Germany Admission Application Timeline

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📅 Application Timeline to Study in Germany

Bachelor’s Programs Master’s Programs
September Intake (Winter Semester) - Application opens: December – March - Deadline: May – July September Intake (Winter Semester) - Application opens: December – March - Deadline: May – July
March Intake (Summer Semester) - Application opens: June – September - Deadline: November – January March Intake (Summer Semester) - Application opens: June – September - Deadline: November – January
Prepare documents: Start 6–8 months in advance (APS certificate, IELTS/TOEFL, SOP, LORs) Prepare documents: Start 6–8 months in advance (Bachelor transcripts, IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT if required, SOP, LORs)
Apply via university portals or Uni-Assist (if applicable) Apply via university portals or Uni-Assist (if applicable)
Admission decisions are usually released: - June–August (for September intake) - December–February (for March intake) Admission decisions are usually released: - June–August (for September intake) - December–February (for March intake)
Apply for student visa: 8–12 weeks before semester start Apply for student visa: 8–12 weeks before semester start
Arrive in Germany: 2–4 weeks before classes begin Arrive in Germany: 2–4 weeks before classes begin

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