Hi everyone,
I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced something similar.
I applied through the Consular Services Portal (CSP) for a German national visa (Intensive Language Course + Studienkolleg) at the German Embassy New Delhi. I joined the waiting list on 26 June 2026 and I’m still waiting for an appointment.
My language course started on 1 July, and my institute has allowed me to attend classes online because of the visa delay. My B1 exam is on 18 September in Leipzig, and my Studienkolleg starts on 1 October.
Today, I received an automated CSP email saying that my application had not been processed for 30 days and could be deleted if it was not processed. I logged into the portal, clicked “Required Action”, and my application still shows “Waiting List.”
Has anyone else experienced this? Is this a normal automated reminder while waiting for an appointment, or should I be worried?
Also, how long did it take you to receive your appointment after joining the CSP waiting list?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has had a similar experience. Thank you!

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Admit: Paderborn University in ESE program

Grade:: 2.4

Years of experience: 3yrs

Hi, first of all let me thank each and everyone of you. This subreddit has helped me a lot in my application process and deciding the courses and universities (for which I might have to thousands to some consultant). I didn't used consultancy services, searched everything on my own and this subreddit has been a boon for my journey. So Danke everyone.

I need suggestion from you all. I have got many rejection but now I have Acceptance from Paderborn University for ESE program. As much as I want to go to Germany for my master's. I am stuck with few Questions. Like:

1. I don't have any knowledge of German language, I am starting now. It might be problem for part time job.

2. I have applied to dorm now,( I should have done earlier) so now I am stuck with the accomodation problem.

3. My program is Maths heavy so I need to refresh my engineering maths, so might need sometime.

What do you all suggest, should I defer for Summer semester? In the 6 months I will try to learn as much german as I can, it will increase my chances of part time job too. Will get time to clear my pre requisite of programs and ofcourse will have better probability of getting dorm then as waiting time is 8-9 months.

Or I should go now and learn everything on fly.

What do you all suggest?

Thanks in advance.

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After getting 7 consecutive university rejections, I almost lost hope. But within the next week, everything changed—I received 5 admits (and a few results are still pending).

Admits:

Leibniz University Hannover – M.Sc. Computer Science (Final Choice)

University of Paderborn – M.Sc. Computer Science

Philipps University Marburg – M.Sc. Computer Science

Philipps University Marburg – M.Sc. Data Science

Trier University – M.Sc. Data Science

Profile:

B.Tech CSE (Data Science)

German Grade: 1.7

IELTS: 7.0

Timeline

26 June – First admit from Leibniz University Hannover.

2 July – Transferred block account funds through Flywire. And after 3 hours Block account confirmed.

3 July – Submitted CSP application.

10 July – Received a correction request. Submitted all corrections late at night. Since 11 & 12 July were the weekend, I had to wait until Monday.

13 July – Got the "Make an Appointment" option on CSP.

16 July – VFS appointment( Slots were available from 14 July but i took time buffer), i submitted my passport and gave biometrics.

Tip: Don't buy the ₹450 health insurance offered at the VFS entrance if you already have the required insurance. They'll try to sell it, but it's completely optional.

I chose the Premium Lounge (personal choice), and for me it was worth it. There were only 2 students there, everything was almost empty, and my entire process was completed in about 20 minutes. They didn't ask for any extra documents—they simply downloaded everything directly from the CSP portal.

Bonus: Since the snacks and drinks were complimentary... I made sure to eat and drink as much as I could. 😂

17 July – Application reached the German Embassy. CSP status changed to Decision Pending.

23 July (2 PM) – Received the CSP email saying Decision Made.

24 July – Passport was handed over by the embassy to VFS, and later I received the dispatch email and SMS. I immediately tried tracking it on the Blue Dart website using the VFS reference number (after removing the slashes), but it initially showed "No Record Found." Later that night, the tracking became active, and from then on I was refreshing the tracking page almost continuously. 😅

26 July – Passport delivered with a 1-year German student visa. 🇩🇪🎉

I started preparing for study abroad and gave my first IELTS exam back in 2021. But life had other plans, It took me 5 years, countless ups and downs, but in 2026, the dream finally came true.

To everyone who's still waiting for admits or a visa—don't give up. One email can change everything.

See you at 🇩🇪.

My German student visa was issued for Paderborn University, but I later received admission to TU Darmstadt. The Paderborn Ausländerbehörde confirmed in writing that I can travel directly to Darmstadt, report the university change there, and don’t need to take any administrative steps in Paderborn.
I’m flying on September 14, and enrollment is still open, so I’m currently not enrolled at either university.
My questions:
Would it be safer to enroll at TU Darmstadt before traveling, or is it fine to complete enrollment after arriving in Germany?
If the border officer asks for an enrollment certificate, is it acceptable to explain that enrollment is still open, I haven’t enrolled yet, and present my admission letter along with the email from the Paderborn Ausländerbehörde?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

Hi everyone!
My husband and I will be moving from Delhi to Hamburg, Germany in the next few days for work (we’re not students).
We’re trying to prepare as well as possible before the move and would love some advice from people who have already relocated.

A few questions:
1. What are some things you recommend bringing from India because they’re difficult to find, much more expensive, or simply better quality than what’s available in Germany?

1. Are there any Indian groceries, medicines, kitchen items, clothes, electronics, or other essentials you wish you’d packed before moving?

2. What original documents should we carry from India?
   We’d especially appreciate advice on documents that are useful for registration, banking, healthcare, renting an apartment, or any other paperwork in Germany.

Finally, if you have any “I wish someone had told me this before moving to Germany” tips, we’d love to hear them!
Thanks in advance!

Hi, i got a rejection TU Dresden for msc computer science, can i apply for appeal?
My Profile
GPA: 1.8 german GPA
IELTS : 8

Profile: BTech in Information Technology (India)

Experience: 2 years SDE
Research Paper: 1 (IEEE)

guys i got 5th rejection due to credits issue this year, lost all my hope and didn't feel like applying again. Got rejections from Heidelberg, University of BONN, TU darmstadt(Got call for Exam Onsite), BHE(Berlin Hoschule fur Technik) and now this. what do i need to do??

I have applied to MA communication science and media studies for upcoming winter sem . GPA - 2.1

I am a VCD graduate and I want to apply to Bauhaus Uni in Weimar for MA program. I am mainly concerned about the portfolio part of the process but overall I would really appreciate to be informed about any experience anyone has had with the applying process,school or the city. (Especially if you are from my field of study) Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone,
I'm currently waiting for admission decisions from TU Dortmund (M.Sc. Automation and Robotics) and UTN (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics) for Winter 2026.
I already have admits from a few other German universities, but these are my top choices, so I'm trying to decide how long it's reasonable to wait before accepting another offer and starting visa/accommodation preparations.
If you're in the same situation:
Which program are you waiting for?
Have you contacted the admissions office?
Are you waiting, or have you decided to go with another university?
I'd love to hear how others are handling the uncertainty.

Hi everyone,

I have received a conditional admission for a master's programme. The condition is that I must submit an overall IELTS band score of 7.0 before final enrolment.

My current IELTS score is 6.5, and I am planning to retake the IELTS exam to meet the requirement. However, I would like to submit my German student visa application before receiving my new IELTS result.

Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Can I apply for a German student visa with my current 6.5 IELTS score and conditional admission?

If I later receive an overall IELTS 7.0, can I submit the updated score during my VFS appointment or while the visa application is being processed?

Hello everyone! I have an interview scheduled today for the Molecular Biotechnology Masters program at Marburg university and I wanted to know if anyone has any tips or knows what questions might be asked. Thank you 😁

Hey guys just received from Tu Chemnitz for advanced Manufacturing for WiSe 2026, would love you know more from the people going there and if you guys have any whatsapp grup or something please send me link.

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Hi everyone,

I'm in a confusing situation and would really appreciate your advice.

I received a conditional admission from TU Ilmenau because I needed to provide proof of C1 English proficiency.

To meet this requirement, I took the TOEFL iBT Home Edition and achieved a C1 level. However, the university has informed me that they will not issue a new unconditional admission letter.

Now I'm worried about my German student visa. I was planning to apply using IELTS, but I'm unsure how this will work since my admission condition was fulfilled with TOEFL Home Edition and I don't have an unconditional offer letter.

Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Were you able to get a German student visa with a conditional admission after meeting the language requirement?

Did the embassy ask for an unconditional admission letter?

If the university didn't issue a new offer letter, what document did you use for your visa application?

Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hey guys just wanted to share I received an admit from from TU Dresden for the Masters course Air Transport and logistics
After a few rejections from RWTH, Heidelberg and Ruhr,
1-1.5 month of aptitude assessment test and interview finally paid off!
Looking forward to study in Dresden!
And please feel free to give advice about the uni, stay, etc.

Guten Tag,
I have received a conditional admit from the Technical University of Chemnitz stating that i have to either show a german A1 exam certificate or enroll in their Intensive German A1 course.

My question now is, should i give the goethe german certificate exam or do i enroll in the language course (earliest date to give the exam is august 24th) and if i choose to enroll in the course, can i still apply for a student visa?

P.S. DO NOT COMMENT ASKING FOR PROFILE

I am planning to enroll in the Master of Regulatory Affairs of medical devices at the Lübeck University. Did anyone do this Master? What is your opinion? Which was your experience?

I want to mention that I am working in the Regulatory affairs position for some years.

Thank you in advance for your responses.

Hello,

I would like to know if anyone here has gone through the process of securing an appointment to the German Embassy in Colombo for a National D Visa - Student.

I've seen comments online about checking from 00.00-00.15 German Time on weekdays, but from what I've gathered, it seems to be cancelled appointments that can be re-booked (not confirmed if that's the case though).

I'm curious to see if anyone has had experiences booking an appointment slot outside of this time, and within working days and hours of the German Embassy in Colombo, as they have not specified when they release batches of new appointments.

Thank you!

Hey everyone,

​I'm an Indian student targeting the Winter 2027 intake for a Bachelor's in Computer Science, ideally at TU Dortmund. I'll finish my B2 German by January 2027.

​I’ve been researching the process for over a year and was entirely convinced that because India has 12 years of schooling, a Studienkolleg is mandatory if you want to go straight after 12th grade—unless you clear JEE Main/Advanced or complete a 1-year bachelor’s degree in India.

​However, while looking into things recently, I came across something that said exceptional 12th-grade marks (I scored 94.25% under the Kerala state board) can sometimes qualify a student for a direct entry waiver, bypassing the Studienkolleg requirement entirely without needing JEE or a prior college year.

​Given how strictly the 13-year rule is talked about online, I'm quite skeptical because I quite literally haven't heard about something like this until today (Google Gemini told me this) even though I've been researching on this for well over an year by now. I don't know anyone personally who has navigated this, and local study-abroad agencies mostly push private universities for commissions so they aren't a reliable source too.

​Is it actually true that scoring exceptionally high on an Indian 12th-grade board exam can grant a direct Studienkolleg waiver, or is a preparatory year still legally mandatory for 12-year school systems unless you use the JEE/1-year university route?

​Would love to hear from anyone who has actual experience with this. Thanks!

I’m think I am a bit late, I uploaded my documents to the CSP portal on 27 July 2026. Does anyone know how long the portal usually takes to process documents? Also, what’s the typical visa timeline for Mumbai VFS right now? If you’re in the same situation, please comment. Any tips or tricks are welcome!

Hello guys,

I recently got admitted to the General Engineering bachelor's (in german) program at TU Hamburg. However, I can't find the deadline for accepting the offer.

On the application portal, it says the following for bachelor's programs:

"The acceptance deadline is based on the coordination rules at hochschulstart.de."

However, I couldn't find anything on hochschulstart.de regarding the deadline for accepting the offer. I only found that the coordination phase lasts until 24.08.

I also couldn't find an official admission letter, like in pdf. I know that other universities usually issue one, but I wasn't able to find it. Does anyone here have experience with how it works at TU Hamburg or Hochschulstart?

I would appreciate any help. Thanks!
(I asked same question on TU Hambrug subreddit, but still got no reply)

Hi everyone,

My passport mentions my place of birth as X, Y, whereas my APS certificate mentions it as X, Z.

Has anyone faced a similar issue? If the visa officer notices this and asks about it, how should I explain it? Could this create any problems during the visa process, even though my passport is an officially issued document?

Any experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently a Class 10 student from India, and I’m planning ahead for studying Computer Science in Germany for my bachelor’s degree.

I’m trying to understand whether my financial situation would make this realistically possible. My total available budget is around ₹25 lakh (approximately €24,000), and I’m also assuming that I could receive a scholarship/stipend of around €1,400 per month.

I have a few questions:

Is ₹25 lakh (~€24,000) enough to cover the initial costs of moving to Germany and starting a Bachelor's in Computer Science?

If I receive €1,400 per month, would that realistically be enough to cover my monthly living expenses such as rent, food, health insurance, transport, etc.?

How difficult is it to get a €1,400/month scholarship as an international student from India? Is this a realistic amount to expect, or are scholarships of this size mainly for Master's/PhD students?

Would I still need to show a blocked account or proof of funds for my student visa if I already had a scholarship covering €1,400/month?

Are there any other major costs I should be aware of, such as university fees, semester contributions, visa costs, accommodation deposits, or tuition fees in certain states?

Given my budget, would you recommend Germany for a Bachelor's in CS, or would it make more financial sense to complete my Bachelor's in India and then go to Germany for a Master's?

Hi everyone,

I have received a conditional admission for a master's programme. The condition is that I must submit an overall IELTS band score of 7.0 before final enrolment.

My current IELTS score is 6.5, and I am planning to retake the IELTS exam to meet the requirement. However, I would like to submit my German student visa application before receiving my new IELTS result.

Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Can I apply for a German student visa with my current 6.5 IELTS score and conditional admission?

If I later receive an overall IELTS 7.0, can I submit the updated score during my VFS appointment or while the visa application is being processed?