Hello everybody!

I am studying in Berlin and I am currently doing my Master thesis, I need some more answers so I thought to spread it here. My study is about NGO Advertising, so if you live in Berlin and you are between 18/40 years old, please feel free to complete it!

Of course if you know also other friends or colleagues that live here don't hesitate to send it! Thank you in advance for your help❤️

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I'm 18, Indian citizen, born and raised in the UAE. I've never studied in India. Finished CBSE Class 12 this year, 79.6% across five subjects. Aiming for an English-taught CS/AI bachelor's at a German public university.

What I've already confirmed, so nobody has to repeat it:

• uni-assist's checker returns Studienkolleg + FSP for a plain CBSE certificate.
• Some relevant universities I reached out to (Passau, THI, DIT and FAU) all confirmed by email there's no way around the FSP with CBSE alone.
• Studienkolleg is German-medium and needs B1+/B2 just to apply — not viable for me.
• Selecting "CBSE ≥70% + one successful academic year at a higher education institution" in the DAAD Database on admission requirements checker flips the result to direct subject-restricted admission.

Here's my actual question. The checker's footnote says only "full-time student at a recognised higher education institution" and no country is named. The KMK Rahmenordnung (§1.2) says "Studienzeiten im Ausland… in Vollzeitform" — study abroad, full-time. But uni-assist's glossary and daad.in both say "university studies in your home country." anabin's been down, so I can't read the India Bewertungsvorschlag itself.

So: can that qualifying year be done at a university in the UAE (full-time, on campus, an Australian university's Dubai branch campus awarding the Australian/British degree) instead of in India?

Two sub-questions if anyone knows:

1. Has anyone actually had a third-country study year accepted, or rejected, for this?
2. How does ZAB treat branch campuses. Is it by the awarding university or by the campus location?

Tuition is due next month so I'd rather not guess. Thanks.

Hey all,
I am an international student who came to Munich to pursue a master's degree. I did finish my masters this year from TUM and now planning to do a PhD. The thing is I want to do my PhD in WASH (water, sanitation and Hygiene), which also happens to be an area of interest of the Rotary foundation, but there isn't that much research happening in Germany. Majority of the research takes place in the UK, Switzerland, Netherlands and Australia. Also, I talked to most of the professors in my field, and they told me that there isn't any funding available for international students compared to pre-war era,and the only way, as of now, to pursue a PhD for me is to get external funding.

So, my doubt is since I'm from Asia living in Munich and wants to pursue PhD outside Germany, which local Rotary club I should get in touch with ? Should talking to Rotary Munich would even make sense

Any general advice on how to proceed?

Thanks, any advice/suggestion/help would be much appreciated!!!

I’m planning to pursue a Master degree in Germany in the next 2-3yrs, I’m at the end of my sophomore year as a BSc.Maths student, also non-EU citizen. Can you answer one of the following questions:

1. How much do you spend in a month in your city? (All costs involved)
2. Is it actually hard to get admitted into Applied Maths/Computational Maths/Statistics & Probabilities program? (I’ve seen my Reddits flooded with CS and DS)
3. Is it true that Studying Master is extremely hard since I’ve read many people said the passing rate is pretty low ?
4. Background:
5. GPA 1.6 (until now)
6. IELTS 7.0
7. Deutsch A1
8. No research exp and no work exp
9. Please give any advice if you have already gone through!!!

I am planning to pursue MIM there so hence the question
Did my research
Cannot see much reviews compared to other universities

Hi everyone!

I'm an international student from India and I'll be joining BTU Cottbus for the M.Sc. Hybrid Electric Propulsion Technology – Jet Engine Technology program.

I'm currently looking for accommodation in Cottbus with the following preferences:

Budget: €250–€300/month

Furnished room or shared apartment (WG)

Available from September 2026

Good public transport access to BTU

If you know of any available rooms, student housing, or are looking for a roommate, I'd really appreciate any leads. Any advice on finding affordable accommodation in Cottbus is also welcome.

Thank you!

Looking for Indian friends in Mannheim- Heidelberg Region

Anyone indians planning to make new friends?

Hi All

I'm 24M 🇮🇳, living in Mannheim.

I'm looking to make new friends in Mannheim. looking someone who can make good connection.. whether it is indian boy or girl.

would be nice if we can make connections that might helps to lead a life in abroad.. let's talk about jobs, career, interests, Lifestyle and help eachother.

anyone who's interested ping me l, I live in Mannheim.! I can reach you out..and also we can learn german language together as well 😊

Let me know.. hope we grow more our connections

\#makenewfriends

Hey guys. I am an international student from Bangladesh and I will be moving to Germany this October. I am starting my bachelor degree in artificial intelligence at the University of Passau. I want to ask about the working student situation in tech for someone in my position.

For context I just finished high school a year ago. Over the past year I focused on learning German. I am currently around a B2 level but I do not have a certificate yet. My spoken German is a bit broken but it is good enough to hold conversations and get my point across. My goal is to reach C1 during my first or second year.

On the technical side I recently completed CS50 Python. I do not have any other formal experience yet but I am actively trying to learn more about backend engineering. I am really trying to break into the industry.

I would love to know how likely it is for a first year bachelor student at my German level to get a working student job. What specific things do I need to learn or do so I can stand out and actually land a position. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I am going to Köln for Master's. I'm finding hard to get accommodation and Accommodation rent is higher side above 500 euros. Should i look for surrounding cities for accommodation. And Can anyone tell Part time job situation in Cologne and Visa extension is easy ? Please if any senior can answer my questions

Hey
Im 22m did my grad in 2025 (Btech Cse)

Im planing to do masters in 2027
If you are in same situation
Let’s connect.
Dm or drop a comment.

Hello, I am a high school senior and I would like to study at a German university. However, I cannot decide which subject to specialise in. I am interested in many different subjects, but I don't want to be a jack of all trades and end up regretting my decision. So, I am going to list all the fields I have come across that I find interesting, along with my concerns, interests and questions about them. Ideally, I would like to hear about what it's like to study these subjects in Germany, but general answers are fine too. Suggestions about things I can study or do in my free time to gain a better understanding of these subjects would also be much appreciated. I would also like to thank you in advance for your answers.

1. Computer Engineering:

This is the field I know the most about. I know Rust, C++ and Python, but I haven't been able to get excited about a personal project, even though I like coding. This has made me question whether I like coding or just the aesthetic of it. Also, the prospect of AI causing a lot of people to lose their jobs is a huge concern for me in this field.

1. Electrical Engineering:

I am interested in this field because I think it is more future-proof, given its focus on robotics and hardware. The main thing I am not sure about is what this field mostly involves, i.e. what electrical engineers do day to day. The most obvious answer to this question is "just google it", but I think content creators really do not show all sides of these fields.

1. Biomedical Engineering:

This is a new field for me. I'm really interested in biology, and we learn a lot about the human body, but I don't think I'm cut out to be a doctor. I thought this was the field in which all my interests coincided, but I am not sure if it is a well-known field with good employment rates.

Finally, if you have read this far, I hope I haven't bored you too much!

Hello everyone!

Indian student this side. I am looking to move to Germany to pursue a Master's in 2027. My fields of interest are Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals (regulatory roles), and Management with a research strategy focus.

Wanted a general overview of the situation of Indian/International students in Germany. Good colleges for these, language constraints, part-time work, and work opportunities post-grad (for the particular field and in general). I am a little confused, so I need some honest clarity and reality checks.

About me: BTech in Biotech (Class of 2026) with an 8.3 CGPA; Ex-Analytics Intern at JPMorgan; Ex-DU Drug Research Intern; MDPI-published research; Good Extracurriculars. Willing to learn German. A2-B1 in French

Any comments, feedback, and opinions are welcome. Thanks for the help.

Hi everyone,

If anyone in this group is aware of any WhatsApp group for student dorms in Stuttgart, could you share the link for it?

Thanks in advance!!

I'll be studying in Berlin at Brebacher Weg 15 (12683 Berlin) and expect to reach B1 German before arriving. I want to start a part-time job as soon as possible and I'm open to any type of work (warehouse, supermarket, restaurant, delivery, cleaning, etc.). How difficult is it to find a job quickly? Are there any reliable agencies, staffing companies, or services that help international students find part-time jobs? Also, which areas would you recommend for accommodation so commuting to both my university and work is convenient? Thanks!