Seems like despite the fact that admission in university is quite a challenge to be accomplished, most students fear more the Visa interview questions than the university admission and challenges.
You should rest assured that if your university has admitted you, you are in good academic standing!
The visa interview’s goal is to find out whether you are serious about your studies as well as to determine if you are in a stable state of mind and sufficiently motivated to do so. You are expected to be mentally mature and independent in order to commence studies abroad. Also, the visa officers want to confirm whether you have made all the right preparations for your stay and studies in Germany!
There are four categories of questions, which involve many other questions within. The questions in each category are designed to extract crucial information from students in order for the visa officers to come to their final decision.
- Questions to test if you have done your research about Germany
- Questions to test your seriousness as a student
- Questions to test if studying is your true intention
- Questions to understand whether you are financially stable to be in Germany
Category 1: Questions to test if you have done your research about Germany
The first category of questions helps the Embassy officers to determine your level of motivation to study and live in Germany.
Here you get the chance to show how passionate you are about studying in Germany and the ways it attracts you. It is well-known that if you really want something you will want to know a lot of details about it, therefore information about Germany is a must to have under your belt when confronted with the visa interview officials. If you fail to do this, you will convince the officials that you are not so enthusiastic about being in that country. Chances of success seem slim!
- Why do you want to study in Germany as opposed to Canada or the US?
The educational system is top class in Germany, especially in regards to my field of study.
- Where will you be staying while in Germany?
I will be staying in (name of city) since it will only take me an hour to get to school by train.
- What is the population of Germany?
The population of Germany currently is almost 82 million.
- Who is the President of Germany?
The President of Germany is Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
- Who is the Chancellor of Germany?
The current Chancellor of Germany is Angela Merkel.
- How have prepared for your stay in Germany?
I have already secured accommodation, which will make it easier for me upon arrival. I have also made efforts to learn the language in order to integrate easily into the German environment and society.
- Can you name any important tourist sites in Germany?
The Brandenburg Gate (Berlin), Heidelberg Old City, the Cologne Cathedral, the Old Town Hall (Bamberg), Rugen Cliffs, Hohenzollern Castle, Aachen Cathedral, Harz Mountains, and Schwerin Castle among others.
- How many states comprise Germany and can you name a few of them?
Germany is comprised of 16 federal states, which are: Baden-Würtemberg, Bayern, Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hessen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, and Thüringen.
- Which countries surround Germany and how many borders does Germany have?
Germany has 9 borders in total, with the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.
- Who told you about Germany?
I found out about Germany on my own, while researching possible countries to pursue my degree.
Category 2: Questions to test your seriousness as a student
Questions in the 2nd category are the most important questions of all the categories, therefore crucial for you to master! Since these questions are of such significance, they comprise 50% of all questions asked during your interview. These questions cover your university as well as your program of study.
- What program have you applied for?
I have applied for a Master’s program in Computer Science.
- Why this particular program?
This program has the highest ranking compared to other Computer Science programs at other universities.
- What is the name of the university you have chosen?
The name of my university is the Technical University of Munich.
- Why this particular university?
I chose this university as it provides an excellent learning and working environment, creating the necessary framework for high level of success during a short period of study.
- How many universities have you applied to?
I have applied to 5 universities, all in the same field: Computer Science.
- Can you tell me some facts about your university?
The Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin) is a research university with roots dating back to 1879. Founded as part of the Technische Hochschule Charlottenburg (TH Charlottenburg) established by the merging of the Berlin Building Academy (Bauakademie) as well as the Royal Trade Academy (Koniglliche Gewerbeakademie), the two independent Prussian colleges that had been established in 1799 and 1821. TU Berlin is one of the most successful universities in Germany, as an TU9 member of excellence, with its strengths relying on engineering and technical programs.
Based in the heart of the capital, TU Berlin is a component of one of the world’s leading metropolitan cities. Few other regions can boast such highly concentrated scientific and research activities as Berlin.
The university offers a wealth of renowned programmes within the technical industry, and is made up of some seven colleges. These include: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Process Sciences and Engineering, Electrical engineering and Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering and Transport Systems.
The Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin) is a research university located in the capital city of Germany,and has roots dating back to 1879.
- Can you describe your course structure?
The 1st and 2nd Semesters provide the technological know-how through tutorials, lectures, and laboratory courses. During the 3rd Semester, case studies will be carried out in small groups of three up to five students. While in the 4th Semester, the program is concluded with a Master’s thesis.
- Can you name some of the modules you will study?
Structural mechanics, continuum mechanics, functional analysis, programming and software engineering, as well as the theory of stability.
- What is the duration of your program?
The program will last 2 years.
- Is your course going to be taught in English or German language?
This specific course is entirely taught in English.
- When did you complete your undergraduate degree?
I completed my undergraduate degree in 2013.
- What have you done since completing your undergraduate degree?
I have been working as a software developer.
- Is this program relevant to your previous studies?
My Bachelor’s Degree was in the same field, Computer Science, and I had the privilege to work on a Robotics project while in my final year of studies. Therefore, I believe I have the necessary background and the knowledge to be successful in this Master’s program.
- Can you tell me about your Bachelor’s Degree and IELTS scores, as well as your high school diploma?
Percentages in my 10th and 12th class are 70% and 80%. My Bachelor’s Degree percentage was 75%. Whereas, my IELTS score is 6.5.
- Can you name some famous German researches that correlate to your field?
Rudolph Bayer, a professor emeritus of Informatics at the Technical University of Munich and Wilfried Brauer, who was also a German computer scientist and professor emeritus at the Technical University of Munich.
Notable alumni include Fritz Haber, a German chemist who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1918 for his invention of the Haber-Bosch process, Wernher von Braun, an aerospace engineer and space architect credited with inventing the V-2 rocket for Nazi Germany and the Saturn V for the United States, and Wolfgang Paul, a physicist who co-developed the non-magnetic quadrupole mass filter which laid the foundation for what is now called an ion trap.
- What will you benefit from this course?
There are excellent opportunities for graduates of this program to start their careers and have good prospects in the future.
- What is the name of the city where your university is located?
Munich.
- Can you tell me a little about the city you will be studying in?
Munich is the capital and largest city of the state of Bavaria, while the third largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg. Its population is around 1.5 million, making Munich also the 12th Biggest city in the European Union. The name of the city came from the Old German term Munichen, which means “by the monks”.
- How did you find out about your school?
I found out about this school while research on the DAAD’s website.
Category 3: Questions to test if studying is your true intention
This is the part of tricky questions, where the officials want to understand whether you are using your studies as a possible immigration route. A high percentage of students leave their studies altogether upon arrival and take up jobs in Germany.
Although, most students like to stay in Germany after completing their studies, the German government wants only the exceptional few! The authorities are hoping that you will use the knowledge acquired to impact their home countries in positive ways.
- Is this same course also available in your home country? If yes, then why not study it in your home country?
Currently, this course is not offered in my home country. If this course is available in your home country, you should answer correctly as the visa officers can verify it and if you are caught in a lie, you will surely be refused the visa.
And if the course is not available, then a good answer would be somewhere along these lines: “The level of infrastructure as well as the quality of education cannot be compared to Germany. Doing this program in Germany, I believe, will get me better prepared for the international world. In this way, I will also have the advantage to learn a new language and culture.”
2) Do you wish to remain in Germany after completion of studies, or are you going to return to your home country?
My intention is to return to my home country and use the skills and knowledge attained in Germany to positively impact my community.
- What are your plans after completing your studies?
Upon completion of my degree, I want to come back home and use the skills and knowledge attained in Germany, to have a positive impact on my home country. I plan to start into the private sector by establishing my own company, which will emphasize renewable energy production. Different German companies as is EnD-I AG, Energiebau, MP-Tech, are into wind and solar energy and they have expressed their readiness for partnership with the private sector of Ghana.
- How will you use your degree in your home country?
On venturing into the private sector and start my own company, which will focus on renewable energy production.
- Did you apply for a visa at the German Embassy or any other Schengen country before?
No, I haven’t.
Careful, though, as the Schengen zone has a unified system of sharing information, therefore if you have applied for a visa and been refused, make sure to explain in detail. Having been refused a visa before, does not mean that your current visa will be refused, too.
- Do you have any family or relatives in Germany?
No, I don’t have any relatives in Germany. Or just: No.
- Do you plan on working in Germany?
No. My plan is to study in order to complete my Master’s Degree within the specified time/duration.
- What do you plan for your semester breaks?
I plan on visiting tourist attraction sites throughout Germany. (It is better to not mention plans of working during holidays!)
- Are you aware of the post-study work norms in Germany?
No, please. I am not aware.
- How much will you earn after completing studies?
I haven’t conducted any research into this matter, yet as my main goal after finishing studies is to go back home and use the knowledge obtained to make a positive difference in my home country.
Category 4: Questions to understand your financial stability
The Germany Embassy emphasizes the importance of the student’s financial capabilities as you need money to be able to survive in Germany!
Financial instability forces students to neglect studies and take up jobs, while some other students may even be ventured into crime.
A few of the possible questions to prepare for this category, include:
- How are you going to fund your studies in Germany?
I have saved €8640 for one year, while my sponsor is willing to cover for my studies by providing €8640 every year for the duration of my studies.
- Who is going to sponsor you?
My uncle is the one sponsoring me.
- Where does your sponsor currently live?
My sponsor lives in Accra, Ghana.
- What line of work is your sponsor in?
He is the Managing Director of Unilever Ghana Limited as well as runs other private businesses.
- What is the annual salary of your sponsor?
The annual salary of my sponsor is about €100,000.
- Does your sponsor have any other dependents?
Yes, one dependent currently. However, he earns more than enough to be able to cater for both our studies, my and the other dependent.
- What does your father do?
My father is a an accountant.
- What does your mother do?
My mother is a Maths teacher at the elementary level.
- Do you have any siblings? What do they do?
I have a sister, who runs her own advertising business.
- Why aren’t your parents sponsoring for your studies in Germany?
My father has helped my uncle with financing for his education. Therefore, when my uncle arrived at a good financial position, he offered to finance for the education of either one of my father’s children. The reason he chose me, was because of my good academic background. My uncle has continued to sponsor for my education ever since I was 7 years old.
- What are the living expenses for one year in the city you live in?
In (city), the living expenses for one year come across €8500.
- What plans do you have for when your blocked account gets finished after a year?
Me and my sponsor decided to fund my blocked account with €8640 as soon as the money gets close to €2000. My sponsor has made the adequate preparations to immediately to do so.
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