Got 2 offer from 2 different pvt unis in germany ue and srh for masters in business/management.. what are the probabilities of finding a better outcome among these two unis? As i can only choose one , which one should i go ahead with?

I completed the enrollment in TUM for the Masters program, and I'd like to start connecting with people going for Germany now, considering I've started the visa process already.

Also I'd like to know tips on accommodation, I've still not finalized anything, and part-time jobs/internships over there!

I'll be leaving for Munich mid September from Bangalore

I did my Bachelor's and Master's in English Language & Literature, then worked as a content writer, but I felt zero growth and eventually burned out badly enough that I quit this April.

In the middle of all that I'd been applying to German universities for a second Master's (thinking of an easier way to get into research). I got rejected from 3 universities last intake, and two days ago I got admitted to Göttingen for an MA in English Language, Literatures, and Culture for winter intake.

Now I'm stuck wondering if this actually adds anything (apart from easy way to German PhD path) or if it's just an expensive way to avoid facing my actual career problem, especially since I'd be taking an education loan, need a part-time job to survive there, and don't speak German fluently. And all this will delay my completion of master's.

Has anyone done a second Master's in the same or a similar field as their first. Was it worth it, or did you regret it? And for English/Humanities folks specifically, do you think I should rather apply for direct Ph. D programs and not a second master's?

Hey anyone from Mumbai going to germany for winter 2026?

Hallo Fellow Redditors!

I recently got admitted to the MSc Data Science program at Universität Mannheim and I am really excited about it. So before I finalize everything i wanted to hear from people who study there or live in Mannheim.

It would be really helpful to know about ⬇️

How's the university overall?

Student life like in Mannheim?

How is the city for international students?

And most importantly, how's the MSc Data Science program? Is it very challenging? Is the workload manageable? Do you think it's worth it in terms of learning and career opportunities?

I would be really grateful for any insights, experiences, or tips you can share. TIA 🤝

Hey everyone, looking for some urgent advice or similar experiences regarding an APS update.
My Situation:
2025: Applied for and received my APS certificate as an ongoing student (verified up to my 6th semester of B.Tech Biotechnology). I ended up delaying my plans and didn't go to Germany last year.
2026 (Now): I have fully graduated, completed all 8 semesters, and hold my consolidated transcripts and provisional degree.
Admission: I just received an official offer letter for a Master's program starting this October!

Do I need to make a completely new registration profile on the APS portal. Also, i remember submitting my APS during my applications. It didn’t flag any issue. My documents were “valid”. I just want to know if this will create any issue during visa.

Any insight would be a lifesaver. Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone,

So I uploaded all my documents in the CSP portal on 23rd June and entered the waiting list. Initially they showed a waiting time of 2-6 months which then later changed to 2-8 weeks. There haven't been any other updates so far.

Is there anyone else who has moved out of the waiting list recently and if yes, can you tell me how much time it took for you?

I am seeing people in other VFS like Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai getting their visas, so wondering if its a specific issue for Bangalore.

I saw some news on social media that the dMAT exam is now mandatory for Indian students who are targeting the summer 2027 intake in Germany for master's (for the fields like Engineering, Finance / Accounting / Commerce / Accounting , Business / Management). It is mandatory for students to get an APS certificate.

This is not some fake news. I even checked it on aps-india.de (official website of APS). As I am also an engineering student who is targeting a master's in public universities, this is a big shock for me when I woke up this morning and I'm still worried about the exam preparation and taking the exam may affect the timeline I prepared for myself.

Hi everyone,

After months of waiting and checking portals almost every day, I finally have all my admission results for Winter Semester 2026/27.

I got admits from:

• University of Siegen – M.Sc. Engineering of Hydro-Environmental Extremes
• Bauhaus University Weimar – M.Sc. Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering
• TU Darmstadt – M.Sc. Civil Engineering
• Leibniz University Hannover – M.Sc. Computational Methods in Engineering
• Leibniz University Hannover – M.Sc. Geodesy and Geoinformatics
• TU Braunschweig – M.Sc. Computational Sciences in Engineering
• TU Bergakademie Freiberg – M.Sc. Groundwater Management
• Ruhr University Bochum – M.Sc. Subsurface Engineering

I'm still deciding which one to choose. Every program has something I like, so it's been harder than I expected to make a final decision.

This subreddit has been really helpful throughout the whole application process, so I just wanted to share my results. Reading other people's posts here helped me a lot when I was waiting, so maybe this gives someone else a bit of hope too.

If anyone is studying in any of these universities or knows about these programs, I'd love to hear your experience. Any advice or suggestions are welcome.

I know how stressful the application process can be, so if anyone has questions about applying to these programs, Uni-Assist, APS, interviews, or the overall process, feel free to ask. I'll be happy to share my experience.

Hey all,

I'm a B.E. student from India (CS/AI specialization), graduated this year (2026), and I'm targeting English-taught Master's programs in Germany for the Summer 2027 intake.

Currently working on: IELTS prep, planning my APS application, and just started German A1. I come from a research + industry background with a published paper and some internship experience.

I know the Summer intake is less common than Winter, so I'm especially curious to hear from others on the same timeline. A few things I'd love to compare notes on:

• dMAT: How is your preparation and what are your sources?
• IELTS targets: When are you planning to take the exam?
• GRE: What's your thoughts on GRE, is it ok if I skip?

If you're an Indian student targeting Summer 2027, let me know where you are in the process. Would be great to find some people to share this journey with.

I am currently in a dilemma about what to do next. I recently completed my integrated B.Sc. in Information Technology (3 years) from H+ recognized university with 132 credits and a CGPA of 8.4.

My main question is whether I should continue pursuing a master's degree in India while preparing for admission to Germany for either the Summer or Winter intake next year. My bachelor's degree is conditionally comparable in Germany, so if I receive an admission offer from a German university, I can discontinue my master's in India and proceed with my studies in Germany. I would prefer not to spend a significant amount of money on a master's degree in India if I plan to study abroad.

Alternatively, should I leave my current college, focus entirely on preparing for the German language, IELTS, and the dMAT test, and aim for the Summer 2027 intake instead?

I also have concerns regarding whether my 132 credits will meet the admission requirements of German universities.

adivce would be of great help

Hi everyone,

I'm an Indian woman considering moving to Germany for a Master's in Cybersecurity, and I'd love to hear from people who live or study there.

A few things I'm curious about:

How safe is Germany for women, especially international students?

Which cities feel the safest?

What's the work-life balance like?

Is it easy to make friends and integrate as an international student?

How welcoming are Germans toward international students?

What's the housing situation like?

Can students comfortably manage living expenses with a part-time job?

How is the overall quality of life?

Are there good career opportunities after graduation in cybersecurity?

If you had the chance to choose again, would you still study in Germany? Why or why not?

University application and Visa timeline VFS Delhi

Profile

• 23 years old
• Program- Biotechnology
• Graduated: July 2025
• German GPA: 1.57
• IELTS: CEFR C1
• 3 Publications

Timeline

• July 2025 – Graduated
• Aug 2025 – Started internship
• 10 Jan 2026 – Applied for APS
• Early Feb 2026 – APS received
• Feb 2026 – Internship completed
• Mid Mar 2026 – Started university applications
• 23 May 2026 – First admission received
• 6 Jun 2026 – Applied for Expatrio blocked account
• 7 Jun 2026 – Blocked account confirmed
• 8 Jun 2026 – Submitted CSP application
• 17 Jun 2026 – Received CSP corrections
• 17 Jun 2026 – Submitted corrections
• 18 Jun 2026 – Appointment booking unlocked
• 23 Jun 2026 – VFS Delhi appointment
• 28 Jun 2026 – Passport delivered with visa

Universities

Applied to:

• University of Bonn
• FSU Jena
• University of Oldenburg
• Goethe University Frankfurt
• Applied to 2 through university portals and 2 through Uni-Assist.
• Uni-Assist fee: €75 for the first application.
• Goethe University Frankfurt didn't require an additional Uni-Assist fee.
• Received admission from all 4 universities.

Documents uploaded:

• APS
• Degree
• Transcripts
• IELTS
• Module handbook
• SOP
• CV
• Thesis
• Internship certificates
• Passport
• Other university-specific documents

APS

• Applied on 10 Jan and received it in early Feb.
• Documents had to be couriered to APS.
• Later received an email requesting additional verification.
• Submitted:
  • University portal login credentials.
  • DigiLocker academic documents (combined PDF).

Tip: Apply as early as possible.

Expatrio Blocked Account

• Chose Expatrio after reading many positive experiences compared to other providers.
• Used Flywire to transfer funds.
• Went to SBI and completed the international transfer using the Flywire payment reference.
• If your parents/sponsor are funding the account, their signature should be used on the declaration page.
• Emailed Expatrio after completing the transfer.
• Blocked account confirmation arrived within 1 day.
• Entire process was smooth.

Insurance

• Expatrio Value Package.
• TK (Health Insurance)
• Dr. Walter (Travel Insurance)

CSP Portal

Three sections:

• Personal Information
• VIDEX
• Documents

Corrections I received:

• School Leaving Certificate: Transfer Certificate (TC) was accepted.
• VIDEX Reference: Use your university coordinator as reference or any other person from university.
• University Address: Only the street address was required.

Corrected everything on the same day and received the appointment booking link the next day.

VFS Delhi Experience

• Appointment: 23 June, 9:00 AM
• Reached: 8:45 AM
• Appointment printout checked at entrance.
• Received token and went to the 8th floor.
• Waited ~2 minutes.
• Germany applications were processed at Counters 10–16.
• Filled two forms.
• Biometrics after ~15 minutes.
• Fingerprints + passport verification.
• Total time inside: ~35 minutes.

Documents I carried

Required:

• Passport
• Appointment confirmation
• 4 biometric photographs

Recommended:

• Carry all original academic and financial documents even if they're not requested.

Visa Processing

• Submitted: 23 June
• Passport delivered: 28 June
• Total processing time: 5 calendar days

Hey there I'm in 5th sem of bsc in comp sci

Its a 3 years course

I guess it has 120 or 180 credits

I have heard that its very difficult for 3 year course to get in

What should I do now?? Is there any possible way to get in masters in ai/ml

Hi everyone,

I'm an international Master's student at TH Wildau, and I'm a bit confused about what happens after I submit my thesis.

Here is my situation:

My Master's thesis submission deadline is 19 July 2026.

The summer semester ends on 31 August 2026.

My German residence permit also expires on 31 August 2026.

I currently live in a student apartment provided by my university.

The Examination Office has informed me that if my thesis defense (Kolloquium) takes place before 31 August, I do not need to re-register for the Winter Semester. However, if the defense is in September, I must re-register and pay the semester contribution.

My questions are:

If I submit my thesis in July but my defense is after 31 August, how does the residence permit extension work? Can the Ausländerbehörde extend my student residence permit until my defense, or do I need to re-register first?

If I finish my studies before 31 August, can I apply directly for the 18-month job-seeker residence permit, or do I first need to receive my final degree certificate?

Since my residence permit expires on 31 August, what happens if my defense or degree completion is delayed beyond that date? Has anyone been in a similar situation?

As I live in university student accommodation, would I be required to move out immediately after completing my studies, or is there usually a grace period while waiting for my residence permit extension or job-seeker permit?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through a similar situation or knows how this is usually handled in Germany.

Thank you!

Hey guys,
I’m doing my bachelor’s degree in Germany. I’m currently in my 6th university semester, but I changed my program midway through, so academically I’m actually in my 4th semester.

The coursework is very exhausting, and socially things haven’t been great either. I’ve been looking for a Werkstudent position in my field, but I haven’t had any luck so far. I still have two semesters left.
I’ve been wondering: if I don’t land a job by the time I graduate, should I continue with a master’s degree or just go back home?

I can afford to go back home after my bachelor’s because I come from a financially comfortable background.

I’ve always wanted to work in the industry related to my current degree and eventually start something of my own.
I also feel like I’m getting too old for a bachelor’s degree. I’m already 23.

I’m feeling really frustrated because both my academic life and social life have been very exhausting.
TIA

I mean it's so obvious to everyone that I will only link the thread below since the bad job market doesn't need sources.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Germany_Jobs/comments/1ugx7rh/companies_in_germany_cutting_more_jobs_june_2026/

Hey everyone,
Heat is absolutely cooking Germany right now (again after three straight years of this madness), and my apartment is turning into a sauna with no fan at all. Can’t sleep, can’t even sit without sweating buckets.
I’m thinking of grabbing a Dyson Cool (AM07 or AM09) but at ~€350-500 it feels way slightly expensive for what it is.
Looking for better alternatives around or under 200€ that actually deliver real cooling (mobile Klimaanlagen, plug-and-play, no install needed).

Hello! I got into LMU Munich and will be moving there soon. I am a little worried about a couple of things:

1. What is the food scene? Are there any Indian tiffin services? And Indian grocery stores? I read about this place called “Dookan” but is that fr?

2. HOW do I go about looking for a place to live that is affordable and also in a safe neighbourhood, close to LMU campus?

3. Any Indian Community WhatsApp groups or something in Munich?

I am planning for Ausbildung in IT. So I want to connect with some people who are already in Germany doing Ausbildung.