r/GermanyStudentLife

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some honest advice regarding applying for a Master’s in Germany at public universities.

I graduated with a final grade of 2.6 (German grading equivalent) and I want to study either Economics or Business-related programs. I applied for Winter Semester this year but unfortunately received rejections from the universities I applied to.

Now I’m trying to understand realistically:

• Do I still have a chance of getting into a public university in Germany with a 2.6?
• Are there specific universities or programs that are more flexible with grades?
• Would giving the GMAT improve my chances significantly?
• If yes, what kind of GMAT score would actually make a difference?

I also have some work experience/customer-facing experience, but I’m not sure how much German public universities value that compared to grades.

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who got admitted with similar grades or improved their profile successfully.

Thanks a lot!

Hi everyone,

I’m from India and I’m planning to study in Germany for higher studies. I have a lot of doubts about student life, jobs, and living there as an Indian student.

I wanted to ask:

Is it difficult to find part-time jobs there?

How hard is it to get a full-time job after graduation?

How is life there for Indian students?

Is learning German necessary for jobs and daily life?

If anyone here is already living or studying in Germany, I would really appreciate some honest guidance. If possible, I’d also like to have a one-to-one chat.

Hello, I'm a Master's student who moved to Germany a month ago and I'm facing tremendous hair fall lately. I understand it could be due to various factors such as stress, change in environment, water, diet etc but it would be really helpful if someone suggests me products that would work well for low porosity hair. Thanks in advance :)

I have opened an account with expatrio. But it is taking long to confirm my blocked account. I haven't transferred any funds yet.

Meanwhile can I create an account on fintiba and see which one lets me open a blocked account faster? Since I don't have much time before my visa appointment.

Hello there,

I'm applying for PhD opportunities in organic chem and medicinal chem in Berlin, and I'm currently in my research phase trying to understand what it would actually feel like to live there for four years.

I'm living in London right now for my master's and honestly I felt really lonely for multiple months here, and even now I still can't say I'm emotionally attached to the city even though it's genuinely gorgeous.

A bit of context: I'm Iraqi, so I guess I'm used to the Arabic warmth in conversations and social interactions, and I couldn't really find that in London. Recently though, I've been watching and reading a lot about Berlin and it actually seems like a very interesting city to me in terms of its history, international communities, political/artistic atmosphere, and overall personality.

I've never been to Berlin before, but I'm planning to visit in June.

I'd really appreciate any advice or if you could share your experiences with me–especially if you're an international student, Arab, Middle Eastern, or someone who also moved there alone and had to build a life/community from scratch.

Danke!

Hi everyone, I am an ECE student from India planning to study a master’s in Germany. I am interested in Embedded Systems, IoT, and Embedded AI. I am also considering private universities because the admission process is easier and many courses are available in English.

I want to know:

• Are private universities in Germany good for job opportunities?
• Do companies prefer public universities more?
• Which specialization has better future scope: Embedded Systems, IoT, or Embedded AI?
• Any good private universities you recommend for embedded-related courses?

Please share your experiences and suggestions. Thank you!