ehizburg:

Is your document a scanned file (picture file)?
If the document is a picture file (.jpg, .png, .bmp, etc.) then open it with "Microsoft Office Picture Manager".
Select "Edit Pictures... "
Then under "Change picture size" choose "Compress Pictures"
Here you can compress it to 'Documents', 'Web pages' or 'Email messages'
Whichever one u select, u will be shown the 'Original' size and d 'Compressed' size.
Then click 'OK' to effect the change.
Finally, under 'File' menu, choose 'Save As' to save the file with a new name, if u want to preserve the original.
I hope u understand. If u don't, tell the person who scanned the document to do it for you.
Viel Glück!

Thanks a lot.....
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waledora:


Thanks a lot.....
I used ilovepdf.com

You're welcome.

Pls someone should help me, I had interview on 6th of this month till now d visa is not out and my sch refused to shift the enrolment date, which is 1st Oct, wt will I do? Is urgent pls

[quote author=dreyman26 post=71374590]My post is a bit long.
I'll be sharing the full breakdown of my interview today so as to help others the same way some people took time to help me organize things.


I had my interview today.

So we lodged at sappers Lounge inside bonny cantonment.
Got to the embassy around 5:30am.
Waited till 6am at a computer Shop Then proceeded to the German gate and I was fourth on the line. The Mopol asked me to go and drop my bag at the car park which I paid 1.5k for the woman to help me keep it.
Came back and I was now 10th or so in the line.
Paulinus called us in fours. Asked us to put our appointment letter inside our passport data page and then we were checked in.
Then he came and asked that we should bring out passport with appointment letter inside it, the two signed application forms and he stapled them, 2photocopies of data page and 2 copies of declaration form..
He arrange those together and gave them back to me and said, don't join these with the other documents just give me back the way I arranged it. He asked us to sit down and place those sets he just arranged under our seats.
Then he later called us to stand up and collected those sets he earlier arranged by himself and separated them on a desk.
1.Data page with appointment letter inside on one side
2. A set of Application form underneath declaration form underneath photocopy of Passport data page
3. Another set of application form underneath declaration page underneath photocopy of Passport data page.

These makes 3rows.

Then he asks you to arrange other documents on each row like this,
a. Original admission letter on top of No 1 photocopies of the admission letter will be on the 2 and 3 mentioned above.

b. Original Proof of means on top of No 1, photocopies on 2 and 3

c. Original Birth Certificate on top of No 1, photocopies on 2 and 3

d. Original Biographically old document on top of No 1, photocopies on 2 and 3.

e. Originals of all academic documents on top of No 1, photocopies on 2 and 3...
Note- from primary to NYSC certificate.

f. Original handwritten Motivation letter on top of No 1, photocopies on 2 and 3.

g. CV on top of No 1,2and 3

h. Originals of any supporting documents on top of No 1, photocopies on 2 and 3.

He will come and check what you've been doing, if you slack.... You know the story, he will ask people to make way for you and move your humble self to the back of the long line.

He asked me to go inside...
After security checks, I followed a green line to the building and sat inside.
I saw a VO with low hair cut and the guy that came outside from there said the dude is good. So I began praying I get him lol...
Didn't know God was planning something else.
Waited for like 2hours, light beeped and I thought it was my low cut guy room until other people said it's the other room óò.
Yeepa I don miss my guy.
I entered the cubicle and behold it was My sister with indomie or dreadlocks hair and she's got b***s. She is pretty tho�.

VO: Hi
Me: Good morning Ma'am

VO: Bachelors, Masters, PhD?
Me: Bachelors

VO: Pass Me Your passport and all your documents.
Me: Did that.

VO: Oh! You're heading to Rhine-waal
Me: Yes Ma'am

VO: Have you done a Bachelors before?
Me: No, I did a diploma.

VO: What course?
Me: Electrical Engineering

VO: Which School?
Me: Federal Polytechnic Auchi.

VO: Oh Auchi?
Me: Yes Ma'am.

VO: What did you graduate with?
Me: Upper Credit.

VO: I don't understand this transcript, don't you have your certificate or to whom?
Me: No, but I do have my Statement of result, but I brought this transcript cos' its what I used for my admission application.

VO: Are you married?
Me: No... (In my mind abi She wan toast me?)

VO: place your fingers for biometrics.
We did that.

VO: Do you have my 30,500?
Me: Yes, Here (Pushed it to her)

She gave me a paper to read and sign that I will send my blocked account confirmation as soon as I have it.


VO: OK, Pick up the phone
...................................................
Interview Proper.

VO: What's the name of your course?
Me: Mechatronics Systems Engineering.

VO: Why this course?
Me: I chose the course because of its multidisciplinary nature as it combines fields of Engineering like Electrical, electronics, mechanical, computer and control systems Engineering and this would make me more flexible and versatile in the engineering world. Also, I'm an intern a Power Generation plant in My home country... (Cuts in).

VO: You're still there?
Me: Yes Ma'am, on contract basis.

VO: Oh okay, Continue pls.
Me: And I have been able to understand and discover how Mechatronics is to the technological advancement of my country because in the department where Mechatronics Engineers are supposed to be the one in charge it is Power Engineers who have little knowledge about handling these systems that are there.... (She looks at me and was nodding all thru my speech while also typing fassssssst to catch up with me then she said hold on..)

VO: Why don't you further in Nigeria or is this course not taught here?
Me: Yes it is, but it is relatively new to the educational system and because it is highly practical, it makes students in Nigeria at a disadvantage...

VO: You mean the research facilities are not there?
Me: Yes Ma'am, the practical training.

VO: Why not UK, US?
Me: Actually my course is taught in English and it is tuition free compared to these countries though I tried US, but the tuition fee is high cos the least I found was around $20,000 a year and I will be getting this same quality of education in Germany at no cost at all. ( She was typing, nodding and side looking at me)

VO: Why Germany?
Me: German Engineering us highly regarded allover the world and there is this excellent collaboration between universities in Germany and the German national Engineering industry and therefore I will be benefitting from a very high quality academic system that requires little or no tuition fee at all compared to other countries like UK,US.....( Cuts in, hold on.... Continue) and so on and I will also be able to learn a new language, a new culture and way of life also be able to socialize with people from other parts of Germany, students from all over the world and I'll be gaining an amazing experience as a foreign student studying in Germany.

VO: What plans have you made concerning your study in Germany?
Me: I have secured an accommodation...(Cuts in... How did you do that?) I was lucky enough to meet a fellow student in my school who rented an apartment that's supposed to be a two room contract but she asked if I'm interested so she can add me to the contract and make it a three room contract and I gladly took the offer....(She nodded and always had this enigmatic look on her face)

VO: Who have you been contacting in the school?
Me: I have been talking to the Students centre, the ATSA of the school, also I have been adding some of the alumni of the school on LinkedIn and they've been enlightening me about the school.... (Looks at me like this guy dey serious for this matter o)

VO: What do you know about Germany?
Me: ( in my mind...Yeepa Mo ti daran) Germany is a federal constituent (I stuttered and regained myself).... Germany is a country located in Central western Europe...(Cuts in)...

I think she noticed I dey fear the question so she helped out by asking questions directly.

VO: What's the capital of Germany, how many countries border Germany and population and how many federal constituent states?
Me: Berlin, 9 countries, 82.6million people and 16states.

VO: Okay Continue.
Me: Germany dominates the Automobile And manufacturing industry...(Cuts in)

VO: in Europe?
Me: Yes Ma'am

VO: Okay Continue.
Me: German automotive industry is the largest employer of labor in the world. German automobile industry is highly regarded as competitive and innovative, it has the third highest car production in the world (VO looks at me and nods) and the fourth highest total vehicle production in the world. Germany is also regarded as the land of ideas and inventions with inventions and inventors such as the Xray by Wilhelm Conrad (Cuts in and corrects my pronunciation and asks me to spell and pronounce the name ... I did and we continued), the turbo jet engine by hans ohain, the internal combustion engine by August Otto.... Also Germany is one of the top research places in the world and this is symbolized by the fact that it has more than 80 Nobel laureates such as Albert Einstein, Max Planck, Karl Braun And so on. Also It's universities are ranked in the top 250 in the world.....
(I stopped, she looked at me, continued typing and the lady on dyed brown hair came in to ask if the answers of the test she gave an applicant were correct....She asked me to drop the phone... They talked in German and My VO nodded in affirmation then She left... Then she said she was sorry for the interruption and I should pick up the phone)

VO: Who is your Sponsor, what does he do?
Me: My Dad, he is a senior lecturer at a private University.

VO: Which Department?
Me: HOD of Accounting department.

VO:Which School?
Me: mentioned the name and address.

VO: You have anyone in Germany?
Me: Yes, my in law.

VO: Married your sister?
Me: My mum's sister.

VO: Where does he reside?
Me: Pforzheim.

VO: Oh That's around Stuttgart?
Me: Yeah.

VO: Have you been to Germany before?
Me: No

VO: France, Italy?
Me: No

VO: Will you be coming back to Nigeria after your studies?
Me: Yes, because looking at the developments going on in Nigeria at the moment, like the dangote refinery being built here in Lagos and also the upgrading going on in the power plant where I'm working, I will be a step ahead because I have the required knowledge and skills to operate the systems in my Field of Expertise and also impactfully influence the technology of my home country. (She didn't type this time around and was looking at me straight in the eye and started typing after I finished talking and asked me to remind her of some things I said.)

VO: OK Thank you, but I have a short test for you.
Me: ( Finally my village people don reach here) OK Ma'am.

Hands the sheet and says I have 10mins.

1. Square root of 225, 121,
2. What is the degree of this angle
3. Volume of a cube
4. Area of a right angle triangle.

Solved all and handed over...

Then she started talking that I should fund because of my deadline and also started advising me on how to try and get enrollment extension from school... I said thank you and wanted to leave but she kept talking lol... Five minutes later she freed me and we both exchange bye bye...

PS* Paulinus nor get issue at all, just do as he says and don't panic.






Dear sir... Can you please explain how you got admission with your ND?? I also graduated from Auchi poly. Read mechanical engineering and I am very interested in furthering my education in Germany.

[quote author=BarristerAlarig post=71439230][/quote]


Used HND

dreyman26:



Used HND

For undergraduate?? What year are you starting from??

My brother in Germany told me same thing. He can provide me with a SL but securing admission is the uphill task. I am just tired!

dreyman26:


Rhine-waal university of Applied sciences
You must have either of the two.

Won't a certified letter from the university stating that English was the language of instruction for the programme suffice??

No..for Rhine-Waal university, you will have to write either TOEFL or IELTS.

BarristerAlarig:


Won't a certified letter from the university stating that English was the language of instruction for the programme suffice??

6six:
Pls someone should help me, I had interview on 6th of this month till now d visa is not out and my sch refused to shift the enrolment date, which is 1st Oct, wt will I do? Is urgent pls

I don't think anything can be done, you just have to wait and pray something can happen this coming week.

6six:
Pls someone should help me, I had interview on 6th of this month till now d visa is not out and my sch refused to shift the enrolment date, which is 1st Oct, wt will I do? Is urgent pls

Find a way to enroll by proxy. Ask your school if someone can enroll for you... 90% schools allow that.

justwise:
Here is the part 5.

Part4 is here https://www.nairaland.com/modifypost?post=58760455&redirect=%2F3941544%2Fgeneral-german-student-visa-enquiries%2358760455

I really have to thank those who stayed back to help even after getting their visas and despite their busy study and work programs in Germany.

I also have to thank those who shared their experiences right from visa journey to life in Germany as foreign students.


For newbies your German school search starts here https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/en/



The following steps will help newbies (Thanks to CassieV for the tips)


Most of the schools in Germany are tuition free even for international students, you only get to pay a certain amount as semester fees say between 100-400 euros and most times the semester fee comes with a semester ticket to aid in transportation in your city or town.
However, before you're granted a student visa, you have to prove that you can take care of your living expenses with one of the following means ;
1. Block account: The estimated living expenses for a student in a month is 720euros, when you multiply that by 12 months, you get 8640euros. This is the amount you're required to block in an already opened account with either Deutsch bank, Fintiba or Xpatrio. It is called a block account because you will not be able to withdraw everything at once, only 720euros will be released to you every month.
2. Sponsorship letter: If you have a relative living and working legally in Germany, they can get you this letter. They'll have to visit the alien office in their city and will be required to provide some documents and pay a certain fee. The letter will be sent to you when they receive it so that you can go with it for your visa interview.
3. Scholarship: This is usually the best if you have the scholarship, your visa will be granted in under 2 weeks after interview. So try and look for scholarships you can apply to.

Now that you understand the financial situation, let's go into the application process.
To search for schools, click on this link
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programmes/en/?p=l&q=&fos=0&lang[]=2&fee[]=0&sortBy=1&page=1&display=list
filter your search to make it easier, there are English taught courses there.
Generally, the very important documents needed to apply to schools in Germany are;
1. Transcript
2. English Proficiency
3. School Certificates (Degree, Waec, etc)
However, depending on the school, some other documents needed are as follows.
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Motivation letter
6. Reference letters
7. GRE test
8. Etcetera.. Visit your prospective school website and find out the documents they need from you.
Note: You don't apply with your original documents, you have to make photocopies of them and Certify them in High court or a Notary public. If you stay in Lagos, you can certify at the German Embassy too. You'll have to book appointment for that.
For those planning to go for a Bachelors course, you need a 100level transcript from a university to apply for a BSc program in germany. WAEC alone will not be enough and No, OND will not do, you need a HND.

For the application proper, it is always important to go through the website of the schools you want to apply to, you'll get a lot of information form there concerning how to apply. Some schools do only online applications, some requires that you send your application documents to them by post after applying online, some you send your documents as pdf to their email address and then you get the uni assist crew.
Like I said earlier, it is important to go visit and read the websites.

When you get your admission letter, open a block account immediately(that is if you don't already have a sponsorship letter) and as soon as you get your account details, send an email to the embassy requesting for a visa interview date.
You need these to get an interview date:
1. Admission letter
2. Block account/sponsorship letter/scholarship letter
3. International passport data page(scanned)
Then your Full name and Resident address.

Prepare for your interview
Go for your interview

hello,I noticed that most schools offer only winter admissions, how can i apply for summer 2019 admission. thanks.

Ola9292:

hello,I noticed that most schools offer only winter admissions, how can i apply for summer 2019 admission. thanks.

The same way you will apply during winter

I had my interview on the same day you did but I haven't seen any email from them since then, congrats though. I wanted to ask the sort of health insurance you used.

Congrats! I had my interview on the sameday with you... till now nothing from them. I'm beginning to get worried. What kind of health insurance did you use? ?

Finally, I have my passport stamped with visa!

Interview date: August 16th

Funded BA: August 27th

AM arrival: September 13th

Passport & Insurance submission: September 14th

Passport arrival:September 19th

Thanks to God Almighty who made everything possible. Also, thanks to the wonderful people on here. Actually the journey started September last year after deciding that I would further my studies at Germany. My first call was to register with Goethe Institut Lagos. Secondly, I followed the German student visa thread on Nairaland. While reading through, I saw that I was on the right path. Advices like "knowing the language is the meal ticket here, use google search to get any answer you want, choose your course wisely..." were so helpful. I wanted a bachelor course that has a combination of management and engineering even though I have a CGPA more than enough for a masters degree. After my search on DAAD, I settled to apply to schools that accepts English proficiency letter, such as:
Fachhochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt (FHWS) - B.Eng Business & Engineering.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) - B.Eng Engineering & Management (NC).

Hochschule Trier, Umwelt-Birkenfeld - B.Eng Sustainable Business & Technology.

Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT) - B.Eng Industrial Engineering/Maintenance and Operation.

I got admission letters from every one of them and settled for FHWS considering important factors.
Here I am today with a visa, German B1 certificate (thanks to my teachers such as Frau Frances , Frau Solomon , Herr Musbaudeen , Herr Tunji , among others), and a course of my choice (not JAMB choice lol).

Advice for newbies: All you need is on this thread. Go back to as far as 2016 thread. Read and read! You could end up becoming an agent. As for those going for another BSc, prepare for test questions in order to ease pressure that may arise during interview. You can ask for previous transcripts on the test questions. They are helpful. Also, dont just see this opportunity as an escape route. You can settle for that dream course you have always wanted. For those with only WAEC/NECO (which is not equivalent to German Abitur), read through what it takes to make it in Studienkolleg. Be truthful to yourself. If you don't have the capabilities to make the B1 Zertifikat and study in German at Studienkolleg, simply go get registered at NOUN to complete a 100 Level course or get admitted to any other university or get an A Level certificate (Note: check the school's requirements), then apply to German universities. German A1 and A2 are fun, not until you get to B1. Topics like Adjektiv Deklination, Verben mit Präpositionen, and B1 grammars are not child's play. Simply read Jigba's diary on here on Nairaland to learn more.

Bis später!
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Grossartig:
I had my interview on the same day you did but I haven't seen any email from them since then, congrats though. I wanted to ask the sort of health insurance you used.

Thanks. I used axa mansard.

[quote author=Ekykool post=71362348]

Congrats @ekykool ... sorry I'm new here dunno how to use this platform.
My interview was on the same date as you, till now I haven't gotten any email from them. I'm beginning to get worried. Should i be? Please what sort of health insurance did you use?

Ekykool:


Thanks. I used axa mansard.

Sorry is it a German health insurance? By that I mean can I use it in germany? How much does it cost for 6 months

Is there anyone that had their interview on the 16th of August and hasn't received an email because I'm beginning to get worried.

Grossartig:
I had my interview on the same day you did but I haven't seen any email from them since then, congrats though. I wanted to ask the sort of health insurance you used.

Where are u heading

Grossartig:
Is there anyone that had their interview on the 16th of August and hasn't received an email because I'm beginning to get worried.

Which state? And have u funded or using SL?

Had my interview on August 23rd
Using an SL (formal obligation) not blocked account
Haven't received AM yet.
Still hopeful it'll show this new week.
Don't be discouraged folks. Most uni will end enrollment October 12
There's still time for a miracle.

Anyone heading to FSU Jena in Thuringia?? Expecting am this month.

Hello my e-family, anyone who can offer temporary accommodation in Berlin before I find mine. (I'm willing yo pay) Its Urgent. Thanks in anticipation of a positive response.

Hello House

I have a third class in Microbiology.
Can I get an admission to a German university for a masters program? If not, what are my possible options?

Good morning everyone;
pls does anyone here have any contact or a link/website through which I can get a student accomodation in Saxony(Dresden, Leipzig or any other city)?

Thanks a lot; blessed

Frosti:
Hello House

I have a third class in Microbiology.
Can I get an admission to a German university for a masters program? If not, what are my possible options?

The First question is, can you get admission with that in Nigeria for Msc, the answer is NO.....

Your possible option is going for another degree...

Hello everybody. Greeting from the other side . A Lil advice for those coming.... Prepare for the cold! I almost froze at my bus station.... N it's not even winter yet. Lol. Have a nice day

Rosicky7:
Hello everybody. Greeting from the other side . A Lil advice for those coming.... Prepare for the cold! I almost froze at my bus station.... N it's not even winter yet. Lol. Have a nice day

Hi!
I sent you a pm. Kindly revert.

johndoefoo:


Find a way to enroll by proxy. Ask your school if someone can enroll for you... 90% schools allow that.

Pls by someone enrolling for me, u mean someone there or someone in Nigeria?
ANd can I get the embassy direct phone line to tell them about this from anybody

tunchyluv:
Anyone heading to FSU Jena in Thuringia?? Expecting am this month.

Yea I am. Have you contacted the alien office.?