General requirements for all students

What is the eligibility criteria for an international student to study in Germany?

Requirements for studying Masters in Germany:

1. Proof of language competence - For English-language programs, you need a score > 6.0 on the IELTS test or 90+ on the TOEFL iBT test. For German-language programs, a level of B2 or above (TestDaF or DSH).
2. Bachelors degree - An undergraduate degree in a related field of study is needed before pursuing Masters.
3. Proof of financial resources - Show scholarship or a bank statements (Blocked account with roughly 12000 Euros / year)

Requirements for studying Bachelors in Germany:

1. University Entrance Qualification (UEQ) - You need an equivalent German Abitur. This is US high school / Indian 12th grade + 1 extra year of study (at Studienkolleg).
2. Proof of language competence - For English-language programs, you need a score > 6.0 on the IELTS test or 90+ on the TOEFL iBT test. For German-language programs, a level of B2 or above (TestDaF or DSH).
3. Proof of financial resources - Show scholarship or a bank statements (Blocked account with roughly 12000 Euros / year)

Specific requirements for each program

Masters or Bachelors programs in Germany can have specific requirements at each university for eg. some institutes ask for GRE / GMAT etc. To find the requirements for a specific program, use the DAAD database:

1. Search for the program you're interested in.
2. Click on the program details. There you can find the link to admission requirements:

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