What They Don't Tell You About German Universities

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[@omarahmed-rc6ob]

Hi max , may its too ambitious but I hope you talk about starting startup as a non eu student in germany 🇩🇪

[@user-yx4gl1uq8o]

Appreciation for Max for creating such outstanding videos ❤❤❤

[@maxyoko]

Appreciate your comment 🫶

[@chibha96]

I relate to the context of knowledge, study groups, speed dating, and the first day. I applied to a German uni for design but got rejected instantly even though my academic background was relevant and related to Max's points when the university conducted a pre-admission webinar session. Also, I have heard somewhere across the internet, not able to find the exact source, that the universities in the current moment intend to charge huge tuition fees per semester instead of subsidized fees due to dropout rates.

[@Grimsyreaper]

Bro which design course? Im also looking for admission in a design university

[@AltIng9154]

Oh god! I will have almost everything for free but nobody is willing to host my 2 Polo horses... what a bloody mess!

[@EtaInfi]

Even the best fits to a job role get rejected and same is here in applications process. Applications received at German universities are too huge that the best of best presented students ONLY get the seats. Good luck for your next try.

[@Honest_1806]

I have 8 years of experience in Germany and would like to share some insights about the challenges. 1. An MBA is not as valuable without proficiency in the German language. 2. High taxes (approximately 42%). 3. High competition is expected in 2024 and the upcoming years. I believe it will become as competitive as Canada. 4. High rent for accommodation and other expenses make it very hard to save money. 5. The language barrier is a big issue. 6. Slow internet. 7. Tasteless food. 8. Nowadays, it is very hard to gain admission to public universities, which are the only free option in Germany. 9. It's very challenging to pay your 2nd-year fees in Germany due to the high cost of living.

[@thebluescaptain]

Where do/did you live? I'm eyeing myself to live in Oldenburg or other "nowhere" towns once I finish my Integrationkurze.

[@nicolaberndt6232]

1. The cost of living and rent very much depends on where you live in Germany in Berlin for instance it's really expensive. 2. The highest tax bracket is 43%. Taxation in Germany is a more complicated topic and most people who read this comment won't even pay nearly that much. (The taxes are not linearly going up with you earning more.) 3. The food may be tasteless depending on where you are from for example if you're from Vietnam it's most definitely not tasteless but if you're from Thailand the food will be tasteless for you.

[@AltIng9154]

Yes, Oldenburg is a nice place to study. Braunschweig is a traditional TU, affordable and it got the tradition to rent the empty" nests" to students . Got it? Northern Germans are not that keen to get much money from students. Very different to places like Munich.

[@AltIng9154]

If you earn 100.000€ as a single person, tax class 1, the highest tax class, you pay 27% tax! A couple less than 20%. If you earn 100.000 € you can have a really comfortable life,... . Don't worry. Im europäischen Vergleich liegt Deutschland mit seinem Spitzensteuersatz von 42 % im unteren Mittelfeld. If you earn 277.826 €, you may reach the mentioned peak tax! ;-)

[@andresaguirre462]

Why do you think high competition is expected in 2025?

[@mohamedkaram1268]

Thank you so much for the tips/reminders. You’re really helping a lot.

[@el_professor9700]

Thanks alot Max for this video , really helpful

[@teumily]

YAYY!! ANOTHER VIDEO

[@pratikshagohel]

Thank you so much 😊

[@amiram1256]

Very very helpful thank u 😊

[@maxyoko]

Happy to hear that ^^

[@gaurangsharma9696]

more on this topic please , how to structure your first few days in a German university

[@shashiss7762]

Hi! This is very informative! Can you do a video on Erasmus+ /Erasmus programs in general,please? TIA

[@jahanzebali589]

HEY VIDEO THAT I SUGGESTED! THANKS!

[@maxyoko]

❤️❤️

[@amabellebarrameda3110]

Very insightful and I will keep in mind all your advices. Thank you Max for all these wonderful videos! I am preparing already for my journey in studying in Germany this coming Winter 2024. :)

[@maxyoko]

Wish you the best! Stay tuned for more content

[@amabellebarrameda3110]

@@maxyoko Thank you Max! Will do. ❤

[@mr.h.7218]

This gives good over view of unis for those who are not german

[@izakkybrave]

What and who you know so Apt! Nice video :)

[@khyathi2326]

Hey Max I really appreciate your effort for making this video. I hope you could make a video on bachelor of business in Germany for an international student.

[@hayotjonqoshaqov3649]

++

[@theanimeblanket8034]

I'd love if you talk more about masters for international students in Germany scholarships and opportunities

[@syedmujhtaba600]

Nicely explained max🎉 can you suggest a website that shows type of university in germany?

[@user-bj6cp3ic7p]

i am a german university student, studying right now as an exchangestudent in japan. it's crazy how different these 2 systems are. I mean I study not so complicated stuff. here in japan, international studies and back in germany sociology and japanology as my major. The work load for these kind of subjects is doable. One question, what do you mean with drop out. usually it's very difficult to drop out at least where I study, rather it's only if you fail exams multiple times. Most people I feel like just quit, because they had different expectations. It is weird to explain. Money can also be a reason, one study comrade sadly quit also because of his second degree subject.

[@steel2229]

Hi Max, I'm an American student who's fluent in German (spoke it my whole life with my family), and applying to universities there next year. The only reason I'm debating between American college and German university is the fact that I don't know any scientific or mathematic vocabulary in German, only the conversational, literature, and every-day stuff. When it comes to stem stuff, the field I want to study, I know absolutely no words. What do you recommend I do about this and what should I consider?

[@modou.studygrowth]

Go for it bro. I'm sure you will gain the vocabulary in a short time. You are smart. Germany's education system is far better than that of the US (depends on the University of course). I live in Switzerland, thinking of either studying here or in Germany.

[@maxyoko]

I recommend looking into the specific field you wanna study and learning parts of the specialized terminology before enrolling in university. You already have a strong foundation, which is great! You'll def internalize new vocabulary quickly

[@AltIng9154]

Talkpal?

[@AltIng9154]

.... if you paste a Link, it is regarded as advertising... , right? :-)

[@AltIng9154]

Hi,... I am surely 3 times as old as you are.... but I find useful links in seconds..... how come? Aren't you all technical natives... :-) language, learning, Technical German.... ?! :-)

[@seifelgewily9621]

Hey, I am new into your channel, I really like your content but most importantly your video editing skills They are really appealing , simple, and attractive I wonder if you can recommend me a way to improve my editing skills ?

[@Grimsyreaper]

Hi Max, I really appreciate the videos, could you make one on studienkolleg requirements and how to get into one if ur marks in math and science are not as good..

[@maxyoko]

I already made a video about Studienkolleg, check it out!

[@Grimsyreaper]

@@maxyoko i have seen that video but i dont remember you talking about the requirements and the current scenario of public studienkollegs. People say due to high demand of immigration, admission in public studienkollegs has become quite a challenge, is that even true??

[@AltIng9154]

Do maths first, do German lessons second,... :-) Max is perfectly true! Even persons who are quite good at Gymnasium can fail at University. If you want to do any kind of technology related studies you must be very disciplined and able to do maths and somehow applied maths! :-)

[@XushnudbekJumayev.]

Next helpful video

[@abdurrahmankhan374]

Make a single video of Ausbildung in IT❤

[@AlMuhimen]

Bro!! Please give video Topic: Bacalor degree and minimum part time job maintain right way

[@pwalterjerome1987]

Hey, as these are for German universities, does this trend apply to all the TUs, for an example the TU Delft in the Netherlands

[@kareemshamsaldeen]

Max you r my fav I have a question how can i know more about the university people and lifestyle before applying?

[@maxyoko]

A lot of universities have KZbin channels and an introduction video. For connections to people, you can ask at the international office of that university if there is a possibility to get in touch with people

[@bainbaakii]

Thank u for the cheat codes :) quick question do u have any thoughts on Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz?

[@John-ql4gc]

ITS Overall a good university, but nothing Special. But ITS Always dependig on the Subjekt you want to study.

[@sajjadhussain4598]

Great

[@cjmiraj]

Can You Please Review Iu International University Of Applied Sciences

[@yashasvisoni5416]

Bro plz tell about summer intake . Do public uni have bachelor's in cs for summer intake .

[@JayanaJoshi]

Does msc in cyber security have such difficulties ? and can a average student be able to cope up??

[@user-gf9bi2vs2i]

Thank you so much for all the valuable support. I have a question: Should I use an agency to apply for an Ausbildung in Germany or should I apply on my own? I am currently on a tight budget and taking German language classes at an agency. The program at this agency takes a year to complete, and I am currently at A1 level. I am thinking about enrolling in an accelerated training program at another center, which would allow me to finish in 6 months. However, if I choose the accelerated program, the first agency wouldn't apply for the Ausbildung on my behalf. In that case, I would have to apply on my own. I am really unsure about what the best decision would be ?

[@maxyoko]

Unfortunately, I don't know much about these study-abroad agencies, but what I can say is that applying on behalf of someone else is illegal The best thing to do is of course applying on your own (but you can get help when writing your SOP, etc.)

[@user-gf9bi2vs2i]

@@maxyoko thanks for responding, the agency have a program where I can study German and have them get me ausbildung offers, but takes more than a year, that's why asked you if I can study in another center and learn German within 6 months and go look for ausbildung offers myself. The first option secure the ausbildung for me after a year but takes time, the second option takes less time but I know if I can get ausbildung offers by looking for them myself. Can you help shoose between them?

[@mulaibrahim1739]

Great video thanks bro but i have a question i am from iraq and i wanna study in germany for ausbuldung what is the best ausbildung?

[@skydrige]

BRo may I know about Full Time and Part Time Universities which is better for Cyber Security program

[@arindamjakhwal]

Please tell me which language you are pursuing in your course. and in which university are you?

[@maxyoko]

It's German taught and I study at the University of Applied Sciences in Munich

[@muskankumari-tc5ej]

Hi, i had a question, are there higher dropping rates in restricted admission courses too ? for example biotechnology, molecular biology.

[@maxyoko]

It's definitely less

[@baskarannambiar5806]

How can i get a masters admission with a non cs background

[@mdemon9222]

❤❤❤

[@reversicle212]

Hi bro, does a course being taught in German (TUM, LMU elsewhere) mean that the course materials (notes, slides, worksheets, test papers) are all in German too?

[@maxyoko]

Yes, most of the materials are gonna be in German. I mean it's a German taught course

[@AltIng9154]

Create your own stuff! Not meant as a joke. As Max mentioned, you must understand the stuff! It is absolutely nonsense to learn from someone else' s stuff! When do you know you got it? To find out, try to teach! How to teach? Make your own stuff! Believe him, nothing changed the last 40 years and it is quite possible that nothing changed for centuries. You must understand the concepts. Don't waste time to learn like a Papagei!:-)

[@reversicle212]

@@maxyoko You need to make a video on how to get to B2/C1 German asap mate, duolingo has B1 so I'm jumping in for practice right now

[@maxyoko]

@@reversicle212 Yes language videos are coming soon! I can't recommend Duolingo as the main learning source tho

[@Mercyy.13]

Hi, I have a question, during German students visa interview do I have to mention my past visa refusal to them ??? If they ask what should I tell them about my Australia visa rejection? Please help 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@MhamadFarhad-lc8ho]

I really appreciate to know that which university is good for studying Dentists ❤ can you recommend some please

[@AltIng9154]

Budapest? Not meant as a joke. German... uhm Austrian-Hungarian Tradition, not expensive and no Numerus Causa.:-)

[@MhamadFarhad-lc8ho]

@@AltIng9154 I would like to be in Germany

[@John-ql4gc]

Charité in Berlin IS great, and would say Uni Heidelberg ist great too. But the Last one you should Check in yourself

[@AltIng9154]

Hearing, writing, seeing,... and teaching! Not meant as a joke! You only can be sure you got it, if you are able to teach it. Do so called HiWi-jobs, support mandatory labs... trainings. Pflichtlabore! Earn money and teach yourself while teaching.

[@ApartmentofA]

Am I allowed to put a request here? I would like to see your favorite books that help you in any way! 📕

[@andresaguirre462]

Anybody can give me their thoughts on Mannheim Business School? Planning to pursue a masters degree next year, thank you so much

[@cesarcedeno637]

Hi bro, i have a question, are the duales studium in the same difficult as the universities? What happens with the company if I fail an exam and my graduation get 1 or 2 semesters later?

[@AltIng9154]

It is a combination of apprenticeship and "University " of applied science. That means you must be used to hard full time working. It is not ordinary Student's Life . 😉

[@MdnZunors]

Hi brother if i manage to complete 1st semester in Batchlor and can i apply for German public university without testAS in Batchlor??

[@moustafasg2264]

Hello max I just wanted to ask if the university of Srh Berlin of applied sciences is a good university or not let me know your opinion

[@EtaInfi]

Private universities are good to go if you do not have other option. But once u are here try to get a public university seat for next semester. At the end curriculum does not matter much but the environment of UNI makes the difference in Job searching or people you network with.

[@mahdeekhan5573]

HEY @maxyoko !! love your videos❤‍🩹 could you please make a video about early preparations to take before applying, such as when you are in grade 10, 11 or 12. I have emailed you in details regarding this question and I would love to hear from you, please.

[@jayaticreations]

if you fail an exam, do u drop out of college or u get the chance to regive it or something?

[@maxyoko]

Usually you have three attempts

[@engjellsedaj]

Very good explained ,but i have a question...ab Oktober werde ich höffentlich mein Studium in der Wirtschaftsinformatik an einer Duale Hochschule anfangen und was ich dafür brauche, ist zu wissen was soll ich vorbereiten für Fächer wie Mathematik oder Recht, weißt du möglicherweise welches Grundlagenwissen soll man haben um die Klausuren in BWL und Informatik zu bestehen. z.B würden die ökonomische Dinge viel besser oder Mathematik und IT.Vielen dank im Voraus ich hoffe ,dass du viel mehr Abonierende bekommst.

[@John-ql4gc]

Ein gutes Verständnis für Mathematik auf Schuleniveau und grundlegende Programmierkenntnisse sind sicherlich die beste Vorbereitung. Wahrscheinlich kommt man auch ohne durch, wird dann aber ein bisschen stressiger

[@engjellsedaj]

@@John-ql4gc bruda danke. Solche mutige Kommentare brauchen alle.

[@John-ql4gc]

@@engjellsedaj immer gerne :)

[@farhadbaghirov3156]

Is it possible to get in touch with professors during the lectures? I mean seriously, asking questions in front of the 150 students and more, is it ok in germany ?

[@AltIng9154]

Not really. You should ask the Assistants... people with Dr.-Grade... . They offer Sprechstunden. A Dr.- in Maths, who was somehow the "adopted " son of the Professor, helped me very much!

[@John-ql4gc]

Depends. You cant ASK a Prof in Front of 150 people (usally.) But If you are in a smaller group it IS No Problem. Expericed it myself

[@AltIng9154]

@@John-ql4gc Yes, agree! We had some "smart arses " who got the idea to "discuss" with the professor in front of almost 400 men or so. I regarded it as childish,... ok, I was a very old guy,... aged 22. ;-)

[@AnimeAlif]

I have been dying to ask you , Can I study in Germany if I don't know german but only english?

[@maxyoko]

If you pick an English-taught program, yes. But you have to learn German at some point

[@AltIng9154]

Not a good idea... really not. If you learn German you learn the German" Art " of thinking. If you understand German thinking you will understand German "Art" of engineering. Not a joke, we call it Ingenieurskunst! Art of Engineering! :-) .

[@siyashetty9348]

Can i switch from computers and mathematics bachelor's to master's in management or economics!!

[@AltIng9154]

... yes, the other way around may be almost Impossible.... :-) Some do a MBA after Engineering... but I never heard anybody did the other way around. But who knows.

[@amv2307]

Does your university has Cse in English program?

[@maxyoko]

Unfortunately not

[@AltIng9154]

Hi Max, did you really ask the Professors during the "Vorlesung" ? Wer nicht fragt bleibt dumm,... true, but I would suggest to ask the Assistants of the Professors. They have "Sprechstunden" . I think a "Dr. habil, ... is quite enough educated to answer your questions. On the other hand side,... your co-students really appreciated your "smart-arse" behaviour? In my days it was a perfect method to avoid any close friendship. ;-)

[@maxyoko]

Yeah during our lectures, students ask questions all the time. In case the lecture is bigger (300 ppl for example) you need big balls and a good question to not annoy others, yes

[@AltIng9154]

Ok,... good question, ... accepted! 😉

[@glowingyoru]

Hey! Wanted to ask that can we earn from KZbin on student visa?

[@maxyoko]

You need to register a business if you want to monetize your channel. On a student visa, you need to get special permission for that

[@glowingyoru]

Gotcha! Lengthy process, so i m out😂

[@siddhantakc7220]

Hlo bro how hard to find part time job in Germany for English speakers 😊❤

[@FlexyBuddies]

What's difficult about the informatik?, Why such a high dropout rate? I thought it's a pretty fun thing to study 😅

[@maxyoko]

Especially if you study it at TUs, it's very theoretical and people are not prepared for maths

[@AltIng9154]

As Max mentioned it politely... I say it more bluntly. If you want to study Engineering of all kind you have to study maths first. You have to do maths, maths, maths, maths, maths,... uhm... something else? Did I mention maths? :-)

[@karic1842]

Bro im going in the next months to study Uni there , but i have a question, i must have a 1 preparation year before Uni there , question is idk how to be ready for it , please give me some informations,thanks

[@John-ql4gc]

Whats your Subjekt?

[@karic1842]

@@John-ql4gc informatik

[@John-ql4gc]

@@karic1842 for Informatik IT would BE great when you repeat school math and get some Basic skills in programming.

[@abhishekchakraborty3439]

Is it true for Hochschule/ University of Applied sciences or just for TUs ans regular unis that its difficult to survive?

[@DevlVergil]

It's basically the same. By far the biggest factor is probably the major you pick. Especially the STEM majors seem to be very difficult in the beginning with lots of "basis" modules like Physics, Maths and Electrical Engineering that are taught at a very high speed so it can be quite harsh.

[@abhishekchakraborty3439]

@@DevlVergil I have heard that usually in TUs or regular uni the exams are harder than in Hochschule, students take more time to complete the degree than regular study period in TUs

[@maxyoko]

To be honest, it's hard to generalize these things. But what I've heard is that the TU9 universities are especially hard

[@AltIng9154]

If you want to study STEM in Germany start with maths in your home country.

[@AltIng9154]

They are they way you already mentioned it. Maths, maths, maths, .... and not to forget maths. :-) . We had 4 Semester maths 4 Semester exams and a final " Vordiplom exam". It is called differently now, but it is the same in general. All my subjects were basically maths. Call it Mechanik, Statik... Maths! Regelungstechnik = Laplace,... maths . Themodynamik= .. maths. A kind of Elektrophysik 1+2= maths, div, rot, div... . What was not maths? Almost nothing. :-)

[@BuLLy_77]

Max do you think the free education in Germany will change..? Maybe in like 5-7 years,do you see that coming?

[@AltIng9154]

They tried to introduce the Anglo-Saxon System, but it failed. Except the stingy Swabians , all returned to free Education. :-)

[@BuLLy_77]

⁠Ohh okk mate

[@harshastark2174]

Guys is SRH Heidelberg a good uni?

[@AltIng9154]

May be,... But the prestigious one is the Uni Heidelberg.... :-). Don't know if the stingy Swabians still get fees from foreigners.... . :-)

[@abdurrahmankhan374]

In exam does students write in English or German

[@maxyoko]

Depends if the degree is German or English taught

[@kalinogaming5696]

What about private university

[@AltIng9154]

Even wealthy parents leave their bright kids at public schools and public universities. The most prestigious German Unis are public Unis. You can't really boast to be a guy from a private school. It is called Quetsche! Translate it yourself please. It was quite usual that you have a costudent from a wealthy family who has to live in conditions like working class students because the parents wanted it the way. A costudent got the Bafög- Satz from his father. :-)

[@kalinogaming5696]

@@AltIng9154 bro I am trying to go to Germany for two three years and I got B2 two module and I tried to get another 2 module and I am not getting and in that condition I don't have any other way to go to Germany,so I asked my parents for student loan and I am sure that I will pay all the loan I take.Moreover I am not from a rich family and my father is a auto driver.

[@sadeddinmus]

I couldnt survive :/

[@maxyoko]

:( I'm sorry to hear that

[@AltIng9154]

How do you know? Are you a guy who runs away crying or a stand up fighter? :-) I was only an ordinary student but I passed the exams of a TU9 Uni. Much better talented failed at least.

[@deusvult1268]

Germany is literally the backup plan for us because we consider the universities there so easy. Kind of funny.

[@FL-xc1wk]

Sarcastic

[@deusvult1268]

@@FL-xc1wk No, it is true. But it is more difficult there than Italy for example

[@AltIng9154]

Lol,.... :-)

[@STARBLAZE-bj5kh]

What about rape culture in Germany?

[@STARBLAZE-bj5kh]

*Vape

[@roughiness]

@@STARBLAZE-bj5kh broooo

[@texplicit438]

😮

[@ranitbarman6471]

The what??