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Many universities in Germany can offer conditional admission (bedingte Zulassung) for certain programs with B1 or B2 level German. This means you'll need to reach a C1 level within a specific timeframe after being admitted. You might find such programs, especially among technical universities and universities of applied sciences. The most accurate information will come from checking the language requirements section on the websites of the universities you plan to apply to or by contacting their student administration (Studiensekretariat) directly.

Students arriving from Turkey with an AT11 document can present this document when applying for a residence permit in Germany. The AT11 document indicates an agreement between your social security institution in Turkey (SGK) and the German health insurance system, showing that your Turkish insurance is valid in Germany under certain conditions. When the form asks for the insurance company, stating 'AT11' or 'Turkish Social Security Institution (SGK) / AT11' is usually sufficient. However, transitioning to the German health insurance system or getting additional private insurance is recommended, especially for long-term stays, as the scope of AT11 might differ from German insurance.

On the visa application form, you need to write your planned first entry date into Germany as the departure date. This date should generally align with your health insurance start date, as you're expected to provide valid travel health insurance during the visa application. Your insurance policy's start date shouldn't be earlier than your planned entry into Germany or the date you submit your visa application. Typically, the insurance start date is set a few days before the visa application or the beginning of your planned travel date.

There are many online platforms available for learning A1 level German. Online courses from the Goethe-Institut, and apps like Duolingo, Babbel, and Memrise are quite popular and effective for beginners. You can also find free lesson videos on YouTube by searching 'Learn German A1'. Platforms offering online private or group lessons (e.g., italki, Preply) can also be a good choice for a personalized learning experience.

If you have travel health insurance, you should write 'Yes' in the relevant section of the visa form and provide your insurance details (company name, policy number, validity dates). For the visa application, it's mandatory to present valid travel health insurance covering at least the first few weeks of your stay in Germany. After arriving in Germany, for a student visa, you'll typically be required to switch to German student health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung).

Uni-assist uses a specific formula, known as the 'Bavarian Formula,' to convert GPAs to the German grading system. Your own calculations or results from different online tools might not exactly match the official formula and methodology used by Uni-assist. Uni-assist's internal guidelines and any additional criteria set by the university for a specific program can also influence the final grade conversion. For the most accurate information, it's helpful to contact Uni-assist directly to inquire about the details of your grade conversion.

Money transfers for a blocked account (Sperrkonto) are typically made through platforms that provide international money transfer services or directly via banks. Popular platforms among students include Wise (formerly TransferWise), Remitly, Xoom (a PayPal service), and Western Union. These platforms can often offer lower transfer fees and better exchange rates compared to traditional banks. Before making a transfer, it's important to check the recommended or partnered transfer methods of the bank where you opened your blocked account (e.g., Fintiba, Expatrio).