Entry requirements for Germany

Academic entry requirements will vary between courses. Please check the individual course page and use the equivalency tables below to work out the specific requirements for your course.

Undergraduate

Minimum entry requirements

Academic entry requirements will vary between courses. Please check the individual course page and use the equivalency table below to work out the specific requirements for your course.

Qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels:

  • Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife

Equivalencies for undergraduate degrees

A-level requirementAbitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife equivalency (overall grade)
AAA1.3
AAB1.5
ABB1.7
BBB2.1
BBC2.4
BCC2.7
CCC3.0
CCD3.3
EE4.0

If you do not meet our minimum undergraduate requirements, you may still be able to apply for one of our Foundation courses.

Postgraduate

Qualification equivalent to a UK bachelor degree:

Please check the individual course listing for the bachelor degree requirement and use the equivalency table below to work out your specific requirement. If you do not meet our minimum requirements, you may still be able to apply for one of our pre-master’s courses.

Equivalencies

Bachelor degree requirement Equivalent grading
2:1 (for direct entry) 2.5 Gut
2:2 (for direct entry) 3.5 Befriedigend
Pass grade (for a pre-master’s course) 4.0 Ausreichend

Additional information

Minimum English language requirements

One of the following:

Equivalent academic qualifications can be accepted and we are happy to consider applicants on a case by case basis. Please contact our admissions team if you wish to discuss your specific qualifications.