Notes on Writing a Letter of Motivation for German Student Visa

Introduction

• Name: Avas Bhatti, MBA student in Germany
• Purpose: To share personal letter of motivation for German student visa application
• Importance of a well-structured letter for visa application
• Recommended to watch previous video on German student visa application procedure before writing letter

Structure of the Letter of Motivation

1. Heading

   • Address the letter: Visa Officer, Consulate General of Germany, City/Country of relevant embassy
   • Subject Line: "Letter of Motivation"
   • Salutation: "Dear Sir/Madam" or "Dear Visa Officer"

2. Self-Introduction

   • Name, Visa Category (National Visa Category D for study)
   • Purpose: Applying to study in Germany (specific course and university)

3. Academic Background

   • Previous education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
   • Explain the motivation for studying this field
   • Justify switching field to Business Administration

4. Professional Background

   • Experience as a social media specialist with a focus on technology in business
   • Challenges faced in current role (technical vs. management issues)
   • Reason for pursuing an MBA as the next logical step

5. Why Pursue an MBA

   • Previous steady progression in career, with a desire to combine IT with business skills
   • Discuss relevance of MBA curriculum to professional needs (mention specific modules)

6. University Selection

   • Reasons for choosing Hochschule Bremen International Graduate Center
     • Accreditation: AACSB, AQAS
     • Reputation and quality of education
     • International diversity of student body

7. Reason for Studying in Germany

   • Quality of education and practical knowledge
   • Desire for cultural exploration and to learn the German language
   • Discuss affordable living costs for students

8. Future Plans

   • Intent to return to Dubai post-graduation and apply learnings in a professional setting
   • Long-term goal to establish an export business in Pakistan
   • Importance of demonstrating intent to return home after studies

9. Conclusion

   • Acknowledge challenges of studying in Germany and readiness to face them
   • Request for visa approval and affirmation of honesty in provided information

Key Takeaways

• Importance of connecting past experiences with future goals in the letter
• Create a clear relationship between paragraphs for a logical flow
• Personalize the letter based on individual motivations and plans
• Always proofread and ensure all required documents are attached

Final Thoughts

• Motivation letters should reflect genuine intentions and planning for future
• Encourage viewers to ask questions and seek further clarifications
• Importance of sharing and supporting peers in the application process