Is there a validity period for the VPD?

Yes. A VPD is valid for one year from its date of issue. It is also issued specifically for the university you chose, so you apply for a separate VPD for each university.

#What a VPD is and when you need one

A VPD (Vorprüfungsdokumentation) is only needed where the university has told uni-assist to use the VPD procedure. It records which certificates you submitted, how uni-assist evaluated them and your grade converted to the German scale. You receive it in My assist under "My Inbox".

#Key points

• Validity: one year from the date of issue.
• University-specific: one VPD does not work for every university.
• Not an admission: after receiving the VPD you still have to apply directly to the university before its deadline and submit the VPD there. The university decides.
• Fees: €75 for the first course in a semester and €30 for each additional course in the same semester. The fees are the same as for a standard application and are charged regardless of the result.

#If the year has passed

You will need a new VPD for that university. Processing usually takes 4–6 weeks, so apply well before the university's deadline.

Source: uni-assist: VPD · uni-assist: fees