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Courses with Numerus Clausus

Many degree Programmes at German universities are subject to entry restrictions, i.e. there are only a limited number of university places available. Some universities and universities of applied sciences have their own internal restrictions - a so-called 'numerus clausus' - for the courses offered. Six subjects are subject to restrictions at all German universities (see right-hand column in table below).

As a rule, 8-10% of courses with numerus clausus are reserved for applicants from non-EU countries.

Examples of popular courses with numerus clausus:

Without numerus clausus	University internal numerus clausus	*Numerus clausus at all universities (ZVS)**
Computer Science Electrical Engineering Electronics English Studies Mathematics German Studies German as a Foreign Language Maths for Economics Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Physics	Philosophy Architecture Art / Design Automobile engineering Politics Business Engineering Business Information Systems Business Studies / Economics Chemistry Civil Engineering Culture Management Journalism Law / Corporate Law Marine engineering Aeronautical engineering Bioinformatics, Biotechnology Social Sciences / Sociology Theatre, Film and Media Studies** Tourism Management	Biology Dentistry Medicine Pharmacy Psychology Veterinary medicine

* ZVS = is the Centre for the Distribution of University Places situated in Dortmund. Only applicants from Germany and other EU countres must apply through this body. Applicants from non-EU counties DO NOT APPLY via the ZVS but send their application directly to the university.
** All applicants must take an aptitude test or sit a qualifying examination.
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