Applicants must hold a university entrance qualification equivalent to the German Abitur (i.e., a high-school diploma or equivalent recognised by the German authorities). 

For many programmes: Provide official high-school transcripts, proof of the entrance qualification, and for international applicants the VPD (preliminary review documentation) via uni?assist?e.?V. if required. 

Language proficiency:

For programmes taught in German: Proof of German proficiency (e.g., TestDaF, DSH) at the required level (often DSH-2 or equivalent). 

For programmes taught in English: Proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS) if required. 

Application deadlines: Generally by 15 July for winter semester start; some programmes accept applications by 15 January for summer semester start. 

Additional programme-specific requirements may apply (for example, aptitude tests or Studienkolleg for applicants whose credentials are not directly equivalent).