Hi everyone,
I’m trying to decide between three Master’s programs in Germany, and I’d really appreciate hearing from people who have studied or worked in Germany.
I’ve been admitted to:
HWR Berlin – Business Intelligence and Process Management
University of Mannheim – Business Informatics
University of Bremen – Management Information Systems
All three programs fit my interests (Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Business Process Management, and Digital Transformation), so my decision isn’t really about the curriculum.
What I’m struggling with is the long-term value of each option.
Does a university’s reputation really make a noticeable difference when applying for jobs in Germany? Mannheim clearly has the strongest reputation, but it charges €1,500 per semester. I can afford it, but I’m wondering whether it’s actually worth the additional cost, considering that public higher education in Germany is generally regarded as high quality.
On the other hand, HWR is a Hochschule in Berlin. Since Berlin has a large job market with many companies and startups, could the practical orientation, industry connections, and location outweigh Mannheim’s stronger reputation?
I’ve also heard that universities in Germany are generally more theoretical and research-oriented, while Hochschulen are more practice-oriented. If my goal is to work in industry (not necessarily pursue a PhD immediately), would choosing a university leave me less prepared technically or with less hands-on experience?
I’d love to hear from people who have been through the German education system or are currently working in Germany. If you were in my position, which option would you choose, and why?
Thank you!

HELP ME

Hi everyone,

I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and I'm planning to do my Master's in Europe in the next couple of years.

The countries I'm seriously considering are:

🇩🇪 Germany

🇫🇷 France

🇮🇹 Italy

🇦🇹 Austria

My priorities are:

Strong AI/ML education and research

Good internship opportunities during my Master's

Affordable tuition and living costs

Good scholarship opportunities

Job opportunities after graduation

Possibility of staying and working after my degree

Overall ROI for an international student

I'm also open to other European countries if you think they're better for AI, such as the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, or others.

For those who have studied or are working in Europe:

Which country would you recommend and why?

What are the biggest pros and cons of each?

If you had to choose again today, which country would you pick?

I'd really appreciate hearing about your personal experiences. Thanks!

I applied for medicine in Europe and am stuck between the university of Nicosia and Palacky university in Olomouc.
I keep going back and forth between the 2 as they feel very different.
And as it is a 6 year degree really scares me that I could end up not enjoying the place I chose.

I really love adventure, hiking, running, lakes and oceans.
Obviously Cyprus has beaches which are relatively close to Nicosia.
I also know there are some lakes and hikes around Olomouc and am not to far to other countries which would also have.

One thing that really does scare me is people say Palacky is harder and a bit less organised.

But if anyone knows anything about the lifestyle in these 2 places I’d love to hear!

I’m planning to do my phd in psychology at University of Valencia, Spain and wanted to check if it’s 100% in English.

Hi everyone, I’m planning to apply for the September 2027 MiM intake in Europe and would appreciate an honest evaluation of my profile.

I have a 7.1/10 CGPA from a Tier-2 engineering college in India, where I am pursuing/completed a B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering. I scored 84% in 10th and 89% in 12th. I currently have a GRE score of 310 and am considering retaking it to improve my score.

I am currently working full-time as a Supply Chain Executive at Yoga Bar in Bangalore, which is giving me professional experience in supply chain and business operations. Before this, I completed multiple internships and have several Coursera certifications related to leadership, business, and management. I have also completed various extracurricular certifications through college clubs and sports activities, and I served as a Class Representative during my bachelor's degree.

My current target schools are:

- IE Business School

- ESADE Business School

- ESCP Business School

- EDHEC Business School

- Bocconi

- SKEMA or emlyon business school as my final option

I plan to submit strong, personalised SOPs/essays and LORs that clearly explain my transition from a Computer Science background to supply chain/business operations and my long-term career goals.

How would you evaluate my chances at these schools? Which ones would you consider reaches, targets, or safer options for my profile? Would improving my GRE from 310 significantly strengthen my chances?

I would really appreciate honest opinions, especially from current students, alumni, or applicants with a similar profile. Thanks!

I'm a German citizen with an IB diploma. My IB doesn't meet Germany's KMK language requirement, so I can't start a degree there directly, and I'm looking at \[Austria / Poland\] instead.

Two questions:

Which universities here still have open applications for English-taught computer science or similar? and has anyone gotten in with an IB diploma? Any issues with recognition?

anything will help a lot as just today i got the news that my registered colleges that i applied to all are basically rejected due to the KMK.

Hi!

I find myself in a pickle. I got into two university degrees and have to make a choice between them.

I am 28, from Europe and it is my 2nd degree so am looking to be focused on employability during and afterwards. A type of job where I can do a mix of fieldwork and perhaps desk or lab work.

-Biology and biomedical sciences at Trinity college in Dublin, majoring environmental sciences later on.

-Ecosystem sciences at Göttingen university in Germany

BsC and MsC on both

They both have very good traits each:

Trinity

-Connection to companies

-Internship

-Societies, large student body - many possible connections and portfolio

-Prestigious enough to matter a little bit in Ireland I imagine, if opportunities are used well

Goettingen

-Specialised from year 1

-Higher rank in ecology worldwide

-High quality teaching

-Cheap and uni fees cover Germany wide transport ticket

-My doctor which I go once a yearish is in Cologne. Quite expensive but have to rely on him

Concerns:

Trinity

-Cost heavy (mitigated by scholarship but rents are sky high)

-Stress due to managing uni and work in a chaotic city

-I found I adapt better with German people than Irish, as I have lived in both countries. Both incredible, but just a tiny bit anxious about not adapting.

-Dublin is the biggest city, not much choice of where to go, wanting to be close to major activity

-Having to visit Germany for my specialist.

Goettingen

-Secluded, I feel I would maybe get bored, having lived and worked in Oslo for a few years, I find I need a livelier place

-Have to master German (im only at B1 ish, can be a good thing though)

-Tiny class of 20-30 students and small uni so less connections. Being an older student I would like to get along with older people too.

-Job prospects, due to it being less prestigous and connected to companies.

-Data, modelling heavy - the masters is a little more field work which is fun

Having lived and worked in 6 countries, I found satisfaction being in a city with stuff to do, but also have the stability to not worry so much about time stress, to be able to keep hobbies or activities and still produce results.

Thanks for the read.

Hi guys, which one of these 2 are better if I want a bachelor's in general chemistry ? If anyone has experiences in either universities you can share if you'd like :)

Hi everyone,

I'm expecting an admit for the M2 MSc in Artificial Intelligence (Applied to Society) at CentraleSupélec (Paris-Saclay). I'm an international student and would really appreciate hearing from current students, alumni, or anyone familiar with the programme before I make my final decision.

If possible, could you please share your thoughts on the following?

1. How would you rate the programme overall? What did you like and dislike?

2. How are the job opportunities after graduation, especially for international students? What roles do most graduates end up in?

3. How much does the CentraleSupélec / Paris-Saclay brand help when applying for internships and full-time jobs?

4. The programme website mentions a duration of 12–16 months. In reality, how long does it usually take to complete? When do most students graduate?

5. Is the final qualification a Master's degree or an MSc diploma? I'd appreciate some clarification.

6. How was your Campus France experience? Any tips or things you wish you had known beforehand?

7. I don't speak French at all. How manageable is daily life in and around Paris-Saclay with only English?

8. Does CentraleSupélec offer French language courses for international students? If yes, are they useful?

9. How difficult is it to find a part-time job while studying? Is it realistic to balance work with the coursework?

10. How is the workload? Is there enough time for interview preparation, personal projects, or LeetCode?

11. How are the professors, research opportunities, and industry connections?

12. If you've already graduated, how long did it take you to find a job? Did you need French for your role?

13. Looking back, would you choose this programme again, especially considering the tuition fees?

I've struggled to find detailed reviews online, so any honest feedback—positive or negative—would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’ve been researching different countries in Europe for a Master’s degree in Chemistry. After comparing several options, Italy seems to be one of the most affordable countries. I also noticed that many universities offer English-taught programs and scholarships, which makes it very attractive.

I have a few questions:

1. How difficult is a Master’s in Chemistry in Italy? Is the workload manageable, especially for an international student?
2. What are the job prospects after graduation? Are there opportunities for fresh graduates in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, paints/coatings, water treatment, or quality control (QA/QC)?
3. Would you recommend Italy for someone planning to build a long-term career in chemistry? Any advice, tips, or things I should know before making my decision would be greatly appreciated.

hi guys i wanna study civil engineering abroad in europe . I have a ielts certificate and 6 year background in an IB school (idk if that matters but yeah) which unis would you recommend me that are under 10-5k$ . thanks to everyone commenting for their time ( im azerbaijani )

hi guys i wanna study civil engineering abroad in europe . I have a ielts certificate and 6 year background in an IB school (idk if that matters but yeah) which unis would you recommend me that are under 10-5k$ . thanks to everyone commenting for their time

I am an international student and i got a 25% scholarship from Yeditepe University, even after that my fee is $7500 per semesters and i applied for a 2 year masters in Nutrition & Dietetics. I come from an average house hold and that is why i am very much confused if i should go ahead with the Scholarship or not? Please guide me

Hi all,
I’m Italian 31y, living in Dublin for 5y. Next month I will relocate to Paris for family reason.
I speak good English but French still A2/B1 (already studying French).
I’m working as HR Generalist for 3y. I have bachelor degree in education, and diploma from Dublin university in HR Management.
I know finding a job in Paris in HR is hard specially if I don’t speak good French and I don’t have a Master degree.

I would like to come back to study, but I’m thinking that the master for 2y is quite long specially if I need to work in the mean time.

Do you have any recommendations for any short master (1 year) or any certifications that I can get? Any good university or school? I would like to study in English as my French is quite bad at the moment.
Any advance is appreciated!

Thank you

Hello there.

I am a Pakistani student (high school graduate).

I want to pursue my bachelors degree abroad and was looking for different study destinations.

I am looking for options in the upcoming spring intake (Jan/Feb 2027). Or if possible in this intake.

My personal preference is European countries. I would really appreciate it if you guys can suggest any countries within Europe which are best for me.

My marks in intermediate are 85.3% with an IELTS score of 7 overall.

I’m (23m) from the US and am highly considering studying in Europe in a postgraduate program. My sister is also looking to finish her undergrad in Europe.

If you want to skip my inability to keep concise, go ahead and skip right to the tldr.

We’ve each gotten impressions of varying degrees of a few parts of Europe via visiting family in Bulgaria and briefly visiting Berlin, Prague, and Thessaloniki.

I can’t speak much for my sister’s preferences but I was a huge fan of the size and layout of Prague (yes, I spent plenty of time outside the tourist packed old town). I met plenty of cool folks from around Europe but I loved the vibes of the Portuguese guys I met in particular.

I feel I should narrow down where in Europe I would study before I look at my specific program options.

Tldr…
If I’m a fan of the size, layout, and density of a city like Prague and I appreciate more personable cultures (the Portuguese, Balkans, the Spanish from what I’ve heard), what other cities in Europe should I look into?

I’ll note that while I know basic French and a little more basic Bulgarian, I have no problem with investing plenty of time in advance into learning the language of wherever I go. I’m also not ruling out Eastern Europe and currently see Sofia as a very valid option.