Admission Requirements to Study in Germany

Most German public universities charge no tuition for a first degree (Bachelor's or consecutive Master's). Students pay only a semester contribution of €150–€350, which typically includes a public transport pass and student services access. Some private universities and Executive MBA programs do charge fees. Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 per semester at state universities.

The anabin database is maintained by the German Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs. It lists foreign educational qualifications and their German equivalents, rated as H+ (equivalent), H (needs case-by-case review), or H- (not equivalent). Check your country and qualification type there before applying — if your qualification is H+, you can apply directly to a German university.

APS (Academic Evaluation Center) certificates are required for applicants from China, Vietnam, and Mongolia. The APS verifies the authenticity of your academic documents before they are submitted to German universities. Processing takes 4–8 weeks, so start this step early.

Yes. Germany has over 1,500 English-taught degree programs, mainly at Master's level. For these programs, you need IELTS 6.0–6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80–90 rather than a German language certificate. However, learning some German will significantly improve your daily life and job prospects after graduation.

uni-assist is a shared processing center used by many — but not all — German universities for international applications. You submit your documents once to uni-assist, who assess and forward them to your chosen universities. The service charges a processing fee (around €75 for the first university and €30 for each additional one). Always check whether your target university uses uni-assist or accepts direct applications.