German Student Visa Interview Questions And Answers

1. GERMAN STUDENT VISA INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

2. German Student Visa Interview Questions & Answers • The scariest part of the overseas education is student visa interview. Though you are prepared, there is always a kind of anxiety about it. But with proper planning and thorough preparation, you can easily clear this study visa interview. Whichever country you visit, you must navigate through its immigration website and try to know all the formalities. This helps you acclimatize yourselves to the requirements and code of conduct.

3. German Student Visa Interview Questions & Answers • The German student visa interview aims to confirm that whether you are in the right state of mind to study in Germany since academic excellence of a student is like a tip of an iceberg of the total package students should possess in order to succeed abroad. The remaining qualities to survive and fit into a foreign society are checked in these study visa interviews. Visa officers simply check whether you have acquainted with the social, cultural and legal aspects of life in their society. Some of the questions which throws light on different such aspects should be possessed by students are given in the following questions.

4. Questions Categories • The questions mainly focus your knowledge on the following four categories:

5. Questions About Germany • The visa officer wants to know whether you are really enthusiastic to study in Germany by asking questions on Germany since new visitor is always interested to know about the country he/she is visiting for the first time. Moreover, gathering information is a typical inquisitiveness of the new traveller. Hence, they expect such information from students who are appearing for the study visa.

6. Why Germany And Not Canada Or USA • I am interested to study in Germany because it is known for state of the art educational system combining theoretical and practical knowledge. Its research institutions which are known for their world reputation also motivated me. Moreover, this country has produced scholars like Albert Einstein and Max Planck. (You can mention any precious information regarding their education system, universities and their reputation)

7. Where will you stay in Germany? • I will stay in Munich since it is the capital city of the state of Bavaria (a state in Germany) and I got offer letter from Technical University of Munich.

8. What is the population of Germany? • According to the first census, which was conducted in 2015, the population is approximately 82 million making it the 16th most populous country in the world.

9. How have you been preparing for your stay in Germany? • Yes, with a great pleasure. I succeeded in gathering accurate information. And, I also started learning German Language which helps me to mingle with the society. So, once I arrive in Germany, things would be cleared.

10. Who is the President of Germany? • Frank-Walter Steinmeier

11. Who is the Chancellor of Germany? • Angela Merkel • (Google some more information regarding its administration such as lower house and upper house and their heads)

12. Can you list out some important tourist attraction sites in Germany? • The Cologne Cathedral • Brandenburg Gate (Berlin) • Heidelberg Old City, Hohenzollern Castle • Rugen Cliffs • Old Town Hall (Bamberg) • Harz Mountains • Aachen Cathedral • Schwerin Castle

13. Do you know with how many countries does Germany share borders? • It shares border with Denmark in the north; Poland and Czech Republic in the east; Austria in the southeast; Switzerland in the south; France in the southwest; Luxembourg, Belgium and Netherlands in the west and has coast line in the northwest.

14. Do you know how many states are there in Germany? • Germany is divided into 16 federal states: • Den-Würtemberg • Bayern • Berlin • Brandenburg • Bremen • Hamburg • Hessen • Niedersachsen • Mecklenburg-Vorpommern • Nordrhein-Westfalen • Rheinland-Pfalz • Saarland • Sachsen • Sachsen-Anhalt • Schleswig-Holstein • Thüringen

15. Who told you about Germany? • While inquiring about the best universities for my master’s course, I found it out on my own.

16. QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR SERIOUSNESS AS A STUDENT • These questions test how serious you are towards your study in Germany. If your answers are not satisfactory, you can’t convince the consular officer in the study visa interview. Therefore be careful in answering these questions. Try to answer the questions completely and use full sentences to show that you are expressive. Answers to a few questions are given in this article. Remaining questions are left for your preparation but a few hints are given.

17. What program did you apply for? • I applied for the Master’s programme in business management.

18. Why did you choose this particular program? • The management courses offered by this university are of international reputation. So I have good employment opportunities when I return to my country.

19. How many universities did you apply to? • I applied to four universities for the same course and I got an offer letter from all the four universities.

20. Why did you choose this university? • Because the learning here is pragmatic and develops the leadership qualities to succeed in the career as an employee and an entrepreneur.

21. Can you tell me some facts about your university? • (Visit the university website and gather some important facts about your university)

22. Can you describe your course structure? • Can you name some of the modules you will be studying?

23. What is the duration of your program? • (Be ready with complete information about your course structure, modules and course duration)

24. When did you complete your undergraduate degree? • Is this program relevant to your previous studies? • Is the course taught in English or German? • How did you find out about your school (university)?

25. What is the name of the city where your school is located? • Can you tell me a little bit about the city where you will be studying?

26. Questions that test your intentions • These questions try to find out whether you are looking for immigration to Germany. Hence do not show any such kind of indications in the study visa interview. Tune your mind that you are going to pursue your course.

27. Is this course available in your home country? If so, why don’t you study it in your home country? • Yes, it offered by many universities in my country. But I want to pursue this course in the international environment.

28. What will you do after completing your studies? • I will return to my country and try to work for a few years with an astronomical salary and later establish my own business.

29. Do you want to remain in Germany after completing your studies, or return to your home country? • I will return to my country and try to work for a few years with an astronomical salary and later establish my own business.

30. Have you applied for a visa at the German Embassy or any of the Schengen countries before? • (Tell them frankly and honestly)

31. Do you have any relatives in Germany? • (Tell them honestly whether you have)

32. What do you plan on doing during your semester breaks? • I plan to visit some nearest tourist attractions.

33. What do you plan on doing during your semester breaks? • I plan to visit some nearest tourist attractions.

34. Do you plan to work in Germany? • No. I want to complete my course successfully.

35. How much do you expect to be able to earn after completing your studies? • I don’t a clear idea on this but approximately it may be around 50,000 to 60,000 rupees in my country in the present scenario.

36. Are you aware of the post-study work norms? • No, I am unaware of it.

37. Questions that assess your financial situation • These questions will test your financial status to know whether you are with going to Germany with sufficient funds. Though tuition is free at most universities, you need to show in your study visa interview that you are with enough funds to stay there.

38. How will you fund your studies? • I saved an amount of €9000 for one year. My parents will send €9000 every year for the duration of the course.

39. Who is sponsoring you? • My parents are sponsoring me.

40. What line of work your sponsor in? • He has his own business establishment. (Government employee etc...)

41. Do you have any siblings and, if so, what do they do? • (Tell about your siblings)

42. Do you have any siblings and, if so, what do they do? • (Tell about your siblings)

43. Why aren’t your parents sponsoring you? • (In case your parents are not your sponsors) • Tell them the genuine reason.

44. What is the annual salary of your sponsor/father?Does your sponsor/father have any dependents? • No/Yes. If yes, tell them that they have enough funds to support both you and the other dependent.

45. What are the living expenses in your city for one year? • It is around €8500. (Not your city in your country. It is the city where you will study)

46. What plan have you made if your blocked account is expended after one year? • My father/sponsor will fund my account immediately with €9000 as soon as it depletes to €2000. Source:- https://globalopportunitiesweb.wordpress.com/2018/07/10/german-student-visa-interview-questions-and-answers/

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