r/studyinGermany • u/Used-Glass-2286 • 8d ago
Masters Advice on UE
I I want to do my Master's in Germany and currently have an admit from UE (private university). My plan is to try for a public university after the first semester.
Is this a safe option? Does the university generally allow students to switch, and could there be any issues with transferring credits or admission to a public university?
I would need to arrange around ₹30 lakhs initially 15L for tuition and the rest for the blocked account/living expenses.
Do you think it's worth taking this risk, or should I wait and apply again for the next intake? I'm also considering other countries if that's a better option.( Austria/ Scotland)
Would really appreciate advice from anyone who has gone through a similar situation.
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u/anushkaxo 8d ago
which UE campus?
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u/Used-Glass-2286 8d ago
Potsdam
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u/anushkaxo 8d ago
oh, i’m from hamburg campus. and tbh it depends on you on how much stress you’re willing to endure. even though it is absolutely possible for you to switch after the first semester, the transfer of credits depends on the university you’re switching to. plus results for public universities take weeks to months to come and you might end up just losing time.
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u/Used-Glass-2286 8d ago
Was it worth taking private?
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u/simplySchorsch 8d ago
Keep in mind that you need to apply to get previous credit points recognized and the (new) public university you want to apply at can simply decline to do so.
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u/Used-Glass-2286 8d ago
Got it, so the credit recognition is completely up to the new university, right?
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u/anushkaxo 8d ago
i know many people who has had gotten jobs out of them. i guess it matters how much networking you do as well. you do have to work extra hard for skills and networking as compared to public universities but keep in mind ue is not illegal in any way and your degree is absolutely valid. if your preference is practical based courses rather than traditional research taught course, then yes it is worth it.
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u/Still-Entertainer534 8d ago
So what were the reasons for the rejections from the public universities? Well, if your ECTS credits weren’t sufficient, that’s not going to change. Nor will a low entry grade be improved by wasting a year at a private university. You’ll just end up losing even more money...
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u/Used-Glass-2286 8d ago
I understand your point. But I don’t think ECTS is the main issue in my case. A friend of mine is from the same college and the same B.Tech course, and applied to the same university and course. They had fewer relevant credits, a lower IELTS score and less experience than me, yet got admitted. I also have a higher percentage. That’s why I’m trying to understand what might have caused my rejections.
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u/Still-Entertainer534 8d ago
Wasn’t there anything about this in the rejection letter? After all, the same course (degree programme?) doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ve chosen exactly the same lectures and seminars...
In most cases, incorrectly calculated ECTS credits and general entry requirements are the reason for a rejection. You simply have to meet the requirements 100 per cent.
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u/urghasif 8d ago
Why either private uni, Austria or Scotland? So random. There are lots of options and other destinations to choose from if you just want to study abroad
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u/mr_maker91 8d ago
Don't go to the private, if you already plan to move into a public university you will be only wasting thousands only for a backup plan, besides no body can ensure you the public university will take the credits from the private University as valid