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Key dates for applying to German universities — from uni-assist deadlines to enrollment cut-offs.
German universities operate two semesters per year. Most international students target the winter semester (October start). Deadlines differ depending on whether the program is restricted (Numerus Clausus / NC) and whether you apply directly or through uni-assist, the central processing office for international applications.
Key Application Deadlines at a Glance
| Winter semester NC programs (uni-assist) | July 15 |
|---|---|
| Winter semester open programs (direct) | July 15 – September 5 |
| Summer semester NC programs (uni-assist) | January 15 |
| Summer semester open programs (direct) | January 15 – March 1 |
| uni-assist early processing recommended by | May 31 (winter) / November 30 (summer) |
| Enrollment (Immatrikulation) deadline | Usually 2–4 weeks after acceptance |
Annual Deadline Calendar
Critical months for international applicants targeting Germany
uni-assist vs Direct Application
About 170 German universities use uni-assist to process international applications. You apply once through uni-assist and your documents are forwarded to up to 8 universities (fee applies per university). Some universities — especially technical universities like TU Munich and KIT — accept international applications directly. Always confirm with your target university which route applies.
Important Deadline Warnings
Degree certificates and transcripts must be officially translated and certified — allow 4–6 weeks for this process before the deadline.
German language test results (TestDaF, DSH) must be submitted before the application deadline; book your test at least 3 months in advance.
APS certificate (Akademische Prüfstelle) is mandatory for applicants from China, Vietnam, and Mongolia — this process alone takes 6–8 weeks.
The July 15 NC deadline is firm — universities do not grant extensions for late document submission.
Tips for Meeting Deadlines
Submit to uni-assist by May 31 for winter semester — even if the official deadline is July 15 — to avoid the last-minute backlog.
Apply to 3–5 universities to maximize your chances; uni-assist allows multi-university applications in a single process.
Request your official transcripts and certified translations in January or February, even before you have chosen programs.
Book your student visa appointment at the German consulate as soon as you receive your acceptance letter — appointments fill up fast.
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Типичные вопросы о сроках подачи заявок в Германия
Restricted programs (numerus clausus / NC) have a fixed number of places and are allocated based on grades and waiting time. Unrestricted programs (zulassungsfrei) accept all qualified applicants — they may still have a deadline, but admission is not competitive on grades.
Yes, but fewer programs admit international students in the summer semester. Engineering, natural sciences, and many language-taught programs strongly prefer October starts. Check individual program pages before committing.
uni-assist typically takes 6–10 weeks to evaluate and forward your documents. Submit well ahead of the official deadline to avoid delays.
uni-assist charges a processing fee of around €75 for the first university and €30 for each additional university. Applying directly to universities is usually free.
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