Application for international students

Have you obtained your university entrance qualification abroad and would like to enrol for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at THU? If so, there are a few specific requirements regarding the recognition of qualifications and language proficiency that you need to be aware of. You can find all the relevant information on this page.

Do you feel well informed and would like to apply straight away? On the THU application portal, you can create your application online, select your chosen degree programme and upload documents.

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German Citizenship - foreign degree

If you obtained your higher education entrance qualification abroad but have German citizenship, you must apply for recognition of your higher education entrance qualification at the Stuttgart Regional Council for recognition. Please note that we must receive the certificate recognition by the end of the application deadline.

Step 1

Early application for recognition of your higher education entrance qualification at the Stuttgart Regional Council

Step 2

In the THU application portal and submit your application including recognition of your degree

Step 3

Received an offer of admission? Go straight to the THU application portal and enroll!

Foreign nationality - foreign degree

If you are not a German citizen and hold a foreign high school diploma, you must apply for recognition of your high school diploma and provide proof of sufficient language proficiency. Please note that we must receive the certification of your high school diploma by the end of the application deadline.

Step 1

  • Apply early for recognition of your bachelor’s degree at the Studienkolleg Konstanz
  • If you are a Chinese citizen: First, you’ll need the APS certificate. After that, you can apply for recognition in Konstanz
  • Proof of required language proficiency
    • For German-language degree programs: TestDaF 4.0; DSH-2; DSH-3; telc Deutsch C1 or Goethe-Zertifikat C2
    • For English-language degree programs: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, or B2 level

Step 2

On the THU application portal and submit your application, including proof of your degree and language proficiency
Instructions for registering on the applicant portal

Step 3

Received an offer of admission? Go straight to the THU Application Portal and enroll!

Consulting & Contact

If you have questions about bachelor's degree programs:

If you have questions about master's degree programs:

Students' Service Centre

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