Germany Bachelor's Eligibility Checker

Germany Bachelor's Eligibility Checker

Germany Bachelor's Eligibility Checker

Written by Isma Khalid

Check your eligibility to study a Bachelor's in Germany from Pakistan.

Pathway checker

Which route to a German Bachelor's fits you?

Answer three quick questions to see your route, how long it takes and your next steps. Example answers are selected; change them to match you.

1What have you completed?
2What do you want to study?
3What is your German level today?
Germany Bachelor's Eligibility Checker

Am I eligible to study a Bachelor's in Germany after Intermediate (FSc, ICS)?

Not directly, because Germany does not treat Intermediate as equal to the Abitur. You become eligible by passing a one-year Studienkolleg and the Feststellungsprüfung in Germany, or by completing one year of a related Bachelor's at an HEC-recognised university in Pakistan. A-Level students can often apply directly, depending on their subjects.

What German level do I need for Studienkolleg?

Most public Studienkollegs ask for German at B1 level, and some ask for B2. You also need to pass an entrance test (Aufnahmetest), which for the T-Kurs usually covers German and mathematics. If you apply directly to a German-taught Bachelor's, universities usually expect C1.

How long does it take to get a German Bachelor's degree after Intermediate?

Plan for around five years in total: 6 to 12 months to reach B1 German, one year of Studienkolleg, and 3 to 3.5 years for the Bachelor's degree itself.