Gisma University of Applied Sciences

The best time for Indian students to apply for scholarships at Gisma Applied Sciences is generally 6 to 12 months in advance of the intended programme intake. The university advised students to begin their overall preparation and application process 1 to 1.5 year in advance.

The supporting scholarships documents are to be submitted at the same time as when applying for admission to Gisma University of Applied Sciences.

No, Gisma University of Applied Sciences generally does not allow Indian studebts to combine different scholarships. Official guidelines on gisma.com state that students may only apply for one scholarship or tuition discount per study programme.

However, students can combine a single scholarship or discount with payment plans to spread their tuition costs across multiple installments.

No, GISMA Applied Sciences does not serve Indian food on campus. Most Indian students prefer to cook their own food to save money or explore Indian restaurants nearby. Popular Indian restaurants in Potsdam (near main GISMA campus) are mentioned below:

• Masala Haus - Authentic Spice Levels, Garlic naan, and vegan/vegetarian choices
• Mayas Potsdam - Gobi Pakora, Paneer Pakora, Samosa
• Masala Rasoi - Butter Chicken, Chicken Malai Tikka, Bhatura

No, the GISMA Applied Sciences does not maintain on-campus housing services for Indian students. However, it's accommodation team does support students in finding affordable housing in Germany.

Note: Students at GISMA Berlin can find housing services at Edge Student Hub,  a modern student residence facility just outside the city.

Check gisma.com to know more.

Networking events, corporate days, and industry panel discussions are hosted regularly at GISMA Applied Sciences throughout the academic year.

• Major Career Fairs (GGG Career Fairs) with partner institutions are hosted roughly 2 to 3 times a year
• Skills weeks and workshops take place several times over an academic term
• Industry panels and guest talks with business leaders and executives are scheduled throughout the year

Tuition at GISMA are largely refundable in case of a German student visa rejection. However, an administrative fee worth EUR 250 (INR 27.5 K) applies for all refund requests.

Students can expect to receive a refund within 45 working days. To apply for a refund, visit GISMA online refunds portal.

Yes, Indian (international) students can pay their fees in instalments at GISMA Applied Sciences. Students can spread up the payment of their tuition costs in up to 10 equal monthly installments.

Note that for most Indian students, installment plans are usually only available from the second year onwards. Fees at GISMA can be paid via TransferMate or Flywire.

Yes, students can change their course at the GISMA Uni of Applied Sciences. However, it requires a formal approval. To apply for a course change at GISMA, students need to:

• contact the student advisor to talk about a change
• submit a clear, written declaration of your desire to change the programme via the GISMA Online application portal
• ensure you meet the academic and language requirements for the new course

The student advisor will guide you through the future steps. To know more, check the official GISMA Uni website.