How to study in Berlin – admission and application process

Want to study in Berlin? Great choice – but let’s be honest: the German higher education system can be a bit confusing at first. Don’t worry, we’ll shed some light on it and answer the most important questions about admission and the application process.

What’s inside:

• Quick & clear: The German higher education system
  An overview so you know how universities, universities of applied sciences, and the like work here.
• Admission requirements – what you need to bring
  • Language: Which language certificates do you need? Where can you take language courses?
  • Higher education entrance qualification: How can you find out if you are eligible to study?
  • Studienkolleg: If you need a preparatory year before starting at a German university.
• Applying – here’s how
  • Uni-Assist: The central application service for many universities.
  • Hochschulstart: For programs with nationwide admission restrictions.
  • Direct application: How to apply directly to Berlin universities.

Language: German

Host: Kerstin Greif, International Student Counselling

Format: Webex 
The meeting number and password are preset, but if you need them, here is the information:

Meeting ID (access code): 2733 082 7583
Meeting password: pgVXDA3Yz35