University of Regensburg [UR] Admission, Requirement, Deadline & Acceptance Rate

University of Regensburg International Student Admissions

University of Regensburg welcomes applications from international students based on the entrance examination scores for certain departments, german language proficiency proof and academic scores in higher secondary education boards. Although domestic and international applicants follow the same steps in the application process, there are few additional requirements in the case of international students.

How to apply?

Application portal:  University Portal 
Application fee: NIL
Basic Admission Requirements:

• School leaving certificate and transcript of grades.
• Copy of passport and VISA
• Curriculum Vitae with detailed academic information and achievements
• Certificate of the University entrance exam, if applicable for the department chosen.
• Declaration of the consent of parents for students under than permissive age 
• German language proficiency proof; Each department requires different levels of proficiency. For UG programs, the level of proficiency needed is C1 or higher.

Master programs usually include 2 to 4 semesters and require different norms and requirements to be followed and fulfilled by students. For master's degrees, students have to approach the concerned department directly to initiate their application process and submit the applications.

English Proficiency Requirements for International Students

German Proficiency for international students

Visa Requirements for International Students

For non-EU citizens who are applying for admission, first, they would require to get a valid visa to study in Germany. Applicants can find information regarding visa application from either the German Embassy or the German Federal Foreign Office. The documents required for the visa application are:

• Invitation from the German host (University/professor). An acceptance letter from the university will also work.
• Proof of the financial condition of the applicant, whether he/she would be able to survive in Germany or not.
• Birth certificate.
• Passport.
• Biometric photographs.
• Application form.

University of Regensburg Undergraduate Admissions

University of Regensburg offers a large number of UG programs for international students. The university provides similar deadlines and application procedures for domestic undergraduate applicants as well as international applicants. However, for international undergraduate applicants, the university has different admission requirements.

Where to Apply: University Online Application/Offline
Application Fee: None
Admission Requirement:

• High school scores
• Passing score in entrance exam
• Proof of academic transcripts
• Resume
• Copy of the passport is required.
• For applicants from China, Mongolia and Vietnam APS certificate is required.

Note: If the foreign applicant wishes to pursue the course in German, then it is mandatory to provide proof of German language knowledge up to B2 level at the time of application. The university also provides various courses to improve your German knowledge.

University of Regensburg Graduate Admissions

The applications for postgraduate admission is directly related to the university. International applicants can apply to the university through its online portal. Passing the aptitude test is a prerequisite for many graduation courses along with University entrance exam qualification.

• Tabular CV
• Proof of university entrance qualification
• Proof of language skills
• Letter of Recommendation (Recommended)
• Certificates of a first professional qualification
• Evidence of relevant course content and extracurricular activities (also: relevant professional experience)
• Statement of Purpose (maximum of 3 pages)

Over 1800 international students from around 100 countries come every year to study. Their guidance and services for the new students make them feel at ease with their surroundings. It is better if the students complete their German learning up to B2 level as it is one of the crucial criteria for the admission process. All the documents should be translated into English or French before submitting.

Applicants are requested to start their process prior 4 or 5 months as it might take up to 3 weeks for processing of the application and early-bird applicants stand a bright chance to get their applications accepted. Once you receive the acceptance letter via email, you can start your VISA application process.