Admission Requirements for students with international bachelor's degree certificates:

1. Proof of sufficient knowledge of German (please check the requirement of the respective master’s degree programme). For recognized certificates please check: German language skills and Language Requirements.
2. There is the possibility to attend German courses in Augsburg; these will, however, not be offered by the University, but rather by private institutions (and hence will cost a fee).The German courses provided by the University of Augsburg aim towards students who are already enrolled. Information about the courses can be obtained at the language center of the University of Augsburg ( Sprachenzentrum).
3. Proof of sufficient knowledge of English (please check the requirement of the respective master’s degree programme). Note: You do not have to submit this proof if you are a native speaker of English or you have graduated from a university where English is the primary language of instruction. In the latter case, please provide supporting documentation. Students with a German 'Abitur' need no further proof of their knowledge of English.
4. Please note which documents must be certified for application or enrolment. Official certifications can be issued by:
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6. - a city/municipal administrator,
7. - a notary,
8. - another seal-bearing institution (such as the parish offices), or
9. - the institution that issued the certificate.
10. If the above documents are neither in German nor English, a translation of all documents by a sworn translator in Germany must be submitted.
11. Applicants from China:There are special regulations for students from China handled by the ‘Akademische Prüfstelle’ at the German Embassy in Beijing. Essentially, this institution will check your academic transcripts, and you will be given an interview of about 20 minutes duration, during which your academic background will be tested. The language of the interview is English or German. Please include the certificate you receive from the 'Akademische Prüfstelle' with your application.
12. Applicants from India:
13. There are special regulations for students from India handled by the ‘Akademische Prüfstelle’ New Delhi at the German Embassy in New Delhi. Essentially, this institution will check your academic transcripts. Please include the certificate you receive from the 'Akademische Prüfstelle' with your application.
14. Applicants from Vietnam:
15. There are special regulations for students from Vietnam handled by the ‘Akademische Prüfstelle’ Hanoi at the German Embassy in Hanoi. Please include the certificate you receive from the 'Akademische Prüfstelle' with your application.

Information on financing and scholarships can be found here.

See also:

 Student Union of Augsburg

 German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Accommodation:

Students admitted to a degree programme are eligible to apply for a room in a student dormitory, but usually there is a long waiting list. To avoid the waiting list, you may purchase a 6-month  Service Package after you have obtained the 'Zulassung'.

Most dormitories are run by the  Student Union of Augsburg; they are conveniently located (walking distance or easy tram connection to the university). All rooms are one-person rooms, fully furnished, with a bathroom and cooking facilities.

After your arrival in Augsburg, help in finding a private accomodation can also be provided by the  University of Augsburg International Office.

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