Hello I need someone to visit the apartment for viewing which is confirmed by me if anyone is available in Berlin ping me. The apartment viewing will be done after 27th August. As I'm overseas and want someone to verify it by going there in person.
Hey everyone,
I am in a really stressful situation right now and wanted to check if anyone else is facing this issue or has found a workaround.
My university enrollment at TUM (TUM Online) is currently completely stuck because the university admissions office is reporting that “APS (original certificate): Verification function is no longer active! Please download the DigZert again and then upload it in TUM Online as a single file, without attaching additional pages”. I have uploaded my APS as it is. No other files/pdf were merged with it.
Has this happened to any one of you?
Hey everyone!
I’m an Indian MBBS graduate and I’m seriously considering Germany for residency, but I’m finding it really hard to get **first-hand information from Indians who have actually gone through the process**.
So if you’re an Indian doctor who is **currently doing residency/working as an Assistenzarzt in Germany after MBBS from India**, I’d really love to hear from you!
A few things I’m particularly curious about:
* How long did the whole process take from graduating in India to getting your first job? * How difficult was the German language/FSP/KP/Approbation process actually? * How difficult was it to get your first Assistenzarzt position? * Which state/Bundesland are you in? * What are the working hours and work-life balance actually like? * How is the salary after taxes?
*Is the degree recognized world wide? * Would you still choose Germany if you had to make the decision again? * And most importantly — **what do you wish someone had told you before you started?**
I’m not looking for generic “Germany is good/bad” advice. I’d really like to hear from someone who has **actually made the move and is currently doing it.**
If that's you, **please comment or DM me!** Even if you just have 10–15 minutes to chat, it would genuinely help me a lot.
Thanks! 🙏
Hey everyone,
I’m from India and I’ve been admitted to a university in Germany for the October 2026 intake.
I’m currently preparing to apply for my student visa through the **CSP portal from the Bangalore Visa Application Centre**.
My university has given me **October 15, 2026, as the latest date to arrive**, so I’m a little worried about the timeline.
I wanted to ask if anyone here has recently applied for a German student visa through Bangalore, especially around August.
If I submit my application through CSP now, is there a realistic chance that I could receive my visa before October 15?
I’d really appreciate it if you could share:
When you applied
Whether you applied through CSP
How long your processing took
Whether you received any updates during the process
I understand that processing times can vary, but I’m just trying to get an idea of what I should expect and whether I need to start discussing alternatives with my university.
Any recent experience or advice would be really helpful. Thanks in advance! 🙏
With 4 years experience in European and American patents. Planning to move to Germany and willing to learn the language. Is the path possible? As there would be requirement of visa sponsorship. Patents across mechanical field, ai, biosciences, medical equipments etc. Graduation done in mechanical engineering.
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I am a master's student 1.7 - B.Tech Cse - Ielts 7.5
U Potsdam - Cognitive systems ( AI/ Ml / NLP )
UTN - Ai and Robotics
U Koblenz - Web and Data Science
U Muenster - Geoinformatics and Spatial Data science
A senior in the same course for U Potsdam told me :
Only 2 subjects are written - other exams are oral - subjects are in such a way - I will be able to do a lot more research work ( which I want to as i am an aspiring PHD student )
My uncle who is an IIT BOMBAY masters grad and UCLA doctorate holder told me : UTN is a better option as he saw the profile of the professors , who teach there and found their research papers have been published in top tier journals - He researched about U POTSDAM too - but couldn't say the same unfortunately.
One of my issues with UTN is its established in 2021 and a relatively small university.
Any advice on this topic : From masters/ Bachelors grads from these 2 universities or other students in general.
Thank you ❤️
Hi everyone! I’m a 22M student currently living in Berlin and looking for a part-time job.
I’ve been in Berlin for about 3 months and have been learning German for the past 4–5 months. Unfortunately, I haven’t had much luck finding work so far.
I’ve tried pretty much everything I’ve seen suggested on Reddit applied to all kinds of warehouse jobs, visited restaurants, cafés and retail stores in person, signed up for delivery apps, and applied to countless places online. At this point, I honestly feel like I’ve hit a wall and I’m not sure what else to try.
If anyone knows of places that are currently hiring, websites/agencies I might have missed, or has any other suggestions for finding part-time work in Berlin, I’d really appreciate the help.
I’m an Indian software engineer currently in the U.S. and I’m considering moving to Germany for a Master’s in Computer Science/AI. I already have a German Type D visa, so the move itself is not hypothetical anymore.
I’m trying to make a realistic assessment of my employment prospects after/during the Master’s, particularly given the current German economy.
**My profile:**
27 years old
\~7 years of professional software engineering experience
All of my professional experience is in the U.S.
Currently working as a software/full-stack engineer
Experience with .NET/C#, C++, AWS/cloud migration, CI/CD, databases, DevOps, etc.
Currently earning around $105k in the U.S.
Bachelor’s in MIS
Currently working in the U.S.
Planning to do a Master’s in Germany focused on AI/Data Engineering
No major gaps in employment
I would be moving to Berlin
I intend to learn German seriously rather than relying on English-speaking jobs
As my German is already B2 and would immerse myself to get C1 by March 2027 I feel it should be doable.
I’d also like to get a working-student position during the Master’s so that I can gain German work experience, references, and a local network before graduation.
I’m **not expecting to walk into Germany and immediately get a €100k English-speaking senior role**. I’m willing to take a step down in compensation initially if necessary and I’m specifically interested in German-speaking positions once my language skills are good enough.
My main question is:
**Given this profile, is finding a full-time software/AI-related job in Germany after the Master’s realistically doable?**
I’m particularly interested in hearing from people who:
Hire software engineers in Germany
Have moved to Germany with several years of non-EU experience
Have gone from a Master’s/working-student role into a full-time position
Know how German employers view 5–10 years of U.S. software experience
I’m aware that the German economy is currently sluggish, so I’m not looking for reassurance. I’d genuinely like to know whether my profile gives me a reasonable chance of establishing myself in Germany over a 2–3 year timeframe, or whether I’m underestimating how difficult the market is.
Also, if there are specific things I should do during the Master’s to maximize my chances of getting hired, I’d appreciate those suggestions.
Hi everyone, I’m an Indian student admitted to a Master’s program in Germany.
My Bachelor’s was completely in English, and my university accepted my MOI (Medium of Instruction) certificate instead of IELTS/TOEFL.
I’m now concerned about the German student visa.
For those who recently applied from India:
Would really appreciate recent experiences from Indian students. Thanks!
Hi everyone,
I’m an Indian professional currently working in digital health/public health, and I’m seriously considering moving to Germany through the Opportunity Card to look for a job.
I’d really appreciate some honest advice from Indians who are already working/living in Germany, particularly people in healthcare, public health, digital health, consulting, health tech, or project/program management.
A little about my background:
Age: 32
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), India
MPH (Master of Public Health), with a focus on Health Policy, Economics & Finance
Around 4 years of professional experience in digital health/project management
Currently working as a Senior Project Coordinator
Experience working on international/public-health projects, including projects involving WHO/CDC-funded programs
Experience across digital health platforms, telehealth, AI-based health products, healthcare operations, implementation, stakeholder coordination and regulatory/compliance work
Have worked on projects involving international teams and healthcare systems, including work connected with the Philippines and European markets
My entire education has been in English
I currently don't speak German, although I'm willing to learn
My current career direction is towards roles such as:
Digital Health Project Manager
Healthcare Project/Program Manager
Health Innovation / Digital Health Associate
Public Health Program/Project roles
Healthcare Product Operations
Implementation Manager
Health Tech / Healthcare Consulting roles
I’m currently researching the German Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) as a possible route to move to Germany and search for employment there.
I have a few questions for people who have actually gone through this process:
How realistic is it to find a job in Germany with this kind of profile without German initially?
I'm specifically looking at international companies, health-tech companies, consulting firms, research organisations and English-speaking roles.
Would my BDS + MPH combination be useful in the German job market, or would employers mainly look at my project management/digital health experience?
For someone with my background, which German cities would you recommend targeting?
I'm currently thinking about Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne and potentially other cities with strong healthcare/health-tech ecosystems.
Has anyone here used the Opportunity Card to move to Germany and then successfully found a job?
I'd especially like to hear how long the job search actually took and how much savings you realistically needed.
How important is German for the kind of roles I'm targeting?
I'm fully prepared to learn German, but realistically I would probably start the job search with English and learn German alongside it.
Would you recommend getting a ZAB Statement of Comparability / qualification recognition before applying for the Opportunity Card?
I'm trying to understand what is actually necessary versus what immigration consultants recommend because they can charge for every additional service.
Finally, am I being realistic about this move?
I'm not expecting Germany to be an easy job market. I’m trying to understand whether my profile has a reasonable chance before spending money on the visa, relocation and initial living expenses.
I'm not looking for an agent or paid consultancy. I'd genuinely prefer advice from people who have been through the process themselves.
If you're in healthcare, public health, digital health, health tech or project management in Germany, I'd especially appreciate hearing about your experience.
Thanks in advance!
Indian here, eligible for German citizenship, but emotionally torn. Would love some perspective from fellow Indians.
I've been living and working in Germany since 2016. Professionally, life has been good, and I've been eligible for German citizenship for the last 3–4 years. But until now, I never seriously considered it.
The biggest reason is emotional. I'm Indian by heart. I came abroad for better career opportunities and financial growth, not because I wanted to leave India forever. Even after almost a decade, I still miss home and my family. I've never really felt that I wanted to give up my Indian identity.
Lately though, I've been thinking more practically. Friends have pointed out that a German passport gives a lot more flexibility and security for the future. Even if I decide to live elsewhere or return to Europe later in life, having German citizenship would make things much easier. That advice made sense, so I finally sent the initial email to begin the application process.
But now I'm questioning myself again.
Another concern is India-specific. I like the idea of investing in agricultural land in the future. As far as I understand, foreign citizens generally cannot purchase farmland in India. I know there are ways around it, like buying in parents' names, but it still feels like giving up an important connection to India. Becoming an NRI can be reversed by moving back, but giving up Indian citizenship is a much bigger and largely irreversible decision.
So I'd really like to hear from fellow Indians who have faced this choice.
- Did you struggle emotionally with giving up Indian citizenship?
- If you became a German (or another foreign) citizen, do you regret it?
- How did you deal with the farmland/property aspect?
- Looking back, would you make the same decision again?
I'm not looking for legal advice, just honest experiences from people who have actually gone through this. This feels like one of the biggest decisions of my life.
Hi everyone,
I’m leaving Germany for India after my studies.
I have around 80kg of used personal belongings (mostly clothes, books, etc.) that I would like to send to India. No electronics, food or liquids.
I’m planning to spend a few days in Spain before heading to India, so I would prefer to courier the items rather than take them with me.
Can anyone recommend a reliable and affordable courier/shipping company for this? Thanks!
Hi everyone!
I'm a 22M from India and will be joining the Technical University of Munich (TUM) this Winter Semester. I'm planning to travel to Germany in late September.
I'm looking to connect with other students from India who are also heading to TUM this semester, regardless of your program. It would be great to get to know a few people before arriving, exchange information about the move, and help each other navigate the initial weeks.
I'm also currently searching for accommodation. If you're looking for a flatmate, planning to form a WG (shared apartment), or are in the same situation and would like to search together, feel free to reach out.
If you're joining TUM or know of any WhatsApp/Telegram groups for incoming students, I'd really appreciate it if you could comment below or send me a DM.
Looking forward to connecting. Thanks!