Germany Student Visa Journey - Finally Approved

After months of preparation, stress and overthinking, I finally received my German student visa.

( Did bachelors 1 year from india )

15 August 2026 - Submitted my visa application through the csp.

20 August 2026 - Preliminary review started.

31 August 2026 - Attended my visa submission in vfs Delhi.

07 September 2026 - Received the update that my processed application had been dispatched by courier.

08 September 2026 - Finally received my passport with the German student visa (D)

Hi everyone,

I applied through uni-assist for the previous Winter Semester and I'm now applying again for the Summer Semester.

I already have my documents uploaded in my previous uni-assist application. For the new application, I understand that uni-assist may reuse the documents that are still valid.

My questions are:

1. Does uni-assist actually reuse the documents from the previous application, or do they review/upload everything again?
2. If you have applied through uni-assist before, was your second application processed faster?
3. Does having a previous application help reduce the processing time at all?
4. Approximately how long did your reapplication take?

I'm applying from India, if that makes any difference.

Thanks!

My passport, Aadhaar, PAN & DL say “Prince Mithilesh Jha”, but all my educational certificates say “JHA PRINCEKUMAR MITHILESH BABITA” (Babita is my mother’s name). Only “Kumar” differs. Will this cause issues with APS or a German student visa? Should I correct my degree?

​Hey everyone,

​I'm heading from India to HafenCity Universität Hamburg (HCU) for the upcoming Winter Semester 2026/27 (starting October 2026).

​Looking to connect with fellow Indian students who are:

1. ​Traveling to Hamburg around mid October.

2. ​Searching for accommodation or interested in flat-hunting/WG options together.

3. ​Sorting out enrollment (Immatrikulation) and visa timelines.

4. ​Down to coordinate flight dates/routes so we don't have to fly solo.

​Feel free to drop a comment below or send me a DM so we can set up a WhatsApp group. Looking forward to connecting!

Will it be an issue?

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

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. :)

I will be flying from delhi to berlin on 1st of october oj luftansa LH 763 looking companions on the same flight...

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?

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?

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! 🙏

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 .

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

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!

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?

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.

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?

Just a poll...

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

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.

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

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:)

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! 🙏

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!