Closing dates for applying to take an aptitude test
Please note that it may be necessary to pass an aptitude test before being able to embark on your studies. Please refer to the list to find out which degree programmes require such a test.
Closing dates for applications for international applicants
The closing dates for applications mentioned below apply to international applicants from EU Member States, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. They also apply to international applicants who have acquired a German qualification for admission to higher education.
Other international applicants will find the information they need to apply in the link below.
Closing dates for applications for winter semester 2023/2024
- for German applicants
- for education nationals (higher education entrance qualification obtained in Germany, in the EU or at a German school abroad - German Abitur)
- for EEA citizens (EU member states, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein)
| Type of application | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| Admissions test for applicants with qualifications in vocational education | by 01/04/2023 (cut-off date) |
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Bachelor programmes subject to admissions restrictions (with NC) |
16/05/2023 - 15/07/2023 (cut-off date) |
| Master programmes subject to admissions restrictions (with NC) | 16/05/2023 - 15/07/2023 (cut-off date) |
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Degree programmes with open admissions (without NC) |
16/05/2023 - 15/08/2023 (Extension of the enrolment deadline possible. Please have a have a look here.) |
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Applicants changing universities in subject-related semesters with open admissions (no applications for 1st subject-related semester) |
01/08/2023 - 15/09/2023 |
| Applicants changing universities in subject-related semesters subject to admissions restrictions (no applications for 1st subject-related semester) | 01/08/2023 - 15/09/2023 (cut-off date) |
| Occasional students and minor cross-registered students | 01/09/2023 - 30/09/2023 |
| Drawing lots in degree programmes subject to admissions restrictions (with NC) | 10/09/2023 - 22/09/2023 |
Closing dates for applications for summer semester 2024
- for German applicants
- for education nationals (higher education entrance qualification obtained in Germany, in the EU or at a German school abroad - German Abitur)
- for EEA citizens (EU member states, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein)
| Type of application | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| Admissions test for applicants with qualifications in vocational education | by 01/10/2023 |
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Bachelor programmes subject to admissions restrictions (with NC) |
26/10/2023 - 15/01/2024 (cut-off date) |
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Master programmes subject to admission restrictions (with NC) |
14/11/2023 - 15/01/2024 (cut-off date) |
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Degree programmes with open admissions (without NC) |
14/11/2023 - 29/02/2024 (Extension of the enrolment deadline possible. Please have a have a look here.) |
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Applicants changing universities in subject-related semesters with open admissions (no applications for 1st subject-related semester) |
01/02/2024 - 15/03/2024 |
| Applicants changing universities in subject-related semesters subject to admissions restrictions (no applications for 1st subject-related semester) | 01/02/2024 - 15/03/2024 (cut-off date) |
| Occasional students and minor cross-registered students | 01/03/2024 - 31/03/2024 |
| Drawing lots in degree programmes subject to admissions restrictions (with NC) | 23/02/2024 - 20/03/2024 |