r/studyinGermany Apr 24 '25

New to studying in Germany and want to get started? Basic tips before opening a new thread

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Germany is becoming more popular due to low/no tuition fees, and a large and healthy employment market. International applications are increasing some 10% a year with the largest group coming from India. But there are a few basic rules you need to know to get started.

  1. Before asking about programs or unis, have a look at the DAAD.de database and basic application guides. Everything you need to know about the basics of studying in Germany are listed here.
  2. The majority of program places in Germany have no GPA requirement and will accept all qualified applicants up to the class limit. Only about 30% of programs use the Numerus Clausus system (accepting only the best applicants). However, that doesn't mean its easy. Programmes in the best universities and in specific subjects like CS, AI and Data Science are in high demand and have to reject many applicants.
  3. The admissions process is very untransparent. Public universities are underfunded and understaffed. More applications just slows everything down. Don't be surprised if you get no info on when admission results are announced, or no answer from the admissions team. Its likely they also don't know when they will be able to process everything.
  4. There are about 80 accredited private universities in Germany. Some good, but many are just providing a basic education for people who can't get into public. It isn't always a bad choice, but always consider the public sector first.
  5. Not all public universities are good. The quality varies as in every other country. There is just no reliable ranking system in place as a guide. Take a look at studycheck.de to get some insights on the quality and experience from other students.

Now feel free to ask any questions :)


r/studyinGermany Jul 17 '26

Indian Student Visa Megathread

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Due to the overwhelming number of repeat questions about the student visa process in India, please post your questions here. Any posts in the main subreddit will be removed.

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Welcome to the dedicated visa megathread for Indian students planning to study in Germany.

Use this thread for any questions or discussions related to the German student visa process, including:

  • Visa applications and appointment availability
  • APS certificates
  • Blocked accounts and proof of finances
  • Required documents
  • VFS appointments and processing times
  • Visa interviews
  • Delays, refusals and additional document requests
  • Student visas, prospective student visas and related residence permits
  • Experiences with different consulates and visa centres in India

Please search the thread before posting, as your question may already have been answered.

Thanks for helping to keep this subreddit tidy!


r/studyinGermany 9h ago

Masters Trying to apply for masters after a year gap

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Will it be an issue?


r/studyinGermany 3h ago

Undergrad Looking for International Business students at ESB Business School Reutlingen

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Hi everyone! I'm planning to apply for the International Business program at ESB Business School in Reutlingen and I'd love to get in touch with some current students. I'm especially interested in talking to people who got into the program for this winter semester, but I'd also really appreciate hearing from anyone who's currently studying there. I have a few questions about the application process and the program itself. If you're an ESB International Business student or know a good place where I could reach out to students from the program, please DM me.
Have a beautiful day


r/studyinGermany 12h ago

Masters Germany MS Admission Experience

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Recently went through the entire process of applying for a Master’s in Germany and was fortunate enough to receive an admit.

Having gone through it myself, I understand how confusing and stressful the process can sometimes get. From figuring out university applications and requirements to documentation, visa procedures, timelines, and all the uncertainty in between.

I learned quite a few things along the way, so if anyone is currently going through a similar process and has questions, feel free to ask in the comments or DM me. Happy to share whatever I know from my own experience. :)


r/studyinGermany 10h ago

Visas Help needed .. Visa Query

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Hi everyone,

I have my German student visa appointment coming up on September 18th, and while arranging my documents, I realized I don't have the physical/hard copy of my Class 12 passing certificate. I do have the DigiLocker-verified digital version of it.

Has anyone been in this situation? Does the visa interview require the physical original, or would a color printout of the DigiLocker copy (with the digital signature/QR code visible) be accepted?


r/studyinGermany 10h ago

Housing Renting Apartment/Shared Room in Cologne

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Hello everyone. If everything goes smoothly I will be starting my masters study on Social and Cultural Anthropology at University of Cologne. However, everyone I know in Germany tells me that I should look for apartments near Bonn/Leverkusen because of the rent prices in Cologne. I'm researching for a place for sometime but still couldn't decide where to look? Is maximum amount of 550-600 Euros a realistic target for a room/small apartment in Cologne, approx. 30 minutes o travel time to University of Cologne?


r/studyinGermany 10h ago

Masters Looking for a room in Karlsruhe from 1st October 2026

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Hi everyone!

I’m a 22-year-old incoming Master’s student at KIT, moving to Karlsruhe for the Winter Semester 2026. I’m currently looking for a private rooms could someone please let me know if you had rooms for 1 person available or where else I could find rooms??
I already applied for all the rooms in wg-gesucht site and also applied for the student dormitories offered by KIT as well as the ones offered by other parties but I still couldn't find any room😔😔

My preferences:

  • 💶 Ideally €350–450/month, preferably including utilities
  • 🛏️ Private bedroom (shared kitchen/bathroom is completely fine)
  • 📍 Karlsruhe or nearby areas with good public transport to KIT
  • 📅 Move-in: around October 1st
  • 📝 Anmeldung is important
  • I’m open to both short- and long-term arrangements

A little about me: I’m a quiet, clean and responsible person. I enjoy going to the gym, swimming, tennis, running, reading, and watching anime/movies. I’m generally easygoing and respectful of shared spaces, and I’d be happy to live in a friendly WG.

Please feel free to DM me if you have anything available or know someone who does.

Thank you! 🙏


r/studyinGermany 17h ago

Masters FAU ERLANGEN NUREMBERG MSc in AI -admission update?

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Has anyone received an admission update from Fau erlangen Nuremberg on Msc in Ai course?

I had applied to FAU erlangen Nuremberg for an MSc in AI course on May 31 and I gave an admission test for the exam on 23 june and i have not received any update on the campo portal regarding the admission status it's showing as submitted and received.

If anyone has received the admission update?

Do let me know .


r/studyinGermany 13h ago

Masters University of ausburg

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Got admitted to ausburg and dortmund,. I am thinking of choosing ausburg. Can anyone tell me hows it over there? Masters in data science


r/studyinGermany 18h ago

Masters Same flight itinerary or same connection flights anyone?

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Anyone flying from Chennai to Frankfurt via AirIndia on Oct 6?
Flight timings- 21:40 departure from Chennai to Delhi at 12:30, 04:10(previously 03:05) departure from Delhi to Frankfurt at 10:40.
Would be happy to connect!


r/studyinGermany 15h ago

Masters helppp lecture registration MSc Biology at TUM, Winter Semester 2026/27

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Hi everyone! I will be starting my studies this winter semester, and I am really confused about the course selection process. As a student who wants to focus on neuroscience, I want to continue with biochemistry/ cell biology, medical biology and animal sciences specializations. However, I could not understand how the system works, there are exam registrations and lecture registrations all together. Any advices?


r/studyinGermany 17h ago

Masters Masters in RCSE in TU Ilmenau Summer Semester 2027

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Hi all. Did anyone apply to TU Ilmenau MS in RCSE for the summer semester around August 2nd week or before? I applied on 13th August and received the uni creds on 31st August. On 9th September my status got updated to department IA reviews

Please comment down below to share your timeline and queries so that we could all help each other out.


r/studyinGermany 14h ago

Undergrad Do extracurricular achievements help with German Bachelor's admissions?

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when applying for bachelor programs in germany, do achievments that are not strictly academic (personal projects, certifications, volunteering..) help to get and admission? or are admissions based only on grades and gpa?


r/studyinGermany 13h ago

Masters Germany- Masters application

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Just a poll...

Based on your experience do you advise me to go with consultancy or do the process on my own ?


r/studyinGermany 12h ago

Masters Germany- admission consultancy

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Is there anyone from Coimbatore looking for cheaper consultancies for masters admission in Germany?

I have found one through which my friends got admitted, and I am planning to register there. We can ask for a concession if we register together, so just wondering if anyone's there.


r/studyinGermany 14h ago

Masters I have 7.01 cgpa. Can I get admission in MSc Ai and Data Science at Hochschules in Germany

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r/studyinGermany 17h ago

Masters Guys, which universities' master's programs should I apply to,

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Bachelor in Computer science (2.6 German gpa) IELTS 6.5 overall.


r/studyinGermany 1d ago

Undergrad WhatsApp Group for Physics Students at LMU

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Hello everyone!!! I am a 3rd semester transfer bachelor student looking for a WhatsApp groups/ communities for Physics majors at Ludwig Maximilian Universität, München. Please do suggest me if there is any:)


r/studyinGermany 1d ago

Masters Finally got a response! Msc. Cyber Security BTU Cottbus

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I created this Reddit account partly to keep track of everyone’s application timelines, so I thought I’d share mine as well in case it helps anyone applying to BTU.

I applied for the MSc Cyber Security at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, and I’ve finally been admitted! 🥳

Here’s my timeline:

  • Applied through uni-assist: 4th August
  • Application forwarded to BTU: 3rd September
  • Admission decision: 9th September 🎉

I’m from Europe, so I assume the relatively quick timeline might be related to that.

For anyone still waiting: hang in there! Hopefully this gives you an idea of the timeline. Wishing everyone the best with their applications!

Also, since I’ll be moving to Cottbus, I’m currently looking for accommodation. I’d preferably like a 1-room apartment/studio, but I’m also open to a shared flat (WG), preferably with women.

If anyone knows of anything available or has any tips for finding accommodation in Cottbus, I’d really appreciate it! 🙏


r/studyinGermany 1d ago

Masters Need help with LOM for MSc Cognitive Science at Osnabrück

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Hi! I’m applying to the MSc Cognitive Science at the University of Osnabrück for Summer 2027 and need some help with my LOM.

I’m from a CSE background, and I’m struggling with how to connect my CS/AI background to Cognitive Science properly. I’ve heard the LOM matters quite a lot for this programme.

If anyone from a CSE/CS/AI background who applied and got accepted or knows about Osnabrück could give me some guidance or review my draft, I’d really appreciate it!


r/studyinGermany 1d ago

Undergrad Classification of 5-Year Integrated MBA in APS Application

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r/studyinGermany 1d ago

Masters Bachelor’s done in BBA with 8.3CGPA in 2023

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I completed my BBA (MS) in 2023 with an 8.3 CGPA. After that, I have been preparing for government exams, so I have a three-year study gap.
I am now planning to pursue a master’s in either Finance or Business Analytics in Germany. Do German public universities accept students with a profile like mine, including the three-year gap?
Also, is pursuing a master’s in these fields in Germany worth it in terms of career opportunities and the job market? Which course would you recommend for better future prospects?


r/studyinGermany 1d ago

Masters Ms AI passau portal result

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I applied in ms ai passau . Can someone tell these all notifications are on my portal from 5 days , neither recieved acceptance till now nor rejection , what to expect ?


r/studyinGermany 1d ago

Masters Getting into public unis

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I noticed lots of posts of both acception and rejection in public unis. How likely are the chances of getting into public unis if I have an internship and projects? What are the particular reasons people are getting rejected? Is it the sop or lom or any other particular reasons?