uni-assist Application Portal — German Universities

Overview

uni-assist is the centralized application service used by over 180 German universities to evaluate international applicants' foreign qualifications before they apply directly to a programme. Each member university sets its own deadlines, so check your target programme's page.

About uni-assist e.V.

uni-assist e.V. is a non-profit organization that pre-checks and processes international applications on behalf of over 180 German universities, verifying foreign qualifications and academic documents against German admission requirements before forwarding a completed application to the university itself for a final decision.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• Self-funded (most German public universities charge no tuition)

Requirements & Eligibility

• Secondary or higher-education certificate recognized as equivalent for German admission
• Proof of German or English language proficiency depending on the programme
• Some universities require the assessment before you can submit a direct application

Required Documents

How to Apply

1. 1Check whether your target German university requires applications through uni-assist, since not all German universities use the service.
2. 2Submit your academic documents and application through uni-assist's online portal for the specific university and programme you're applying to.
3. 3Wait for uni-assist's document check and forwarding to the university, which then makes the actual admission decision independently.