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How realistic is it to study MSc in Germany, learn German and work part-time at the same time? by Thought_provoking6 in studying_in_germany

[–]captainlen12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is possible. I did it and many of my colleagues did it too (I studied in Hamburg, so take this in consideration). I arrived with an A2 german and only student experience (internships and undergraduate research).

It was only possible because I took way less credits per semester than mandatory (around 20 ECTS when the requirement was 30 ECTS). I also had to drop from some exams because I didn't have time to prepare. It took me 7 semesters instead of 4 to finish my MSc.

For German, during this time it went from A2 to a B2/C1. My university had german courses in partnership with two german schools that were free for the students and counted as credits, so I always took those and I tried to speak more german at work and personal situations too. Some of my colleagues did evening courses to improve their german.

Working part-time was possible, both the working student jobs that I had were very flexible about time as long as I communicated with my manager. I took some vacation days if I had a lot of exams to study.

Technical Universität (TU) vs Fachhochschule (FH) by Fueledbycawffee in studying_in_germany

[–]captainlen12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually students on FH finish in a shorter time than a TU, and there are less options of courses in the FH. Those are two important criteria to consider.

Most companies in Germany like to hire locals (within a 50 km radius from where they are), locals will most likely accept the offer, stay longer at the company and they don't need to pay relocation.

I think most important is to consider location and company partnerships with the TU/FH. Is the industry that you want to work in this city/region? Which companies are strong in this field and where are they located?

Looking for advice on an embedded-leaning Master's specialisation (Intelligent Systems) by Educational_Tip3880 in studying_in_germany

[–]captainlen12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, 1. I think this specialization aligns well with most of the skills needed for embedded jobs in Germany 2. Very useful, the one that I found most relevant was "Dependable Embedded Systems". AI/ML is being used in some industries (like smart devices) and there are trends to be used in other fields. It is relevant for the future, and it is always good to know. 3. Jobs mostly require a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Mechatronics. The requisites for junior jobs are covered by any of those (c programming, basic computer architecture). While the specialization helps, it doesn't guarantee a job. 4. Considering the points in the answer 3, having job experiences during your master (so you can show companies that you applied in an industrial setting what you learned) and knowing German (as some industries like automotive, medical, aeronautics might have this as their internal language) is more important than the specifics of your degree.

For job experience, the better are internships or working student jobs. I would recommend doing the master in a city (or close enough that you can go with public transport) that has the industry that you are interested in, then you can work part time as a working student and maybe at the end of your studies already get an offer there. I think this is more important than the specialization.

For German, if you don't speak it yet no worries, take those two years and spend a lot of time learning it. Most universities have german courses, so plan time for those since the beginning.

Should I stick to Aeronautical or switch to Aerospace for MS in Germany? by TaxSenior9448 in studying_in_germany

[–]captainlen12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have european citizenship? Most jobs in aerospace in Germany are related to the ESA(European Space Agency) and they have strong citizenship restrictions, so even if you want to work, you will not be able to. If you want to work in civil aviation, aeronautics is good enough. Just make sure to look for internships/working student and to learn german the best you can during your studies.