Application
University entrance qualification (higher education entrance qualification/HZB)
International applicants require a so-called "direct HZB" to be able to study in Germany. They often acquire this authorisation with a secondary school degree, which qualifies them to study in their home country. In other cases, a school-leaving certificate is not sufficient and applicants must provide proof of one to two additional years of study at a university in their home country.
Studienkolleg or direct HZB?
Studienkolleg
Studienkolleg
International applicants without direct University Entrance Qualification (because their previous degree and academic achievements are not considered equivalent to the German Abitur) can prepare specifically for their degree program at the Studienkolleg. The Studienkolleg program can only be taken up after passing the entrance examination. Places are limited and highly requested. Applicants must acquire the necessary level of German (B2) on their own, there are not German courses at the University of Regensburg for this case.
The Studienkolleg München is responsible for all universities in Bavaria. Nevertheless, you must apply via the university at which you wish to study.
Please find out which requirements for a university entrance qualification are right for you. Information on this can be obtained from the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the federal states as well as from the DAAD.
University entrance qualification Links
- Studienkolleg Munich (external link, opens in a new window)
- Database of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs in German (anabin) (external link, opens in a new window)
- Interactive database of the DAAD (not all countries included) (external link, opens in a new window)
Application details
Application deadlines
General application deadlines for Bachelor, State Examination, Studienkolleg:
- 15. January for the summer semester
- 15. July for the winter semester
Application deadlines for Master's and double degree programs:
- These deadlines and additional Aptitude Tests are decided directly by the faculties.
Application procedure
Applications for a degree program at the UR are usually submitted directly to the university. Only in certain combinations of nationality and subject is it necessary to apply via a central service office.
It is therefore extremely important that you follow the degree-specific procedures and steps.
What happens after your application?
The UR will review your application as soon as possible. The official notification is available as a pdf file in the Campusportal. If you are admitted, you will find all information on the necessary next steps explained in the letter of admission (acceptance of place, semester fee, enrolment).
Application for the Studienkolleg
The Studienkolleg München is responsible for all universities in Bavaria. Nevertheless, you should apply via the university at which you wish to study.
Handout: application for the Studienkolleg (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible)
Application for an undergraduate degree programme
For most subjects, applications are made centrally via the online platform Campusportal.
Applicants from EU countries who are interested in studying human medicine or dentistry should send their application to the hochschulstart service office. Further details on the procedure can be found in the information sheet.
Application for a postgraduate programs
Master's applications are reviewed by the faculties directly. In principle, applications must be submitted directly to the faculty. Registration via the central platform is only possible after admission has been granted by the faculty.
It should be noted that a small number of degree programs require applicants to apply directly via the Camspusportal platform. The list can be found in the information sheet.