r/studyinGermany

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!

I recently finished my Master’s degree in Chemical Biology with a 3.9/4 GPA and I’m currently applying for PhD positions in Germany.

During the past year, I did not hold a formal research job or position. Instead, I spent this time:

• Travelling
• learning and reviewing research techniques (molecular/cell biology methods, lab skills, etc.)
• preparing and applying for PhD positions

I’m wondering how this kind of gap is viewed in German PhD admissions. Will it negatively affect my chances, or is it generally acceptable as long as the Master’s and research experience are strong?

Would really appreciate any insight from people who went through similar situations or are currently working in German labs.

Hi everyone, I recently received an invitation for the admission test for the M.Sc. Applied Computer Science program at Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT), Germany. The test will be conducted online through ProctorU and the duration is 90 minutes. I wanted to ask previous applicants or students: - What kind of questions were asked in the test? - Was the exam mostly MCQs or were there coding questions as well? - Which topics should I focus more on? (OOP, DBMS, Networks, DSA, Mathematics, UML, etc.) - How difficult was the exam overall? - Was the sample test similar to the actual exam? - Any preparation tips or important advice for the ProctorU setup? My background is Computer Engineering with some software development experience, so I just want to understand the expected level and format before the exam. Any genuine advice or experience would be really helpful. Thanks!

To all those international students, whose first language is not german, not even close to it , and are studying their bachlors in Germany in the German language, How difficult is it? Do you struggle to understand lectures?

Do assignments or even exams?

The studienkolleg require bare minimum of b1, but b2 is recommended, but i still doubt its enough for doing your undergraduate level studies in that language.

Hey everyone!

I recently got an admission offer for the Master of Science in Computer Science (Complex and Intelligent Software Systems - CISSS) program at the University of Siegen for the upcoming Winter 2026/27 intake.

I’m looking to connect with fellow incoming students to share updates on the visa process, accommodation search, enrollment, and just to get to know each other before the semester starts!

If you’ve been selected for MSCS / CISSS (or any other program at Siegen for this intake), please drop a comment or send me a DM with your track and country so we can coordinate and get a dedicated group/community started.

I applied for the MSc in Data Science program at Heidelberg University for the Winter Semester 2026 on March 12, 2026.

On March 31, 2026, I received an update saying that my application status had changed. The portal mentioned that the primary requirements were met, but my English language certificate and SOP still needed to be verified.

Since then, I haven’t received any further updates or admission decision. The status also hasn’t changed.

Is anyone else facing the same situation? How long does Heidelberg University usually take to verify documents and send final decisions for MSc applications?

I’m getting a bit worried because it has been quite a while without any update. Any information or advice would really help.

Anyone facing issue of applying back in early April or late march and still haven’t received anything from tu illmenau except of notification for fee receipt? For RCSE

Hey everyone,

I applied for the International Master in Computer Science at the University of Siegen. I completed the short online quiz and am now waiting for the interview invitation email.

For those who have been through the process already:

1. How long is the interview? Is it a quick 15-minute check or longer?
2. How many professors are on the panel? I've seen mixed info online, would love to know what to expect.
3. How hard is it? Since I already did the quiz, is the interview more about clarifying my background and transcript, or should I expect more technical questions?

Any insights would be really helpful. Thanks!

Has anyone received any update regarding admissions for the Data Science or IIS program of FAU yet? I haven’t heard back from the university so far. Any idea when the results are expected to be announced?

Why does almost every international student in Germany choose CSE, AI, or Data Science for master’s? Is the job market really much easier in those fields?

I’ve been researching a lot and found that places like Bavaria and Saxony actually have strong embedded systems and semiconductor industries (automotive, chips, microsystems, etc.). I’m planning for OTH Regensburg in Microsystems Engineering, and also looked at Chemnitz University of Technology and TU Dresden for embedded/nanoelectronics.

But still, most people prefer AI/DS/CSE. Is it because software jobs are easier to get? Or are embedded/semiconductor jobs harder for international students?

I currently have B1 German, so I’m also trying to understand how important German language skills are in embedded/semiconductor roles compared to software jobs.

Also, why do people still prefer TUs so much over Hochschulen/FHs? From what I heard, Hochschulen are actually very practical and industry-focused.

Would love to hear honest opinions from people already studying or working in Germany.

Hi everyone, this is my first time posting here. I wanted to know, if anyone has received an Admission Letter to the university for the MSc. Advanced Manufacturing course for winter intake. Or does anyone know what the timeline looks like??

My profile( if that's relevant) GPA : 2.3 Bachelors Mechanical engineering Ielts: 7.5 German A2, prepping for B1 I also have close to 3 years of work experience in mechanical design

TIA

Of course IT job is a dream on-demand career, offers best salaries and gives best ROI for your study abroad investments, but is it still valid in present day situations ?

And just because the above mentioned MSc programs are "suitable" for your Bachelors programs to get admission and Visa, doesnt mean you should automatically choose these programs just to move and study abroad, without realistically calculating the job market and the day to day issues international students face silently ? Also just because your friend/colleague/relative is studying abroad, you shouldn't do the same without understanding which college/program suits you and on top of that by taking hefty educational loans.

If you are choosing to pursue Masters abroad just because of the all-glittery lifestyle shared on social media, you better rethink your decisions. No international student will expose the negatives of studying abroad and the real job market. Every post they share is for views and gaining fame, more subscribers and promotions.

Hey everyone,

I need some advice. I applied to the University of Siegen in mid-April with a 2.5 German GPA, a 7.0 IELTS score, and 3 years of work experience in embedded systems. I completed their admission test on April 22nd and have been waiting for an interview invite ever since. It's been over three weeks with zero updates. Should I politely email them to ask about my application status, or is it normal for them to take this long?

Any thoughts or similar experiences would be really helpful!

Thanks!

I am 3rd year student pursuing Bachelor's of commerce at University of Delhi, India. I want pursue masters in related field in germany. Can you please inform me about the Master's courses for which I'm eligible and about the application process and related topics. I will complete my degree by July/august this year. I am targeting winter semester for masters.

Hi everyone!

I would like to apply for master degree at the university in Bonn, however, I am afraid that I will get less than 6.5 on the ielts test, which is the minimum. So, is there a possibility of acceptance even if I do not have adequate band?

27F from India looking through uni assist and breaking my head on the process.

I'm targeting courses around international business, global management, innovation/entrepreneurship, IT & digitisation.

Not just a marketing focus.

Anyone who's pursing for this fall intake and/or is already in a good public uni, how did you do it?

Any genuine advice is appreciated. Thanks :)

Has anyone applied to any of the following universities?

* University of Potsdam

* Saarland University

* University of Bayreuth

* University of Regensburg

* TU Ilmenau

* TU Darmstadt

Please let me know. I have a few questions regarding the application process.

Hey everyone,

I recently received an admit from Technische Universität Ilmenau for Winter Semester 2026, and I’m looking to connect with others who are planning to join there as well.

Timeline:

• Applied: Sat, Apr 11 at 11:37 PM
• Admit received: Thu, Apr 30 at 3:31 PM

I’ve also applied to 14 other universities across Germany, so right now Ilmenau is kind of my backup/last option if I don’t receive admits from the others. Still, I wanted to connect with people who are considering or finalizing TU Ilmenau so we can discuss things like:

• accommodation
• APS/visa timelines
• student life
• course experience
• job opportunities
• travel plans from India
• WhatsApp/Discord groups if any

Would love to hear from:

• people who already got admits
• seniors currently studying there
• anyone planning for Winter 2026 intake

Feel free to comment or DM me!

Thanks :)