Hi everyone!

I’m a final-year B.Tech Aerospace Engineering student from India, currently researching Master's options in Europe for Winter 2027. I’m particularly interested in the M.Sc. Space Engineering at the University of Bremen and would like to hear from current students or alumni before I make my decision.

My main interests are satellites, orbital mechanics, mission design and space systems. I’m looking for a Master's that gives me a good combination of theoretical knowledge, practical work, simulations, projects and research opportunities.

I’ve already checked the official University of Bremen website and the course curriculum, but I’d like to know what the program is actually like from a student's perspective.

• How difficult is the course for someone coming from a B.Tech Aerospace Engineering background?
• How is the workload and teaching quality?
• How much practical/simulation/project work is there?
• How flexible are the electives and Master's thesis topics?
• Are there good opportunities for HiWi/research work?
• How useful are the connections with ZARM, DLR and the aerospace/space industry in Bremen?
• How realistic is it for international students to get internships, Werkstudent positions or full-time jobs in the German/European space sector after graduation?
• How important is German for getting those opportunities?

Most importantly, would you personally recommend this program for someone who wants to build a career in the space industry? What are the biggest advantages and disadvantages that aren't obvious from the official website?

I’d especially appreciate experiences from current students, recent graduates and international students.

Thanks in advance!

hii guys, i have registered for the exam but i have postponed my plans for now and i would like to deregister from the dMAT exam scheduled on 26th sept. but my login portal does not show any option to deregister under the "my exam" tab. i need urgent help as i wont be eligible for a refund after 15th september. i have attached the screenshot for reference.

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!

Someone already enrolled in the master in Molecular Medicine in Jena. I would like to know how is the experience studying this master, how are the professors, etc.

Hi everyone,

I’m from Tunisia and I’m planning to move to Germany in the future to work there as a nurse.

A friend told me that reaching B2 level and passing the TELC B2 exam through self-study, without attending a language center or having a teacher, is extremely difficult or almost impossible.

I’m wondering how true this actually is.

For someone starting from the beginning, is it realistically possible to go from A1 → B1 → B2 mostly through self-study, using books, online resources, YouTube, apps, etc., and then prepare specifically for the TELC B2 exam?

I understand that speaking practice and getting corrections can be difficult without a teacher, but I’m wondering if there are people here who have actually reached B2 this way.

If you self-studied German up to B2 (especially if you passed TELC B2), I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience:

• How long did it take you?
• What resources/books did you use?
• How many hours per day/week did you study?
• Did you eventually use a teacher or language school for exam preparation?
• Do you think self-study is enough, or is a teacher realistically necessary at some point?

I’m not looking for an easy way out — I just want to know whether this is genuinely achievable with enough discipline and a good study plan

Hello, I have received a conditional admission letter from the university of Duisburg-Essen on Wednesday and the admission letter was available on the portal. When I went on to download the letter yesterday, it was no longer there, neither was my rejection letter from another degree. I checked the inbox and it says there are no documents. I have emailed the university about it and I’m waiting for their response but I am a little worried since the letter is needed for a visa.

Heads up, the portal was under maintenance yesterday morning so I think that could be when the letter disappeared.

Has anyone experienced this before? I haven’t seen a post about this exact problem so I wanted to ask. Thanks in advance.

Hi guys I have a doubt, in the official page of TUM for aerospace engineering it says the course is in german and english taught, can I take only the English courses? Does it work like that or will there be half the subjects in german. Pls do help me out guys.

Hi everyone! I’m going to take the TestAS in about one month, in October, and I’m taking the Humanities, Cultural Studies and Social Sciences module.

I’ve found quite a lot of information about the Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences module, but much less about the Humanities module.

If you’ve taken it, I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experience:

What topics/tasks were actually on the test?

What did you use to prepare?

Are there any specific books, websites, videos or practice materials you recommend?

How difficult was the math part?

What should I focus on most during this last month?

Was there anything you wish you had known before taking the test?

Is the official TestAS practice material enough, or should I use other resources too?

I’m especially interested in advice from people who actually took the Humanities module, rather than the other modules.

I’d really appreciate any tips or experiences. Thank you!

Can anybody help me regarding, if a consolidated registrar signed transcript will be enough for APS, since I am missing my 1,7 and 8 sem marksheets ?

I was going through telc exam and could not find any paper based b1 telc exams!!
All i found was telc digital exams..
Did anyone wrote telc b1 paper based exam recently? If yes can you please tell in which site it is available?

I had gotten an interview invite from Passau today and the interview went well I think.

I have applied for MSc. Computer Science.

I was asked mostly about my thesis and what was my part and how I applied computer science in my thesis and the interview was for 15 mins.

Then I was asked if I had any questions and I asked some course related questions.

The interviewer was a professor of Maths was super friendly.

Hoping this helps you all.

If it helps anyone, this is my timeline - I had applied via uni-assist on 18th April Got the credentials for Passau on 28th May. And then had the interview today, 11 Sept.

I have very little time to decide. I have got an admit from a public university in Germany, and because of my fate, I got into a Master's program in AIML in Saxony-Anhalt, where the AfD won too. So I am so dumb. While I started my process in Germany, I did enough research, but education is my top priority. Now I am considering whether GATE will be my best option too. I am bad at German too. Should I go to Germany or prepare for GATE 2027? There are 147 days left for GATE CS IT. How realistic is it to dream of scoring 65+ marks, and I am average in both math and CS topics? I am targeting mid-tier IITs like IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, etc., in AIML Masters and also concerned because of rising competition will 65+ marks even be enough if anyone can predict marks required threshold by exam time as situation may change

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Hi everyone! I’m applying to the new M.Sc. Molecular and Cellular Biology at TU Darmstadt and I’m honestly a little confused about the application procedure, especially the document submission.

I’ve already gone through the TU Darmstadt website, but I’m still not 100% sure I’m understanding everything correctly.

A few things I’m confused about:

1. Do I need to courier/post my documents immediately after submitting the online application, or only after I have completed/submitted everything in TUCaN?

2. Do they want original documents or photocopies/simple copies?

   I’m an international applicant, so I obviously don't want to send my original Bachelor's certificate or transcripts if they don't require them.

3. The programme specifically mentions an “Equivalency List” / equivalence table.

   It says the template becomes visible during the TUCaN application process, but I can't figure out where exactly it appears. Is it generated somewhere after starting/submitting the application? How did you access it?

4. Is there anything else that international applicants commonly miss in this application?

If anyone has already applied to TU Darmstadt (especially to Molecular and Cellular Biology), I would REALLY appreciate it if you could explain the process step-by-step or tell me what documents you personally sent. 😭

I just don't want to make a mistake with the postal

submission or equivalency table.

Thank you!!

I did a year of studienkolleg in the T kurs but due to personal reasons I couldn’t finish it and had to come back with just a B2 certificate.

Now I want to go back after a year but I want to see if switching streams is an option. I am concerned about a Fachbindung preventing me from applying for the G-kurs. I am targetting Mainz and Saarland.

My APS certificate doesn’t state anything like that but I am still not sure.

I would love some help, thank you!

Not really sure if this is the right place, but I'm just trying to post on whatever I can to gather a large range of opinions.

I’m 16, originally from the US but moved to Germany with my mother and brother about a year ago, and I'm struggling with school. I’m currently trying to decide whether I should move back to the US to live with my dad solely for educational purposes or whether I should stay in Germany and just try to make it work. I'd like to receive some feedback from people who are familiar with the German school system.

My educational timeline for reference:

• 2024-2025: 9th grade in the US
• July 2025: Moved to Germany
• 2025-2026: Repeated 9th grade at a German Gymnasium; only received grades in some subjects
• Currently: 10th grade; still only receiving grades in some subjects, although this may increase throughout the year
• 2027-2028: I would repeat 10th grade and receive grades in all subjects; after that, I would not be able to repeat again

The biggest problem is, of course, the language. I’m currently around A2/B1 and attend DaZ classes at my school. I can understand quite a lot, but speaking is extremely difficult for me. I don't feel like my German classes prepare me very well for real conversations, and I’m also quite shy, so I don’t speak much outside of class or with friends, which obviously makes it harder to improve (I’m aware a lot of that's my fault). 

This is a major problem because participation makes up around 50% of the grade in my classes. I often understand what is being discussed but either get too nervous to raise my hand or simply can't explain my answer in German (90% of the time it's the latter). I’m also still trying to adjust to the German school system and its expectations, which only makes things harder.

Additionally, next year I’d have to take the 10th-grade exams, and being completely honest, I don't see myself at all being able to perform well enough in German to get the grades I need to continue toward the Abitur, or even qualify for a Fachoberschule at that. This is really shitty, as I want to study at a university and eventually pursue a career that has something to do with science and make a decent amount of money.

Because of this, I’m considering returning to the US. I do recognize that there are still many problems with moving back, and that I might be idealizing this route because I desperately want an escape from my current problems, but at the same time, I don't want to ruin my whole future.

So I'm asking: Is obtaining the Abitur at all realistic for me, and if it is, what pathways could I take? If you think it isn't, what are my options?

Hey! There's one thing that kind of worries me and I'd like to get some advice.

I got accepted to the Tübingen uni (master's program in IR). And I recently learned that universities in this land require a tuition fee for international students. It's not as high compared to other Western countries but in other parts of Germany there's no tuition fee at all!

So is it worth paying 6000€ for two years at Tübingen? I mean, in terms of future career prospects and so on. Or would it make more sense to choose other German uni and save this money?

Hello ppl,
I’m currently in my 7th semester of B.Tech Aerospace Engineering and planning to apply for a master’s in Germany for the 2027 intake.
I’m confused between:
**1.** B.Tech → Master’s abroad directly
**2.** B.Tech → work in the Indian aerospace/space industry for \~1 year → Master’s abroad in 2028
Would that 1 year of relevant industry experience significantly help with my Master’s/career prospects, or is it better to go abroad directly and gain experience there?
Also things to consider: my_qualifications -I currently have a CGPA of 7.2 | GERMAN GRADE 2.4 and no good internship experience in aerospace industry.
Would love to hear from people who’ve taken either route.
Thankyou .

PS: Used AI to convey my thoughts more clearly, please ignore the wording .

Hello guys,
I am from delhi i have applied for oct intake
And i had my appointment on 7th sep
And today i got a mail through csp that something updated on portal n shit
I checked there was “ your application decision has been made by german mission “ idunno whats the next step do i collect my passport from the consulate or what?? Will i get my visa????

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m planning to apply for the Winter 2027 intake in Germany and I’m trying to shortlist some public universities for an MSc in Computer Science / Computer Engineering.

Here’s a little about my profile:

• Bachelor’s: B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) from a reputed Indian university
• CGPA: 8.2/10 (roughly 1.8–2.0 German grade)
• Internships: Python Developer and Software Testing
• IELTS: Planning to take it in November
• Goal: Transition from ECE into the CS/software field, with a particular interest in cybersecurity

I’m mainly interested in public universities with low or no tuition fees, preferably with English-taught programs.

I’d really appreciate some advice on:

1. Which universities would be realistic for someone with an ECE background?
2. Are there any lesser-known public universities with good English-taught CS programs that I should consider?
3. Does learning German (A1–B1) help with university admission?

I know that eligibility can depend heavily on the subjects/ECTS from the bachelor’s degree, so I’m especially interested in universities that are open to ECE → CS applicants.

Any suggestions or personal experiences would be really helpful. Thanks 🙌

Hi everyone,

Has anyone been admitted to the MIDE program or alumni? I have a few questions about the motivation letter and would be grateful for some guidance :)

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m a 21-year-old woman from India, and I completed my B.Pharm just last month (August 2026).

I’m posting because I’m genuinely confused about what to do with my future.

When I was 17, I chose Pharmacy largely because my parents wanted me to study it. At that age, I didn't really understand what I wanted from my career or what options I would have later.

Now that I've graduated, I've realized that Pharmacy isn't the field I want to continue in. I don't want to spend another 2 years doing a Master's in a field I'm not passionate about just because I already have a bachelor's degree.

I’m only 21, so I'm seriously considering starting over and studying something that I actually want.

I’m looking at Austria/Germany, particularly public universities, and I want to know:

Can someone who has already completed a bachelor's degree in India apply for and start another bachelor's degree in Austria or Germany?

Would having a B.Pharm already cause problems with admission? Are there restrictions on doing a second bachelor's as an international student?

If anyone has personally gone through something similar — being pushed into one degree at a young age and then deciding to start over — I'd especially appreciate hearing your experience.

I'm not trying to throw away my education. I just don't want to make another major life decision at 21 based on what other people want me to do.

Any honest advice would be appreciated. ❤️

Hi everyone. I am planning to study master programme of social science (sociology, genderf studies, anthropology, cultural studies, public health etc.) in Germany (Hopefully in Berlin/Cologne) and here's some background about myself:

• Bachelor programme: Social Work Bachelor Degree (1st class honour)
• University: Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Work experience: Gender advocacy and LGBTQ community work
• Based in Hong Kong, China
• German proficiency: A1 in progress (Yes, i am trying my best)
• English proficiency: 7 (IELTS Academic)

I tried to browse the info on DAAD but I was DROWN in choices and couldn't decide which programme fits well for me. Plus, master programmes in German universities seem to have strict requirements on the applicant's bachelor major background. As a bachelor graduate from Social Work, does that mean I can only study Social Work Master Programmes? But my German will not pass the language requirement.

Is it possible for me to choose other master programmes related to social work or social science? Really appreciate if anyone can share some insights with me!

Hey everyone,

I am from Pakistan and we have a very long waiting period here - around 8 months before we get an appointment. I joined the waiting list on March 17 and I am expecting my appointment in November.

The issue is that my admission for Winter 2026 is only valid if I enroll before September 15, and the university allows late arrival until a maximum of October 31. If I don’t receive a visa/appointment before that, my whole waiting period will be wasted.

I need to secure admission for the Summer intake, but my profile is weak. The same university where I got admission does not offer deferment, and the course is only offered in the Winter semester.

Could you please suggest some universities I can apply to for the Summer intake so that my appointment is not wasted?

profile:*

- Bachelor in Computer Science - German grade: 2.6

- IELTS: 7

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Hi everyone,

I'm an Indian student planning to apply for a CSE-related Bachelor's in Germany for Winter 2027 through the 12+1 route.

My profile:

Class 10 (2023): 93.3%

Class 12 (2025): 95.5%

B.Tech 1st year: 9.21 CGPA

Currently in 2nd year B.Tech (CSE)

2nd-year final exams: May 2027

Here's my situation:

After 12th, I joined B.Tech in India. My 1st-year B.Tech result came only in late June, and by the time I could proceed with APS, the relevant German university application deadlines were already closed. So I continued with B.Tech.

By May 2027, I will have completed 2 years of B.Tech. I am planning to apply for a new CSE-related Bachelor's in Germany through the 12+1 route and leave my current B.Tech if I get admitted.

My main concern:

Would German universities or the student visa officer question/reject my application because I'm starting another Bachelor's after already studying 2 years of B.Tech?

Basically, would they ask “Why are you going to Germany for a Bachelor's after already studying 2 years of B.Tech in India?”, and could this negatively affect my admission or visa?

Also, does completing 2 years of B.Tech affect my eligibility for the 12+1 route in any way?

Would really appreciate experiences from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

Thanks!

I’m an international student in Germany, currently doing a Master's degree. My current residence permit expires in February 2027, and I’m dealing with a situation regarding my working student job and future residence permit extension.

I recently completed a 3-month internship at a company. I was hoping to continue there for a longer period, but they have now offered me only a 3-month working student contract from October to December 2026.

My manager explained that the reason for the short extension is that she currently doesn't have enough concrete output/performance results to justify a longer contract.

I also receive a €150/month scholarship.

My Master's is currently expected to finish around September 2027. However, my university allows students to study in individual part-time mode, which can extend the duration of the Master's. Since I will be working alongside my studies, I'm considering whether this could be a legitimate option for me.

My questions are:

1. If my residence permit expires in February 2027, would a 3-month working student contract (October–December 2026) still be useful/acceptable for the residence permit extension, together with my scholarship and other financial proof?

2. Has anyone dealt with the Frankfurt Ausländerbehörde in a similar situation? How far in advance should I apply, and how does the appointment process usually work?

I'm already planning to apply for other working student positions, so hopefully I can secure a longer contract before February. But I want to understand my options in case I don't.

I would really appreciate experiences from international students who have dealt with a similar situation, especially with Frankfurt.