Entry Requirements

Below you will find the requirements for the different education systems.
If your education system is not listed below, do not hesitate to contact us.

Undergraduate

Here, you will find a comprehensive list of requirements applicable to the majority of German universities. While there may be slight variations between institutions, this guide aims to provide a standardized overview to facilitate your understanding and preparation.

Students are eligible to enroll in the Studienkolleg if they achieve a minimum unweighted Cumulative Grade Point Average (CumGPA) of 3.0. Students have to also provide evidence of completing the following subjects:

16 academic units from 9th to 12th grade:

English4 unitsEnglish IV or Honors or AP English each with minimum grade “C”
2nd Language2 units 
Social Studies3 units 
Mathematics2 oder 3 unitsAlgebra II or trigonometry (11th grade) and precalculus (12th grade) each with minimum grade C
Science2 or 3 unitsminimum grade “C” in each of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
5 mathematics and science units
2 elective units

If the student only completed grade 10-12 at the high school, then only 3 units for English are required.

Please note: Up-coming winter term 2019/2020 German universities will no longer accept a Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) in addition to the High School Diploma for direct admission.

Students from Egypt or the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, being educated under an American school system have to fulfill the following requirements in order to attend a German University:

  • Feststellungsprüfung / Studienkolleg (subject-oriented)
    Students will have to complete a Studienkolleg by passing the Feststellungsprüfung after 1 year.
    Before attending the Studienkolleg, students will have to prove they have successfully completed 1 academic year at a University, corresponding to their planned, main study course at German University.
  • Direct access (subject-oriented)
    Students will only be able to access German Universities directly, if they are able to prove, that they have successfully completed 2 academic years for the previous discipline and neighboring subjects at a University, corresponding to their planned, main study course at German University.

 

Students that have done GCE AS & A Levels are eligible for direct admission if they meet the following requirements:

A total of four subjects are required, which must be independent of one other and have general education, non-vocational content.

At least three A-Levels of which must be a language exam (literature is NOT accepted) and an exam in mathematics or natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology).

Specific requirements for the different academic disciplines:

  • For engineering and mathematical study courses:
    • GCE A-Level in mathematics
    • One of the following GCE A-Level subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science
  • For natural science study courses:
    • Two of the following GCE A-Level subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • For humanities, law, social sciences, economics and art study courses:
    • A GCE A-Level subject that corresponds to the choses course of study.
    • Additionally, GCE A-Level in Mathematics for economics and social sciences
  • For medicine study courses:
    • Three GCE-Level subjects in: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

First and foremost, the student should have acquired full time education in 12 consecutive school years. Additionally, to obtain direct admission is the following required:

  1. Six examination subjects, of which three must be at “Higher Level” (HL) and the rest in “Standard Level” (SL), that are independent of one another are required and must include the following subjects:
    • Two languages at level A or B, of which at least one is a foreign language as “Language A” or “Language B HL”.
    • A natural science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
    • Mathematics (Mathematical Methods or Mathematics HL or Further Mathematics in conjunction with Mathematics HL).
    • A social science subject (History, Geography, Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, Social Anthropology and Business and Management.
    • The sixth compulsory subject may, in addition to the subjects mentioned above, be taken from one of the following subjects:
      - Art/Design, Music, Theatre Arts; Film, Literature and Performance, another modern foreign language, Latin, Classical Greek, General Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Environmental Systems, Computer Science, Design Technology, World Religions, Sports Exercise and Health Science.
  2. Among the three Higher Level subjects must be either Mathematics or a natural science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
  3. All subjects must be done in two consecutive years in the IB Diploma Programme.
  4. The sixth required subjects must have a minimum IB-Grade “4”. If only one subject has an IB-Grade “3”, it can be compensated by another subject of the same level of proficiency with a minimum IB-Grade “5” with at least a total of 24 points.

If the student does not fulfil the requirements above, the student can still enroll at the university after joining the Studienkolleg and successfully completing the “Feststellungsprüfung” (FSP) for the corresponding field of study.

If you have done National Curriculum you may check out the needed grade to be able to apply for Study in German Universities:

Country Overall High School Result Study Section Direct Admission/Studienkolleg
Egypt* 60% (1994) Industrial Studienkolleg
China Gao Kao level 2 Scientific Studienkolleg
India* 50% Pre-University Exam Studienkolleg
  50% High School Cert. Studienkolleg
Jordan* 50% Scientific Studienkolleg
Kuwait** 50% Scientific Studienkolleg
Lebanon 50%-60% Math, Scientific Studienkolleg
Lebanon >60% Math, Scientific Direct Admission
Mexico* 50% Bachillerato Tecnol., Math Studienkolleg
Morocco >60% Scientific Studienkolleg
Pakistan** 50% Scientific Studienkolleg
Palestine Gaza* 50%-59% Scientific Studienkolleg
Palestine Gaza* >60% Scientific Direct Admission
Palestine West Bank* 50%-64% Scientific Studienkolleg
Palestine West Bank* >64% Scientific Direct Admission
Qatar* 50% Scientific Studienkolleg
Saudi Arabia* 50% Scientific Studienkolleg
Sudan* 50% Scientific Studienkolleg
Syria 60%-70% Scientific Studienkolleg
Syria >70% Scientific Direct Admission
UAE* 50% Scientific Studienkolleg
Yeman* 50% Scientific Studienkolleg





Required Documents

  1. Fill the Eligibility Form 
  2. Passport Copy.
  3. Two Biometric Photos.
  4. Official certified copy of the secondary school leaving certificate (high school diploma), Official translation is necessary.
  5. Grades reports (grade 9, 10, 11 and 12)
  6. an academic Curriculum Vitae
  7. Personal motivation letter (why did you choose your field of studies and why do you want to pursue your education in Germany.

Postgraduate

If you would like to begin a Master’s course after your undergraduate studies, this is what you need to know about admission criteria.

Completed undergraduate studies

In order to apply for a Master’s course in Germany, you generally need to have completed undergraduate studies in a related subject.

At some universities you can already apply before completing your first degree.

Your degree must be equivalent to a German bachelor degree. This involves the following criteria, among others: The initial degree must be attained at a university which is recognized (accredited) according to the laws of the country in question. Some countries also require the course of study itself to be accredited.

Checking recognition

You can check the recognition of your university using the information portal "anabin" of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB). This is also where you can find out if your degree is equivalent to a German bachelor degree.

anabin

Your result – what happens next?

  • Equivalent degree
  • Not sure

EQUIVALENT DEGREE

If you have attained a degree at a university outside of Germany which is equivalent to a German bachelor degree, please read our guidelines on additional criteria.

Not Sure:

Are you unsure about the recognition of your first degree in Germany? We will find out for you when processing your application. You should find out about additional criteria now.

Depending on the course of study you are interested in, your initial degree course will need to be equivalent to a German bachelor course with a duration of 3, 3.5 or 4 years. You can find out on anabin which German degree is equivalent to your undergraduate degree.

. You will need to provide official documents showing your completed undergraduate studies, including your degree certificate and academic transcript.

Language proficiency

In Germany, many master’s courses are taught in German. Therefore, you generally need to show adequate proficiency in German.

Some courses are offered in English. You will need  English Test Report. (Ielts, Toefl, Duolingo).In that case, you need little or no proficiency in German. You can find an overview of international university courses using the DAAD database “International Programmes”.

Tip: If your German language proficiency is not yet sufficient, many universities offer a preparatory German language course. For more information, please contact us

Not all universities accept applications with preliminary educational certificates. Some only do so if the bachelor course took place in Germany or an EU country. If accepted, you will need an attestation from your university on your future degree and the studies completed so far.

Required Documents

  1. Fill the Eligibility Form 
  2. Official Undergraduate Certificate
  3. Official Undergraduate Transcript
  4. Passport Copy.
  5. Curriculum Vitae ( CV )
  6. 2 Recommendation Letters
  7. Language test
     For English: Test Report. (Ielts, Toefl, Duolingo).
    For German:  B2-C1 level of German proficiency is typically required. 
  8. Personal motivation letter (why did you choose your field of studies and why do you want to pursue your education in Germany.