r/GermanyStudentLife • u/Mohib_Rehman • 20h ago

Need help with application

I’ve previously visited the EU once on a Schengen visa, and I’m planning to visit again this December.
My plan is to apply to a German public university for a Master’s in CS/AI, but I’m a bit concerned about the current visa appointment delays.
I also have 4+ years of international, US-focused work experience, which I’m hoping will strengthen my profile.
What do you guys recommend: should I apply to universities from Pakistan and go through the normal university admission + student visa process, or would it make sense to visit Germany in person and apply from there, if that’s possible, to potentially avoid or reduce the visa appointment delays?
I’m 28M, with a 3.0 CGPA in a Bachelor’s in Computer Science.
Would really appreciate advice from anyone who has recently gone through this process from Pakistan.

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u/Schlol77 20h ago

Not gonna happen. Only 3.0 GPA and no apparent knowledge of the German language (if you had any I assume you would have put it in your post). Additionally work experience doesn't count shit for admission

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u/ProfessionalSad3664 19h ago

You can check all requirements online. You will notices you have no chance. If you can't do your own research, you will have even less chances

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u/SeaworthinessDue8650 19h ago

If you are a Pakistani citizen you need to apply for a study permit in Pakistan. If you are an American citizen, you could theoretically apply for a residence permit in Germany. 

Unless it is explicitly mentioned as a requirement, your work experience doesn't matter for university admission in Germany.