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Study in Germany, Land of Ideas PDF
Study in Germany, Land of Ideas PDF
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Who we are?
We are students and professionals in Germany. Who want to help
Pakistani students to participate in Higher education opportunities in
Germany.
We want to share our experiences , so that they may help other students
with less effort and effective results.
We dont charge or intend to make any financial gains out of this process.
Our group and seminars are entirely free, we only expect to be helping
hand for other students in future. So that chain of Share your experience
and become a helping hand continues.
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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
Study in Germany is cost
effective with affordable
fee structure.
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1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
High living standards, health
care and transportation.
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1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
Settlement opportunities.
Flexible visa and work policies
for professionals.
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1-Eight reasons to study in Germany
One of the top economies of
the world, excellent post
studies opportunities in
industry.
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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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2- Possible opportunities & deadlines
Studies level/Standard Requirements Duration of degree
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2- Possible opportunities & deadlines
Studies level/Standard Requirements Duration of degree
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2- Possible opportunities & deadlines
Semester Application intake(each Start of semester(each
year) year)
Summer semester August/September to January April
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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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3-Educational set up in
Germany & requirements
Type of Institution
Technical University a.k.a More research oriented study. Suitable for candidates
TU Course are more theoretical. who want to pursue PhD.
degree.
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3- Requirements for bachelor
degree in Germany
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3- Requirements for Masters
degree in Germany
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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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4- Steps to apply
Step-1
Step-1 Step-2
Step-3 Step-4
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Step-2: Applying for
programs
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Step-2: Preparing
application bundle
After you complete your online application.You need to take print out of the
online application. And attach required document with the application.
Following documents are required:
All academic documents
Language certificates, IELTS/TOFEL . German language(If required )
Statement of purpose (SOP)
Letter of recommendation (LORs) . (If format is given on the website then
use it, other wise make your own LORs).
One page CV, including your work experience, internships and search
experience.
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Step 2: Attestation of
documents
Copies of all academic documents should be attested from notary public. Few
universities have additional requirements mentioned on their websites.
IELTS results can also be attested by the notary public. The TOFEL/GRE
score are send through ETS.
Use LOR of the university if give on their website like TUM other wise
make your own LOR.
For document to be attested from HEC, use online appointment system,
and send the documents which are front attested. (Originals are attested
from back and copy is attested from front ).
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Step-2 : Letter of recommendation(LOR)
Generally two LORS are required. Try to sign it from senior
professor or some manager in your organization.
The LORs must be signed, stamped, and sealed counter signed
envelopes .
Use white envelopes, with following information on the front:
Name of the university , name of the signatory, his designation, his contact
(including his contact number, email and official address).
First close the envelope with good quality of glue and let it dry.
Then request your professor to sign. And finally put
transparent tape on it.
Always remember to have neat formatting and spell check on
your LORS.
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Step-2: Statement of purpose
Statement of purpose reflects your interest in certain field
provided your earlier educational and research activities.
Never copy and paste the SOP from the internet. Write SOP in
your own words.
Rewrite, read and review your SOP again and again. It is most
important piece of document and mistakes in SOP will give very
bad impression.
The SOP must include following:
The link between your BSc. education and your intentional area of
masters.
Your research interest, your future prospect and your projects
oriented on the same direction as your intended filed of masters .
Your internships, job experience or other activity showing your
interest in the same field.
Your BSc. thesis and other research publications reflecting your
interest in the your intended masters degree.
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Step 2:Compiling
application bundle
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Step 2: Sending the documents by postal
You can use courier services or Pakistan post for sending your application.
Pakistan post takes 15-20 days. Cost around 300-500 Rs depending on the
weight.
TCS, cost around 1500 Rs., takes 4-5 days , using TCS student express
service.
DHL costs around 1860/- Rs. takes 3-4 days , Fedex 1500/- Rs. 3-4 Days.
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Step 2:Waiting for results/Receiving
admission letter
Once application is submitted you need to wait for 2-3 months for the results.
Generally universities send you admission letter by email first and then by
postal.
This admission letter is important for the following
For opening bank account at Deutsche bank
For your VISA application
For the immigration while travelling abroad
For all your Initial responses when you reach
Germany.
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Step 3- Financing studies in
Germany
Education in Germany is almost free how ever the person must bear living cost
himself. Typically this cost is around 600-900 Euros depending on your City.
Opening a bank account in deutsche bank Germany depositing one year expense
i.e. 8040 Euros in it .
Getting some sponsor from Germany, which gives declaration to sponsor the
student for the period he/she does not get proper job to support himself.
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Step 3- Financing
studies in Germany
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Step 3- Financial requirement for visa
According to the VISA policy it is compulsory for every
student to show the expense of first year on average 670
Euros per month or 8040 Euros per year.
It is assumed that the student will get some job with in
one year and can bear the remaining expense after that.
The student can alternatively provide scholarship or
sponsor letter as the proof. However sponsor letter has
very less chances of success and is not recommended.
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Step-3 : Opening bank
account in Deutsche bank
Download the online form , fill and print it. Attach admission
letter and copy of passport.
Take appoint on phone from Islamabad embassy, consulate in
Lahore or Karachi for attestation of the DB form.
Send the application form to the address written on it via
DHL.
The package should included account opening form, admission
letter and copy of passport.
In 4-5 Working day you will receive email of your account
information of Deutsch bank account.
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Step-3 : Opening bank
account in Deutsche bank
As visa requirement you are required to proof your finances. One way of doing it
through blocked account statement.
After you receive account opening letter, you need to transfer the said amount i.e.
8040 Euros. The transfer takes 4-5 more days.
After this you will receive blocked account letter. Indicating that your money is
now safely blocked in the account. This is received with in one week of sending
amount.
Transfer 100-150 Euros extra which are normally required to activate your
account. Which include 50 Euros as account activation charges, 30 to 50 Euros as
international transfer charges.
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Step-3 : How to transfer
money to Deutsche bank
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Step-3: Scholarship
opportunities
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Step-3: Scholarship
opportunities
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Step-3: Sponsorship letter
a.k.a. formal obligation letter
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Step-4: Applying for
the visa application(I)
Only people from Sindh & Balouchistan can apply through Karachi consulate.
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4- Polio vaccination
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4- The travel insurance
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Step 4- Setting up for the
visa process application
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Step 4- Setting document in
right order
You need three sets of documents, one original & two copies.
Following documents are needed , make checklist from the embassy website
and complete your documents.
Application form(available on embassy website),passport copy (first four
pages only).
List of relatives, security questionnaire(also available on embassy website).
Application declaration, one page CV
Academic document(Originals must be attested from HEC), Experience
document
Proof of blocked account, travelling insurance
Language proficiency certificates, IELTS, German course certificate(if
required).
Other documents can be seen on embassy website.
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4- Reaching Embassy for
visa interview
German Embassy is located near convention center isb. While travelling to
Muree turn towards QAU, in front of lake view park entrance.
You can enter the embassy enclave via a shuttle bus service. Park your car
in parking, & get token for shuttle bus service.
It is important to show your passport & the email of appointment to enter
German embassy. Try to reach one hour prior to your appointment , since
it may take some time in waiting outside embassy.
Once your turn comes before interview, your documents will be sorted &
missing copies will be copied.
You need to deposit (60 Euros in Pak rupee) as visa fee in bank branch near
embassy. Keep around 13,000 euro for safe side for the whole process.
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4-Appearing in visa interview
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5-Leaning German
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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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6-Travelling to Germany:
planning your journey
After you get your visa, you need to pack up and fly to Germany. It is better
to make a packing list, so that you can buy & pack in a planned way.
Buy the quality travelling case, because you may have waiting time or transit.
Moreover you need to move around stuff here and there repeatedly.
Most of the flights go to Frankfurt, Munich or Berlin, manage your train
connections accordingly.
It is wise to reserve your temporary accommodation and pick up prior to
travelling. Connect to Pakistan Student association( PSA) in your city. Or if
you dont find any, try to contact individual Pakistan already in your desired
city.
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6-Travelling to Germany,
Carrying cash
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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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7-Life in Germany, first
things first
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7-Life in Germany, first
things first
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7- Living in Germany,
Termine
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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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8-ASTA and TU international
Besides studies all German universities provide excellent
sporting facilities.You can learn different sports and music.
Different bodies in University ensure integration of
international students and allow them to learn different
cultures and to seamlessly mix with each other. TU
international organize several events to ensure
participation of students.
ASTA is student body which represents students in
University. It deals with several issues which students face
during their university lives.
Above all university provides you pleasant environment to
study and for recreation at same time.
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Contents
1- Eight reasons to study in Germany
2- Possible opportunities and deadlines
3-Educational setup & requirements in Germany
4- Steps to apply
5-Seeking PhD. in Germany
6- Travelling to Germany & initial steps
7- Life in Germany
8-Campus life
9-Some recommended programs
10-Useful links to find help
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Some useful links:
Connect to us:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/adminstudygermany/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/scholarships.pk/
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