Recognition of foreign educational qualifications

Please download the application form and fill it out. You can also fill out the form electronically and then print it out.

Please submit the following documents to uni-assist:

• the filled-out application form
  
• a certified copy of your higher education entry qualification (Abitur)
  
• if available, a certified copy of your higher education admissions exam
  
• if available, a certified copy of your university transcript
  
• certified translations of all of your transcripts
  

Transcripts must be submitted in German or English or translated into one of these languages.

Translations will only be accepted if they have been made by certified translators or certified by the proper authorities.

Once you have submitted your documents to uni-assist, you need to transfer your fee to uni-assist's bank account.

The processing fees are currently EUR 43 and EUR 68 for transcripts from non-EU and EU countries respectively.

Please note that uni-assist will only review your documents once you have transferred the processing fee!

You will receive your preliminary documentation results from uni-assist at the earliest four weeks following submission of your documents. You may only apply to Universität Hamburg with this preliminary documentation!

The preliminary documentation contains the following information:

• your overall grade for your higher education entry qualification (adapted to the German grading system)
• the date on which your higher education entry qualification was issued
  
• a note as to whether you may apply to all programs ("general higher education entry qualification") or whether you are subject to restrictions ("subject-specific higher education entry qualification")
  

With this information, you can now apply for the right subject!

If uni-assist informs you that your transcripts or certificates do not permit you to study in Germany, a Studienkolleg (preparatory course) may be an option for you.

Please note that preliminary documentation results from uni-assist are only valid for one year upon issue.

If your preliminary documentation results are older, please contact the Application and Admissions Team.