An academic programme always consists of a subject and a final degree. After you have decided on a subject, you need to find out about the final degrees and forms of study available.
You should always keep in mind whether you meet the specific prerequisites for your chosen degree programme.
Along with on-campus or full-time studies, degree programmes are also offered in other forms of study, for example as a distance learning or dual (work-study) programme.
Forms of studyThe best known academic qualifications are bachelor, master and Staatsexamen (state examination). However, other qualifications do exist, for example Diplom or Magister.
Final degreesUndergraduate degree programmes lead to a first academic degree, whereas generally postgraduate programmes require you to have previously completed a higher education institution degree.
Degree programmesThe Research Map allows you to search for the research areas that are of strategic institutional importance for each institution.
Research MapAn overview of all German higher education institutions, including a customised search screen and detailed information on each institution.
Higher education institutionsGuidance and tips for your doctoral project and comprehensive search options, with detailed information about doctoral studies at German higher education institutions.
Doctoral studies
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