University entrance qualification
Your previous education must provide the required access to higher education in Germany. The exact assessment depends on your qualification and country.
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Study at a German university.
Studying in Germany starts with checking whether your previous qualification gives you access to higher education and then finding programs whose admission requirements you meet.
UNIVERSITY
STUDY
Qualification
Program
Documents
Admission
Requirements
Check the academic requirements first.
Admission depends on the qualification you hold, the university and the specific degree program. There is no single requirement for every applicant.
Degree program
Admission requirements can differ by program, including subject background, grades, prerequisites and other program-specific criteria.
Language
The required language depends on the language of instruction and the university program. German-taught programs commonly require proof of German.
Application route
Applications may be submitted directly to the university or through an external application service such as uni-assist, depending on the university and program.
Documents
Typical documents can include certificates, transcripts, language certificates and other materials specified by the university.
Financing
International students may need to demonstrate sufficient financial resources, especially when applying for a student visa.
Typical sequence
From qualification to enrolment.
01
Check your qualification
Determine whether your previous qualification provides access to the intended type of study.
02
Find suitable programs
Compare programs, admission requirements, language and application deadlines.
03
Prepare the application
Prepare the documents requested by the university or application platform.
04
Admission and next steps
After admission, arrange the remaining steps, including financing, visa and enrolment where applicable.
Official information
Useful starting points.
DAAD
Study information, university information and tools for international students.
Visit official source →uni-assist
Information about applications submitted through uni-assist and document evaluation.
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The Profile Assessment is an optional separate service from the information provided here.