Sex Male Female
Age Under 20 years old 20-25 years old 26-30 years old 30-35 years old 35-40 years old over 40
Permanent Address in Nepal
What is your marital status? Single Married
If married, when did you get married? Before coming to Germany After coming to Germany
If married, what is the nationality of your partner? Nepalese German Others
If married, where is your partner living now? Nepal Germany Other country
How many children do you have?
Before traveling to Germany, where did you live(Country, District, City)?
Have you ever travelled abroad (other than India) before coming to Germany? Yes No
What was your last/highest degree before studying in Germany? Please include Degree, Institution / University, Country, Graduation Year (AD) and Specialization (field of study).
How many years of work experience do you have prior to your study in Germany? less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-6 years 7-9 years Over 9 years No work
In which sector did you work in Nepal before coming to Germany? Civil service/Government sector Public cooperation Private sector International organization (INGO) Non government organization (NGO) Others
Do you still have work in Nepal? Yes No
When did you first arrive in Germany for studies?
How much did you spend to come to Germany (in Euro)?
How many weeks before starting your studies in Germany did you receive notification of admission/acceptance (confirmation of a study place)?
Did you apply in other countries for higher education besides Germany? Yes No
If yes, in which country and for what subject did you apply for higher education?
Were you able to get admission/acceptance letter from the Universities where you applied for higher studies besides Germany? Yes with financial aid Yes without financial aid No
Did you apply to another country for student visa besides Germany? Yes No
Were you denied / refused for the student visa besides Germany? Yes No
Have you ever taken following scholastic exams for instance TOEFL, IELTS,SAT, GRE GMAT? If yes when?
Does German University/Institution require for any English test as ToEFL and IELTS? Yes No
In how many attempt did you succeed to get student visa for Germany? 1st attempt 2nd attempt 3rd attempt
Did you study German language before coming to Germany in your home country? Yes No
Where did you learn German language when in Nepal? In school Goethe Institute Other language school Online/Distance learning
Which level did you complete for the German language in your home country?
Which degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD etc) are you studying in Germany at present?
Which subject (field of area) are you studying at present?
What is the name of your University/educational institution? Pleae write the name of the city.
Have you ever changed or trasferred the university/educational institution in Germany? Yes No
When did you start your studies and when do you intend to graduate in Germany?
How long have you been in Germany? less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-6 years 7-9 years Over 9 years
In which language do you mainly study your subject in Germany? English German Both
What is your main financial source for study and living in Germany? Parents/Family support German spouse/partner Working salary Scholarship or Grant Loan Savings (Money earned or saved before commencing studies)
If you have a scholarship or grant please specify: German grant European grant Scholarship from my home country Scholarship from other international organization Scholarship from German University Scholarship from religious institutions/church Other
Accommodation in Germany: Student hall (dorm) Private rented flat Living with parents/relatives/local family
How much do you spend per month for Food, Room rent, Books/Stationery, Leisure and other in Germany?
How is your academic performance in the German university/institution? Excellent Good Average Below average Failed
Educational reasons must certainly have played a role for the decision to studying in Germany. Please put tick mark where appropriate I believed that the study conditions and the equipment of the universities/colleges in Germany were better than back home I above all wanted to gain research experience/specific specialist knowledge. I wanted to get to know the greater degree of academic freedom practiced in studies. Germany's universities and colleges have a particularly good reputation. The scholarship grant left me no other choice than Germany. No tuition fees charged in Germany. It's possible to fund at least some of the studies yourself in Germany by taking up casual work/employment. Studying in Germany improves my career chance. I wanted to improve my language skills. Friends/acquaintances have already studied in German I wanted to face the challenge of coming to terms with an unfamiliar situation/culture. I above all wanted to escape the situation in my home country. I above all wanted to gain a foreign degree.
Who do you mainly interact with in everyday life in Germany? Students from different countries of origin Students from my own country of origin Non-students
Is any of your family members living in Germany? Yes No
Did any members of your family live in Germany before? Yes No
How often do you contact with your family members in Nepal per week? almost every day more than 3 times a week 2-3 times a week once a week never
How many friends do you have in Germany? more than 20 friends 10 to 20 friends less than 10 friends no friend
How many German friends do you have? 0 1-3 3-5 5-10 above 10
What kind of work do you do whilst studying? Just study no work at all Voluntary work without pay Paid work
How many days do you spend on your work per semester? 0 1-20 days 20-40 days 40-60 days above 60 days
What kind of employment category do you work in? Hospitality (restaurant service etc.) Shop/Sales/Marketing Education Consulting/Office Admin/IT Support Manual Labor Nursing Other
What are the main motivations for work during studies in Germany? (Please answer more than one) Essential to help me cover my lining expenses In order to be independent of my parents To support my family back home Gain work/practical experience Build up personal networks for future employment Others
How often do you contact with the university instructor/professor in a semester? 1 time in a semester 2-3 times in a semester more than 3 times in a semester never
Has your current English language competence increased after coming to Germany? Yes No Same
If yes, which level did you pass for the language after coming to Germany?
Have you been to Nepal during your study period in Germany? Yes No
If yes for what reason did you go to Nepal during studies? Internship Field work Meet family Other
Has your German language competence increased after coming to Germany? Yes No Same
Before traveling to Germany, what was your decision after studies: To return to Nepal To stay in Germany I was not sure
At present what is your plan after graduation: To return to Nepal To stay in Germany I am not sure