Second degree in Germany after graduating at home
With your first degree completed, you can either switch fields or deepen your expertise. Study in German or English and open doors to the German job market.
- A second Bachelor or Master taught in German or English (programme-dependent)
- Document-based admission, completed remotely; creative fields may require an aptitude test or portfolio
- Second Bachelor: any new field
- Second Master: a related background and sufficient ECTS in core subjects
- Home university not recognised: start with one year at a Studienkolleg
Your route to a second degree
Your route depends on recognition status, field and grades.
- 1Assess your degreeWe look at the recognition status of your degree, your field and your grades.
- 2Choose your routeA second Bachelor for a new profession, a second Master in a related field or a standard Master within your discipline.
- 3Language certificateTypically B2–C1 in the language of instruction; English-taught programmes usually ask for IELTS/TOEFL as specified.
- 4ApplyAdmission is document-based and can be completed remotely; some applications go via uni-assist.
Second Bachelor or Master
Second Bachelor: choose a new field. Second Master: move into a related field.
Second Bachelor
With a recognised Bachelor or Master, you can pursue a new Bachelor in any field and gain a second profession.
OpenSecond Master
With a Master (and Bachelor) and solid grades, you can apply to a related Master’s taught in German or English.
OpenMaster (same field)
If you don’t plan to change fields, a standard Master’s within your current discipline can be the smarter upgrade.
OpenNo recognition
If your home university isn’t recognised in Germany, the usual path starts with one year at a Studienkolleg — afterwards you’re free to choose your 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.
Not ready for the Complete Programme?
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 second-degree route
Many students already study in Germany — we’ll guide you too. Book a consultation and we’ll map your personalised route to a second degree.
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".