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8 months agoBeginner-Level 3
The housing options in Berlin for international students include:
- On-campus housing- Popular universities like Humboldt University of Berlin or Free University of Berlin provide on-campus housing facilities for their local, as well as international enrollees.
- Student Dormitories - These are available for both, students with a tighter budget and students fine with spending more for additional comfort. The former can look for dormitories located on the outskirts of Berlin whereas the latter can search in the city centre for more fancier options.
- Shared Flats- Also known as WG or Wohngemeinschaften, these are furnished or unfurnished, shared
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
After successfully completing your studies at the University of Tuebingen, students can apply for a Residence Permit at the Foreigner's Office. Through this, students can extend their stay for up to 18 months in order to look for a job in Germany. Also Read: Post Study Work Permit in Germany
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
You can avoid opening a blocked account by providing alternative proof of financial resources. This includes:
- Declaration of Commitment (Verpflichtungserklärung)
- Scholarships
- Government Sponsorship
- Institutional Support
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, a blocked account (Sperrkonto) is generally required for international students applying for a German student visa. It serves as proof of sufficient financial resources to cover living expenses during your studies.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 6
Scores ranging between 515 to 615 on GMAT are good score and help in meeting cutoffs for applying to German universities for an MBA program. Any score above this is also a good one to get admissions. The cutoffs may vary per university and applicants must check admission trends and stats before aiming for a particular score.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, for most English-taught degrees. You need to show English language proof, and TOEFL iBT is commonly accepted. The score needed depends on the university and program.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Some programs may ask for minimum scores in each TOEFL section. The TOEFL section wise requirements is 20 or more in Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing, but not always. Check with the programme page.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Not all universities in Germany mandate the TOEFL requirements. Some schools accept other tests like IELTS or even English-medium education proof. But many German public universities and top programs still ask for TOEFL iBT.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Most top German universities ask for a TOEFL iBT score between 80 to 100. Some programs may accept lower, and some may want higher, depends on the course.
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