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How to apply to German Universities?
Who has decided to study in Germany has made a very good choice as a residence permit can bring you many positive things. Initially you will need to secure a place of study at the desired university. But for a complete study or only for a semester the places are limited and the competition is great. From this it is clear that you should be informed as soon as possible and complete all necessary formalities.
Anyone wishing to complete a Bachelor's or Master's degree as an international student must undergo the same procedures as a German student, although in special cases there is a certain number reserved for foreign students. As there is still no special center in Germany for securing places for studies, the application will have to be individual in the respective universities. This can lead to some ambiguity as depending on the specific directions in universities the application procedures are quite different from one university to another. Based on this, different preconditions for admission, different conditions as well as different and specific documents must be met.
The first and most important thing is that you go to the official website of the university or contact the relevant counselors and be informed exactly with the conditions that you must meet and what are the specifics for foreign students that you should take care of along with completing the necessary documents. Here you should have a comprehensive overview of what you should definitely keep in mind as some universities or certain majors may have distinct differences from each other. Certain free directions can be studied without any special grade point average or any special conditions, but even in these directions it is necessary to apply and register due to the formalities.
In the restricted areas there is a limit to the number of students per admission. The defining criteria are mainly certain grade points (numerus clausus: NC) and will not be accepted under this criterion. This can vary from year to year and largely depends on the number of applicants. It is also possible to change the grade point average and this depends on the number and competition of students. For example, internships, professional degrees, social work or military service are counted. Depending on what and how long it has been worked they can raise the average and a few points in grading. Who is not sure how it will be calculated can ask at the respective university.
If you have a good opportunity to sign up in the desired direction then make an application summary. Here you should consider completing the relevant high school form and a certified copy of the diploma (matura or similar). International students are also required to have language skills, residence permit and the like, information can be found on the application page of the respective universities. The application is realized mainly through an online form which must be filled out.
An exception are the limited directions which in Germany have special conditions, among others these directions are medical directions, dentistry, pharmacy and animal medicine. Below you have the central data page www.hochschulstart.de
Alternatively, as a foreign student, you must apply to the academic institution for foreigners (Akademische Auslandsamt) or through the uni-ass (university assistance). University assistance helps international students in their application but for these services are paid.
If you want to study a semester in Germany you can through the partnership programs organized by your university.
For this application according to the rules is realized in your university and there receives all the necessary information.
Delivery on time and due date is valid for all applicants. Closing applications often takes up to half a year before the start of studies and whoever misses the deadline will not be accepted. It is especially preferable not to wait until the last day of the deadline but to apply as early as you can so that eventually the missing documents can be sent later.
Anyone informed in advance will have no problem applying and will have the pleasure of studying in Germany.