth the expenses as compared to other courses that are tuition free? And info about the environment Pforzheim would be appreciated. Please every advice would be appreciated.

Hello,

I have crossed Pforzheim before. It is a student city and looks like its happening there.
On the other hand, Germans, who know their land said that students there usually dont
like the city and the area.
If you can spend 1.2 million a sem for an MBA, you could as well pay that in the UK. That is almost
5 million for the 4 semesters. Another thing to consider is AACSB accreditation. In Germany, most of the MBAs are
expensive, and only a few have AACSB accreditation.
In addition, you can look at alternative courses which have management content, such TUM's Management and Innovation
or some International Management courses around. However, if you want to proceed, try to understand German up to B1 level.
It would help you, since it is a small city.

Obinnafrancis:
You have to apply for VPD through Uni-assist, after which you apply through TUM portal and upload your documents there. Lastly, you will then send your CERTIFIED documents (Notary public only, TUM do not accept Certified documents from Court or any other organization) together with VPD document obtained from Uni-assist to TUM University via post. That's their procedure. I like the school and the course too but I still dey reason the protocol. No be here.

I swear. I applied for Management and Technology at TUM. The procedure can make you weak.
I even wrote a ten-page Essay. Still waiting for my VPD - so that I can send them everything.
TUM and LMU have crazy Admission procedures.

Sakasitay:
TUM requires uniassist. Theirs costs 30 euros. I think if your result is good, they would give you Admission.

exactly. one Needs their VPD to be able to apply online on their Portal.

vivianobas:
TUM requires VPD from uni-assist for all English taught Masters program.

TUM requires uniassist. Theirs costs 30 euros. I think if your result is good, they would give you Admission.

Ogoonna:
Bro abeg which school?? Is it hochschule konstanz??
quote author=Sakasitay post=72908927]Wow hello guys,

It has been a long time. I really suffered before I got my visum. About three weeks after I got my AM.
Thanks be to God, and also my advisers, and even the International Students enrollment officer at my
university. So, I got my visa on the 15th of October. I was supposed to move out Nigeria on 13th October,
but the embassy used my visa to dance shaku shaku. God pass them las las. Their delay cost me extra money
for the rescheduling of my ticket.

Some people can be annoying sha. When I told people about my case, they undermined it by saying - "that I have no problem now",
some people even said that if I can afford to pay tuition fees in Baden-Wuettenberg, then that means I can afford to have my rent
counting, while I haven't arrived Germany. To the Glory of the Lord, my name was announced as the first person for visa collection
that fateful day. (Paulinus my ni^^a lol).

So, I departed on the 19th of October, 22:35 pm and arrived frankfurt 6 O'clock in the morning, before I took my connecting flight to
Stuttgart. Settled down, and even toured the school. Then the following Monday, the real business started. During the first two weeks
of intense, fast-paced and rather confusing lectures, I was doubting myself. I began to have cognitive dissonance (psychological/mental
disturbances that arise after a decision to do something has yielded results). But, I have begun to cope. I am even the only black man from
this whole wide world in my class.

1. When you are coming, ensure that you revise some of the key components of your undergraduate degree program.
2. Come along with your undergraduate research project. You may be asked to defend it again, in front of Oyibo profs (INTIMIDATING!)
3. Don't carry excess luggage. When you reach here, you can buy the appropriate winter jackets and so on.
4. Learn some German, before you arrive. Communication is a problem, if you can't speak "come-and-be-going" level of German.
5. Try to sort out your STW accommodation before heading to Germany, lest you spend your entire money on staying in hotels.
6. Distraction dey here oo. Free internet, beautiful shops, parties here and there. Be guided.

I can't believe that I have become an adviser on this page. Look at me now, about eight months ago, I was still asking for how to navigate
on DAAD.de
Just believe and have the courage to take the risk, and you will be glad you did. Thanks for all the people who made this thread lit. Eke40seven, and his mythbusters, Cassie V for ze tips, Justwise, Dailydollar, shasha, everyone. I will still pop in from time to time, to provide help, in any way I can. Auf wiedersehen alle.

I'm at University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart.

Koval12:
You dey Naija dey fear racism

Mek I gain admission first.
If they throw me banana, I go collect am leak am.

Ordinary banana o

Chriswazo:
Congrats once again bro, I would love you to say more on being the only black in your class, does it affect the way the lecturers regard or talk to you?? Do you experience racism among your classmates etc? The free WiFi is it everywhere or just inside the school? Pls do come back to clear me

As me dark wella, am very concerned

I flaunt my blackness. And I comport myself. I try as much as possible to
say something in class. There's one prof that likes pointing fingers when
he asks questions, as if we are in a Nigerian University. I wont sit in front
again during his classes biko. But it's not that bad. I get along with the white
people, Asian people and so.

The trick in breaking into their circles, is to approach them and introduce yourself, from
the onset, so that you are not left in isolation. Another, is to engage them in a discourse
concerning Africa, or stuff you know about the world in general. Oyibo people like to dey
yarn educative gist lol.

The wifi is provided by STW, in collabo with the school. So, when you are coming, buy a router and a WLAN
cable from computer village, or any computer market in your city of residence, that's considering the fact that some people
don't live in Lagos. I have not experienced racism. Even if I do, I would just look away, because I am not bothered
such distractions.

Although, the bus drivers can be cold some times. But na today? Are they worse than danfo conductors? So, one can
actually not pay attention to slight racism, and keep the head up.

Wow hello guys,

It has been a long time. I really suffered before I got my visum. About three weeks after I got my AM.
Thanks be to God, and also my advisers, and even the International Students enrollment officer at my
university. So, I got my visa on the 15th of October. I was supposed to move out Nigeria on 13th October,
but the embassy used my visa to dance shaku shaku. God pass them las las. Their delay cost me extra money
for the rescheduling of my ticket.

Some people can be annoying sha. When I told people about my case, they undermined it by saying - "that I have no problem now",
some people even said that if I can afford to pay tuition fees in Baden-Wuettenberg, then that means I can afford to have my rent
counting, while I haven't arrived Germany. To the Glory of the Lord, my name was announced as the first person for visa collection
that fateful day. (Paulinus my ni^^a lol).

So, I departed on the 19th of October, 22:35 pm and arrived frankfurt 6 O'clock in the morning, before I took my connecting flight to
Stuttgart. Settled down, and even toured the school. Then the following Monday, the real business started. During the first two weeks
of intense, fast-paced and rather confusing lectures, I was doubting myself. I began to have cognitive dissonance (psychological/mental
disturbances that arise after a decision to do something has yielded results). But, I have begun to cope. I am even the only black man from
this whole wide world in my class.

1. When you are coming, ensure that you revise some of the key components of your undergraduate degree program.
2. Come along with your undergraduate research project. You may be asked to defend it again, in front of Oyibo profs (INTIMIDATING!)
3. Don't carry excess luggage. When you reach here, you can buy the appropriate winter jackets and so on.
4. Learn some German, before you arrive. Communication is a problem, if you can't speak "come-and-be-going" level of German.
5. Try to sort out your STW accommodation before heading to Germany, lest you spend your entire money on staying in hotels.
6. Distraction dey here oo. Free internet, beautiful shops, parties here and there. Be guided.

I can't believe that I have become an adviser on this page. Look at me now, about eight months ago, I was still asking for how to navigate
on DAAD.de
Just believe and have the courage to take the risk, and you will be glad you did. Thanks for all the people who made this thread lit. Eke40seven, and his mythbusters, Cassie V for ze tips, Justwise, Dailydollar, shasha, everyone. I will still pop in from time to time, to provide help, in any way I can. Auf wiedersehen alle.

Good evening,

Who is traveling on 13th October?

Wow!

God has been great! Angela Merkel gave me a hug today.

Date of interview: 30th Aug
Uni: University of Hohenheim
State: Baden-Wuerttenberg
Course: International Business and Economics.

Hallo Haus,

It has been a long time! I am sure that most of you are rounding up plans to
move to Germany? I cannot wait to leave for my beloved Merkelland. Congrats to those who
have received their AM!

For those who have done their interviews and are still waiting, the AM will be sent to you soon.

Daboiz:
Pls I have a very important question which requires urgent response.. My other name on my university result is Ayokunnu..while the other name on every other documents including my passport is Ayo....am trying to apply for international MSC studies on scholarship so I really wanna know if this other name issh would affect the admission process....I need urgent response pls

Swear an affidavit for a change of name. I guess this helps.

TUNDEMI1:
The president's party is SPD not CDU, na Merkel be CDU

I later realised. But I didn't mention his party, I think. I only emphasized oh his
political neutrality. Thanks

domfeyer:
Did he give you back your passport?

I am the guy that was behind you

Yeah he did. I suspected you were Nairaland.. Lol how was your interview? The visa officer gave me back the passport ni

Thank God for His Grace.. It was a successful interview - and my wishes were granted. I was interviewed by the guy in a punk haircut. He has no problem - so easy going and reassuring.

So, I woke up by 2:54 am, six minutes before my alarm rang. I zoomed off to VI around 3:50 am. It was tough to find a parking space, and I was like "wetin be this one again?" Eventually I got a parking space opposite the Indian Embassy.

I got to German Embassy gate by 4:49, and was number two on the queue. We all lined up there until about 5:40, when we saw a slightly bald man arranging sits and stools, and giving orders to the police men - and I realised that was the Great Mr Paulinus.

He barked here and there, and all we kept saying was "sorry sir, we are sorry sir". We did all the routine security checks and sat for our turns at the Visa section - It felt like the abroad man. So I got a notification to enter the third cubicle:

Me: Good morning
V.O : Welcome to the German Embassy. So, is it for Bsc or Masters?
Me: It's for MSc please.

V.O: which school are you going to?
Me: University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart.
V.O: for which program?
Me: I'm going to study MSc International Business and Economics.
V.O: Can I have your documents please? The original and copies...
Me: Passed them through the counter, and paid for the Visa fees as well.
V.O : I need an extra passport photo please. It should be on white background.
Me: I checked my pocket and I saw passport photos in red background. (Lmao, I've been trusting my village people for being good people all these years, why would they come and fall my hand at the interview nau?) Luckily I found and extra photo. I passed it on.

V.O : why study this course in Germany, when you can actually study it in Nigeria?

Me: Actually, I've chosen to study it in Germany because no university offers it year as a joint degree, in addition, the approach in Nigeria is not interdisciplinary in context (or nature).

V.O : Why Germany and not UK, Us or Canada?
Me: Germany offers best value for education, and its universities are more affordable than those in the me too education countries. The unis in Germany are highly ranked in the World University Rankings.

V.O : why this course?

Me: I want to study this course, so that I will attain a management position in the nearest future. I want to gain skills in applying econometric methods in the solving of management problems. I will also learn how business is approached from a global perspective. It will also help me to expand my professional network.

V.O : After this course, what next?

Me: Come back to Nigeria (as if) just in time to help my company plan and strategize on how we are going to expand our business to ECOWAS nations like Ghana and Ivory Coast. I will like to be in the team that will set the plans and strategies... Furthermore, in the future, the knowledge from course will be needed, so that I can render management consultancy services to the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, where I would give advice on how to develop strategies for enhancing Nigeria's exportation, and to give the ministry a sense of globalization. I believe that this will be my way of contributing to the country.

V.O : I hope you have a motivation letter
Me: Yes, an original and two copies, please.

V.O : Have you paid school fees.

Me: No, not yet. The uni strictly said that I should pay after I must have got a Visa.

V.O : Have you learnt German?

Me: I have not registered for a course at the institute, but have been learning online, so that when I get to Germany, I will intensify the study at any institute there.

V.O : Facts about Germany

Me: (The normal yarns. Just that I added jara in my own. I even mentioned the three seas which the rivers flow into)

V.O : is that all?

Me: (I gave a shout out to Angela Merkel, and Frank Walter Steinmeier, and the dates they assumed office, and the roles the play, then I mentioned that the President has no party)

V.O : Are you sure he has no party? I mean, if you say plays a neutral part, it doesn't mean he has no party.

Me: yes, he was in the CDU before he became president and assumed neutrality.

V.O : where did you graduate from? And which year? What have you been doing since.

Me: I graduated with a Bsc in Marketing from the University of Port Harcourt. Graduated in 2015 and convoked in 2016. I got a job as a graduate intern, until it was time for nysc, and the company retained me as an nysc staff, and subsequently gave me full time employment.

V.O : Do you have any questions?

Me: Yes. Please, I was told to bring a biometrically old document, should I submit my ID card? Oh! Here's my scratch card.

V.O : we don't need the ID card. Sign this paper and copy the email address. Once you fund a blocked account, kindly send us an email for confirmation. Henceforth, all communication will be via email. That would be all...


In addition, don't let Paulinus get to you. Be obedient and don't do what you were not asked..

Kenthumphz:
Good morning family.

It's been a while. Glad to see that many of us are receiving admissions, receiving dates, AMs and even gone as far as securing accommodation and booking our flights to DE. My prayer for everyone of us is that our expectations shall all be met in Jesus name.
For those yet to be admitted, try again. For those without dates, go back, restrategise, then reapply. For those yet to find and as such without AM, God is still the Lord over the cattles in the mountains. He still saves the day. He hasn't ran out of miracles. Just stay believing and don't give up.

To my fellow Siegenites, see you guys real soon.

It all ends in praise as always.

Thanks have fun in Siegen

When Anselloty said we will start using +49, I said "na so". I can't wait for this beautiful number.

Hallo meine menschen,

Hope you are all doing great. Should I address the motivation letter?

for example -

My address
Date


Embassy address


Letter of motivaton

femiti:
Hi everyone...I just found this thread last month.
I have been able to read up a bit but I am still not clear on some issues.

I have a bsc degree in economics from oau, I wish to apply for a MSC degree in finance in Germany.
Can anyone recommend a good school with relatively good price?

Plus I am a novice when it comes to the issue of documents required and all.

I know of blocked account and all that...do I need GRE or proof of English proficiency?

Kindly help me

Hallo, I can help you.

There are few schools who offer Msc Finance. The list goes this way.

1. University of Cologne - this uni is in NRW, and offers MSc Business Admin, with
a specialization in Finance, HR, Econs, Accounting and Information systems.You may have
to submit a GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS, even though the GMAT is optional (it will just boost your points
during admission selection process). Feel free to call the school, or the program co-ordinator, or check
www.wiso.uni-koeln.de or www.daad.de for this particular programme.

2. University of Tuebingen - this one is located in the southern part of Baden-Wuerttenberg. As it
stands, universities here charge nearly 6000 Euros for a 2 year program (1500 per semester). Their
MSc Economics and Finance is restricted though, so you would need to have a high CGPA from OAU. Still
apply though, and make sure you have your TOEFL too. Check https://www.uni-tuebingen.de/en/international.html

3. University of Ulm - Don't really know much about them, but they offer this course Msc Finance.

One tip, be flexible with your choices too. Like - also go for other management courses like Marketing, Accounting, Project Management
and Economics. Avoid the Uni-assist route - like some on here have asserted in the past posts. And of course, research more by yourself - not everything said here paints the clear picture. Tchuess!

festop2002:
All glory to God.

I am also one of those silent readers for a long time.


Applied July 9.
No interview questions asked apart from what type of visa I was applying for and evidence of BA.
Took a month to be processed.
Picked up my visa today.
The only question I was asked when I went to pickup was when do I want my visa to start from.

Course: MSc. Ag. Econs
Universitat Hohenheim


Thanks to all Nairalanders especially those Dons answering questions and pouring out knowledge for others. Great is your reward.

Wow congrats. That makes the three of us going to Hohenheim.
I'm going for MSc Int'l Business and Economics

Guten abend. Ist alle okay?
Unsere AM kommen bald!

Yobaby:
Hmmmm, Oghene Diwo. God is too much oh.

Interview : 28th June, 2018.
AM: 26th July, 2018.
passport arrived embassy: 31st July, 2018.

Passport with visa :Today, 7th August, 2018 in my hand.

I am so happy.... Let this be the fulfillment of all here.

Congrats. Only God can do it. I tap into your blessings.
Which school you dey go?

gagaphorus:
And it came to pass..... GOD HAS NEVER FAIL. .....
interview date 11/july 2018
Am drop 06/aug 2018 at 11:38pm
God s great......

God is faithful. Nothing is impossible. Just about 3 weeks innit.

tmed1:
Hi guys,

I haven't been on this thread for long. I am one of the Nigerians that benefited enormously from the German Student Visa thread. Sorry, I didn't come here often to give back to the prospective students (Study life and work didn’t make it easy).

I would like to give the following advice to prospective students:

1. Consider the chance to study in Germany a privilege. Germany is one of the few countries that provides the platform for international students (from developing countries) to study without paying a fortune.

2. Life here would not be easy. The point here is, if you are not from a rich family, you would have to work while you study. Unfortunately, in some cases, I have seen fellow international students with misplaced priorities. Some international students (from developing countries) make jobs their "main job", and their study "mini-jobs". Education in Germany is designed in a way that you cannot get rich as a student and succeed in education at the same time. You have to choose one. I recommend you choose a part-time job; this enables you to complete your studies successfully in due time.

3. Learn German. No one expects you to speak the language perfectly. If you spend about 1-2 hours each day learning German, you will reach an intermediate level in 6 months (practice speaking, listening, writing) - In my opinion, speaking and listening are the most important of all. The point is learning, at least, basic German is important to find student jobs because a worker would have to speak German to attend to customers' needs. More importantly, by the time you complete your studies, your proficiency in German would probably be so good that the language barrier wouldn't hinder you from applying to professional jobs.

4. Don't associate yourselves only with your fellow countrymen. Take advantage of the cultural diversity in your respective universities. Respect the culture of your host country and the cultural differences of your fellow students.

5. Once in a while, you might experience racial discrimination (e.g. racial slurs), gender discrimination, or sexual orientation discrimination. Remember this: In life, you will always come across idiots.

6. The first time I was traveling to study abroad in February 2012, the immigration officer who stamped my passport realized that I was traveling out of Nigeria for the first time. Then he looked at me in the eye and asked: "Who are you going there to represent?" Myself, I answered. He shook his head and said no. He asked me the same question again; I said, my parents. He shook his head again, indicating disagreement. Then he finally told me, with a wagging finger: "You are going there to represent Nigeria".

I wish all the prospective visa applicants success in their interviews. Congratulations to those who already got their visa approved. By choosing Germany, I think it is one of the best professional decisions we will make because we can invest in an excellent education – and our professional future – without paying a fortune.

See you all in Germany! And for those that chose NRW, our paths may cross!

Thanks. It's good to interact with students and generally people from other cultures -Arabs, Indians, Pakistanis, Cameroonians etc.
Thanks for the practical advice. I told someone to prioritize his education when he moves to Germany, and people flared up in my
whatsapp group. We need more people like you for these counsels.

schwenin:
hello guys please I want to know the cost of air ticket from Nigeria to stutguart between October and November . Please I will be happy to receive your reply

You may want to consider Turkish Airlines. I sent you a PM

Please guys, can't I buy the prepaid envelope at another DHL office?

Enephkay:
And on the 6th day I got my stamped passport delivered to me by FedEx.

I don’t feel like traveling to Germany again please DONT hold me back!!!

God all the way. Tomorrow all the way to nearest Emirates to enjoy the discount self. Thanks to that brother that shared that discount info.

Lol, God's Grace doing mighty works here and there. I tap into your swift
response.

Who else is going for an appointment on 30th August? Let's begin to know ourselves

MaroCruz:
From observations, the interview questions are same. It's the same doc sheet used for everyone and your response is typed into the document. Hence, no need to keep dropping same interview transcripts but to share unique experiences different from what has been shared here.

Taking myself for example, my interview went exactly as the person who had hers the previous day, same format, same VO. Hence there was no need to duplicate the experience.

Congrats is advance. It's apparent they use a template for the interviews. It would not be easy for
everyone to remember all the answers word-for-word.