How can your secure your funds abroad? Securing your funds to be…
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%).
How can you prepare to study in Munich?
In order to be accepted in the highest ranked universities in Munich, you have to be well prepared. Fortunately, even if you can’t finish your studies there, there are many other ways to get to Munich. That is because this city offers so many opportunities in the job market for excellent, hard-working students.
After checking the courses and universities and after taking the German language exam and completing the other requirements, you need a visa to be able to study there and have enough money to put it in a Blocked Account to proceed. The amount of money you need is pretty high around 10k but that is why you prepare way before applying. If you are an international students coming from a low-income country, then checking the prices before going to Munich is important. Munich is a big city and the bigger the city the more expensive it is.
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.
Are there any opportunities in case you get rejected?
Keep in mind that if you get rejected there are many ways to get through it, maybe you will find better opportunities for your career. Rejection is something everyone experiences and do not let it keep you down!
What are the main difficulties that students face in Munich?
Even though there are a lot of international students in Munich, a lot of them face difficulties. The most frequent problems usually had to do with finding an apartment (65%), talking to German students (47%), adapting to a different learning system (43%), the German language (40%), understanding the Bavarian accent (27%), financial issues (24%), different culture (16%) and the university’s administration (15%).
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 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.
