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Week 3 | Queries from applicants to German Universities | Studying in Germany

We have started the series of articles, in order to answer the queries from applicants to German universities and we have successfully marched into week 3 and here goes our answers to various questions from our readers.

Before you read further, please note that although some questions may seem "silly" to you, but there are many others who do not know the answers. So, we have answered even the silliest questions in this post and if you already know answers for some of the questions, please skip and move onto the next.
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Q: Is it possible to learn till B2 level in India along with Under-graduate studies?
A:
 Learning a language is completely upto the individual perspective. YES, it is possible and there are options to study till B2 level in India; but whether the particular student will be able to cope up along with his/her studies is completely dependent on him/her. Learning German is no easy task, it needs lot of determination, practice and interest towards the language. 

Q: Are there any coaching classes for learning German?
A:
The best and official centers to learn German language is "Goethe-Institut" which can be found across the major cities in every country. 

Q: Can I apply for Masters whilst I study my last year of Bachelor's degree?
A:
YES, anyone can apply to Masters course in Germany while they are in their final year of Bachelor's studies. The particular applicant needs to submit his/her "Transcripts" and "Marksheets" upto 6 semesters.

Q: What should I enter for the end/finish date of my Bachelor's course, if I am in the final year?
A:
If you are still in the final year, then you can enter an tentative date/month of your course completion. 

Q: Which documents should be "notarized"?
A:
All the photocopies that you submit along with your application needs to be "notarized". Check out this article - What is notary? Which docs to be notarized?

Q: Is German language necessary for TU9 universities?
A:
Well, it depends on the course. All the requirements will be given in the course webpage, because there maybe some special requirements for certain courses. 
Related: Why should you learn Deutsch?

If you had missed out our last 2 editions of this Q&A series, then check it out here: Week 1, Week2

Do you have any questions? Even a question which may seem "silly" might cost your admit! Do not hesitate to send it via email to unofficialgermany@gmail.com


Please note that, all the answers given by us are out of our experience and we are not endorsed by any official Govt body for Masters in Germany. 


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