r/IndianInGermany

HI EVERYONE I AM A 18 YR OLD male and i want to go germany for my bachelors nut i am just confused and overwhelmed by all the things i dont know the culture , the people, the cities , the rules and the prep i have to do here in india

my father suggest me research from somewhere but i dont trust the official sites enough as there main purpose in marketing and everyone around me is suggesting that i do bachelors in india and go to germany for higher studies but i cant find good colleges here can anyone help me ????

like i need to know about the real Germany not what the counselors here say

ik students work their and manage it with their studies i am just hungry for knowledge and work experience but you know the job opportunities and the judgement a working student faces in india

please if anyone can help i need some crucial reality and guidance

Moved to Germany recently and had my first doctor appointment here. The doctor asked about my medical history, current medications, and allergies, and I realised everything I had was either in my head or scattered across old PDFs on my phone from back home. Nothing organised, nothing in German, no way to quickly share anything useful.

What if I had needed urgent care, not a full emergency, but something serious enough that I needed a doctor fast and couldn't explain my history properly? (Though this would explain better)

Curious how others handle this, especially those who moved from outside the EU. Do you just keep everything in your head? Use some app? Still carry paper? How does this work practically for you?

 

 

Urgent Help Needed in Zurich for My Mother

Hello everyone,

I am writing this with a lot of hope and desperation. My mother is currently alone in Zurich and going through an extremely difficult situation after the recent loss of my father.

She has no family or close support system in Switzerland and is currently under urgent pressure to vacate her apartment. Due to medical and physical limitations, she is unable to lift heavy items or manage the apartment clearance on her own. She is also facing language difficulties, which has made everything even harder for her emotionally and practically.

The apartment still contains furniture, household items, and personal belongings collected over many years. Since she cannot take everything back to India, she would also like to donate many usable items instead of throwing them away.

At this moment, we are desperately looking for anyone in Zurich — especially from the Indian community — who may be able to help with:
- Packing belongings
- Moving or disposing furniture
- Apartment clearance
- Donation pickup for usable items
- Guidance regarding affordable services or social support

Even small help, guidance, or simply connecting us to the right people would mean a lot to us during this difficult time.

If anyone is willing to help or knows someone who can, please send me a direct message.

Thank you so much for reading and for any kindness or support.

Hi Everyone. I am on a student visa in Germany. I came to India in March 1st week and still here. I had a housing contract which ended last week. Currently, I don't have a registered place in Germany. I might come back to Germany somewhere around June last week. My current landlord has mentioned that I either need to de-register my city registration from my current address or get a city registration. So, now I am confused about how to go about this process. Can anyone help me on this? Is it okay if I go without a city registration for next one and half months? And should I de-register or let it be? I am worried that if I de-register my current city registration, it might affect my visa status. Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I'm a B.Com graduate and I'm thinking about starting a career in Data Analytics. The problem is that I currently have zero knowledge of SQL, Python, Machine Learning, or even advanced Excel.

I come from a non-technical background, so I'm honestly confused and a bit scared about whether this field is the right choice for me.

I keep seeing mixed opinions online. Some people say Data Analytics is a great field with good opportunities, while others say Al will replace many analytics jobs in the future. Because of this, I'm unsure whether it's worth starting now.

My current plan is:

-Start learning Data Analytics from the basics

-Get an entry-level job after completing the course

-Gain around 1 year of work experience

-Eventually, I'm planning to pursue a Master's in Germany after gaining some work experience.

So I wanted to ask:

1. Is Data Analytics still a good career choice in 2026?

2. Can someone from a B.Com background realistically enter this field?

3. How difficult is it for someone with zero technical knowledge?

4. What does the actual job market look like for freshers?

5. Is Al really reducing opportunities in Data Analytics, or is that exaggerated?

6. Would Germany be a good option later for higher studies and jobs in this field?

I'd really appreciate honest advice from people already working in this industry.

Thank you.

I’m 26 Indian Female. I’m starting to look for jobs and planning to move to Germany. The only reason I chose Germany is because with an EU Blue Card I can apply for family re-unification visa to bring my widowed mother with me as she will be retiring next year. My sister lives in the UK and she can be closer to us. Is this a feasible option?

I’m concerned after reading some Indians’ experiences in Germany. Many are coming back because the life was lonely, the healthcare bureaucracy and wait times, and the language.

I’m not concerned about me. I’ve lived in UK for a couple years and got used to the loneliness and quietness of it. I can manage.

I’m concerned for my mother. My mother works as an Executive Engineer. She has friends here in India, a community, established health support with doctors we know, relatives close by, very independent, leads a comfortable life and knows the language very well.

She is used to solving problems, managing people, and navigating her world with complete independence.

My mother had earlier asked my sister if there’s possibility of her moving to UK. I want to make Germany happen for her. If I move to Germany I want my mother to be comfortable in life, with her Indian social circle, responsible, proper and timely healthcare. Is this possible?

I’m conflicted:

Giving a great life for my mother in Germany European travel, peaceful, comfortable life) and a life

vs

Stating in India where’s she already established her life and is comfortable.

Edit: yes my mom has expressed interest in moving to a different country, preferably around Europe because that’s where my sister lives.

Hey everyone,

I'm 24 and Indian, currently back in India after completing a Master's in Computer Science in Sweden. I also spent time working in hospitality there — both in a kitchen and front/back of house at a restaurant — and genuinely enjoyed it despite having no background in it.

I'm now planning to pursue a Master's degree in Germany starting January 2027, pivoting completely away from CS. I've narrowed my options to:

• MSc International Hotel Management
• MSc Supply Chain Management
• Event Management
• Tourism Management

Hotel Management feels like the strongest fit given my work experience, but I want real perspectives from people on the ground.

My main questions for this community specifically:

1. For those working in hospitality or supply chain management in Germany — does the entry-level salary in these fields realistically meet the work permit threshold after graduation? I want to understand whether the EU Blue Card is a realistic goal within 2–3 years.
2. I plan to start learning German from scratch before arriving — is A2/B1 level enough to manage daily life while studying in English, or do I need more for job hunting in these fields?
3. Any honest experience with the job market for international graduates in these fields in Germany? Particularly hotel management or supply chain.
4. General thoughts on life as an Indian professional building a career in Germany would also be very welcome.

This is a significant decision and I'd rather hear honest experiences than read brochures. Any advice appreciated — thank you.

thought i’d share my experience because most information online about APS and german student visas is either outdated or terrifying for no reason.

for context, i had a pretty straightforward profile: DU graduate, german till B2 with certificate, 7.5 IELTS, around 1 year work experience, and everything aligned properly with my academic background and public university admission.

my APS certificate came in less than 2 weeks, roughly around 1.5 weeks.

for the blocked account, i went with Expatrio and the process there was smooth too.

visa timeline:
29 april — appointment at delhi VFS
30 april — got notification that my file had been forwarded to the german embassy
2 may — case closed
3 may — passport delivered

the entire visa process felt surprisingly quick and convenient. everything is digital now, so i uploaded all documents online beforehand. i did receive correction requests once, fixed them, re-uploaded the documents, and after that everything went smoothly.

the actual VFS appointment was extremely simple. no interview, no questioning, barely any document checking. i had carried multiple photocopies of every document thinking they’d need them, but they didn’t even take a single copy from me. they mostly relied on the uploaded application and printed things themselves.

the appointment was basically biometrics, passport submission and waiting. took around 2 hours overall.

personally, i think the process moved quickly because my application was organised, consistent and easy to verify. there were no anomalies or confusing details in my case, and i made sure all university and personal information was properly mentioned.

Hi, I am considering an offer in Munich and planning to stay in augsberg.

I have seen a wide variety of expenses mentioned by people even for basic needs like food, transport etc. can someone from their experience please help me with some numbers to understand.

Thanks a lot in advance

Hi, I’m from India and currently applying for a master’s in Germany (neuroscience / molecular medicine).

I’m in the middle of entrance exam prep and applications, and I’ve already looked into practical things like WG housing, student setup, etc. So academically and logistically, I’m on track.

The issue is with my family—especially concerns about me going alone and not knowing anyone there. It has reached a point where they’re considering not allowing me to go at all, which is honestly stressful given that I already have a gap year and I’m actively working towards this.

I know many Indian students move to Germany independently and manage well, but it’s been difficult to make my parents see that.

I wanted to ask:

• Would anyone here (preferably an Indian student currently in Germany) be open to having a short conversation with my father (call or even text), just to share your experience?
• Also, is anyone here currently planning to go to Germany this year for their master’s? Would be nice to connect and understand how others are approaching it.

Even if you’re not comfortable with a call, I’d really appreciate any advice on handling family concerns like this.

Thank you.

I'm an Electronics and Communication engineering Graduate (2024 pass out). I have a bit of internships and apprenticeship experience of around 1 year but no proper work experience. I've always had this Germany master's dream whose only ambition was to complete my master's in Germany and get a good full time role . But looking at the current job market in Germany I'm hesitant and extremely scared to go ahead with such a big shift. So now I'm in a dilemma.

I'm looking for some honest and sincere career advice...Do I just stay back in India, build on my skills for a couple of months and apply fo jobs here only or do I muster courage and move to Germany for master's and start from scratch...?

Is Indian job market for engineering graduates (freshers) truly worse or better than German job market..?

Hello Everyone, I come from a family background where we dint have any specific family name. From a very young age I had wanted to change this for my family going forward . Using my dad's name as a family name going forward. After 20 years Now we are expecting a child in germany. Issue is my dad's name is not my surname but I had been unofficially using it. I want to keep my dad's name as official surname/family name for my new born but I recently got to know that it we are to try to for german passports and citizienships and my son's surname is different than my surname it will create a big issue..does anyone have any experience in this regards ? Any work around on this ?

Hi! I’m an MBBS graduate from India and I’m interested in pursuing residency in Germany. I wanted to know the real ground reality from someone already there.
How difficult was learning German up to B2/C1 level?

How long did the entire process take after MBBS?

Which exams did you give (Goethe/TELC/FSP/Kenntnisprüfung)?

How difficult is the FSP and KP in reality?

Did you join any coaching institute? Was it worth it?

How much money did the whole process cost approximately?

How hard was it to get the first hospitation/job interview?

How is the work-life balance during residency?

Are residents treated well by seniors?

Which specialties are easier or harder to get for IMGs?

How much can a first-year resident realistically save?

Is the workload manageable compared to India?

Would you still choose Germany again if starting from zero?

What mistakes should an Indian MBBS graduate avoid during the process?

Thank you — I’d really appreciate honest advice.

Hi, I am new to the Ms in Germany process and was wondering if it is too late to get aps done now if I am applying for ms for the months of sept/Oct?

I havent received the admits yet but just wanted to know which is better

Personallly i would choose Rptu because it best aligns with the course i want to study but heard dresden is a better place to live.

Would appreciate any suggestions from people already living in either cities or had similar dilemma in the past.