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MS Courses at Otto Von Guericke University Magdeburg
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- 33% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Easy going
Multi-dimensional
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Internships3.8
Part time work3
Post study jobs4.3
Quality of faculty4.1
Student Life4.7
Value for money5
Public transportation4.7
Safety4.7
Indian Food3.7
Permanent Immigration4
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Anonymous
Master of Science Electrical Engineering and Information Technology - Batch of 2026
4.4
Otto Von Guericke Universität is a technical university and more research-focused.
Tips: OVGU is a technical university, which means the studies here are designed to be more research-focused. If you are looking to do a Ph.D., then the university curriculum is pretty good, but if you just want a Master's degree and then want a professional career, go for a Hochschule instead.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The university faculty as a whole is quite good, the professors and the staff are really helpful and approachable, also they emphasise more on hands-on training rather than taking a theoretical approach. OVGU maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, which helps in easy and direct interactions.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There are a few Indian restaurants, but even those are catered more towards the German taste palette, so being Indian, you might not like the taste as much. Also, if you're a vegetarian, your outside food choices are limited, and most of the time, you'll have to cook your own meals.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700
Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 70000
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Anonymous
Master of Science Electrical Engineering and Information Technology - Batch of 2026
4.2
Life at OVGU thriving as an Indian student.
Tips: There are a lot of Indian students at Otto-von-Guericke, and there is a big Indian student community, so don't expect to find many Germans on campus. We celebrate Diwali and other festivals. It can be great to have lots of Indian students and not so great for some people, so it really depends on the person.
Likes (Value for money): There are no tuition fees. There is only a semester fee, and that too is really low as compared to other Indian universities, and these fees include my transportation, my library access, and all student-related activities for free. It is really justifiable.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Permanent immigration depends on the future and the future job market. Plus, it depends on how the government will allow this, since the new government is forming, and there are some parties that are really against immigrants. It really depends, but if I got the chance, sure.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 475
Prepping time for classes3 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 65150
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Anonymous
M.Sc. Chemical and Energy Engineering - Batch of 2024
4.3
Great academics and highly engaging student life.
Tips: Be mentally and physically prepared to tackle all challenges at the same time. While studying, you will need to earn money to survive, so be prepared and don't stress about it. In the end, it will all work out perfectly. You can also apply for scholarships, and if you get a good grade, then you will get 800 euros every month, roughly.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty is very welcoming and supportive. Classes are enjoyable and engaging. Assignments and project work are fun to do. Public transportation is highly affordable and accessible. Try to explore the city and the culture as much as you can.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 550
Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 49175
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Anonymous
Master of Science Electrical Engineering and Information Technology - Batch of 2026
4.7
The university is academically good and the faculty are experts in their field.
Tips: Be aware that there will be several cultural changes here that you'll have to adapt to. In hotels, everyone pays for their own dinner. Scholarships do exist, but you need to show you’re an excellent student and volunteer a bit for a chance at receiving one. There are many stores where you can find your traditional food or any food stuff, and in case you need anything specific, they can also order it for you. Restaurants are also good options to get traditional food instead of cooking it yourself, which takes a lot of time and effort. Post-study jobs, especially in the field, are very difficult because you need to get past the language barrier. Then you have to be very motivated, as it will take around 3-4 months to find a full-time job in the field. Finally, you should be ready to move to another city if you accept one of these job offers.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 550
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 48000
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Anonymous
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Systems Engineering for Manufacturing - Batch of 2025
4
Very limited work opportunities.
Tips: When I attended Otto von Guericke University, the semester fee was low because it is a public university. Fortunately, housing was inexpensive. But, there weren't very many part-time jobs available. Public transportation was fairly inexpensive, and they have recently added the Deutschland ticket to the program at a discounted rate. If you are considering a program here, these are factors to consider.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 600
Prepping time for classes28 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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Anonymous
Master of Science in Digital Engineering - Batch of 2025
4
A gateway to exciting professional opportunities and experience.
Tips: Students should know that learning German can open up a lot of new opportunities. Attend as many classes as possible, connect with professors, and work on projects related to current research topics. The city is peaceful and beautiful. There is the Elbe River just behind the college and one can go there for an evening stroll.
Likes (Value for money): The city offers good accommodation at cheaper prices and is affordable. Using the student card, one can travel for free on the trams and regional trains, so transportation is sorted. Also, the campus has a mess that offers various food options for students at subsidized rates.
Dislikes (Part time work): It is hard to find on-campus part-time jobs. Most of the time, one has to be in contact with the professors and be aware of the recent research topics. Then one can approach them to ask for jobs, but openings are limited. However, one can find jobs in companies in nearby cities or remote jobs. In IT-related fields, there are many openings, but most jobs require German proficiency.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 725
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 75350
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