Why should you choose the right place to study in? As an…

Why should you choose the right place to study in?

As an international student coming from a low-income country, it’s important you choose the right place and university for you. Munich is one of the best places to be in as an international student due to the opportunities that it offers, not only for studying but for working as well. It also helps a lot that it’s a beautiful place and the living expenses are rather modest.

How can your secure your funds abroad?

Securing your funds to be able to study oversees is pretty important. Out of 15,000 international students in Munich, most of them have financial support from their parents (62%), after that they 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%).

Does Munich need hard working students?

No matter where you are from, Munich needs hard-working students. Therefore, it is a great place to study because it offers so many opportunities for anyone willing to work or study to advance their career prospects.

Should you choose your university based on its location?

Choosing the right course and the university based on its location is very important for an international student who wants to finish their Degree due to the expenses Munich has. The bigger the city the more you need to pay, make sure you check before applying. We suggest you start learning German as soon as possible if you decide to study in Munich even if it is not necessary, to be able to communicate when studying there. It is more important to check the requirements but knowing the language beforehand is a big step up.

What are the most common problems international students face in Munich?

The most common problems international students faced in Munich were: finding an apartment (65%), talking to German students (45%), adapting to a different learning system (43%), the German language (40%), understanding the Bavarian accent (27%), financial issues (25%), different culture (15%) and the university’s administration (15%).

Are high school grades important?

Make sure you focus on your grades during high school. Even if you meet all the requirements due to a lot of international students applying, the higher your GPA the higher the chances will be to have a spot in an undergraduate program in Munich. If the university you are applying for in Munich is very competitive with limited places, then you may need to take additional exams as part of your application. This also depends on the course you choose because some programs require taking specific tests, for example MBA programs will require GMAT or GRE tests.

What do you do after you’ve been rejected?

There are plenty of other universities hence more possibilities. Make sure you have a back-up plan that allows you to either go to another institution, take a gap year, pursue an internship or perhaps even work. You can find a lot of options online, just search for other peoples experiences!

I got rejected by my university of choice, what should I do now?

Being rejected by the university you had hopes for is difficult and it can lower your confidence but don’t let that be the case! You should know and understand that rejection is part of life, even if it’s painful you need to learn rejection to be prepared for not only university life but also the job market which you will be facing afterwards.