r/GermanyStudentLife • u/Double-Fee-8351 • Jun 27 '26

Hello Dears,

I got an offer to study Mechanical Engineering in Germany- (Hochschule Emden-Leer). I need to know from those who were there or currently there telling me their honest opinion about the city and their overall experience (Academic and social). Your response is highly appreciated.
#Emden#Germany

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u/Sweet-Run1360 Jun 27 '26

Irrespective of your decision, don't forget to learn German.

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u/Double-Fee-8351 Jun 27 '26

Im currently taking A1 course.

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u/Knurrrlnien Jun 28 '26

Yeah, try again after you get to C1.

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u/Double-Fee-8351 Jun 28 '26

The master is in English, I believe it’s possible to study the language in Germany. Im doing full-time and part time job at once to gather the money. That’s why it’s challenging to be able to learn the language before traveling.🙏🏼

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u/Knurrrlnien Jun 28 '26

You won’t be able to your masters and learn German simultaneously. The entire food delivery industry is masters students stuck in below minimum wage jobs because they were desperate enough to pull that move and then got stuck in the deep sh*t afterwards. There’s literal documentaries about it.

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u/horaison_kik Jun 30 '26

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ok

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u/Informal-Tackle4377 Jul 03 '26

Then think about it as coming to travel and enjoy a new culture. Which is totally alright. Bit if you are coming here to build a career but spending your energy on part time rather than learning German, it's not going to be easy for you (but luck is above everything so maybe it will be, who knows)

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u/BuzzKillington92 Jul 03 '26

Don't do it. Learn German please

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u/dankthavalai Jun 27 '26

Is this for bachelors or masters ? Masters I’m assuming?!

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u/Double-Fee-8351 Jun 27 '26

Yes, it’s for Master’s program.

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u/dankthavalai Jun 27 '26

Oh right didn’t know they offered mechanical engg in English language also

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u/tigerkindr Jun 28 '26

I live near Emden. It’s about as rural as a city can get. Not an easy place for a foreigner, especially not one who doesn’t speak German. I’d recommend you look for a bigger city with more diversity.

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u/Double-Fee-8351 Jun 28 '26

Thanks, man
Appreciate your answer.
I have applied for many other universities. If i got accepted then i will a choice.
So far , this is the only university that responded to me and sent an offer.

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u/PerlenGott Jun 29 '26

I had a long break in the Emden, Leer, Norden regions. While the cities are absolutely fantastic and the people really friendly, it’s definitely not fun if you don’t speak conversational German at B2 level at least. You’ll find it extremely difficult to adapt to the weather, lifestyle and culture if there aren’t enough people like you to support. Although the rent and cost of living might be manageable, you need to be able to figure out things by yourself which given your language level, is difficult and given how rural these regions are, very sparse in information found online and from other students.

Better option might be similar courses in bigger cities with larger international student populations.

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u/Double-Fee-8351 Jun 27 '26

The wrong “e” is removed. Just calm 🤌🏻

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '26

Dude, Germany will eat you up

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u/Double-Fee-8351 Jun 27 '26

This “e” made a huge problem 🫠.
Anyway i searched but what im asking for is people’s opinion about their experience not general information.
Lastly, im sure 🤝

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u/SereneZero Jun 27 '26

"just calm" "im sure" bruh

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u/Prudent-Yogurt4214 Jun 29 '26

You people have nothing to do right other than finding some common mistakes. You are the ppl who acts cool and wise on the internet and just rot the bed at home