The academic transcripts from the home country of foreign students are pre-checked by the universities according to the criteria of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB). Following this, an assessment is made on the candidate's eligibility for entrance (HZB) into German universities.

Candidates without eligibility
Foreign students applying for German university who do not possess the eligibility for entrance (HZB) for a German university, must first visit a private Higher secondary school in Germany in order to obtain this qualification.

Eligibility for Indirect University Entrance
Applicants who have successfully completed 12 years of school education but have not yet studied at a university in their home country which is recognised in Germany, are often eligible only for indirect university entrance in Germany. They must complete the 10-month Foundation Course related to their chosen course of study and take the final assessment examination (FSP). Subsequently they may apply directly for a Bachelor's programme at a university or university of applied sciences.

Academic Requirements
Successful completion of 12 years of schooling in home country

Language Requirements
B2-Certificate of German Language
Intensive Language Course in German from A1 to B2
Foundation College Entrance Examination

Eligibility for Direct University Entrance
Applicants who have successfully completed 13 years of school education and those who have studied at a university in their home country which is recognised in Germany for either 2 or 4 semesters (depending on the country) qualify, as a rule, for direct entrance to German university. They may apply directly for a Bachelor's degree at a university or university of applied sciences.

Academic Requirements
Successful completion of 13 years of schooling in home country
Or: Successful completion of 12 years of schooling + 1 to 2 years of study at a university in home country and recognised in Germany

Language Requirements
TestDaF Level 4 in all 4 sections of the examination or DSH 2
Intensive German courses from A1 to C2
TestDaF/DSH Preparation Course
TestDaF or DSH exam

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