From Pokhara to Berlin: Deepak's European Education Dream

Deepak was a computer science graduate looking for affordable master's programs abroad. Germany's public universities — with near-zero tuition — were the perfect fit. But the process seemed intimidating: blocked account, APS certificate, language requirements, embassy interview. Niigata International broke it down into a 4-month plan. Month 1: shortlist universities and prepare application documents. Month 2: open a blocked account with EUR 11,904 and begin German A1 classes. Month 3: submit applications, prepare for the embassy interview. Month 4: attend the interview and await visa. For the blocked account, Niigata International guided Deepak through opening an Expatrio account online — the funds were deposited and confirmed within a week. For German language, he completed the A1 level at Niigata International's center, just enough to show commitment to the visa officer. The embassy interview was the biggest hurdle. Niigata International conducted three mock interviews, each with different question sets. By the real interview, Deepak answered every question calmly and confidently.