EU citizens and EFTA states
If you come from a country of the European Union or the EFTA states, you can take up any degree programme in Brandenburg.
A wide range of study opportunities await you in Brandenburg. To be able to study in Germany, you need a school-leaving certificate that qualifies you to study (higher education entrance qualification). As an EU citizen, you can also enter Germany without a visa due to the freedom of movement. You only need a valid identity card or comparable proof of identity to enter the country. The same applies if you are a citizen of Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland. Brandenburg is home to the ESiSt network, which aims to facilitate access to the network's universities for prospective international students. To this end, the 8 participating universities offer language and specialised courses that conclude with a university entrance examination. If you pass the exam, you can apply for a degree programme in the field of study. Incidentally, it is also possible to do a dual study programme in Brandenburg! A dual study programme combines a university degree with practical training in a company. You can find out more about this in our skilled labour portal. You can also contact the International Office of your chosen university directly.
For admission to the degree programme, you need a university entrance qualification and/or a recognised degree
Citizens of the EU, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland only need a valid passport or identity card to enter Germany. (EU freedom of movement). Please note that you can stay in Germany for a period of three months. In the state of Brandenburg, as in the whole of Germany, there is an obligation to register. If you are staying in Germany for a longer period, you must register your residential address with the relevant residents' registration office no later than 14 days after entering the country.
Take language courses: You must have sufficient language skills for a German-language degree programme! The ESiSt-Netzwerk↗ Brandenburg supports you in this!
Das Netzwerk ESiSt bereitet internationale Studieninteressierte sprachlich und fachlich auf ein Hochschulstudium in Brandenburg vor.
Übersicht Hochschulen in Land Brandenburg (inkl. Auflistung International Offices)
Make it in Germany↗ – Webseite der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
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