Uni-Assist e.V. is a Berlin-based application processing service. Approximately 180 German universities receive international student applications through Uni-Assist.
Process:
1. Create online account (uni-assist.de)
2. Upload documents (high school/Bachelor diplomas, transcripts, language certificate, passport)
3. Pay fees: first application 75 EUR, each subsequent 30 EUR (same semester)
4. Mail original/certified documents
5. Uni-Assist prepares VPD (Vorprüfungsdokumentation) — your grade converted to German system
6. Uni-Assist forwards your application to selected universities
Duration: 4-6 weeks (may extend at end of season). Apply 6-8 weeks before deadline.
Some universities (TUM, RWTH Aachen) do not use Uni-Assist; they accept direct applications. Always check each university's policy.
Official source:
www.uni-assist.de →Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Uni-Assist cost? ▾
First application 75 EUR, each additional in the same semester 30 EUR.
Which universities skip Uni-Assist? ▾
TUM Munich, RWTH Aachen, some LMU programs and a few elite universities accept direct applications. Check each university's page.
How long does Uni-Assist processing take? ▾
4-6 weeks. May extend to 8 weeks at the end of the application season.