Sri Lankan Student in Germany 🇩🇪 | Scholarships, Student Visa, Ausbildung | Ep. 24

In this episode, we speak with a Sri Lankan student living in Bremen, Germany, about her journey from Sri Lanka to one of Europe's most attractive destinations for international students. We discuss the different pathways Sri Lankans can use to move to Germany, including university studies, DAAD and Erasmus scholarships, and the Ausbildung vocational training route. She shares practical insights on tuition-free education, student life, public transport benefits, learning German, accommodation, and the support available from the Sri Lankan community. Beyond studies and migration, we also explore German culture through her personal experiences. From building close friendships with German families to experiencing German traditions, festivals, and the unique lifestyle in Bremen, this conversation provides an honest look at life in Germany as a Sri Lankan. Whether you're considering studying abroad, looking for migration opportunities, or simply curious about life in Germany, this episode is packed with useful information and real-life experiences. 👉 Subscribe for more real migration stories, lifestyle insights, and expat conversations from around the world! 🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms. Host: Nilanga Virajith Guest: Hansini Wijesinghe (  / travelwithsudueurop  ) Follow us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7MaDiIr... TikTok -   / beyond.borders.sl   Instagram -   / beyond.borders.sl   Facebook -   / beyondborders.podcast.sl   Follow Nilanga on: Instagram -   / nilanga.virajith   Facebook -   / nilanga.virajith   Twitter - https://x.com/nilangaV LinkedIn -   / nilangav   Topics 00:00 Recap 01:00 Guest Introduction 03:42 Why Choose Germany for Higher Education? 08:05 Scholarships & Funding Opportunities 12:42 Bringing Your Partner: Dependent Visa 15:22 Hansini's Migration Journey 23:17 Challenges with the German Visa Process 29:35 Starting a New Life in Germany 40:50 Bremen City 44:08 Finding Part-Time Jobs as a Student 53:05 Building Friendships with Germans 55:32 Daily Life & Culture in Bremen 59:30 Alternative Pathways to Germany (Ausbildung & More) 01:08:33 Impressions of Germany 01:18:23 Advice for Sri Lankans Planning to Move 01:20:25 Germany vs Sri Lanka #podcast #germany #studyingermany #srilankaningermany #germanymigration #internationalstudents #daad #erasmus #ausbildung #studentlife #bremen #europe #srilankanpodcast #migrationstories #studyabroad #lifeingermany #germanlife #srilankanstudents #careerabroad #overseaslifestyle #beyondborders #migrationstories