How to Apply to a German University as an International Student (The Beginners Guide)
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
- In this video, I'm going to talk about how you can apply to a University in Germany, get accepted and successfully study in Germany. The admission process and requirements are oftentimes not so clear for international students, but I hope this detailed video changes that.
xoxo,
Jennie.
Further details:
For the VPD, If your university's application *opens in may you should have set in your transcript in April
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00:00 Introductions
06:55 Searching for English programmes
08:44 Making your applications
11:06 Documents required
15:47 Proof of funds
19:14 Health insurance
21:12 Student visa
26:14 Finding accomodation
Links:
Searching for English programmes
Masters programme www.mastersportal.com
Bachelors programme www.bachelorsportal.com
DAAD Universities www2.daad.de/deutschland/stud...
Application
Uniassist www.uni-assist.de/en/
Documents Required
European CV europa.eu/europass/en/create-...
Uni-assist documents www.uni-assist.de/en/how-to-a...
Visa requirements
www.germany-visa.org/student-...
Blocked account
fintiba.com
Health insurance
www.tk.de/en/tk-membership/
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You're videos have been very helpful.. just came across your channel yesterday and I've been glued . Thanks for the tips
I love your energy and taking out your time explaining the process thank you
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Great content. I just got a DAAD scholarship arriving in Germany soon. I have watched all your videos and it’s exactly what I have in mind as a DAAD scholar. Thank you very much for this
Thank you and Congratulations 🎉🎉 on your scholarship that is so amazing!
I guess you should be on your way down or have already arrived.
Wow 🎉congratulations… can you please put me through the DAAD scholarship. Thanks, I’ll be waiting for response
🎉congratulations I want to do my master in nursing and I finding difficult to see scholarship pls can u help me nd put me through
Thanks for also teaching us on how to apply to a german school
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Thanks for sharing this info
Thank you , I hope it was helpful to you
How is the application going?
Oh everything is going on
thanks a lot. your video was really insightful. cab you do a video for the timeline for step by step application process in a year.
Hello, thank you☺️ glad it was helpful…unfortunately I can’t do that because different universities have different application period
Find here
www.thi.de/en/studies/application/masterapplication-from-abroad/
an overview of application timeline for summer/winter semesters
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Thank you so much ma'am for this video. I learnt a lot. I'm at the enrollment stage in my application but I seem completely lost right now. After going through this video, I believe the most important thing for me now should be booking my visa appointment. My program begins in October. I am hoping a state government's letter of introduction would help hasten my call up to the embassy. Also, I believe getting my student health insurance is very important. I stumbled on your page while on UA-cam searching for a clue on how to go about this. You also spoke briefly about the possibility of a sponsorship letter from a friend or family who resides in Germany but didn't dwell much on the subject. Clearly, I do need your help on quite a number of things ma'am. I would be eternally grateful if you could help me navigate my enrollment and visa application process, even at a fair fee. Grateful for your anticipated prompt response in this regard ma'am. Thank you.
Hi Oluwapelumi, unfortunately I don’t offer services like that cause I am not an expert,
1. I can tell you though that if you are enrolling for a programme starting in October you should have already applied for your study visa as processing takes a year(minimum) the process might be expedited if you have your blocked account ready you can send an email with evidence of the full blocked account amount and the confirmation of your visa application to the embassy, a letter from the state govt. office might not be much help at the German embassy especially for a study visa.
2. You need health insurance to enrol for studies in Germany as that is a part of the documents requested at enrolment however please inform your insurance company that you are not yet in Germany via email.
I really hope this answers your question, I understand that it’s usually a very confusing process but you will figure it out.
@@simply_jennie thank you so much.
Very interested
thanks
Hi Jennie, thank you for the information, It was very informative. I was planning to come to Germany to teach English while I study the language. I wasn't Planning to go to University , but after watching your video am thinking maybe I should come and do my Masters Degree. I have one question for you though? Are you studying the German Language and if no, why not? Oh and where in Germany are you living now? Are you still in Munich?
Yes I am actively studying the German language both at the university and privately.
I don’t know about „Teaching English“ in Germany as the German educators I have met are bilingual anyways so the opportunities there might not be a lot.
No, I no longer live in Munich, I am about an hour away from Munich so close enough
Hello Jenni thank you so much for taking your time to put this out it’s so helpful…
My question is is it advisable to get the IELTS test done before starting my application or I should embark on the application and see which one the university will ask for??
Thank you..
Yes, please take the IELTs exams as soon as you are able to as most universities will require this test
Hi, very informative video. Thank you !
Do I need to have all the documents ready before starting applications to the school for admission & also before applying for visa appointments?
Thank you again.
Hello, ideally yes you do…start with your transcripts, certificates and the English proficiency test as they are the hardest to get especially if you are applying from Nigeria.
For the visa application the processing time for category B is 1.5 years(if you are in this bracket, it’s best to apply as soon as you start your application to universities), if you have a first class or scholarship it’s less than a month(if you are in this category wait till you have your blocked account sorted and have a few months before resumption)
Hope this helps! Sorry for the late response.
@simply_jennie Alright I understand now, thank you for this information! I truly appreciate you taking out time to answer. 👏
Thank you for the video it is really an eye opener.
Few questions please.
First, what is your other social media handles someone can reach you very easily.
I am combining waec and neco result what should i do. i am basically using neco because of physics.
What states or region the cost of living is cheaper
Hello,
1. I am on IG @ _jenebu_
2. I don’t have much information about bachelors study as I am doing a masters program
3. search for areas on the outskirts of big cities, check this list www.provisit.com/en/info/topics/the-top-10-german-university-cities-for-lowest-cost-of-living
Very insightful. I want to add you are very beautiful ❤
Thank you☺️
Please for a university in Germany that requires you to send your application via post, how do you certify those documents?
Hey ! This was very informaltional thank you so much ! I have a question... I am applying in for programs that start in Semptember, The application process hasn't started yet. Should I be making my appointments for with the visa office now ?
Hi, I will advice you to apply as soon as you start your application process if you are applying from Nigeria and would like to still come in this year, also have your blocked account/sponsorships sorted as well because it takes a full year to process the study visa
hi , please i am looking to study masters in pharmacy. But i only found 1 school, which is university of friedburg. Can you recommend other schools please
The quality of this video is very nice. How much did u spend in total for the whole relocation process
Hello, I tried to answer this in my new video☺️ I don’t have the full details though but just what I can remember
Please, can you share how to legalise or certify school certificates in Nigeria and howmuch it might cost. Thank you
God will bless you. This is so detailed 😊. The money in the blocked account, what happens to it? Can you return it back if you loaned it from someone?
Hello, sorry for the late response.
Thank you! the blocked account money will be split into 12 and paid back to you each month for one year.
Yes, you can pay it back if you borrowed it but it’s really not advisable as it might take a while to find a job so during that period you might be dependant on the blocked account money
I am a big fan of your videos since i started watching you i have been focusing on only you.
1.my first question is how do i transfer money from my bank to blocked account can our banks like gt bank eco bank handles that
2. Do i get a refund after crediting my blocked account if i fail the visa interview i know i will but how ?
3. Finally is there an amount of money paid to book for my visa appointment or or interview
Thank you🤗, I will get back to you on this question because I will like to ask just to be extra sure!
hello Dear nice content. please can you throw light on how to find affordable student apartment or hostels?
Hello, thank you♥️
I used WG gesucht and Kleinanzeigen, I also send my applications in German, talk about yourself room your applications and if possible make sure you have a nice picture as a profile.
Alternatively you can search on the universities website or visit your students office for possible leads.
Keep your fingers crossed because getting accommodation is quite tasking💪🏾
Good luck on your search!
Thanks for your content. What’s the name of your University?
You are welcome, Technical Hochschule Ingolstadt
I’m so sorry one more question,
I have been trying to look out for fashion school to study my master I would appreciate if you have any suggestion about any public universities I can study fashion design or fashion stylists or anything fashion related in either Berlin, Munich or any other main cities because of the opportunities like you said…
I love and follow your videos always that are so helpful I repeat.
Hello, thank you…that’s very kind
Please check out
www2.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programmes/en/result/?q=Fashion&fos=&cert=&admReq=&langExamPC=&scholarshipLC=&langExamLC=&scholarshipSC=&langExamSC=°ree%5B%5D=&langDeAvailable=&langEnAvailable=&lang%5B%5D=&modStd%5B%5D=&cit%5B%5D=&tyi%5B%5D=&ins%5B%5D=&fee=&bgn%5B%5D=&dat%5B%5D=&prep_subj%5B%5D=&prep_degree%5B%5D=&sort=4&dur=&subjects%5B%5D=&limit=10&offset=&display=list
You can adjust your search with the filters
Thank you so much, checked the link and filter non was public school tuition fee so high 💔😭 per semester..
Thanks for the information....
Do you assist people in their process to studying in Germany?
Hello…You are welcome, no I don’t 😅
Are letters of recommendation compulsory in the application process?
Hello, so what is compulsory depends on your university but have it ready as most universities in Germany actually asks for it
Hello, were you able to study in English for your masters? It’s difficult to find English speaking schools
Hello, yes I currently study in English.
Check out DAAD.de or mastersportal.com and set the filter to English program.
You’re so beautiful, thanks for this
Thank you for engaging 🤗
Hello pls i need assistance i applied for msc at university of Bremen application was denied due to text if English language i didnt attached. So i was told i can appeal within a month . I have done that and i attached my letter of proficiency from my institution but am not getting a response.pls advise on what to do. I av got just 9 days left. No response from thr school yet
Hello👋
I figured you have already sent a mail to the university, please also send an email to the programme adviser as well, ideally you should get a faster response.
Although, If you sent the documents in before the deadline then you should not have a problem it will most likely be processed and corrected. Good luck, Let me know how it goes
You got your appointment after 6 months? Did you have to defer your admission to avoid resuming late because of the waiting time to get the visa after the appointment?
I got my appointment after 8-9 months actually…yes I deferred my admission to the next year(2022)
@@simply_jennie oh alright, thank you very much. 🙏🏽
Please is there another way I can reach you if I have more questions?
Hello hw ae you l wanted to do nursing there so with B2 wil l be able to understand at school bcz l heard tht its different when a nattive is speaking especially teachers l wanted to do nursing because l dnt have money for paying at school so that one was a get to go for me please help
Hello, unfortunately B2 level might not be adequate to study especially programs with their own special terminologies like nursing, medicine, etc. you can try but sincerely it would not be easy.
A friend did a full year of intensive German learning before resuming at the university for studies.
for the visa to germany should we also translate the documents in german language or english is acceptable ?
English is very much accepted unless stated otherwise by your university
Jennieeeeee ooooo
Plz come to my rescue. i need help, please. So I'm stuck on the uniassist application portal. Please, i have some questions. First off, when submitting my documents on the uniassist platform, are scanned copy enough? And do i need to go to the Ministry of Education to do any form of verification?
Cos i saw a place where they said it would be authenticated.
Secondly, can i get the english proficiency letter from my school in place of IELTS?
Thirdly, did you apply via uniassist?
Fourthly, what common mistakes can i avoid using uniassist?
Hello David👋
1. Yes, scanned copies(coloured) will work if the documents are stamped by the issuing authorities(your university,WAEC etc), if not stamped, you need to get them notarised but a public notary( a notary lawyer). In some cases the universities will explicitly ask that your documents be sent via post to uni-assist in this instance you ideally should ask your school to send it directly to the address provided(in the case of a transcript) you do not need to notarised this document because it can be checked directly with your university
2. What documents are you referring to?
3. It depends, it is better you use the examination body requested by your university which is usually IELTs or TOEFL iBT tests so you don’t run into issues later during verification (this tests can be easily verified by your university or uniassist)
4. Yes, I have made both partial and full applications via uni assist
5. I would say just take care with your document categorisation, naming and scanning so that way they are quickly approved. Ensure you read the universities requirements properly and submit the right documents.
Hope this helps, let me know if you run into any other issues I’ll try my best to help out!
@@simply_jennie thank you so much
Please I want to do my master's in public health which school would you advise in Germany....I tried going for one university but it was confusing 😢
www2.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programmes/en/result/?q=Public%20health%20&fos=&cert=&admReq=&langExamPC=&scholarshipLC=&langExamLC=&scholarshipSC=&langExamSC=°ree%5B%5D=2&langDeAvailable=&langEnAvailable=&lang%5B%5D=2&modStd%5B%5D=&cit%5B%5D=&tyi%5B%5D=&ins%5B%5D=&fee=1&bgn%5B%5D=&dat%5B%5D=&prep_subj%5B%5D=&prep_degree%5B%5D=&sort=4&dur=&subjects%5B%5D=&limit=10&offset=&display=list&lvlEn%5B%5D=
Hey, I understand the applications can be quite hard, I applied the filters to the search, check this courses out. Hope it helps!
@@simply_jennie thank you so much ❣️❣️👌🏽👌🏽 more growth to your channel
Hey am African planning to apply for masters at a public university.which city is affordable for students interms of accommodation etc?
Hello, I think you should think in terms of opportunities. Major cities like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg etc are quite expensive and accommodation is also hard to find but the opportunities especially if you don’t understand German is a lot more.
Smaller german towns that are farther from this major cities might be cheaper to live in but again the opportunities for non german speakers are also limited, plus you might not get as much with amenities like comfortable transport or even social environments etc.
The best solution is to look out for universities that are in towns closer to big cities(1 hr away) eg Ingolstadt is an hour from Munich….I hope this helps
Hi mam, i have submitted our visa documents on March 15 th so am waiting for my visa. Then university lecture start on April 8th. And IELTS 6.5. and my interview i feel nervous. So why delay visa?? Because 2 months completed. If your opinion visa approval or rejected??? And emmbasy asked that you will be contacted as soon as your application has been decided they telling.
Hello, the visa processes can be quite different depending on your location
Where are you applying from?
Hi dear, please how fast the you get your student visa?
After my interview, about a month
Hi, can you recommend your university? And whats the name of the school? Thank you.
Yes I absolutely recommend it if you are looking for more practice/ industry focused study program.
It’s the Technical Hochschule Ingolstadt
Hello. Please when do you think is the best time to apply to a university for my masters if I iust booked for an appointment under category B which takes a year plus?
Hi Diana, now would be a great time😅you can apply for the winter semester this year and then defer to next winter….this is because you might get an visa interview invite early next year and your application will only be valid if you have been admitted to a German university
I also have to add that I am sorry for the late response!🤗
should we apply for visa before getting our uni addmission letter for student coming from africa?
Hi, I can only speak for Nigeria specifically so please check the student visa application process in your area and factor it in to your application.
For the visa application the processing time for category B is 1.5 years(if you are in this bracket, it’s best to apply as soon as you start your application to universities), if you have a first class or scholarship it’s less than a month(if you are in this category wait till you have your blocked account sorted and have a few months before resumption)
Hope this helps! Sorry for the late response.
I want to study at Ludwig Maximilian University, i like that university.
That’s great! It’s quite nice and the location in Munich is awesome too🌿
@@simply_jennie Thanks dear, please don't stop the good work that you're doing.
@@simply_jennie Yes, currently in my Bsc in Economics, I hope to get there someday.
Hello, Jennie is IELTS required for all universities?
Hello👋If you plan on studying 100% English then YES. IELTs/TOEFL is a requirement.
Thank you Jennie
Please can I use Ielts general ?
Hello👋, Not if you are making a study application
So if u re under some sort of scholarship, it's there a need to still provide blocked accounts
No there is no need for a blocked account if you have a DAAD scholarship for instance
Thanks for the update, please how do we apply for fully funded scholarship in Germany.
Hello, sorry I don’t know how to go about the application for a fully funded scholarship. You can check out DAAD scholarships online
ALRIGHT. Thanks alot
What kinds of menial jobs are available in Germany, please?
Hello,
• Restaurant assistant (waiter)
• cleaner
• delivery service
• lager jobs such as warehouse staff, sorters etc
• store assistant at Zara, Primark etc
This are the ones I can recall, there are opportunities like this in most large cities in Germany
can you explain to me more about vpd?
Hi, the VPD means Vorprüfungsdokumentation which translates to preliminary review documentation.
It basically means that uni assist checks your transcripts and converts it to the German grading system (1-5 points_1 means excellent and 5 means very poor) and informs you based on the universities requirements whether or not you qualify…
This way the German universities spends less time converting and checking it
@@simply_jennie 🥰
Mam I have applied srilanka
Hi, unfortunately I don’t know about the Sri Lanka process
Pls can u help with nursing masters courses cause I can't find any
Hello, Sorry I cannot do that… I can direct you to where you can look
@@simply_jennie where pls
@@kazeemayobami9472 check on Daad.de or mastersportal.com, please note that a nursing program will likely be taught in German, so you can broaden your search term to other areas within your field of interest
Can you list a few chemical ms colleges and can you kindly throw some light on the job market there
Hello🤗, like I said in the video you can find them on www.mastersportal.com
Germany has a lot of opportunities for skilled and unskilled workers, the amount of opportunities open to individuals is largely determined by ability to speak the German language, area of expertise and skills.
Most tech roles especially in international companies with branches in Germany employ people who are native English speakers but usually advancement in career is also dependant of your communication ability
@@simply_jennie ok thankyou ♥️
@@simply_jennieAs a German employer I would phrase the need for the language more like this: If you can not talk to my local customers your chances for a good job are a lot worse than for other immigrants that put a lot of effort into learning the local language
@@wora1111 Yes, I quite agree with you on this point particularly if the company serves German customers predominantly then learning the local language is a great way to integrate with the local culture and understand the people even better, not just for better professional relations but personal relationships too.
On the other hand, I do think that companies who are more opened to people who do not speak the German language but have the willingness to learn can benefit from diverse talents, perspectives and experiences.
As someone who cannot speak the language fluently I will forever be grateful to employers who have given me opportunities to gain working experience and learn the language while doing it😊
@@simply_jennie You misunderstood me. I do not expect fluency, but I want to see that an applicant is willing to put In the necessary effort to learn the language of the country she/he decided to live in. Contracts, leases, announcements always will be in the local language. Language for me also includes the local culture and many of your German viewers will have noticed that you filmed "German style", showing hardly any faces, greeting coworkers in German, studying with German PowerPoint etc. Most of the viewers you addressed probably won't notice that, that is why I decided to comment.
Hi can you please tell me how to apply to th ingolstadt and what are the factors that help me get accepted
Hello, if you are applying for a masters program you need to apply via uniassist (you need to apply a month before application officially opens on the 2nd of may) for a VPD by sending your transcript from your bachelor’s programme
If you are applying to an English program you need your IELTs(English proficiency) >6.0 I believe…if you are applying to a masters program in German you need to take a proof of German proficiency test up to B2 language proficiency at least
All further details can be found here
www.thi.de/en/studies/application/masterapplication-from-abroad/
@@simply_jenniewhat are the tips that you would help me get accepted in thi like is it more about marks or my CV and is it easy to find a job in ingolstadt
@@ABERKANEMONTASSIR Your grade is very important because the number of students accepted is limited to less than 30 per semester
Your experience does not matter as much in a lot of degree programmes, the goal of the CV is basically just to have an overview of your in-school and extracurricular activities including work experience and internships…regardless put in your best effort when you prepare it.
Yes! there are student ‘help/lager’ jobs in Ingolstadt but with regard to ease of getting one, I do not know cause I never applied to any.
Getting a work-student role at a standard office is not the easiest and a lot of time you need experience and knowledge of the German language.
Hope this helps, good luck!
@@simply_jennie thanks for your help
Your calm nature is a turn on for me..... positive turn on ooo..lol😂
Funny😅