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We are delighted that you have decided to continue your studies at 51ÁÔÆæ and are applying for a master's program.

The following documents are necessary for your application:

• Certificate of first, undergraduate-level higher education degree (typically a Bachelor's, but also Diplom, Magister, etc.) 

If you are unsure whether your initial undergraduate degree aligns with the content and theme of the program offered here, please contact the academic advisory service (you can find the relevant contact information in the brief description of each program on the Master's program overview page).

• "Transcript of Records"

This document serves as evidence of the content of your studies. If there is no Transcript of Records in your university system, please send us a comparable document with a list of subjects and grades.

This document is required when specific course contents need to be verified. If you are unsure, please upload the Transcript using the upload function or send it to the application address provided.

• APS Certificate

Applicants from Vietnam and the People's Republic of China are required to submit an APS Certificate in its original form.

• Proof of Secondary School Completion

(Abitur, IB, Lise diplomasi, high school diploma, etc.)

All certificates and language proficiency documents must be submitted in the original language and with an official translation into German or English. Certificates, proofs, and translations must be .

For Master's programs taught in German, the DSH-2 certificate must be submitted by the application deadline.

Enrollment without passing the DSH-2 exam (or an equivalent certificate) is not possible, even if you have received academic admission to the Master's program.

For master's programs taught in English, no German language proficiency proof is required. However, basic knowledge of German can be extremely helpful.

The following language certificates are recognized as equivalent to DSH-2:

• TestDaF: All results with at least TDN 4
• Goethe-Zertifikat C2
• KMK-Prüfung: Deutsches Sprachdiplom Zweite Stufe (DSD II), consistently at level C1
• Telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule: With results of "satisfactory," "good," or "very good"
• KDS and GDS (Kleines/Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom), Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP)
• Deutsche Sprachprüfung II

Additionally, the following educational qualifications exempt you from providing DSH proof:

• Assessment test (Studienkolleg) with a German language examination
• German Abitur and equivalent qualifications in Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein (with German language)
• Foreign educational certificates according to the KMK decision dated June 2, 1995, as amended on March 23/24, 2016:
•    Mittlere Reife from a German-speaking school (continuous German instruction until completing Mittlere Reife and at least a "satisfactory" grade in German in the German leaving certificate) in combination with one of the following qualifications:
•    A-Level "German" from the British General Certificate of Education, Higher Grade in "German" in the Scottish Certificate of Education, or Standard Level in German from the IB Diploma.

In accordance with the admission requirements and program-specific criteria for the respective master's programs, additional documents and evidence may be required, typically including:

The online application process provides you with the opportunity to apply without the need for physical documents. Using the upload function, you can digitally submit all the required documents, such as your resume, motivation letter, and scanned transcripts (if necessary), and associate them with your respective application. Your 51ÁÔÆæ matriculation number will be used for identification.

The use of the upload function is voluntary but highly recommended. However, if you are unable to scan the required documents, you can send them as simple copies to the following address:

51ÁÔÆæ
Master's department
c/o uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin

Always include your applicant number when sending documents by mail (you will receive this by email from uni-assist).

Certified copies of the required documents must be presented upon enrollment in the new program.

ATTENTION: Supplementary document submission is only possible within the framework of the application process. The complete application must be submitted by the end of the application period.

Registration with uni-assist e.V.:

For the online application, you need to create a . Initially, you will be prompted to log in or, if you haven't created an account yet, to register.

After registration, you will receive an email containing a link to activate your user account. You can then log in and work on your application (even in multiple sessions).

Entering your data:

• Once you have successfully registered, please fill out the applicant data and educational history sections. You can review this information under "Mein Konto" (My Account) at any time.
• Next, you can search for and select your desired program (up to three are allowed). The chosen program will then appear in your shopping cart (top right).
• Access the program selection through the shopping cart and complete the online application by clicking on "Weitere Fragen zum Antrag anzeigen (offene Pflichtfragen)" (Show More Questions about the Application (open mandatory questions).
• Please ensure that you answer or complete all mandatory and relevant questions in all tabs. If you are using the upload function, verify that the path to your documents is displayed correctly.
• Also, check if there are forms or information about the program available for download and use them if necessary.
• Under "Meine Anträge" - "Dokumente"  (My Applications - Documents), you can upload additional files if needed. Any documents you have already uploaded in response to the relevant questions do not need to be uploaded again here.

Finalizing your application:

• Once you have answered all mandatory questions and successfully uploaded all necessary documents, please click "Zur Kasse gehen" (Proceed to Checkout).
• After completing the payment process, the data cannot be changed. Your application will appear under  "Meine Anträge" (My Applications) in the application overview, indicating that the application has been submitted.
• Any further additions or changes can only be submitted via email or postal mail, with your applicant number provided, to uni-assist e.V.
• You can print the application form for your records.

For technical questions about the online application, please use uni-assist's  (you must be logged in to access it).

For questions regarding the application process, please contact the Master's coordination team.

For questions about the program's content, please contact the Academic Advisory Service (you can find the relevant contact information in the program's description on the master's ).