Coming to study from Germany

The University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 welcomes students from Germany.

Learn more about the requirements you'll need to study with us, plus access other resources for German students.

Entry qualification equivalencies for German students

Find out the grades and academic qualifications (or their equivalents) that you'll need to study with us in the UK. These will depend on what level of study you're applying for.
 

You will also need to meet English language requirements and have your student visa in place.

If you want to take an undergraduate course with us but do not yet have the qualifications needed to apply, we may offer a foundation course that will enable you to qualify and secure a place. 

The German equivalents for their entry requirements will depend on which of these one-year intensive introductions you apply for.  

They include: 

Most of our undergraduate degrees take 3 years to complete full time and award a bachelor’s degree in the field you study.

To apply for one, you need Abitur (Zeignis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife), with:

  • a mimimum overall grade between 2.2 and 1.4, and
  • at least 12 or 13 out of 15 in advanced level (Leistungskurse) subjects or subjects relevant to the undergraduate course you choose

Alternatively, you can apply with either:

  • UK A levels with grades from BBB to A*AA, or
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of between 30 and 38 points

German equivalents to UK A-levels

Overall equivalency grades:

  • A*AA: 1.6 or lower
  • AAA: 1.8 or lower
  • AAB: 2.0 or lower
  • ABB: 2.1 or lower
  • BBB: 2.3 or lower
  • BBC: 2.5 or lower
  • BCC: 2.6 or lower
  • BCC: 2.8 or lower


Individual subject equivalency grades:

 A*:

  • 14 out of 15 in the Leistungskurse, or
  • 1.5 in the Abitur

A:

  • 13 out of 15 in the Leistungskurse, or
  • 1.8 in the Abitur

B:

  • 12 out of 15 in the Leistungskurse, or
  • 2.3 in the Abitur

C

  • 11 out of 15 in the Leistungskurse, or
  • 2.8 in the Abitur

The OnCampus pre-master's programmes prepare international students for studying at the master’s degree level. They take place over 2 semesters and focus on study skills and research methods.

They will help you improve your English language skills and will secure you a place on your chosen degree if you complete the programme successfully.

To apply for a pre-master's programme, you need:

  • English language skills from 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no single element less than 5.0)
  • a minimum academic requirement of 3.49 out of 5

BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 postgraduate taught degrees involve more advanced study and usually take 1 year, depending on the course. Degrees awarded include master’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas and certificates.

To apply, you need:  

  • a Bachelor, Magister Artium, Diplom or Erstes Staatsexamen, with one of the following:
    • first class UK degree equivalent of 1.59, or lower
    • UK 2:1 degree equivalent of 2.5, or lower
    • UK 2:2 degree equivalent of 3.49, or lower

To study for a PhD or research degree with us, you need all of the following:

  • a Bachelor, Magister Artium, Diplom or Erstes Staatsexamen, with a UK 2:1 degree equivalent of 2.5, or lower
  • a master's degree with merit (a grade 2.5, or lower)
  • a strong research proposal

Degrees completed in Germany must be accredited, of from universities accredited by, a German accrediting body.

Other resources for German students