Author: UniApply

The results of the evaluation of universities in the framework of the Exzellenzstrategie - a key support program for Germany's top universities.

The good news is that the 10 universities re-evaluated have been positively rated and will continue to be funded for another 7 years from 2027.

Universities that retain the status of Exzellenzuniversität:
- RWTH Aachen
- Universität Bonn
- Berlin University Alliance (FU, HU and TU Berlin)
- TU Dresden
- Universität Hamburg
- Universität Heidelberg
- KIT Karlsruhe
- LMU München
- TU München
- Universität Tübingen

A university that has dropped out of the program:
- Universität Konstanz - did not reach the required amount clusters.

Coming from UniApply Germany

The short answer is: most of the time no. In most public universities in Germany, the SAT is not a compulsory exam. But there are some programs where it is required:

• Mechanical Engineering at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
• Data Science at KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
• Computer Science at Universität des Saarlandes
• Data Science and AI at Universität Bayreuth

An alternative to the SAT is the TestAS. This is a standardized test for international students that is often accepted by German universities as an indicator of academic readiness.

Enrollment support

UniApply Germany helps to understand the requirements, select programs and prepare documents taking into account all nuances.

Summer is the perfect time to combine traveling, language and your first experience of living in Germany 🇩🇪

Language camps are suitable for school children and teenagers: intensive German or English classes, accommodation, excursions, international atmosphere and a safe environment.

That's good news:
two of our students from Russia and Kazakhstan have already received visas and are going to the camp in June ✈️.

You can still sign up now, but closer to summer, places are actively running out.

A complete selection of language camps - here.

If you want to choose a camp for your age, language level and budget - write us, we will help you choose the best option.

Do you want to start a technical bachelor's program in Germany right after school? Fast Track at RWTH Aachen allows you to enroll without a schudienkolleg and start your bachelor's program right away.

•  The deadline for submission is May 31
• Cost - 3.500 €

Available Directions:
- Mechanical engineering
- Economics and engineering (with a bias towards mechanical engineering)
- Electrical engineering and information technology
- Computer Engineering
- Informatics

Selection is based on school grades, TestAS, motivation letter and online interview.

Reminder: this Saturday there will be a webinar about applying to universities in Germany.  REGISTRATION

When people talk about «top universities», they usually think of rankings. But in Germany there is a university that is valued not for its position in the lists, but for the quality of training and graduates.

It's about the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), an elite IT institute based at the University of Potsdam, founded by SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner.

Bachelor's Degree: IT-Systems Engineering

• modern infrastructure and high-tech laboratories
• small groups and individualized approach
• lots of practice and project work
• strong community

Master's Degree: Computer Science and Digital Health

• focus on research and own projects
• the best indicator of support for students during their studies
• good ratio of associate professors per student

HPI is not a mass university or a «conveyor belt of degrees». It is a place where they train IT specialists who are well known by recruiters and the industry - even without high-profile rankings.

• at no extra charge to sign up for summer language courses,
• find a school for long-term language courses and get free assistance in applying for a national visa,
• consult about admission to private universities and intelligently enroll in a program.

A reminder about our webinar series starting as early as this Saturday!

The UniApply Germany team invites you to free webinar series!

Jan. 31, 11:00 CET - language programs

Feb. 7, 11:00 CET - Stüdienkolleg.

February 14., 11:00 CET - Bachelor's and Master's Degrees

We'll tell you about:

• Intensive language courses in Germany
• The nuances of admission to the Stüdienkolleg
• Admission to Bachelor's and Master's degree programs
• Visa requirements 
• Actual cases of enrollment 

Who will conduct the webinar:
Lydia, founder of the UniApply Germany agency with years of experience in guiding students through all stages of enrollment.

Important:
- There will not be a recording of the webinar - join online!
- There is no limit to the number of seats on the webinar - call your friends!

Once you register for the webinar, we will send you a link via email.

Finding a place to live is one of the most difficult steps when moving to Germany. Platform Uniplaces helps students book a room or apartment quickly and securely before they arrive in the country.

Uniplaces has been around since 2013 and was created to make it easier to rent a home without guarantors and unnecessary bureaucracy.

Why Uniplaces are convenient for students

• vetted housing options
• secure online booking
• suitable for medium and long term rentals
• Before booking, you can ask questions to the curator and clarify all details
• options for a variety of budgets.

UniApply Germany Student Discount. Use promo code UP10UNIAPPLY and get -10% on the platform's commission.

If you are planning to study in Germany, you probably already know: undergraduate scholarships for international students are practically non-existent.

Universität Heidelberg offers Hans-Peter-Wild Talent Scholarships - a scholarship of 1000€ per month for talented students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).

Who would be eligible for a scholarship?

• for candidates entering bachelor's programs
• candidates for master's programs in STEM fields

What is required to submit an application:

• motivation letter
• CV
• A minimum of 2 letters of recommendation from STEM professionals
• educational documents
• evidence of STEM activities: Olympiads, prizes, awards, internships, publications, reports, participation in conferences, seminars, academies, circles, Schülerstudium (study at a university during school)

For international students, undergraduate scholarships are a huge rarity, and here the university directly invests in the talent before they even begin their studies.

If you are strong in STEM, save and start preparing early.

accompaniment

consultation

preparation for the Stüdienkolleg admission test