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University of Goettingen 2023-2024 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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University of Göttingen is one of the largest universities in Germany and is internationally well-known for research facilities. With around 13 faculties including natural science, social science, medicine, and humanities, the university enables students to choose their study of interest from such a wide range of disciplines. The University of Göttingen manifests around 30,000 students hailing from different countries. International tudents pursue more than 200 degree programs at University of Göttingen. Applications for admissions at the University of Göttingen are opened in the terms of winter and summer.

At the time of admission, proof of successful completion of the German language course is a mandatory requirement. University entrance qualification is a mandatory document to be submitted for admission. An evaluation fee of 65 Euro (~5,600 INR) is required to be submitted by the application deadline. Applicants need to look for external organizations for availing international scholarships in Germany as the university does not provide aid to its internationl students. However, for Non-EU-students of the MSc program 'Tropical and International Forestry,' the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) offers some scholarships and for which the application needs to be applied before October.

Highlights

Application Portal	University’s Online Application Portal
Application Fee	Not Required
Evaluation Fee	65 Euro
Minimum GPA	2.5 for the Doctoral degree program
Mode of Payment	Bank Transfer
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Intake Season	Winter and Summer
Financial Aid	Does not offer scholarships except by DAAD for non-EU students

University of Göttingen Admission Deadlines

Applicants are required to submit their completed applications before the deadlines. For Masters and PhD courses, applicants should refer to the deadlines mentioned under the study program:

Winter: July 15
Summer: January 15.

University of Göttingen International Student Admission

The University of Göttingen welcomes about 150 exchange students from all over the world. In addition to this, the university also welcomes international students who want to study in Germany. The application requirements and admission process of the domestic and international applicants are almost the same. International applicants are required to fulfil some additional requirements mentioned below:

Application Portal: University’s Application Portal

Evaluation Fee: 65 Euro

Application Requirements: Mandatory documents to be submitted with the completed application are

University entrance qualification
Evidence of German language proficiency at least a level of A1 and for the Medicine and Dentistry program successful completion of DSH-3-examination.
Statutory declaration (Not compulsory for applicants applying for the higher semester).
Consent of parental confirmation if younger than 18 years at the time of application.

Additional Requirements

Curriculum vitae
Letter of motivation
Evidence of fee payment

Applicants are required to upload all the documents through an online portal. Documents sent via post will not be considered.

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

Students applying for Ph.D. studies and whose first language is not English have to submit evidence for English language proficiency.

Test	Minimum Score Required
IELTS	6
TOEFL pBT	550
TOEFL cBT	213
TOEFL iBT	80
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English	B grade
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English	C grade
UNIcert	Level III

Students applying for World Literature (B.A) have to submit evidence for English language proficiency.

Test scores for very good English proficiency are

Test	Minimum Score Required
IELTS	6.5
TOEFL iBT	95
PTE	76
Cambridge English Scale	180
UNIcert	Level III

Test scores for sufficient English proficiency are

Test	Minimum Score Required
IELTS	5.5
TOEFL iBT	81
Pearson Academic	59
Cambridge English Scale	160
UNIcert	Level II

Visa Process

In order to study in top German universities for more than 90 days, non-EU citizens should apply for a student visa. Application for a visa can be made in a German diplomatic mission in the home country that is an Embassy or Consulate. No fees are required for application papers for the requested German student visa.

Documents required for visa application includes

Letter of acceptance from the university
Valid passport
Evidence of student health insurance
Proof of financing (either account statement or confirmation of financial support by family or scholarship)
Proof of accommodation (Rental agreement)
Two biometric passport photos

University of Göttingen Undergraduate Admissions

International students can pursue undergraduate courses in University of Gottingen in Agricultural science, forestry, and geoscience, Economic science, cultural studies, medical science, natural science, mathematics and informatics, theology. Students can choose either a one-subject or a two-subject bachelor program. No matter which option you choose, both of them will lead to a bachelor's degree with a standard period of six semesters. However, for some programs such as Law, Medicine, or Theology the standard study period is of 9-12 semesters.

Where to Apply: Online application Portal

Application Fee: Not required

Evaluation Fee: EUR 65 (Non-EU/EEA applicants)

Documents Required:

University entrance qualification (HZB).
Proof of proficiency in the German language (DSH-2).
Statutory declaration.
TOEFL and IELTS scores.
Health insurance cover.
Required parental authorization of consent if the applicant is younger than 18 years.

University of Göttingen Graduate Admissions

The University of Göttingen offers more than 100 master's programs in the field of Agricultural Science, forestry and geoscience, Economic science, cultural studies, medical science, natural science, mathematics and informatics, theology.

Here are specific academic requirements for some of the popular Master's programs offered by The University of Göttingen:

Requirements	Master of Computer Science	Master of Science in Molecular Medicine	MSc International Agribusiness and Rural Development	MSc Microbiology and Biochemistry	Master of Mathematics
Evaluation Fee	EUR 65	EUR 65	EUR 65	EUR 65	EUR 65
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
TOEFL/IELTS	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Essay	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required
Work Experience	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required
CV/Resume	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Admission Interview	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
letters of recommendation	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required

Admissions criteria at the University of Göttingen are stringent hence applicants who fit into the admission criteria only get selected. Irrespective of the teaching language, all the programs are open for both international and German students. A limited number of admissions are available for degree programs thus it is necessary to meet application deadlines. However, the main selection criteria are the average grades of the university entrance qualification. Selected applicants will receive a notification of their admission either from the university or hochschulstart.de, including the date of enrolment.

FAQs

Ques. Do I need to have a supervisor for my master thesis before I apply?

Ans. No, students can start looking for a supervisor while preparing their thesis during their first 3 semesters of the master’s program.

Ques. Can I also apply for a second time, if not admitted for the first time?

Ans. Yes, but then you have to send your application and documents again.

Ques. Are the transcripts of my studies sufficient for application or do I need another certificate?

Ans. Transcripts of all semesters and other relevant documents are required.

Ques. Does the Application have to be according to English guidelines?

Ans. No. You can give your application in any style you think is best.

Ques. What will be the content of the selection interview?

Ans. The interview will last approximately 20 minutes. Questions will be about your scientific background, your previous special experiences and expertise in international nature conservation, and your estimation of your own way of working and your ability to work under pressure.