Germany intakes and deadlines
Two semesters a year, and how to fit uni-assist, admission and the embassy appointment around them.
Plan my intakeLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
Germany’s two semesters
Winter semester (October)
Most programmes start here. Many universities close applications on 15 July.
Summer semester (April)
Fewer programmes. Many universities close applications on 15 January.
Build your preparation timeline
Your preparation timeline
- 18 to 12 months before: Research courses, eligibility, funding and scholarship deadlines.
- 12 to 9 months before: Prepare language tests, transcripts, references and your shortlist.
- 9 to 6 months before: Submit applications by each programme’s actual deadline.
- 6 to 3 months before: Meet offer conditions, arrange funding and prepare visa documents.
- 3 to 1 months before: Apply for the visa and plan accommodation and arrival.
Keep these dates separate
Many universities close winter-semester applications on 15 July (TUM’s Informatics window is 15 May to 15 July). Without a German or EU scholarship, the Dhaka embassy’s visa wait is currently more than 27 months, so an admission for next October may not be usable in time.
Official sources
- TUM: bachelor’s applications ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- German Embassy Dhaka: study visa ↗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.