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Hi everyone,

I’m applying for a German student visa from India and would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually been in a similar situation.

I started my visa/CSP process using an admission from University A, and my VFS appointment is in about 10 days. I have now received a better/preferred admission from University B and plan to study there instead.

Has anyone received a new admit before their VFS appointment and simply taken the new admission letter + updated supporting documents to the existing appointment and asked VFS to update the university?

Or did you continue the visa process with University A, receive the visa, enrol at University B and handle the university change after reaching Germany?

I also have a question about travel dates. If the visa is issued based on University A but I ultimately enrol at University B, can I travel to Germany after University A’s enrolment deadline, provided I’m already enrolled at University B? Or could this create an issue at immigration?

I’ve contacted VFS as well, but I’m mainly looking for first-hand experiences from people who have actually done this recently, especially through VFS India.

Thanks!

Hey everyone. My Background -

• Bachelor's in architecture( 5 years, 250 credit points)

• Working Experience: 2 years as an Architect

Applied for master's program (English -taught and working on learning German as well):

• M.Sc. Urban Design and Sustainable Revitalisation (BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg) - Accepted

• Architecture [DIA] (M.A.) (Hochschule Anhalt) Dessau- Accepted

• Master Study Programme Architecture - Hochschule Wismar- Accepted

• Sustainable Urban Development program – TU Darmstadt — Accepted

• Natural Resource Development and Management program – TH Köln — Accepted

• Sustainable Landscape Design and Development program – TH OWL — Accepted

• Integrated Urban Development and Design- Specialisation: Reflective Urban Practice (Bauhaus-Universität Weimar) - Gave an interview (Results 1st week of August)

• Master's Program in Architecture (Msc Architecture) – TU Darmstadt — Waiting

• Master of Urban Design – HCU Hamburg — Waiting

Looking for any advise from fellow architecture/ urban design community in Germany regarding these programs, people who might have studied here, the work life culture and about the cities. Also the post study opportunities!

Just wondering if there are any students who have accepted an offer to BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, especially for the Urban Design and Sustainable Revitalisation (UDSR) master's program, or any other master's program for winter 26/27.

I'm curious about the current accommodation situation, whether people are applying for student residences, looking for WGs, or exploring private rentals.

Also, if there are any female BTU admits currently searching for accommodation, I'd be interested in hearing what options you're considering.

Thanks, and good luck to everyone with the move to Cottbus!

I recently attended the Bauhaus University Weimar IUDD interview for the Winter 2026/27 intake.

I'm curious to hear how others found the interview process. It would also be helpful to compare experiences while we wait for the admission results.

Thanks.

For anyone who has studied, been admitted to, or seriously considered these programmes:

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How would you compare them in terms of:

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- Studio/project work vs theory

- Urban design focus

- Planning and policy content

- Overall learning experience

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I'm particularly interested in understanding how design-oriented each programme is beyond what is stated on the university websites.

I applied for Winter Semester 2026/27 and was wondering what the typical timeline is for these programmes.

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For applicants from previous years, when did you receive interview invitations, admission offers, or rejection decisions from:

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IUDD – Bauhaus University Weimar

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UDSR – BTU Cottbus

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Any information about the admission timeline would be helpful.

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