Study in Germany at Otto Von Guericke University Magdeburg
Whether you attended the Seminar – “Study in Germany” on 15 July with ‘Otto Von Guericke University Magdeburg representatives or have missed it, here you can find all the important information you need to apply to the German university – Otto Von Guericke University, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence.
The University is one of the best education institutions focused on engineering, natural sciences, and medicine. It also offers a wide range of study programs in economics, management, social sciences, and humanities. There are many good pathway programs to start with.
Types of specialized Courses available:
- M-course: for medical, biological, and pharmaceutical degrees
- T-course: for mathematical, science, or technical degrees
- W-course: for business, economics, and social science degrees
For successful university studies in Germany, one must attend a preparatory year and pass an official exam.
Curriculum Specific Requirements
General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary & Advanced Level (GCE/GCSE AS & A Level, Cambridge International)
Students who have completed GCE AS & A Levels are eligible for direct admission if they satisfy the following requirements:
A total of four subjects are required, which must be independent of one other and have general education, and non-vocational content.
At least three A Levels and one AS Level of which one must be a language exam (literature is not accepted) and an exam in mathematics or natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology).
International Baccalaureate
Firstly, the foreign student should have completed full-time education in 12 consecutive school years. And, to obtain direct admission, the following is required:
- Six examination subjects, of which three must be at “Higher Level” (HL) and the rest in “Standard Level” (SL), that are independent of one another are needed and must include the following subjects:
- Two languages at level A or B, of which at least one is a foreign language as “Language A” or “Language B HL”.
- A natural science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
- Mathematics (Mathematical Methods or Mathematics HL or Further Mathematics in conjunction with Mathematics HL).
- A social science subject (History, Geography, Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, Social Anthropology, and Business and Management.
- The sixth compulsory subject may, in addition to the subjects specified above, be taken from one of the following subjects: – Art/Design, Music, Theatre Arts; Film, Literature and Performance, another modern foreign language, Latin, Classical Greek, General Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Environmental Systems, Computer Science, Design Technology, World Religions, Sports Exercise, and Health Science.
- mong the three Higher Level subjects must be either Mathematics or a natural science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
- All subjects must be done in two consecutive years in the IB Diploma Programme.
- The sixth required subject must have a minimum IB-Grade “4”. If only one subject has an IB-Grade “3”, it can be compensated by another subject of the same level of proficiency with a minimum IB-Grade “5” with at least a total of 24 points.
If the above requirements are not met by the student, the student can still enroll at the university after joining the Studienkolleg and successfully completing the “Feststellungsprüfung” (FSP) for the corresponding field of study.
American High School Diploma
Students are eligible to enroll in the Studienkolleg if they achieve a minimum unweighted Cumulative Grade Point Average (CumGPA) of 3.0. Students have to also provide evidence of completing the following subjects:
16 academic units from 9th to 12th grade:
| English | 4 units | English IV or Honors or AP English each with a minimum grade of “C” |
| 2nd Language | 2 units | |
| Social Studies | 3 units | |
| Mathematics | 2 or 3 units | Algebra II or trigonometry (11th grade) and Precalculus (12th grade) each with minimum grade C |
| Science | 2 or 3 units | Minimum grade “C” in each of Biology, Chemistry or Physics |
| 5 mathematics and science units 2 elective units | ||
If the student only completed grades 10-12 at the high school, then only 3 units for English are required.
Please note: Upcoming winter term of 2019/2020 German universities will no longer accept a Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) in addition to the High School Diploma for direct admission.
National Curriculum
If you have done National Curriculum you may check out the needed grade to be able to apply for Study in German Universities:
| Country | Overall High School Result | Study Section | Direct Admission/Studienkolleg |
| Egypt* | 60% (1994) | Industrial | Studienkolleg |
| India* | 50% | Pre-University Exam | Studienkolleg |
| 50% | High School Cert. | Studienkolleg | |
| Jordan* | 50% | Scientific | Studienkolleg |
| Kuwait** | 50% | Scientific | Studienkolleg |
| Lebanon | 50%-60% | Math, Scientific | Studienkolleg |
| Lebanon | >60% | Math, Scientific | Direct Admission |
| Pakistan** | 50% | Scientific | Studienkolleg |
| Palestine Gaza* | 50%-59% | Scientific | Studienkolleg |
| Palestine Gaza* | >60% | Scientific | Direct Admission |
| Palestine West Bank* | 50%-64% | Scientific | Studienkolleg |
| Palestine West Bank* | >64% | Scientific | Direct Admission |
| Qatar* | 50% | Scientific | Studienkolleg |
| Saudi Arabia* | 50% | Scientific | Studienkolleg |
| Sudan* | 50% | Scientific | Studienkolleg |
| Syria | 60%-70% | Scientific | Studienkolleg |
| Syria | >70% | Scientific | Direct Admission |
| UAE* | 50% | Scientific | Studienkolleg |
| Yeman* | 50% | Scientific | Studienkolleg |
Special requirements for different academic fields
For Engineering and Mathematical study courses:
- GCE A-Level in Mathematics
- One of the following GCE A-Level subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer science
For Natural Science Study Courses:
- Two of the following GCE A-Level subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
For humanities, law, social science, economics, and art study courses:
- A GCE A-Level subject that corresponds to the chosen course of study.
- Additionally, GCE A-Level in Mathematics for economics and social sciences
For Medical study courses:
- Three GCE – Level subjects in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Bachelor Programs at Otto Von Guericke University in Magdeburg
| Applied Statistics | Industrial Engineering / Process and Energy Engineering |
| Biomedical Engineering | Informatik – Dual |
| Biosystems Engineering | Information Technology – Smart Systems |
| Business Informatics | International Business and Economics |
| Business Management | International Management |
| Chemical Engineering: Molecular and Structural Product Design | Mathematical Engineering |
| Computational Visualistics | Mathematics |
| Computational Visualistics – Dual | Mechanical Engineering |
| Computer Science | Mechatronics |
| Computer Systems in Engineering | Media Literacy: Audiovisual Culture and Communications |
| Cultural Engineering | Philosophy – Neurosciences – Cognition |
| Economics | Physics |
| Educational Science | Process Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering and Information Technology | Psychology |
| Environmental and Energy Engineering | Safety and Hazard Defence |
| European Studies | Social Sciences |
| Industrial Engineering / Electrical Engineering and Information Technology | Sports and Engineering |
| Industrial Engineering / Logistics | Sports Science |
| Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering | Systems Engineering and Engineering Cybernetics |
| Industrial Engineering / Process and Energy Engineering | Vocational Education |
| Informatik – Dual | Industrial Engineering / Process and Energy Engineering |
| Information Technology – Smart Systems | Informatik – Dual |
| Information Technology – Smart Systems |
Our partnership with Magdeburg University, one of our esteemed partner universities, is facilitated through its State-Approved Private StudientKolleg.
Advantages:
- 12 months of the integrated intensive program (not 2 years)
- Private state-approved studientkolleg institute (no entrance exam)
- On-Campus housing
- Full student support
- 14000 students – Rich International Community
Application and Admission Requirements
| Start Semester | Application Deadline |
| Winter Semester (October) | August 15 |
| Summer Semester (April) | Feb 15 |
| Required Documents |
| Passport photocopy |
| 2 Personal Photos |
| Authenticated school leaving certificate |
| Personal CV (in English) |
| Motivation Letter (in English) |
| Complete Application Form |
| A1 or A2 German Language Level |
Important Note for students interested in Medical Programs:
- International students cannot apply for medical majors beforehand and obtain conditional admission in Germany. Instead, they must complete the studientkolleg and FSP exam and then apply for the medical “Restricted Seats”
Application deadline to apply to Magdeburg University
If you are a foreign applicant interested in applying for a degree in medicine, engineering, or any other major at Otto Von Guericke University Magdeburg, contact us to learn about the fee structure and application procedure. Our expert guidance through Studygram can help ensure a successful journey and support your academic future. Book a free consultation.