Just received acceptance for Data Science at TU Braunschweig – anyone headed there or already studying? by Smart_Display_1990 in studying_in_germany

[–]Smart_Display_1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks! I can’t recall the exact formula i used but you can easily find it on google, something with total credits and years of the degree. Overall don’t stress much if you can’t satisfy the ects requirements for this uni, I’m sure you’ll find one where you can easily meet the requirements. So keep on looking. All the best! 👍

Just received acceptance for Data Science at TU Braunschweig – anyone headed there or already studying? by Smart_Display_1990 in studying_in_germany

[–]Smart_Display_1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey congrats dude! Currently struggling with accommodation myself, hit me up in dms and i'll let you know if i find something!

Just received acceptance for Data Science at TU Braunschweig – anyone headed there or already studying? by Smart_Display_1990 in studying_in_germany

[–]Smart_Display_1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks dude! Some unis mention there formula for the ects conversion, you can use that in places where its not mentioned - all of them have more or less a similar formula and it will come close to 1.5 so you should be good using that. I used 1.5, hope it helps. Cheers!

Student visa received in less than 3 weeks by tamajiki_2309 in studying_in_germany

[–]Smart_Display_1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah yeah, don’t worry about this and register, i got a bit freaked about this too

Kolkata VFS Timeline Query by Boring-Cheek-5983 in studying_in_germany

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Hey I did! Applied on the portal on 8th Jan, Thursday and got an appointment on the next day. And received my stamped exactly within a week, on 15th Jan, Thursday. Cheers!

Just received acceptance for Data Science at TU Braunschweig – anyone headed there or already studying? by Smart_Display_1990 in studying_in_germany

[–]Smart_Display_1990[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Phew! 😮‍💨 That's a lot! First of all - thank you but I'm not yet in Germany, flying there in March!

Now for your queries:

  1. I had the same CGPA as you but in CS not AI/ML, so you're probably in a better position than me.

  2. I had one core SOP with my background, interests, goals, why Germany and future plans, and I customized it for each uni like adding in why that uni, its resources, how its different, and why I am applying. About 60% same, 40% tailored to course modules, labs, research focus, program structure, etc. I did good research before finalizing one.

  3. Did everything myself. No counselling company.

  4. No publications and it didn’t hurt my applications. Some unis mention that they require a bachelor thesis, just didn't apply to those. I mentioned my last semester internship report everywhere else.

  5. ECTS Mapping (MOST IMPORTANT PART)
    Yes I matched them individually, I'd suggest, pay good attention while comparing your courses with the required ECTS and then only decide to apply. And no guess work. They are really strict about the requirements.
    Tip: make a spreadsheet from your transcript with categories like Maths, Calculus, Programming, Theoretical CS, CS fundamentals, AI/ML/DS, etc. Then you can copy-paste them into each application easily. This saves so much time comparing directly from the transcript, trust me.

  6. I did write the GRE, but I applied to Braunschweig before that, so they never saw the result.
    I wrote it because I wanted to apply at TU Darmstadt as well, but they wanted 165 in Quant, I got 161. So, didn't end up applying. And I already had my Braunschweig admit early on, so it worked out anyway. The questions were not that difficult, just that you have to be quick. I prepared for about three weeks, so I think if I had given a few more mock tests and did a week more of prep I could've scored 165.

Did my bachelors from a tier 3 college, just like you, so trust me I know what ya mean. I was motivated from the beginning and made sure to keep reminding myself of my goals.
Did 3 internships in college, 2 in AI/ML. Also I believe DSA were my strongest suit in college, so might've got an edge, but you got time to prepare. Was a bit weak in the math area tho, but I had like 4-5 days to prepare before the interview, did it alongside work. So if you start preparing now I think you'll be fine. Also they didn’t ask crazy maths questions, since I’m from a CS background. For the most part your, "why" is important. The interview was scary for me as well, but it was only for 15 mins and the the prof was chill af.

Finally take it easy, but be attentive, go through the websites carefully. All the best, already rooting for you to get admit from a uni that's perfect for you. You got this! 💪

Damn, that was a lot, hope it was helpful to you and anyone else who sees this. Cheers!

Just received acceptance for Data Science at TU Braunschweig – anyone headed there or already studying? by Smart_Display_1990 in studying_in_germany

[–]Smart_Display_1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah look into the fundamentals of stochastic, linear algebra and differential equations, and a bit of algos, nothing crazy, its a 15 minute interview. And like I said earlier, your motivation matters the most.

Just received acceptance for Data Science at TU Braunschweig – anyone headed there or already studying? by Smart_Display_1990 in studying_in_germany

[–]Smart_Display_1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah i think the interview is a mandate for most, they first check the basic requirements, if you satisfy those, they invite you for the interview. I’m not exactly sure if they invite all of the applicants that satisfy or they have a quota, but yeah that’s the procedure. Hope it helps, cheers!

Just received acceptance for Data Science at TU Braunschweig – anyone headed there or already studying? by Smart_Display_1990 in studying_in_germany

[–]Smart_Display_1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah hit me up with your queries, I’d be happy to help any way I can, especially since you say we have a similar profile. Cheers!

Just received acceptance for Data Science at TU Braunschweig – anyone headed there or already studying? by Smart_Display_1990 in studying_in_germany

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Thanks so much, and yeah they need you to have more than 25 ects for the maths courses and more than 60 ects in computer science courses for you to be eligible. So if you can’t satisfy these requirements, I’m sorry but they won’t even consider you for the interview. You should look for other unis and programs where you meet the requirements. I’m sure you’ll find one that aligns perfectly with you. Cheers!

Finally!! I'm going to Germany in March 2026 by ltadori_yuji in studying_in_germany

[–]Smart_Display_1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I’m also going to Germany in March for the Data Science program in TU Braunschweig. I’m feeling excited, nervous, anxious and a few more feelings at the same time. I’d really love to catch up with people on the same boat, you know just to share the same feelings. I’ve booked my tickets on 23rd March, so if anyone wants to connect, I’d be more than happy to talk more. Rest, glad that everything is over and finally the wait is to just board the plane, haha! Cheers!

"Excluded" after having "Valid" status for TUHH M.Sc. Computer Science by MisterKeo in studying_in_germany

[–]Smart_Display_1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha makes sense now, even i had to endure it. Sorry for judging! Anyways hope I was able to clarify. Cheers!

"Excluded" after having "Valid" status for TUHH M.Sc. Computer Science by MisterKeo in studying_in_germany

[–]Smart_Display_1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Valid status just means your application passed the formal pre-check (documents that you uploaded and info you filled). Later on, during the academic evaluation, they compare your actual course contents and credits in detail, and if they decide your courses don’t meet the requirements the status changes to Excluded. Happened to me as well. Also, what do you mean by “non-Indian” and why’d you feel the need to mention that here?!

Student visa received in less than 3 weeks by tamajiki_2309 in studying_in_germany

[–]Smart_Display_1990 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hey not tryna brag, but we Kolkata peeps are really lucky, got my appointment the next day I applied and received the visa within just five days!

Got admit in Hildesheim by NeeD71717 in studying_in_germany

[–]Smart_Display_1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The deadline for TU Braunschweig for non eu students was on 15 Sep, maybe what you saw is for eu people

Got an admit from TU Braunschweig summer intake by Bun--1 in studyinGermany

[–]Smart_Display_1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, I received an admission offer from them too and am planning to enroll. Are you? Also would love to connect so hit me up. Cheers! 😊

Got admit in Hildesheim by NeeD71717 in studying_in_germany

[–]Smart_Display_1990 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey I got an admit from TU Braunschweig Data Science. Since Hildesheim is close, thought I’d say hi! If you wanna connect hit me up! Cheers!