Languages

Yes, it is compulsory for non EE/EU students to complete the German proficiency tests with minimum grades in order to be qualified for B.Tech courses at University of Bonn.

·       Goethe-Certificate B1 (min. 75% in the overall result)

·       telc Certificate B1 (min. 75% in the overall result)

·       CEFR B2

·       TestDaF Certificate showing the minimum level of TDN 3

·       German Test for Immigrants (Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer, DTZ)

·       ECL

For students and fresh graduates, 1 page is fine. For candidates with experience, up to 2 pages is acceptable. Never go beyond 2 pages.

Yes. A professional photo is expected in Germany. It is placed at the top right corner and should be a formal headshot (4.5x6cm) with a neutral background.

Yes. A Lebenslauf follows a strict format with a professional photo, date of birth, complete address, CEFR language levels and a signature at the bottom. An Indian or US-style resume will not meet German expectations.

Not always. German proficiency requirement depends on the specific scholarship and chosen field of study. For English-taught programs and research scholarships, learning German is usually not required.

However, students interested in Humanities and Social Sciences may require German proficiency to conduct research.  Other scholarships that ask for German proficiency include:

• DAAD German Language Courses
• Political Foundation Scholarships
• Hans-Bockler-Stiftung
• Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdocs (Humanities/Social Sciences)

No. Public universities in Germany will automatically reject applications from Indian students that do not include the official APS document. You must complete your document verification and receive the secure digital PDF certificate before portals close.

No. Uni-assist is used by more than 180 universities. Some universities have their own direct application systems. Always check the university's official website to confirm whether uni-assist is required.

Yes. The French student visa is relatively easier to get in comparison to other countries in Europe. The visa success rate in France is around 80-90%. . The process is highly standardised, but it does require strict attention to detail and completing a mandatory pre-visa procedure called Etudes en France.

The general English requirements for Indian students at Nipissing Uni are mentioned below for the UG and PG levels of study.

Note: English proficiency requirements may vary across programs.

Yes - the field of study you choose can become one of the major reasons for receiving a rejection on your French student visa application. The visa authorities assess your profile on the basis of your study experience, work experience and Letter of recommendations and if they find that the course or major you choose to study in France is highly irrelevant to your previous qualifications, then they might give you a rejection on your visa aaplication.