How do international students prepare for a bachelor's degree in Germany?

Start by finding out whether your school-leaving certificate gives you direct access or a Studienkolleg route in Germany; then plan the language proof and the application channel for each programme. The university always makes the final decision.

#1. Check your entrance qualification (HZB)

A Turkish school certificate on its own is not decisive; anabin assesses it together with the YKS result and placement.

• 12-year general Lise + a score above 180 (SAY, SÖZ, EA or DİL) + placement in a Lisans programme of at least 4 years at a faculty → direct, subject-restricted access, no Studienkolleg.
• Meslek Lisesi + above 180 → subject-oriented Studienkolleg.
• According to the DAAD admission database, a Lise graduate without the YKS, or with only a TYT result, cannot be admitted.

#2. Choose the language proof per programme

Language and level depend on the programme. German-taught courses often ask for DSH or TestDaF; for English-taught courses the programme sets the proof, such as IELTS or TOEFL. There is no universal B2 or C1 rule. A Studienkolleg also requires German proof before admission.

#3. Find the application channel

Not every university uses uni-assist. Where it does, the application is fully digital; fees are €75 for the first course and €30 for each additional course in the same semester. The uni-assist deadline is the university's deadline.

#4. Know your grade

uni-assist converts your foreign grade using the modified Bavarian formula.

Source: Studienkolleg guide · DAAD admission database