Germany

How to apply to Germany for university admission?

You want to be admitted to a degree program, an application had to be sent either to the university of your choice or to uni-assist. The following check-list shows you which papers and documents you generally have to enclose with your application. Please note that other or additional papers may also be required, depending on the university and degree program. Incomplete papers can also be a cause of rejection.

GRE is not required by most of the universities in Germany for an international applicant to be considered for a Masters or a PhD. Your academic background is given consideration.

What you'll need:
• Application Form for Admission to Studies: As a rule, you can obtain the application forms from the university of your choice (via the International Office).
• An officially or publicly authenticated photocopy* of all your educational records, certificates confirming any university entrance exams passed abroad, university certificates or degrees gained plus the relevant list(s) of individual grades per academic semester or academic year, plus the relevant list(s) of individual grades scored (e.g. a transcript of records).
• Proof of German language proficiency (for example, a TestDaF or DSH certificate)
• Passport photo (format: 4 × 5 cm maximum)
• Copy of your passport (page with name details and photo)
• Proof of any subject-related vocational training or any aptitude tests passed (required for applications for a study place in admissions restricted subjects or in subjects with an aptitude assessment test, such as sport, art or music).


The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the academic exchange and support organization of the institutions of higher education in Germany. The DAAD has the function of promoting international academic relations especially through the exchange of students and teaching staff. It awards scholarships to foreign and German students, young academic and scholars.
The other benefits of the DAAD are stated below
• One-year scholarships which can be extended to fund a PhD program in Germany, but which can also be used for shorter MA or MSc programs;
• Graduate courses for students from developing countries;
• Practical traineeships for students of science, engineering and agriculture;
• Study visits for groups of foreign students;
• Group seminars in Germany
• Scholarships for language courses in Germany for students who already have some German.
For your reference and more information about these scholarships, as well as support offered by other organisations such as AIESEC, Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation, or Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation, find below the required details :
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Kennedyallee 50
D-53175 Bonn
Germany
Tel: (49 228) 882-0
Fax: (
49 228) 882-444
Email: Postmaster@daad.de


Content Areas & Exams

Content Area Exams
English
  • English Language and Composition
  • English Literature and Composition
Arts & Humanities
  • Art History
  • Latin Literature
  • Latin: Vergil
  • Music Theory
  • Studio Art: Two-Dimensional Design
  • Studio Art: Three-Dimensional Design
  • Studio Art: Drawing
World Languages
  • French Language
  • French Literature
  • German Language
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • Italian Language and Culture: NEW course 2005-06 / Exam 2006
  • Chinese Language and Culture: NEW course 2006-07 / Exam 2007
  • Japanese Language and Culture: NEW course 2006-07 / Exam 2007
  • Russian Language and Culture: NEW course. Schedule to be determined
Mathematics
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Computer Science A
  • Computer Science AB
  • Statistics
Sciences
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Physics B
  • Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
  • Physics C: Mechanics
History and Social Sciences
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Government & Politics: Comparative
  • Government & Politics: United States
  • European History
  • United States History
  • World History
  • Human Geography
  • Psychology