DIPLOMA Hochschule

In extraordinary situations like an earthquake, there might be special arrangements for students who can't access important documents like their diploma. First, you should contact your high school or the Ministry of National Education to see if you can get a copy of your diploma or an equivalent document. It's crucial to directly contact universities in Germany (or DIPLOMA Hochschule's admissions office) to explain your situation and ask about possibilities for submitting alternative documents. Turkish consulates or embassies can also guide you through this process.

Apostille requirements can vary from university to university and program to program. Generally, universities in Germany accept diplomas and transcripts translated into English by a sworn translator and notarized. However, some universities or specific programs might require an apostille. You should get the most accurate information from the admissions requirements page of the program you're applying to or from DIPLOMA Hochschule. For visa applications, apostilled documents are usually requested.

IDATA usually wants to see the original documents during the visa application process, but they might take copies and return the originals to you. It's important to check IDATA's current procedures on their official website for this. For university applications, diplomas and transcripts translated into English by a sworn translator and notarized are generally accepted. German translations might be required for German-taught programs. An apostille is a certification that ensures the international validity of a document and may be necessary, especially for visa processes or specific university requests. Always check the specific requirements of the institution you are applying to.

Yes, for Turkish high school graduates who don't meet the direct admission requirements for universities in Germany, a Studienkolleg (preparatory college) is usually mandatory. For Studienkolleg applications, you typically need a high school diploma, a certain GPA (expected to be above a specific level), and German language proficiency at a particular level (usually B1 or B2). Each Studienkolleg may have its own entrance exams and additional requirements, so it's important to check the official website of the Studienkolleg you plan to apply to.

Yes, many language schools and online platforms in Germany and Turkey offer preparation courses for the Telc C1 Hochschule exam. Institutions like the Goethe-Institut, VHS (Volkshochschule - adult education centers), or private language schools may organize such courses. You can find a suitable course by searching online or visiting the websites of language schools in Germany. You can also find advice from students who have shared their experiences on our forums.

Everyone staying in Germany as a student is required to have valid health insurance. Students over 30, some PhD students, or students in specific situations might need to get private (privat) health insurance instead of public (gesetzlich) health insurance. Many private health insurance companies operate in Germany and may offer student rates. You can find advice and comparisons from experienced students on our student forums. It's important to carefully evaluate the coverage and cost when choosing your insurance.

The diploma recognition process (Denklik or Tanıma) in Germany can vary from university to university or state to state. Generally, for the recognition of bachelor's or master's degrees in Germany, you apply to institutions like ZAB (Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen - Central Office for Foreign Education) or directly to the relevant office (Akademisches Auslandsamt - International Office) of the university you're applying to. If Hamburg University has a specific recognition process, it's best to get information from the Akademisches Auslandsamt section on the university's official website. Students who have shared their experiences on this topic can also be found in our forums.