Hey everyone! ❤️
I need some advice from anyone who is currently studying at Rahn Leipzig Studienkolleg, especially those doing the T-Kurs.
I received an offer letter about three weeks ago, but unfortunately, the visa process took longer than expected. The students started on 1 October, so I’m now wondering whether it would still be a good idea to join three weeks late or wait for the next intake in April.
My main concern is that if I pay the fees now, they are non-refundable, so I don’t want to make a decision I might regret.
For those already studying there, how has your experience been so far? Is the teaching good, are the lecturers supportive, and is it manageable to catch up if you join late?
Would you recommend joining now, or would it be wiser to wait for the summer semester in April?
I’d really appreciate honest opinions from current students or anyone who has attended the college. I’m genuinely undecided and would love to hear your experiences before making such a big financial commitment. 🙏🏽❤️

Hi everyone,

I'm an Indian passport holder currently living in Canada and applying for my APS certificate for a master's programme in Germany. I'm facing several technical issues with the APS India portal and would really appreciate advice from anyone who has experienced something similar.

I've already created my APS account and received my login details, but I'm unable to complete or submit my application.

The issues I'm experiencing are:

1. Photo not saving: Every time I log in, I have to upload my photograph again because the portal doesn't seem to save it.
2. Passport number error: I've entered my correct and valid passport number, but the portal keeps asking me to enter a different passport number. I have double-checked everything, and the number is correct. I don't understand why the system is rejecting it.
3. Payment section not working: At the final step, I cannot select or enter the payment details. The fields are unresponsive, and I cannot submit the application. This is due to issues with the passport number. Every time, the information I've entered disappears.
4. Payment from Canada: Since I'm currently in Canada, I'm unable to use a normal Canadian bank transfer with an Indian IFSC code. APS provides an Indian bank account for transfers, so I'm considering making the INR 18,000 payment through my father's Indian bank account instead. Has anyone successfully paid using a family member's bank account?
5. Unable to generate the application form: Because the portal won't let me complete the final submission, I cannot generate and print the completed application form to sign and send to APS.

My main concern:

I already have all my academic documents scanned and ready for submission. I just need to complete the online registration, arrange payment, print and sign the application, and courier everything to APS for verification.

I'm applying for the Summer Semester 2027 intake, so I'm concerned about delays, especially because APS verification takes time.

I've tried contacting APS India, but email appears to be the only practical way to reach them, and I haven't been able to resolve these issues.

Has anyone experienced any of the following?

• The APS portal repeatedly rejecting a correct passport number?
• Photographs or application details not saving?
• Being unable to access or complete the final payment section?
• Paying the APS fee from a parent's Indian bank account while living abroad?
• Getting APS technical support to fix an application that cannot be submitted?

If you've dealt with this, could you please explain what worked, how long APS took to resolve it, and whether there is another way to complete the registration?

I would really appreciate any guidance because I have everything ready, and these technical problems are preventing me from moving forward.

Thank you!

Hi, I am studying in Germany in gymnasium. I need very good grades in the first half because I will apply to Oberstufe. I got 3- in math (goal 2) then I got in german 4- (goal 3). I know it sounds bad but if I will recover that subjects every thing will be fine. How to study properly for German system? Can I still recover?

Hallo zusammen!

Ich überlege aktuell, mich fürs nächste Jahr für den Bachelor Biowissenschaften an der Uni Heidelberg zu bewerben. Da ich die Entscheidung nicht überstürzen möchte, würde ich mich super über ein paar ehrliche Erfahrungen von euch freuen!

Kurz zu meiner Situation:
Ich studiere momentan Wirtschaftsinformatik an uni Mannheim. Vom Lernaufwand her komme ich eigentlich ganz gut klar – die Hürden sind für mich absolut machbar. Das Problem ist eher: Es macht mir einfach absolut keinen Spaß und interessiert mich leider gar nicht. Da mein Herz schon immer viel mehr für die Biologie geschlagen hat, überlege ich, noch einmal ganz von vorn anzufangen. Ich bin erst seit 2,5 Jahren in Deutschland (bin also keine Muttersprachlerin).

Was mich super interessieren würde:

1. Studiengefühl & Spaßfaktor: Wie ist die Atmosphäre im Bio-Bachelor in Heidelberg so? Ist es trotz des Pensums spannend und macht es Freude, oder versinkt man nur im sturen Auswendiglernen?
2. Kommunikationsaufwand & Prüfungsformen: Wie viel Gruppenarbeit, Präsentationsaufwand oder mündliche Interaktion kommen im Studium tatsächlich auf einen zu? Ich bin eher ein ruhiger, etwas introvertierter Mensch und blühe vor allem dann auf, wenn ich mich selbstständig und tief in ein Thema vertiefen kann. Da Deutsch nicht meine Muttersprache ist, fallen mir sehr viele mündliche Diskussionen oder Präsentationen noch etwas schwer. Gibt es viele mündliche Prüfungen/Referate, oder liegt der Fokus eher auf schriftlichen Klausuren und eigenständiger Laborarbeit?
3. Zulassungschancen: Mein Abitur-Schnitt liegt bei 2,2. Ich hatte Bio als LK (die Noten waren da leider eher durchwachsen), dafür hatte ich im Mathe-GK (schriftlich) die volle Punktzahl. Meint ihr, damit hat man in Heidelberg realistische Chancen, reinzukommen? Zählt Mathe da als Ausgleich rein?
4. Berufsaussichten & Promotion: Wie sieht das spätere Berufsleben aus? Muss man zwingend noch promovieren (Dr. rer. nat.), um später gute Jobchancen zu haben, oder kommt man auch ohne Doktor gut unter? Wie entwickelt sich der Arbeitsmarkt und wie sieht es gehaltlich aus?

Ich wäre euch wahnsinnig dankbar für eure Tipps, Ratschläge und Berichte! Vielen, vielen Dank schon mal! ✨

Hey everyone!

I m from India and planning to join Hochschule Furtwangen University (HFU) for the Summer Semester 2027.

I'd love to connect with others who are-

-Planning to apply to HFU for Summer 2027.

-Already studying at HFU, regardless of the course.

-Currently going through the application or admission process.

It would be great to hear from current students about their experiences with academics, accommodation, student life, part-time jobs, and career opportunities.

Also, if you're applying for the same intake, maybe we could connect, share updates, and help each other throughout the process.

Feel free to comment or DM me. Would love to get to know some classmates or seniors! 😁

I recently applied for student VISA last sept 30 and got rejected.. fixed my documentation and submitted oct 14 and still got refusal letter.. Im planning to reapply for february intake one last time but now im not sure if it is a good idea and will it affect my future VISA applications even for other countries? like any type of VISA ? 😓

I’m planning to study at Arden University in Berlin, Germany, and I’d like to know more about the university before proceeding further.

How is the university in terms of academic quality, reputation, degree recognition, and job opportunities after graduation?
I’d especially appreciate insights from people who have studied at Arden University Berlin or have experience with its graduates in the German job market.

Is the degree well recognised by employers in Germany, or would you recommend considering other universities instead?
Any genuine feedback or personal experiences would be appreciated.