How can you make it easier for yourself to live in Munich?…

How can you make it easier for yourself to live in Munich?

Competing for a place in Munich, considering the standards it holds can be seen as difficult but it is never impossible. If you as an international student are hard-working, stubborn and competitive you will most definitely secure a spot in that university you really want to get in!

What to do after you get rejected?

Make sure you speak with a counselor at your high school, they can help you deal with rejection and tell you where to improve your motivational letter or CV, maybe even let you in on the admission process! There are many other things you can do as well, so keep your hopes up!

Can you attend your undergraduate program immediately if you meet all the requirements?

Meeting all the admission requirements unfortunately doesn’t always mean you can attend the undergraduate program immediately. Due to the high number of students enrolling in Munich, there are restrictions called Numerus Clausus in which students go through a selection process to secure a spot.  The same goes for postgraduate programs, but the documents that are generally required by German universities are: certificate of undergraduate studies, transcript of grades, proof of language skills (German or English), proof of financial resources, motivational letter or resume (or both) and application fee.

Will everything turn out how you expected them to?

When things don’t turn out how you expected and the university that you really wanted to attend denied you, don’t put yourself down! Rejection happens to all of us, and with persistence and patience, you will have a great university experience.

What is the most important thing when you want to study in Munich?

One of the most important steps for a successful application is to get a visa to be able to study in Munich. In order to get the Student Visa, you need to have proof of your financial resources and put it in a Blocked Account. The amount is around 10,000 Euros and it would highly increase your chances of getting the Visa if you start saving up asap. Other than that, the language proficiency test is very important. You need to take one whether you want to study in English or German in order to be an eligible student.

What opportunities does Munich offer?

Munich is considered home to a lot of international students, not only because it has a diverse environment but also because it offers so many opportunities for students or anyone who wants to work there.

Can you continue to work in Munich after your studies?

With more than 15,000 international students in Munich, most of them want to continue working after they’ve finished their studies here. The majority of the students are happy with the level of their academic studies as well as the study fees compared to other popular international destinations.

Do international students feel good living in Munich?

Feeling welcome and comfortable is a foreign country is a luxury. Fortunately, most international students in general liked Munich for different reasons. 98% felt safe, 92% found Munich a very beautiful city, 92% were happy with their life there, 86% felt welcomed, 84% found the city to be tolerant but 82% felt like Munich was very expensive.