Master’s Degree in Germany

How does Germany work with a Master’s Degree system

Masters programs in Germany are given in two different types of institutions. University research is focused and leads to the doctor; Fachhochschule (HAW / University of Applied Sciences) application is oriented, the bond with the sector is stronger. Two are state universities and diplomas in the same legal status; the difference is in academic approach.

Programs are also divided into two in terms of application logic:

• Consecutive programs are the direct continuation of a specific bachelor’s degree area. It is expected to cover your undergraduate curriculum with the program.
• Nicht programs are open to candidates with a different area or business experience. Part of this group is paid.

Application conditions

Academic History

Basic condition is a degree of bachelor’s degree recognized in Germany. The degree of bachelor’s degree received from universities recognized by YÖK in Turkey is generally considered to evaluate; it gives university or uni-assist where you refer to the final equation decision.

Lesson match (ECTS)

The university in Consekutiv programs seeks a minimum ECTS credit from certain areas in your undergraduate transcript. For example, a data science may require a certain credit threshold from Master’s Degree, math and programming courses. This is the reason for the more frequent rejection than the average of the note.

Note average

There is no single national threshold. The programs determine their minimum average; the threshold of the contenja in programs can rise according to the reference pool of that year. Your average is more realistic to turn to programs that are strong to limitdays, lesson matches.

Documents

• Bachelor’s Degree diplomacy and transcript (copy and translation)
• Language qualification certificate
• CV
• Statement of purpose (depending on program)
• Reference letters (by program)
• Copy of passport

Language conditions

For example, the document is asked in that language.

English programs

IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT are the most widely accepted tests. Some programs also accept graduation from a bachelor’s degree that gives Cambridge exams or English education. Minimum points are determined on the program basis; therefore there is no single "point required for Germany".

German programs

Usually TestDaF, DSH or Goethe-Zertifikat is desired. The expected level in German programs is mostly around C1, but the exact condition is still written on the program’s own page.

Application channel: uni-assist, college?

uni-assist is a common pre-assistance center used for international applications of many German universities. Evaluates your diploma according to the German system and the result is to the university. Home every university does not use uni-assist and part of the use only uses for certain programs.

Calendar and deadlines

The academic year in Germany consists of two periods: in October of the winter period, the summer period starts in April. An important part of the higher undergraduate programs only takes students during the winter period.

1. 12–14 months agoProgram research and lesson match controlCompare ECTS terms of programs with your bachelor’s degree transcript. At this stage, a realistic list of 8–12 programs is removed.
2. 10–12 months agoLanguage test planningThe test date and result duration should be planned to be back from the last date.
3. 6–8 months agoPreparation of documentsDiploma, transcript, translation and approvals; letter and testimonials.
4. 15 JanuaryCommon deadline for summer periodThe number of programs in the summer period is less than winter.
5. 15 JulyPopular deadline for winterThe latest history of many Master’s Degree programs is earlier than that; the program page is essential.
6. After acceptanceBlock account and visa appointmentDue to the density of an appointment, this step should be started to come in the acceptance letter.

Education fees and costs

Education fee

In Germany, the large part of state universities is not paid for the undergraduate and concentric bachelor’s degree. There are two exceptions:

• Baden-Württemberg Province: EU/AEA non-profit students per term 1.500 € tuition fee is received. The state ministry identified exemptions such as EU/AEA citizens, PhD students, exchange program students and those with German higher education diploma.
• Paid programs: There are tariffs and are independent from the state.

Period administrative contribution (Semesterbeitrag)

The administrative contribution of each period is paid even in non-learning universities. This amount covers student services and public transport ticket in most universities. Price varies from university to university and updated every time; the exact figure is published on the own page of the university.

Maddi qualification and blocked account (Sperrkonto)

For student visa, you need to document that you can afford the costs of the first year you will spend in Germany. The most common method is blocked account: you deposit the money into the account opened in a German bank and you can withdraw a certain amount monthly.

Visa Process

For educational purposes from Turkey to Germany, a national student visa is required for 90 days. The process starts after receiving the acceptance letter and may be spaced depending on the intensity of the appointment.

1. Get the admission letter from the university.
2. Open the block account and deposit the required amount.
3. Organize health insurance.
4. Get a visa appointment from the German representative office.
5. Delivery the file in the appointment and give your biometric registration.
6. Contact for residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) after entry to Germany.

Working right

You can work in Germany with student residence permit. border according to the official portal of the Federal Government of Germany 140 full days per year or 280 half days, or up to 20 hours per week. Student assistant (studentische Hilfskraft) works within the university can be evaluated separately.

Scholarships

The most comprehensive scholarship source for international students in Germany is DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service). DAAD’s scholarship database can be filtered according to program and compliance. Apart from this, universities have their scholarship programs, Deutschlandstipendium and political foundation scholarships.

Frequent errors

• Do not assume the last date at the country level. 15 July is a common date, but its last history of many high licensing programs is much earlier.
• Refer to the wrong channel. direct reference to a program that wants uni-assist, results in no evaluation of the contact.
• Not to check ECTS match. If the note average is not enough, the application is rejected if the lesson does not hold a match.
• Leave documents to the last week. Translation, approval and uni-assist assessment can find 8 weeks together.
• Apply to a single program. The application list should be varied as the contengence thresholds vary from year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions