Philipps University of Marburg Admission, Requirement, Deadline & Acceptance Rate

Philipps University of Marburg is one of the oldest and most traditional Hessian University in Germany. It is one of the leading research universities that is ranked in the top universities in Germany and across the globe and won 12 Leibniz Prizes in Hesse. About 24,394 students from all over the world enrolled in winter term 2023-24 for Philipps University of Marburg Admissions.

The institute offers 35 Bachelor, 64 Master, 22 subject degree, 7 advanced training master courses and 1 Magister courses in the field of Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Law, Social Sciences, and Medicines. It has 16 departments and 9 Scientific centers. Some of the courses offered by the University are restricted only to German students like Medicine and Pharmacy.

• Philipps University of Marburg invites application for sessions of Winter and Summer
• The last date to apply for admission at Philipps University of Marburg is January 15 2024
• It has 55% female and 45% male student with 15% of total international students
• Final year students and newcomers international students can seek a partial scholarship from the university. The scholarship is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service
• Students need to pass the German language proficiency test to get admission
• The university accepts IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, CAE scores as proof of English proficiency.
• The Philipps University of Marburg offers admission to International students seeking to study in Germany to all the unrestricted and some of the restricted courses if they fulfill the admission criteria and seats are available.

COVID-19 admission updates

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Philipps University of Marburg has decided to give online education for winter term 2023-24. The admission process will remain uninterrupted as it will be in online mode only. Philipps University of Marburg is also open for personal counseling through web conferences, email, and phone calls.

Candidates can contact at info@uni-marburg.de or +496421 28-22222. The university website also offers a virtual tour of campus and answer queries regarding admissions.

Highlights

Philipps University of Marburg Admission Deadlines

Philipps University of Marburg has a two-semester intake, All applicants must submit the application form before the application deadlines. Application deadlines for a few of the undergraduate and graduate courses may vary by a month.

The general deadline for both Undergraduate and Graduate courses are mentioned here.

Philipps University of Marburg: International Student Admissions

All the international students who want to study in one of the programs offered by the Philipps University of Marburg will have to fulfill the language, admission, and financial requirements to be eligible for admission to study at the German University.

How to apply?

Application Portal: Uni-assist online portal

Application Fee: 75 EUR (15 EUR for additional courses)

Basic Admission Requirements:

International Students need to fulfill some additional requirement for admission at Philipps University of Marburg:

• The completed Application
• Secondary School records
• Motivation letter in 300-500 words
• Official transcript translated into English
• English proficiency Test Scorecard
• Financial support documentation
• A proof of passport
• Curriculum vitae
• Online interview

Additional Requirements

• Letter of recommendation
• Arts portfolio

Note: The motivation letter must be in the English language in 300-500 words. It should be about why you are fascinating or interested in Philipps University of Marburg Admissions

English language requirements for international students

English Proficiency Test Score is required for non -English speaking students or whose medium of study is not English. English Proficiency Test requirement is as follows:

In the unavailability of a language skill proficiency test scorecard, applicants can still apply at Philipps University of Marburg. Those candidates need to participate in the language course before starting the program.

German language requirements

International students are required to prove a German language proficiency level to study in Germany as well as English Language proficiency for some of the courses. The minimum required scores by the university for accepted tests are mentioned in the following table for the reference of applicants.

Visa process to study in Germany

A student from the EURpean Union (EU), EURpean Economic Area/EEA (Norway, Ireland, Liechtenstein) need not submit a visa for studying at the Philipps University of Marburg. Candidates from any other country will require to submit a student visa for living and studying in Germany. It is also recommended to not submit Schengen Visa as it has only 3 months of applicability.

Candidates need some necessary documents while applying for a study visa for Germany for studying at Philipps University of Marburg. This includes the following:

• The complete Uni-assist application
• Certificate of financial statement
• An updated copy of the identification passport page
• Bank statement with sufficient fund for living and education expenses
• Bank statement translated in English and authorized by General of the Federal Republic of Germany

Philipps University of Marburg Undergraduate Admissions

Where to Apply: Course Webpage of the University website or Uni-assist.

Application Fee: 75 EUR + 15 EUR (per additional course)

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must have qualified higher secondary education or equivalent that is recognized by the universities in Germany.

Documents Requirements:

• Copies of Academic certificates/transcript duly authenticated by the competent authorities.
• English language proficiency test scores(if required)
• Proof of German language proficiency
• Statement of Purpose
• Letter of recommendation
• Letter of motivation in 300-500 words in the English language only

The University offers a BA degree in Anglophone Studies with English as the medium of instruction. The language requirement for the same is given below:

After submission of the application, applicants will receive a message via email whether their documentation is complete or not. Once the documentation is complete the process for issuing the Letter of acceptance will take place.

Philipps University of Marburg Graduate Admissions

Philipps University of Marburg offers 64 Master’s degree programs in the subject of Sociology, linguistics, cultural studies, Scientific and Economic Studies. Courses offered here are modularly structured and generally need 120 credits according to the EURpean Credit Transfer System. The graduate program at this university consists of 2 years (4 semesters).

Candidates need an undergraduate degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences or any domestic/foreign qualification university degree. Every candidate needs to submit an English proficiency test and motivation letter to be considered for Philipps University of Marburg Admissions.

Documents Requirements: Academic Transcripts, Letter of Interest, Tabular resume, Language Proficiency score, Letter of Recommendation

Mentioned below are the requirements for admission to some of the popular courses with the English medium of instruction.

Philipps University of Marburg Doctorate Admissions

The university also offers Doctorate programs(Ph.D.) in various fields. International students can apply for the Doctorate program through University Admission portal with the following documents:

• Bachelor’s degree certificate/diploma and its transcripts
• Master’s degree certificate/diploma and its transcripts
• Curriculum vitae
• Research proposal (Summary of the research proposal in Maximum 10 pages inclusive of a methodical approach, timeline and work schedule, bibliography)
• Two letters of recommendation
• An indication of potential supervisors at the University.

The applicants receive suitability points on the basis of documents submitted for admission. For some courses achieving a level of 7 suitability points guarantees direct admission to the course without any interview. Given below are some key points on suitability points:

• Up to 3/4 points are assigned to final grade points average
• Up to 2 points are assigned to Letter of Interest and Resume
• Up to 3 points for experience and/or supplementary subject-based knowledge and certifications.

Philipps University of Marburg is one of the leading innovation and research institutions in Germany. After the successful application, the university invites shortlisted candidates for online interviews. Appropriate certificates, motivation letter, and extra-curricular activities are some core factors university considers for giving admissions.

The last date to apply for Philipps University of Marburg is January 15, 2024, for the summer term. University will send a confirmation mail to selected candidates via Email only.

Based on the suitability points and selection interview conducted via video conferencing, applicants are offered admission into the Graduate and Doctoral program at the Philipps University of Marburg.