Germany admission requirements
How German universities assess Bangladeshi certificates, and the extra year many HSC students need.
Check what I qualify forLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
The short version
- Document check first: applicants with a non-German school certificate usually need a Preliminary Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist before applying to universities like TUM.
- After HSC: where a certificate does not give direct access, you qualify through a Studienkolleg: 2 semesters ending in the Feststellungsprüfung exam.
- Master’s: needs a related bachelor’s and the programme’s language certificate; many are taught in English.
- uni-assist is not admission: you still need the university’s own admission letter.
The Studienkolleg route
The Studienkolleg prepares students whose school certificate qualifies them for university at home but not in Germany. It takes 2 semesters and ends with the Feststellungsprüfung, which gives subject-specific access to a degree. After passing, you submit a new application to the university within its normal application period.
What to prepare
- SSC and HSC certificates and mark sheets
- Bachelor’s transcriptFor master’s
- Language certificateGerman or English, by programme
- Certified translationsOf Bengali documents
- CV and motivation letter
- uni-assist VPDWhere the university requires it
Official sources
- TUM: international applicants ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- TUM: Studienkolleg ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.