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Week 4 | Queries from applicants to German Universities | Studying in Germany

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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 4 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: I am a student from India and How can I fund my studies in Germany?
A: There are plenty of options, some of them are EDU Loans from Nationalized banks or Private banks. There are so many scholarships provided by DAAD. 
Related: Scholarships (Watch full video)

Q: Can I work part-time during my studies?
A: Yes, with the study visa everyone are entitled to work 120 full days per calendar year.
Related: Part-time in Germany
Q: Can I manage to study German language after coming to Germany?
A: A big NO!! Nowadays most of the courses have minimum of A2 level of German knowledge as their basic "admission requirement". Moreover, you cannot manage even your day-to-day activities if you do not know basic German. I will never recommend anyone to come to Germany without at least A2 level. 
Related: Do you really need German?
Q: Are there Universities that offer courses completely in English?
A: YES! There are many International courses in German universities with top class reputations. 

Q: I'm planning to do Masters in Germany. Where do I start?
A: DAAD is the best place to start. It is a treasure chest and you will get everything you need regarding studying in Germany. 
Related: How to use DAAD?
If you had missed out our last 2 editions of this Q&A series, then check it out here: Week 1, Week2, Week3

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
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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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