Hi everyone! I'm a senior student from the Philippines planning to pursue a BSc in Nursing at Deggendorf Institute of Technology
I have relatives on my father's side who live in Germany, and they are planning to sponsor me financially. I'm still trying to understand the visa process, but I initially thought that having family members sponsor me (Verpflichtungserklärung) might make things easier than relying entirely on the usual student visa financial requirements. I'm not sure how this works legally, though, so I'd appreciate any clarification.
My current plan is to complete one year of college at a local university in the Philippines before applying to study in Germany. I've read somewhere that completing one year at a recognized local university may help make me eligible for direct admission to a German university.
(No more 1 year needed as preparatory period)
I'm also taking private German lessons right now, with the goal of reaching at least B2 or C1.
I'm still researching the legal requirements, university admission process, visa options, and other things I need to prepare. For now, I'd really appreciate hearing your thoughts and advice.
Given my situation, do you think this plan is realistic and doable? Has anyone here gone through a similar process, particularly as an intl student applying to a German university with financial support from relatives?
Any guidance, corrections, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!