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Application and Admission

You now know that you have to apply via uni-assist, here you will find all the information on how the process works and what to consider.

3-step uni-assist application

1. Setting up an applicant account

  • Register in the applicant portal My assist If you already have an account, please continue to use it.
  • Please note down your login details.

2. Online-Application

  • Enter your application data and educational history.
  • Select the Philipps-Universität Marburg and the desired semester under "Semester offers".
  • Now you can select your study wishes (maximum 3 at the Philipps-Universität Marburg) from the search result.
  • In your selection list (click on the package at the top right) you can view your applications. Please answer the following questions.
  • Now upload your application documents and their translations into German or English:
    • The certificate that entitles you to study in your home country. If you have already studied, please also upload certificates, transcripts or transcripts of the study https://www.uni-assist.de/tools/.
    • A proof of your language skills
    • Proof of further foreign language skills and other skills if required for your study program. Further information can be found on the website of the study program under "Admission requirements"
    • A copy of your passport.

3. Payment of processing costs and sending the online application

  • The first application at uni-assist costs 75 €, each additional application costs 30 €, the amount must be paid for your documents to be evaluated.
  • By clicking "Proceed to checkout" and "payment processes", you can select the payment method and transfer the money.
  • After you have done this, your application will be submitted online to uni-assist.

Visa

At the latest now you should make an appointment with the German Embassy in your home country to get a visa for your studies in time. In some countries, it can take a few months to get an appointment. Therefore, make sure to acquaint yourself with all relevant procedures and deadlines of the visa application process.

 

Admission Procedure and waiting times

Uni-Assist needs about 4 – 6 weeks to process your application. Please be patient, only after successful processing, your application can be forwarded to the university itself.

Application for a restricted study program (NC):

  • Winter semester: Admissions will be sent by e-mail from the end of August, rejections from the end of September
  • Summer semester: Admissions will be sent by e-mail from the end of January, rejections from the end of March
  • Numerus clausus of the last semesters

Application for a non-restricted study program:

  • Winter semester: Admissions will be sent from the middle of July until the end of September
  • Summer semester: Admissions will be sent from the middle of January 

Application for a study program with participation in the DoSV:

The award procedure is coordinated via Hochschulstart, so you will also receive assessments from Hochschulstart from mid-August or mid-February.  Please check your e-mails regularly and read them carefully so that you do not miss any important information and continue to participate in the process!

For the others, the following timeline applies:

  • Winter semester: Admissions will be sent by e-mail from the end of August, rejections from the end of September
  • Summer semester: Admissions will be sent by e-mail from the end of January, rejections from the end of March

(conditional) Admission

If your German language skills are already sufficient for your studies, you will be admitted to the study program.

If your German language skills are not yet sufficient for your studies, you will receive a conditional admission. This allows you to enroll in the language preparation (DSH preparation) at the Philipps-Universität Marburg for two semesters before studying. This is not mandatory, but it brings many advantages (semester ticket, student housing).

You can do German courses anywhere, as long as you pass one of the accepted German exams at the end. In the Studienkolleg Mittelhessen, DSH courses are offered, you can register for them. Additional fees apply for these courses.