Hi everyone,

I'm from India, and I'm currently pursuing a B.Com (Hons.) through Delhi University School of Open Learning (DU SOL). I enrolled in August 2026, and I'm in my first year.

My long-term goal is to move to Germany for either a Master's degree or a job after gaining relevant work experience in India. However, I'm becoming increasingly concerned about whether my degree will be recognised in Germany.

Here is my situation:

University: University of Delhi (DU SOL)

Degree: B.Com (Hons.), with a BBA FIA minor

Mode of education: Open and distance learning (ODL)

Admission year: 2026–27

Current status: First-year student

Career goal: Build skills in data analytics/BI, gain work experience in India, and eventually move to Germany.

I checked the Anabin database, and the University of Delhi appears to have an H+ status. However, I understand that the university's status alone may not establish whether my specific degree, particularly one completed through distance learning, will be considered comparable in Germany.

My main concerns are:

German Master's admission: Can graduates with a three-year B.Com (Hons.) from DU SOL apply for Master's programmes in Germany? Does the distance-learning mode create additional difficulties?

EU Blue Card eligibility: If I complete my degree, gain relevant work experience, and receive a suitable job offer in Germany, could my DU SOL degree qualify for the EU Blue Card, assuming I meet the other requirements?

ZAB assessment: Would I need a Statement of Comparability from ZAB if my exact qualification is not listed in Anabin?

UGC-DEB recognition: How important is proof that my exact DU SOL programme was recognised by UGC-DEB during my admission year?

Practical experiences: Has anyone here completed a degree through DU SOL or another Indian distance-learning university and subsequently obtained admission to a German university or qualified for a German work visa?

I understand that Master's admission and EU Blue Card eligibility are separate matters, so I'd appreciate information about both.

I'm not looking for guarantees. I want to understand the actual requirements, potential obstacles, and what I should do during my degree to avoid problems later.

Since I'm only in my first year, I still have time to make informed decisions. If anyone has relevant experience or reliable information from German universities, ZAB, or German immigration authorities, I'd be extremely grateful.

Thank you!

Hello everyone! 😊

I’m preparing my Erasmus application for next semester, but I’m still really torn about which destination to choose. I meet the academic requirements for both universities, but I’m not sure which one would be the better fit for me.

I’m choosing between the University of Vienna in Austria and the University of Turin (UniTo) in Italy.

I’d love to experience an international environment, meet lots of different people from different countries and, hopefully, stay in touch with them even after Erasmus. I want to step out of my comfort zone, have fun, travel and learn new things. At the same time, I hope university won’t take up all of my time and that I’ll have the opportunity to make the most of the whole experience.

What attracts me to Vienna: The university has a good academic reputation, and from what I’ve researched, the city offers plenty of opportunities, an excellent public transport system and easy access to other countries. I also know there’s a Bulgarian community there and that getting by with English is relatively easy. However, I’m worried that the academic workload might limit my time for socialising and travelling.

What attracts me to Turin: Italian culture feels somewhat closer to my own, and the atmosphere seems more relaxed and welcoming. There’s also a chance that I might go with a fellow student from my course, which could make adapting to a new environment easier. On the other hand, I’m wondering whether there will be enough opportunities to meet a diverse range of people and travel, as well as how difficult it might be to find accommodation.

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has done Erasmus in either of these cities or knows the universities and student life there well.

I hope you’ve managed to get the general idea despite this little essay, haha! Thank you in advance to everyone who takes the time to share their experiences and advice! ❤️

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Hi everyone! I'm an Indian BSc Physics graduate planning to apply for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's programmes in Physics and would appreciate some honest feedback on my chances of getting a scholarship.

My CGPA is 8.78/10, and I have a gap year in my academic timeline. During this time, I've gained practical experience at a drone startup, working in manufacturing and assembly and learning flight simulation for different aircraft and drones. I also worked on the aeromodelling of an aircraft later used for defence purposes.

Additionally, I was selected for NIUS Physics Camp 21.1, presented research on nanosensors for water pollution at a research scholar meet, and have experience with ANSYS and structural simulations. I'm currently working on a research project under an aerospace professor with experience in joint NASA–ISRO missions. I've also been exploring Prof. Hari Hablani's work in spacecraft dynamics and control.

My long-term interests are in applied physics, instrumentation, and space technology.

I'd love to know:

How competitive is my profile for Erasmus Mundus Physics scholarships?

Can practical aerospace experience and ongoing research strengthen my application despite limited publications?

Which programmes would suit my background, and what should I prioritise to improve my chances?

I'd appreciate realistic feedback, especially from Indian students who have received the scholarship or applied with a similar profile. Thank you!

I’m an international student doing bachelors, which university should I apply to ? I wanna do economics but I want to prioritise a university that is overall good and recognised.

Carlos III Madrid
Cattolica
IE University
Pompeu Fabra
Radboud
LUISS
Sapienza university of Rome
ESSEC
ESADE
EDHEC

I’m an international student doing bachelors, which university should I apply to ? I wanna do economics but I want to prioritise a university that is overall good and recognised.

Carlos III Madrid
Cattolica
IE University
Pompeu Fabra
Radboud
LUISS
Sapienza university of Rome
ESSEC

Hey everyone!

I’m going to Braga, Portugal, for Erasmus at the University of Minho, studying Business, and I’d love to hear about your experiences.

Has anyone studied there, especially in the Business/Economics area? I’d be interested in hearing what the university is like, and what the overall student life is like.

I’m also curious about the city itself – accommodation, cost of living, nightlife, and how easy it is to meet people and make friends.

And if anyone is planning to go to Braga for Erasmus in the upcoming spring semester, let me know! It would be great to connect with people who are going there too.

Thanks in advance for any advice! :)

Hey so, I'm from Honduras, and for as long as i know I really wanted to study abroad, specifically in Europe. I planned to study architecture at Polimi in Milan with a scholarship, but I just did my research, and I need 12 years of high school, which is obligatory. In my country, we only go up to 11th grade, so I'd need to do a foundation year at another college in Italy, which is really expensive, or study for a year at my local college (which I will not do for personal reasons ok). I was also searching in other countries, but there are not many English-taught programs with good scholarships, and most of them are masters.

hi i want to study abroad in france after my dts (diplome detechnicien specialise en gestion des entreprises option comptabilite finances) en ista, i dont know if i should apply to L3 licence general ou licence professionel i want to specialize in finance also i want to do master , so wich one i have more chance to get into with my dts and get into master , also some of my grades are average and i got C1 in tcf

Hey fellow redditors,

my_qualifications: MTech in Data Science from IIT, 2022 and BTech in CSE from some state university in 2019.

I am seeking PhD abroad mostly EU. I have done my BTech from a state university in 2019 and MTech from a new IIT in Data Science in 2022. I have 0 corporate experience. I have these - A MTech thesis done under two supervisors, TA experience for multiple subjects, and a AB grade on my final dissertation presentation. That’s all.

No one from previous IIT is agreeing to write me a LOR. I filed a formal complaint against two thesis supervisor because of academic difficulties. I had to go through psychiatrist treatment for it after MTech which wasted my years.

I have interest in AI/ML/DL field. My mathematics and coding is good. But with no publication, LOR, or pre-print I guess my chances are very low. I want admission in mostly Germany, Netherlands, Italy, France, Nordic countries, Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland & Singapore (both stretch), Austria, UK, NZ, and Australia.

I am looking for a fully funded scholarship, a salaried job PhD (EU), or a partially funded PhD with living expenses easily covered with a part-time job there.

Help me out. I was actually looking to join a PhD programme next year only given I have already have 4 years of gap and am getting old according to Indian standards and marriage market.

Hoping for kind responses with genuine and verified advices. Please do not write LLM generated advices. Enough of that already.

Thank You

Hi everyone! I’m a final-year engineering student in Morocco, and I’m hoping to apply to the Master’s in Accounting, Auditing and Management Control at the Universitat de Lleida.

My degree is in engineering rather than business or economics, and I haven’t studied financial accounting, microeconomics or macroeconomics in depth.

I’m particularly hoping to hear from someone who:

• Studied engineering, computer science, or another non-business subject.
• Earned their degree outside Europe, ideally in a non-Spanish-speaking country.
• Applied to this specific master’s at UdL and can share what happened.

Did you need additional courses or credits? Did you have to take a level test? What documents did the university request?

I’d be extremely grateful to speak with anyone who has been through this process. Thank you!

I'm planning for my master's in accounting & finance for jan'27 intake. But confused between these two universities

Well I really wanna pursue my masters abroad in Europe but I have been trying to convince my parents and they are not ready for this

Mind you I told them I would go only if I get full scholarship and now I'm in my final year of college.

So i don't know what to say I'm so exhausted trying to convince them and I need to apply but they are not letting me do it they want me to do job and just earn money and settle down.

Where as moving to Europe isn't just a for master it's literally to have different lifestyle and getting chance to explore and learn more about yourself and I know I'm capable of handling everything.

Can anyone tell me what to do the thing is I'm stuck between job or master abroad where I'm trying so hard to get a job too whenever as trying ti convince them for abroad 🙃.

And guys mention how's Europe life out there as student I know you are on ur Hustle mode too.... Let me know what it feels after achieving it.

Bonjour à tous !

Je suis une étudiante marocaine actuellement en première année du cycle ingénieur au Maroc.

J’envisage d’effectuer une double diplomation entre mon école d’ingénieurs au Maroc et une école d’ingénieurs en France, avec deux années d’études en France.

Je cherche à identifier les bourses et aides financières auxquelles je peux commencer à postuler dès maintenant, en particulier celles accessibles aux étudiants marocains qui souhaitent poursuivre leurs études d’ingénieur en France dans le cadre d’un programme de double diplomation.

J’aimerais notamment avoir vos conseils sur les points suivants :

• Quelles bourses sont accessibles aux étudiants marocains qui partent étudier en France dans le cadre d’une double diplomation ?
• Existe-t-il des bourses proposées par le gouvernement français, le gouvernement marocain, Campus France ou d’autres organismes ?
• Existe-t-il des bourses spécifiques aux élèves ingénieurs ou aux étudiants bénéficiant d’un partenariat entre une école marocaine et une école française ?
• Quand faut-il commencer les démarches et quelles sont les dates limites pour l’année universitaire 2027-2028 ?
• Quelles bourses peuvent couvrir les frais de scolarité, le logement, les dépenses quotidiennes ou les frais de transport ?
• Si vous avez vécu une expérience similaire, quelles bourses avez-vous obtenues ou demandées ? Lesquelles me recommanderiez-vous ?

Je m’intéresse particulièrement aux dispositifs auxquels je peux postuler depuis le Maroc, avant mon départ en France, et pas uniquement aux aides accessibles une fois sur place.

Je suis preneuse de tous vos conseils, retours d’expérience, liens utiles et recommandations !

Merci beaucoup pour votre aide !

So, my background.

I am an Indian 20 years old
In my final year of BBA 3 Year from a Tier 3 College
Good academics + Internship + Entrepreneurial Exp

I want to pursue my master's outside of India in the field of finance and work there. I was heavily and still am leaning towards Germany, but the lack of quants or math's credits in my bachelor's degree make it very hard for me to get into a public university in Germany in finance programs. I can get into general management programs, but they do not have any specialization and can be unfavorable for employment.

Future goals are to pursue my master's in finance while at least managing my living expenses from part-time (I will be taking a loan for my expenses too, but I want to save money as much as I can)

Good Country with good finance programs good salaries long term settlement and citizenship opportunities.

My total budget with living expenses is around 30-35 Lac and I want my tuition fee to be as minimal as possible.
1. Italy for low costs and scholarship, excellent for my pocket but the salaries are lower than Germany.
2. France for business schools like SKEMA NEOMA that are expensive but good but I didn't find many people on LinkedIn from their finance programs but from other programs in NEOMA and SKEMA I found a lot of Indians coming back to India, so I got a bit scared although it's MSc Finance is highly ranked.
3. Germany, I told that ECTS don't match in public universities but if I can I would choose Germany in a heartbeat, but I want to keep my options open.
4. Austria has limited options for universities.
5. Luxemburg as well.
6. Poland is an easier choice, but the low salaries concern me.

Please do not consider language as a barrier as I know I will have to learn the language of that country regardless and I am willing to do that so do not factor that in this.

Please note that coming back to India is not an option for me. Not like I am dead poor, but the amount of money spent would be a huge financial burden with the money earnt from a country like India where median salaries are very low.
My parents have made this clear plus I want to settle outside long term for personal goals Aswell.

If anyone in the job market or new graduates can guide me or help that would be great and please, I am open to genuine criticism.