It may not always be possible to enrol in a programme directly. If there are fewer study places available for a degree programme than there are interested students, these programmes have restricted admission. In addition, you may need to succeed in a selection process or aptitude test before you are admitted to the degree programme. Of course, there are also programmes with unrestricted admission.
If a degree programme is subject to local admission restrictions, it is essential that you apply to the higher education institution by a set deadline.
Local admission restrictionsIf there is a national admission restriction on the degree programme, you do not apply to the higher education institution, you apply to the Trust for Higher Education Admissions.
National admission restrictionsIf admission to a degree programme is unrestricted, you can generally enrol or register yourself directly with the higher education institution.
No admission restrictionsThe 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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