Why did I not get accepted by my chosen university? If you…

Why did I not get accepted by my chosen university?

If you get rejected by all of the universities you applied to, sit down and think through the reason for it. Gather information as much as you can so you can improve the next time you apply. We recommend talking to your school counselor!

What are the percentages of students who get their funding externally?

There are many ways to fund your studies while living in Germany. With over 15,000 international students in Munich, according to the statistics most students have financial support from their parents (62%), they also have savings (34%), a job related to their course (28%), scholarships (15%), a job not related to their studies (14%), paid internships (8%) and from BAFÖG (2%).

Why should you choose Munich to study in?

Anyone who chooses Munich to either start a job or finish their studies will be impressed by the diverse and exciting life it offers. International students are particularly interested in Munich because it has so many courses offered by the highest ranked universities.

Why do some international students want to go home after finishing their studies?

The only reason why half of international students are considering going home after studying in Munich is due to family reasons mainly. The other half around 50% want to stay and advance their career prospects. Though, 92% of them want to finish their degree 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 can you do after being rejected by the university of your choice?

Not being accepted by the university you really wanted to attend can be discouraging but keep a positive outlook nonetheless. Even if things do not turn out how you planned, you can create your university experience however you want and rejection can be tough but it prepares you for the real world.

Are the requirements for students outside of the EU different?

Other than the usual requirements each university has, international students who are from outside the EU zone after attending Studienkolleg (preparatory course) for a year, might have to take a Feststellungsprufung. Each university has different requirements even though most of them are similar. We suggest you check on the university’s website and to make sure everything is right, contact the international office of that university. One of the most important documents to be admitted to a university program is to have a Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB) (higher education entrance qualification) or equivalent.

What should you do before applying for a Bachelor Degree?

There are a few important steps you need to take before applying for a Bachelor Degree. First you need to make sure the course you want to study and narrow it down to the university, then check the requirements, learn the German language if necessary and prepare financially for Munich. But if you are applying for a Master Degree, then you also have to do a lot of research and choose the University and the Master program, check the requirements, take a language standardized test (German or English) and prepare financially, which is pretty similar to the Bachelor process.