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You will interact with professors from Germany and students from around the world.",[10,54,56],{"id":55},"from-daad-to-ovgu","From DAAD To OVGU",[15,58,59],{},"Moving from VGU to OVGU Magdeburg for the study\u002Fthesis phase involves key relocation and administrative milestones. Use our interactive tracker below to guide you through the process step-by-step.",[61,62],"interactive-pathway",{":tabs":63,"layout":64},"[{\"id\":\"daad_to_ovgu\",\"label\":\"Relocation & Enrollment Pathway\",\"nodes\":[{\"id\":\"daad_funding\",\"label\":\"Explore DAAD Funding\",\"sub\":\"DAAD Scholarship Database\",\"color\":\"#1E3A5F\",\"arrowColor\":\"#E87722\",\"arrowType\":\"dashed\",\"desc\":\"Browse the DAAD scholarship database. Look for **Study Scholarships for Graduates of All Disciplines**. It covers monthly stipends, health insurance, and travel allowance.\\n\\n- Visit the official DAAD portal to check criteria.\\n- Identify matching scholarships.\\n- Keep track of application deadlines.\",\"todoText\":\"Identify matching scholarships and note application deadlines.\",\"link\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.daad.de\u002Fen\u002F\"},{\"id\":\"letters_proposals\",\"label\":\"Recommendation & Proposals\",\"sub\":\"References & Proposal\",\"color\":\"#1E3A5F\",\"arrowColor\":\"#E87722\",\"arrowType\":\"dashed\",\"desc\":\"Request academic recommendation letters from VGU professors. Draft a comprehensive research proposal aligning with your target OVGU research chair interests.\\n\\n- Approach 2 professors early.\\n- Outline your research plan\u002Finterests.\\n- Secure signed reference letters.\",\"todoText\":\"Obtain 2 signed reference letters and compile research plan.\",\"link\":\"#\"},{\"id\":\"daad_upload\",\"label\":\"DAAD Portal Upload\",\"sub\":\"November Deadline\",\"color\":\"#1E3A5F\",\"arrowColor\":\"#E87722\",\"arrowType\":\"dashed\",\"desc\":\"Upload complete application packet to the DAAD portal. Take note that the application window typically closes in October\u002FNovember of the preceding year.\\n\\n- Upload all certificates & proposals.\\n- Defend your proposal in the selection interview.\\n- Await official funding confirmation.\",\"todoText\":\"Submit dossier and defend proposal in selection interview.\",\"link\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fportal.daad.de\u002F\"},{\"id\":\"admission_aps\",\"label\":\"Admission & APS Vietnam\",\"sub\":\"Coordinated Selection Letter\",\"color\":\"#1E3A5F\",\"arrowColor\":\"#E87722\",\"arrowType\":\"dashed\",\"desc\":\"VGU coordinates with OVGU Magdeburg to issue your official **Letter of Admission (Zulassungsbescheid)**. Vietnam applicants must obtain academic verification (APS) from the German Embassy Hanoi.\\n\\n- Receive physical Admission Letter.\\n- Compile academic documents for APS.\\n- Attend APS verification.\",\"todoText\":\"Receive admission offer and get physical APS certificate.\",\"link\":\"#\"},{\"id\":\"blocked_account\",\"label\":\"Sperrkonto Blocked Account\",\"sub\":\"Sperrkonto Activation\",\"color\":\"#1E3A5F\",\"arrowColor\":\"#E87722\",\"arrowType\":\"dashed\",\"desc\":\"Open a blocked account (Sperrkonto) online. Transfer the required statutory living cost guarantee amount (currently **€11,904**) to obtain a confirmation certificate.\\n\\n- Register via Expatrio or Fintiba.\\n- Wire the required amount.\\n- Download blocked proof statement.\",\"todoText\":\"Wire funds and download blocked proof statement.\",\"link\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.expatrio.com\u002F\"},{\"id\":\"visa_interview\",\"label\":\"German Student Visa\",\"sub\":\"German Embassy Appointment\",\"color\":\"#1E3A5F\",\"arrowColor\":\"#E87722\",\"arrowType\":\"dashed\",\"desc\":\"Schedule appointment at German Embassy Hanoi\u002FHCMC. Bring Letters of Admission, Blocked Account confirmation, APS, and biometrics. Processing takes 4-6 weeks.\\n\\n- Book visa slot early.\\n- Gather all required originals and copies.\\n- Attend student visa interview.\",\"todoText\":\"Book appointment and attend student visa interview.\",\"link\":\"#\"},{\"id\":\"health_insurance\",\"label\":\"Health Insurance Activation\",\"sub\":\"TK \u002F AOK Registration\",\"color\":\"#1E3A5F\",\"arrowColor\":\"#E87722\",\"arrowType\":\"dashed\",\"desc\":\"Register with a German public health insurance provider (TK\u002FAOK). They will send a digital clearance notice direct to OVGU for enrollment.\\n\\n- Complete online registration.\\n- Trigger digital transmission of insurance status.\\n- Keep confirmation certificate.\",\"todoText\":\"Register online to trigger digital transmission.\",\"link\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.krankenkassen.de\u002F\"},{\"id\":\"semester_fee\",\"label\":\"Social Contribution Fee\",\"sub\":\"~150 EUR Social Fee\",\"color\":\"#1E3A5F\",\"arrowColor\":\"#E87722\",\"arrowType\":\"dashed\",\"desc\":\"Transfer the social contribution fee (~150 EUR) directly to the OVGU bank account coordinates. This funds student services, cafeteria, and local public transit support.\\n\\n- Complete bank wire transfer.\\n- Save payment confirmation\u002Freceipt.\",\"todoText\":\"Complete wire transfer and save confirmation receipt.\",\"link\":\"#\"},{\"id\":\"city_registration\",\"label\":\"City Registration\",\"sub\":\"Magdeburg Bürgerbüro\",\"color\":\"#1E3A5F\",\"arrowColor\":\"#E87722\",\"arrowType\":\"dashed\",\"desc\":\"Within 14 days of moving into your Magdeburg dormitory or flat, register at the Bürgerbüro city registry. You will need your landlord certificate (**Wohnungsgeberbestätigung**).\\n\\n- Receive landlord certificate.\\n- Book appointment or visit Bürgerbüro.\\n- Obtain city registration proof (Meldebestätigung).\",\"todoText\":\"Receive Wohnungsgeberbestätigung and obtain city registration proof.\",\"link\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.magdeburg.de\u002F\"},{\"id\":\"secretariat_filing\",\"label\":\"Secretariat Filing\",\"sub\":\"Physical Student Card Issued\",\"color\":\"#1E3A5F\",\"arrowColor\":\"#E87722\",\"arrowType\":\"dashed\",\"desc\":\"Visit the OVGU Student Secretariat in person. Submit physical copies of bachelor certificates, German translations, health insurance clearance, and semester fee receipt.\\n\\n- Present original documents.\\n- Receive your physical student card (**Semesterticket**).\",\"todoText\":\"Fulfill conditions to receive physical student card (Semesterticket).\",\"link\":\"#\"}]}]","zigzag",{"title":66,"searchDepth":67,"depth":67,"links":68},"",2,[69,70],{"id":12,"depth":67,"text":13},{"id":55,"depth":67,"text":56},"Experience a vibrant, international campus community in Binh Duong.","md",{},true,"\u002Fstudent-life",{"title":5,"description":71},"student-life","65sew7tCg0Qvb6i2hbUlchPUt-9rEdbQXs8eLmN6ieU",1779373168780]