Application deadlines in Germany
Although application deadlines may vary slightly from one university to another one, there are generally 2 main intakes:
January: submit your application before 15 January for studies beginning in the summer semester, which follows the dates below:
- • March to August for Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen)
- • April to September for Universities (Universitäten)).
July: submit your application before 15 July for studies beginning in the winter semester, which follows the dates below:
- September to February for Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen)
- October to March for Universities (Universitäten)
We recommend you to contact your university's Registrar's Office (Studierendensekrekatriat) to learn the exact dates of application.
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