Applying to Universities in

Germany

Provision of Education

*QS Rankings 2020: Technical University of Munich, Ludwig-Maximillians-University Munich, Ruprecht-Karls-Uni

Heidelberg, then KIT Karlsruhe, Humbolt Uni Berlin, Freie Uni Berlin, RWTH Aachen, Technische Universität Berlin

• Largest education system in Europe - 8974 Bachelor programs, 9368 Master programs, 392 universities (100 Uni’s, 200 Applied Science Uni’s, 100 Private)

• About 2,000 courses in English – undergraduate/masters

• High quality education, recognised worldwide

• World rankings – 3 universities in the top 65 universities around the world; 8 universities ranked in the top 150*

•  Investment in research and innovation / international collaboration

• 11 Universities of Excellence

• Free or Low cost tuition (public)

Universities of Excellence

•  ReferredtoastheEliteuniversities•  Allwithinthetop30nationalrankingsandtop500worldrankings.(Source:QS

Ranking(2020data)–WorldUniversityRankings) •  Awardforclustersofexcellence •  Receivegenerousuniversityresearchgrants

RWTH Aachen University

Berlin University Alliance

University of Bonn

Technical University of

Dresden

University of Hamburg

Heidelberg University

Karlsruhe Institute of

Technology (KIT) University of

Konstanz

Ludwig Maximillian

University of Munich

Technical University of

Munich University of

Tübingen

Germany Higher Education Structure

Bachelor Degree - 6 Semesters

Pharmacy (StEx) - 8 Semesters

Food Science & Law (StEx)- 9 Semesters

Dentistry (StEx) - 10 Semesters

Medicine (StEx)- 12 Semesters

Master Degree - 3 or 4 Semesters

PhD - 6-10 Semesters

Higher Education Options

Bachelor Courses – Research, Applied Science (Fachhochschule), & Specialised Institutes, Private Universities

Dual Study (database www.bibb.de)

Double Degree Programmes

Distance Learning Courses

Diploma Courses

Foundation Programs (Studienkolleg)

Postgraduate Courses

Admission Restrictions German-wide admission restrictions (numerus clausus (NC) – degree programmes such as medicine, pharmacy, veterinary, dentistry. Study places awarded by Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung. Local admission restrictions (NC degree programmes) – university allocated places, specify further criteria i.e. interviews, motivation letter etc. No admission restriction –all students gain admission if meet the requirements.

Searching for Courses ZEIT Campus – Degree search, ranking, general information https://studiengaenge.zeit.de/ DAAD – Degree search, international (English) courses, scholarships https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programmes/en/ Studienwahl – Degree search http://studienwahl.de/de/chnews.htm Hochschul Kompass – Degree search https://www.hochschulkompass.de/home.html

Comparing Courses – Zeit website

Comparing Courses

Research – Additional sources

•  MaiaLearning •  Publications e.g. Studienführer •  Institution Open Days •  Subject specific events •  Career fairs

Open House Directory

•  https://www.hochschulkompass.de/en/degree-programmes/choosing-a-programme/open-house-days.html

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Regional Regulations

•  Each State regulates own universities •  Each State regulates recognition of

qualifications •  Application procedure unique to university •  Must check carefully with each school

Qualifying for Courses National regulation for students studying IB –  Six courses – 3 HL & 3 SL – 2 years continuous –  Two languages A/B – 1 must be foreign language as Language A or B HL –  Social science – history, geography, economics –  Natural Science – biology, chemistry, physics –  Math – SL or HL – HL if science SL –  Additional subject – e.g. visual art, music, SEHS, science, humanities etc. –  grades above 4, minimum 24 points from 6 subjects. Can tolerate grade 3

if 5 in same group –  No self taught subjects – exception is mother tongue language –  Proof completed within 2 years –  Proof 12 years of study

Qualifying for Courses Non-direct entry: 1. Studienkolleg (1 year preparatory course) http://www.studienkollegs.de/ with Feststellungsprüfung (final exam) 2. Transfer - one year of successful study at a university in a different country. 3. Some Private Universities

IB to Abitur

IB Abitur 45 1.0 44 1.0 43 1.0 42 1.0 41 1.2 40 1.3 39 1.5 38 1.7 37 1.8 36 2.0 35 2.2 34 2.3 33 2.5 32 2.7 31 2.8 30 3.0 29 3.2 28 3.3 27 3.5 26 3.7 25 3.8 24 4.0 Passgrade

Applying – example guide

Application to Rhine-Waal University of Applied Science

Applying – Uni-Assist •  Approximately 200 universities within the

application group.

•  Application deadlines: 15 July winter semester and 15 January summer semester (different deadlines outside of uni-assist)

•  Example steps for standard application

procedure.

Uni-assist – Planning your application

Step 1 – Get Information in Advance: • Find out if uni-assist is

responsible for handling your application

• Get information on courses offered at each university of interest

• Check admission criteria • Check application

deadlines

Step 2 – Plan Your Application: • Note information on

deadlines and processing times

• Read notes on special application processes

Step 3 – Assemble Your Documents • Obtain the

documents required by the university

• Check documents and information at uni-assist.de

• Have documents translated if required

• Obtain certified copies of certificate and translations

• Make digital copies of application documents

Uni-assist – Planning your application Step 4 – Apply On-line •  Register with the

online portal •  Create an online

application for each of the chosen course

•  Upload your documents

•  Submit all online applications electronically

Step 5 – Pay All Fees • Check handling

fees and payment options at uni-assist.de

• Pay the handling fees for all applications

• 75 € 1st course 30 € additional courses (max 5 courses)

Step 6 – Send •  Put all certificate

document copies into an envelope

•  If paying by credit card: add the signed credit card form to the documents in the envelope

•  Add the required postage and send to uni-assist by post

Step 7 – Track • After they receive your payment and application your will receive confirmation of receipt by email

• After about 4-6 weeks the status of online portal will change and you will receive the result of the evaluation by email and letter

• Read the evaluation carefully: is everything in order or are documents missing?

• If documents are missing, you will need to submit them by the application deadline

Supporting Documents Other documents may include:

CV

Letter of motivation

Letter of recommendation

A copy of your passport

Photo

Portfolio

Internship / job experience

(TestAS / TMS)

(GMAT / GRE)

Document Certification ▪  After receipt of IB Diploma: ▪  German students – Diploma certified at

Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle (certify as = to Abitur) ▪  All students – IB results sent to schools you give to

DP Coordinator or as directed by uni. ▪  Includes Uni-Assist and state recognition offices

▪  Apply with official/certified/stamped documents ▪  Take TestDaF (www.testdaf.de) or DHS test offered

at universities

Making Application ▪  Hochschulstart (two independent portals AntOn & DoSV)

https://www.hochschulstart.de/ ▪  Uni-Assist - some restrictions

https://www.uni-assist.de/en/ ▪  Direct to university – unlimited ▪  Application phase – winter semester 15.05 – 15.07 decision

15.08 or summer semester 15.11 – 15.01 decision 15.02. ▪  DAAD – handle scholarships for students

Applying to Medicine, Vet, Dentistry & Pharmacy

Grade 11 – Check Individual University

Requirements Including TestAS &

TMS Test

Deadline for TestAS (11th

March) TMS (15th January)

If standised test required –

start preparations

Take Test if required – in

May

Mid-May – register your application

Submit application and documents prior

to deadline

Attend Interview if Required

Once Admitted –

finalise enrolment

Procedure Maximum 12 courses 30% allocation high school graduates 10% additional suitable quota 60% university selection Lottery Practical work experience is often requested

Standardised Testing: TMS or HAM-Nat

HAM-Nat Uni Hamburg Uni Magdeburg Uni Greifswald Medicine Veterinary Dentistry Pharmacy Once in your lifetime

Enrolment (after receiving an offer)

•  Enrolment (Aug/Sept) •  Short window (just a couple weeks) •  In person •  Bring required documents (ID, health ins, diploma,

IB cert) •  Immediate written confirmation until student ID

arrives •  Student benefits

Key Reminders •  Speak with universities - CRITICAL •  Document who you speak with and dates etc. •  Establish whether to apply to Admissions or International offices? •  Verify, check deadlines & documents needed •  May have online app but also have to print, sign & mail applications •  Uni-assist to evaluate credentials first (check) •  Applications later (May-July 15) & cannot process application without original

certified documents –  Non-NC often later deadlines into August

•  Verify deadlines— different dates for different programs •  Most universities need proficiency exam

Websites •  www.das-richtige-studieren.de •  www.private-hochschulen.net/die-mitglieder.html •  www.hochschulstart.de •  www.inobis.de/applicationassistant.html •  www.studienwahl.de/en/chnews.htm •  www.studieren-ohne-abitur.de/web/information/Besonders-

nachgefragte-Hochschulen •  www.uni-assist.de/index_en.html •  www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/de •  www.studienwahl.de/studieren/finder.htm •  www.study-in.de/en

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