Transfer to a German University after 2–3 Years of Study
With 2–3 years completed at a recognised home-country university, you can access direct admission routes in Germany. Study in German or English — often without entrance exams.
- Programmes taught in German or English, depending on the field and university
- Document-based admission, usually without entrance exams (creative programmes may add an aptitude test)
- Transfers only to the same or a related field; switching fields means a Studienkolleg in the new track
- Partial credit recognition is possible at the receiving university’s discretion
- Everything can be submitted remotely
Your transfer route after 2–3 years
The route depends on your school background, the recognition status of your home university and your field.
- 1Check recognition and fieldWe check whether your university is recognised in Germany and which identical or related fields you can transfer into.
- 2Choose your pathwayDirect admission, entry into the 1st semester or a Studienkolleg — depending on your school certificate, college and recognition status.
- 3Language certificateTypically B2–C1 in the language of instruction (German/English), depending on the programme. We help you plan the exam timeline.
- 4Documents for credit transferWe advise on preparing transcripts and syllabi — the receiving university decides on partial credit.
- 5Application and visaApplications are submitted remotely; for the student visa you generally need proof of funds.
Which pathway fits you
Options depend on your completed studies, recognition status and grades.
11 years of school + 2–3 years
With a full school certificate and 2–3 years at a recognised university, you may apply directly in Germany. Some courses may be credited.
OpenCollege + 2–3 years
After college plus 2–3 university years, you may enter the 1st semester in Germany; prior study is treated as equivalent to 12 German school years.
OpenChanging major
Changing fields typically requires a Studienkolleg in the new track to bridge curriculum differences.
OpenNo recognition
If your current university isn’t recognised in Germany, you’ll need one year at a Studienkolleg. The upside: you’re free to choose a new field.
OpenWe'll guide you all the way to Germany
The Complete Admission Programme (UniApply) runs all 16 steps — from strategy to enrollment and your first steps on the ground.
a reference price for the entire cycle. The final cost depends on the scope of work: with a strong profile and less work involved it is lower. We will tell you your price at the eligibility interview.
Covers our work for the entire admission cycle. University/uni-assist fees, visa fees, insurance and the blocked account are paid separately.
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Start with a single service — the payment is credited when you move up.
"100%" refers to the overall client base of the Complete programme — it is not an admission rate for a specific field.
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Frequently asked questions
Get your personalised transfer route
Many have already transferred with our help. Book a consultation and get your personalised route to enrolling at a German university after 2–3 years.
¹ Guarantee year. A repeat support cycle at no extra service fee — per the contract terms. Applies to the full package and admission to a public university. Not a guarantee of admission; the decision is made by the university/government body.
² 100%. Over the last 8 years among clients who chose the full programme. "2,000+ admitted" is counted across all clients — these are different bases.
³ What "to be confirmed" means. Specific values — cut-off grade/competition, required language level, exact exams and deadlines — depend on the federal state, university, programme and year, as well as on your profile and path. "To be confirmed" = we work it out for you, not "unknown".