Bachelor’s in

Germany
(The ultimate guide)

Muhammad Umair Khan

e of conte Table of contents

Chapters Page #

Introduction
02

Why Germany?
04

Eligibility Criteria for Bachelors

06

Application Process
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Admission with Low Marks

20

Complete University Requirements

24

Complete Visa Requirements

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25 Frequently Asked Questions 29

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Chapter 01

Introduction
WHY I WROTE THIS BOOK?

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Introduction
Do you want to study in Germany for your bachelor's degree?

Are you feeling worried about your low grades?

Do you need help in getting admission?

I have written this E-book just for you!

I spent 72+ hours to help you achieve your dream of studying in Germany.
I’m making videos about study in Germany from 2 years and I have found that there

is no complete guide for students who want to study their Bachelor in Germany. 

Then I came up with this E-Book and this explanatory video.

This E-book is a perfect guide for 12th, FA, FSC, ICS, A level, DAE, and BSc (ADP) 

students who want to study bachelors in Germany. You will learn everything needed 

to start your Bachelor's in Germany in the minimum time possible.

This book is a comprehensive guide for students in Pakistan and other countries with 

similar education systems.

Introduction 03
Chapter 02

Why Germany?
(6 REASONS you should DO BACHELORS IN GERMANY)

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Why Germany?
Because there is FREE education. Yes! No tuition fee (unlike Pakistan or any 

other country)

Here are the main reasons to choose Germany:

Plenty of jobs and handsome earning
Student's Favorite study destinatio
3rd largest economy in the worl
PR is possible in just 21 month
18-month post-study vis
Nationality in 5 years

Why should I study my “Bachelors” in Germany?

Early age settlemen
More Career Opportunitie
Worldwide recognized degree
Explore Europe on your study vis
Part-time Job is allowed during stud
100+ English-taught programs are available

Why Germany? 05
Chapter 03
eligibility criteria
(ALL BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION IN BACHELORS)

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Bachelor in Germany in English
Before we talk about eligibility criteria, let’s face a common question:

Are there English courses for Bachelors in Germany?

Many students have this misconception that there are no English-taught programs

for Bachelors in Germany. But this is wrong as there are many bachelor's programs
available which are taught entirely in English. 

You can visit the DAAD website to find such courses.

But, I did the work for you and have listed all 100+ available ENGLISH courses in
Germany. You can find the complete list here.

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Eligibility Criteria
Okay, now let’s talk about who is eligible to study bachelor in Germany.

In Germany, when students complete their 13 years of education (Arbitur) then they
can start Bachelor's in Germany. So, 13 years of education is required.

Now, the question is that intermediate education in Pakistan is equal to 12 years so

how can we become eligible? 

There can be 3 ways through which your 13 years education requirement is fulfilled
A - level qualificatio
12th year education + 2 semesters in universit
12th year education + Studienkollege in Germany

Let me explain it one by one, in the next pages

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 A levels Qualification
First way to get admission in Germany is for A - level students. If you have done 

A-levels then you are eligible to apply directly for a Bachelor in German Universities.

You don’t need 2 semesters in Pakistan or Studienkolleg. 

Grade Requirement
A minimum of C grade in 3 independent subjects.

Language Requirement
At least 6 bands in IELTS for English-taught program
B1/B2 German language certificate for German-taught programs

Requirements for A-level students have recently been changed in Germany. 


Here is a link to the new requirements for Recognition of Cambridge International 

AS & A Level in Germany.

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 12th year Education + 2 semesters in university
The second way to complete your 13-year education is to study 2 semesters at any
recognized university in Pakistan (or your home country). After completing 1 year in
university you become eligible to directly apply for Bachelor in German Universities.  

Grade Requirement
You will need at least 50% marks in Intermediate and a minimum of 2.0 CGPA in
first 2 semesters
Both 12th year marks and your CGPA will be combined (usually 50-50%) to make
your aggregat
Higher the grades, higher the chances to get admission 

Language Requirement
At least 6 bands in IELTS for English-taught program
B1/B2 German language certificate for German-taught program
Higher the language proficiency, higher the chances to get admission.

2 semesters in UET or any other HEC recognised university.

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 12th year Education + Studienkolleg
Many students say:

“I don't want to study 2 semesters in my home country, I want to go Germany after

my 12th, Is it possible? “

So the answer is Yes! you can take admission in Studienkolleg and you study this in
Germany.

But what is this Studienkolleg?

Studienkolleg is a 1-year preparatory course for International students to complete
their 13-years of education. It has different types depending on your field. For

example, if you had Pre-Engineering then you can choose T-course or similar.



Types of Studienkollegs:
University Studienkolleg
University of Applied Sciences Studienkollegs (UAS)

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Important points about Studienkolleg
As we have seen what is Studienkolleg, it’s types and purpose.

Now, let me tell you 4 main points about Studienkolleg

(Public) Studienkollegs are only offered in German language you need B1 or B2 level 

German proficiency to get into it.

There is an entrance test (Aufnahmeprüfung) to get admission in Studienkolleg

At the end of Studienkolleg, you will have to take the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP)



4. After passing Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) exam you become eligible to apply for 

Bachelor degrees in Germany. 


Here is the complete overview of Studienkolleg in my handwriting.

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Explanation
We have 2 new words Aufnahmeprüfung and Feststellungsprüfung.

Let me explain it one by one.

Aufnahmeprüfung
In Germany, not all universities offer Studienkolleg, you can find all Studienkolleg

offering universities here.



So, Aufnahmeprüfung is an entrance exam by university for entering into


Studienkolleg. This exam tests your knowledge of the German language and

fundamental knowledge of your relevant subjects. 



Each university may have its own syllabus and dates of exam. You can get an idea of
syllabus and dates by university websites like TU Berlin.



What if I fails in Aufnahmeprüfung

You can repeat it in the next intak
You can go for Private Studienkolleg

P.S. I prefer Public Studienkolleg due to obvious reasons.

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 Feststellungsprüfung (FSP)
FSP is the final exam taken at the end of the Studienkolleg. This test is conducted for
entrance to the bachelor program at the University. Your grade in FSP and 12th year
will be combined (50-50% usually) and then university decides your admission.

The syllabus of this test includes German tests and tests related to the Studienkolleg
course in which you enrolled.

Tip: Apply at multiple FSP exams since universities also offer to write the FSP
externally. You can find more about External FSP at TU Berlin website.

Is FSP in German and is it too hard to pass?

It is in German but not too hard to pass. You study 2 semesters to prepare this test.


Can I skip Feststellungsprüfung (FSP)?


No, You have to pass it and then you can get admission in Bachelors.

What if I fails in Feststellungsprüfung (FSP

It is conducted twice a year
You can repeat it.

Alright, this was all about Studienkolleg, Aufnahmeprüfung and FSP . 



As we have seen that German proficiency B1 or B2 is required to enter in
Studienkolleg. But many students don’t want to learn German in Pakistan, rather they
wish to learn German from Germany after their 12th grade.

This is partially possible and called Conditional Admission in Germany.

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Conditional Admission in Germany
“I don't want to learn all German in Pakistan but in Germany, is it possible?”

Yes, you can get conditional admission from university that states that your German
is not sufficient and you need to attend a language course to fulfill the requirements
for a Studienkolleg or Bachelor.

You can attend the language course at that University or else they can recommend
you to any other institute, where you complete the language proficiency and then
get admission in Studienkolleg or Bachelor.

Please note: 

Some universities straightly reject your application if you don’t meet their language
requirements while some universities offer a conditional admission.



How to find such universities which offer conditional admission?



I have made a list of the top 10 universities that offer conditional admission.

You can find the list here. 



Tip: these universities also have a high acceptance ratio.

After my 12th, I want to come to Germany for my A1 German, is it possible?

No. not possible

Usually, Universities offer conditional admission to the students who have at least
basic German (A1 or A2)
German embassy can reject the visa if you don’t have even basic proficiency of
German.

Pro tip: Do at least A2 and then apply for your conditional admission and visa.

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Studienkolleg VS 2 Semesters in Pakistan
Before we compare, you should know two terms:



1. Direct admission:

If you study 12th + 2 semesters in Pakistan (or you do an A-levels) then you get a

direct admission to Bachelors in Germany.



2. Indirect admission:

If you study just 12th classes then you get an indirect admission in either language 

(conditional) or Studienkolleg course in Germany.

So, Should we come to Germany for Direct or Indirect Bachelors?

It depends on you and your field, here is the difference:

Personally, I prefer direct bachelors if you can study in English and your field related
jobs are available in English, like IT field.

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Chapter 04
Application Process
process to apply for bachelors

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Application Process for Bachelor
Before we talk about process, we should know about best time to apply in Germany.

Best time to Apply for Bachelor programs

There are two intakes in Germany



1. Winter semeste
Applications start in March / Apri
Classes start in October



2. Summer semeste
Applications start in Sep / Oct
Classes start in April






Which intake is better for Bachelors?


In general, winter semester has more courses and thus, more chances of getting
admission. Especially if you are applying for direct admission in an English-taught
program.



But you can also apply in the summer semester. Some courses offer places in
summer too. So, it depends on your field of study. 

P.S. 

It’s super important to take care of dates when you apply in German
Universities. Here I made a complete video on importance of deadlines.






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How to apply for Bachelors?
Either you’ll be applying for direct bachelors or Studienkolleg, so we will see both:

For Direct Admission:

Select a course that you want to study from DAAD website or this lis
Check for Deadlines, Language and other Requirements
Check whether this course accepts applications directly or via Uni-assist
If it accepts on university portal then look for instructions on that website.

Almost 80% universities in Germany accept applications via Uni-assist

For applying through Uni-assist, here is a step-by-step Guide.

For Studienkolleg:

There is not a direct way to apply for only Studienkolleg, rather you apply in your
intended bachelor course. here are the steps:

Select a bachelor's course in which you want to study

While applying for a Bachelor course, you will be asked if you have done
Studienkolleg, or taken Feststellungsprüfung
Select your appropriate options while filling the application and apply
The university will review your application and if you satisfy all basic
requirements. You will be invited to write Aufnahmeprüfung
You will apply visa on basis of this invitation.






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Chapter 05
Admission with Low
(6 Strategies to get admission with low marks)
Marks

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Bachelors in Germany with Low Marks

I have low marks in my 12th, How can I increase my chances of admission?


Don’t worry! you can follow these strategies to get admission in public universities
with low grades. 


Perform better at university or in Studienkolleg 

You won’t get admission just on based of 12th grades. Your score of 12th grade and
FSP/ 2 semester CGPA, both will be considered (usually 50-50%).



So you can try to get maximum score in FSP or 2 semesters exams.

Shortlist Universities wisel

Target the universities that have not mentioned any CGPA criteria or low CGPA
criteria.
Focus more on universities in towns and medium cities
Try to apply in non-restricted (unlimited seats) courses. 

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Bachelors in Germany with Low Marks
Apply to a maximum number of universitie

Apply to 10-12 universities that you have shortlisted.

Application fee is usually 30 euros for each university

Personalized motivational letter 

It is not a good practice to submit the same motivational letter to every university.

So try to write a strong personalized motivational letter for every university.

Try to align your background and the course you want to study.
Add a link to your portfolio, work experience, or certifications. 

You can find 2 samples of ML here.

Apply Earl
Try to apply as soon as the admission to the university opens. 

Learn German

Learning German can increase your chances even with low mark

You stand out from the other crow

It can boost your chances of admissio
Will also help you a lot after landing in Germany
It does have positive impact in your university application and visa interview

Over the next page, you can find resources to learn German while you’re in Pakistan.

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Learning German

LEARN GERMAN

There can be 2 tracks to learn German while in Pakistan

Start a course and take an internal exam in the following institutes

Goethe Institute, Karachi

NUML, Islamaba
Annemarie-Schimmel-Haus Lahore

Cost-Effective Way (self-learning

Learn from Free Online Resources, then take an external exam at Goethe
Some useful YouTube channels to learn German are:

Your German Teacher, Learn German and Desi Learn German.



You can access information about German Language Exams in Pakistan here.

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Chapter 06
ALL University Requirements
required documents and attestations

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Complete University Requirements
Here is the list of common documents that you need to apply to German
Universitie

Study Certificates

- FA / FSc Certificate (O/A level) 

- 2-semester Transcript
Language Proficiency (B1 or B2
Passport
CV + Professional Experience (if any
Internships, Extra Curricular Activities, Certifications (if any
TestAs (usually optional
Recommendation letter (if asked
APS certificate (not required for Pakistanis
Letter of Motivation



How to write Letter of Motivation? Follow this video

Attestation of Educational Certificates

Get your FA / FSc certificate attested by IBCC. You can apply in universities
without attestation but for an embassy interview, you need attested documents

A 2-semester transcript needs to be attested by HEC, but you can apply without
attestation. Once you secure admission, you can get it attested.

If you want to learn more about attestations, here is the full guide.

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Chapter 07
complete Visa
Visa Documents and financial Means
Requirements

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Complete Visa Requirements
All Visa Requirements for Pakistani students can be found here. 

But, here I’m gonna list the main documents needed to apply for Visa

Admission Letter / aufnahmeprüfung invitatio

Passport and filled application for
Appointment Confirmatio
Proof of Health Insuranc
Documentation of Educational and Professional caree
Proof of sufficient financial means (Blocked Account or sponsor)


You can find a detailed explanation about blocked account here.



Without Blocked account?


Many students ask:


“if there is an option to study in Germany without a blocked account?”

This blocked Account requirement can be exempted if you win a scholarship. But
there are almost no scholarships available for bachelors since education is free in
Germany.

An alternate way to come to Germany is for Ausbildung (Vocational Training). This is

the cheapest way to move to Germany.

If you want to know more about Ausbildung, follow this video.





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Bachelor Vs Ausbildung
A common question I receive is: 

”Which is better Bachelor or Ausbildung?”



So here is the difference and you can decide for yourself.





In my opinion, if you have resources Bachelor is a much better option!

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Chapter 08

FAq’s
25 Frequently asked questions

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Frequently Asked Questions
I have heard that a bachelors programs are in only German language. Is it true?

Not true, there are 100+ English-taught programs available for Bachelors

in Germany. You can find the list here

Is IELTS necessary to apply for admission to German universities?


Yes in the case of English-taught courses, it is necessary in most cases.

Can a bachelor students bear their expenses?


Yes, considering a minimum wage of 12 euros and 20 hours per week, a 

student can earn up to 10,000 euros (after tax) per year. So, a student can

manage his/her expenses while studying in Germany.

I’m in university 4th semester, can I apply to study in Germany?


Yes, you just need transcripts of the first 2 semesters to apply for

bachelors in Germany

I have less marks in Inter, can I apply for Studienkolleg?


Yes, you can apply and try to get good marks in the Entrance Test
(aufnahmeprüfung).

I have 2 years of gap, is it acceptable?


A gap of 2-3 years is common after completing intermediate studies and is
often considered reasonable and justifiable. You can explain that during this
gap you gained experience by doing a job, or you gave time to learn German,
etc.

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Frequently Asked Questions
I repeated my A levels/ FSC is there any negative impact?

No there is no negative impact of repeating any subject

I have low grades in A levels (D, E, E). Am I eligible to apply?


No, minimum grade requirement is a C in three independent subjects. 

You can improve or go for private university if you can afford easily.

I have done DAE, do I qualify for a direct bachelor's?


No. DAE is considered 12 years of education in Germany

I have done B.A 2 years, am I eligible to apply?


Yes, you are eligible to apply.

I have less marks in Matric, does it matter?


No, only the latest education marks matter (i.e. Intermediate marks

What is Best time to Apply for Bachelor programs:


Best time to apply for Bachelors is for winter semester. Winter semester
admissions start in March-April. But, you can also apply for summer semester. 

Their admissions start from October-November.





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Frequently Asked Questions
Am I allowed to work during Studienkolleg or language study?

No, but you can do part-time/full-time job in semester breaks

Can you suggest some universities that can provide conditional letter for
bachelor's?

Yes, here is the list of 10 conditional admission offering universities

Should I do 2 semesters in Pakistan or Studienkolleg?


Answer is given in detail in chapter 4 of this book

My marks in FCS are 45%. Can I apply for a bachelors?  


No, you should have at least 50% marks to apply for a bachelor's in a public
university

Are there scholarships for Bachelors?


No, as education is already free so usually Germany doesn't offer scholarships for

bachelors

How hard is it to do Studienkolleg?


It’s not too hard. if you focus on it, you can surely pass (or you can also repeat)

What if I fail in aufnahmeprüfung or FSP exam? 


No problem, You can attempt it again.





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Frequently Asked Questions
20. Do I need a consultant for my admission?

No, if you put enough time and effort into understanding all the process and

requirements, you don’t need anyone. However, if you are unsure, busy or

don’t know anything about the process, you can contact me, for our admission 

and visa services, via my Instagram.



21. As a student which city's university should we choose?

By job perspective, big cities (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt)


are better. But, also consider universities based on your course and interest.

22. What are the Universities with highest acceptance rate?


Generally, These universities have high acceptance ratio and offer conditional

admissions too.



23. What is total cost required to study in Germany?  

I have calculated the general cost to study in Germany in this video.

24. I have done 2 semesters in CS/IT AFTER Pre-medical, is there an issue?


No issue, you can still get admission in CS/IT Bachelor in Germany.



25. Can I do job while bachelors? With only English proficiency?


Yes, many odd jobs don’t require German proficiency and you can do the job 

with little (A1/A2) to no German. You can start your job after 1-2 months of your

arrival.





That’s all in FAQ’s!





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Final words
Thank you for reaching up to this page.


I tried my best to empower you with this detailed guide and I hope it will help you 

in your complete process of getting admission in Germany. 



If you still need personalized help then you can book a live 1:1 call with me 

through this link Or you can also message me on Instagram for Germany admission 

and visa services.

By the way:

If you didn’t see the explanation video for this E-Book, then here it is: 

Bachelors in Germany E-Book Explanation.







Thank you very much!

Berlin,


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