“Academically relevant” means that the content of your previous degree must be compatible with the chosen Master’s programme.

The criteria for what constitutes a suitable match are set out in the curriculum* of the relevant Master’s programme.

^{*Note: Please be aware of additional requirements for programmes with restricted admission and Joint Degree Programmes.}

“At least the same level of higher education” means that the completed study programme must be equivalent to at least a three-year bachelor’s degree of 180 ECTS credits (or the equivalent) at a higher education institution.

You may also be admitted to a master’s degree programme with a completed diploma's degree or master’s degree.

The same level of higher education is not met:

• for bachelor’s programmes lasting less than 3 years / 180 ECTS (or the equivalent)
• for bachelor’s programmes with a non-academic character
• for master’s programmes with a non-academic character
• if the achieved grade is below 50% of the total mark

“Accredited post-secondary educational institutions” are state-recognised universities and universities of applied sciences.

State-recognised means that the educational institution is legally authorised and subject to state supervision. 

Private universities may also be state-recognised.

Examples of non-recognised post-secondary educational institutions include: vocational schools, colleges, other schools without university status, and universities or universities of applied sciences without state recognition.

Admission is possible on the basis of a combination of a bachelor’s degree lasting at least four years and a master’s degree. At least 80% of the the maximum possible marks must have been achieved in these studies.

Admission is not possible on the basis of a bachelor’s degree alone. It does not qualify as a general university entrance qualification.

Admission is possible on the basis of a bachelor’s degree of at least four years’ duration from a Section 1 university. At least 80% of the maximum possible marks (a CGPA of 3.75 out of 4) must have been achieved.

In addition, the VFS Global Competence Check is required.

Admission based on a Section 2 or Section 3 university is not possible. These qualifications are equivalent to an Associate Degree. They do not qualify as a general university entrance qualification.

Admission is possible following a degree course of at least three years at a Section 1 or 2 university. At least 50% of the total marks (First and Second Class) mut have been achieved.

Admission is not possible if:

• The degree is from a Section 3 university.
• The qualification is a Third Class.
• A Higher National Diploma (HND) has been completed.

They do not qualify as a general university entrance qualification.

Admission is possible on the basis of a bachelor’s degree of at least three years’ duration from a Section 1 university. At least 60% of the maximum achievable marks must have been achieved. 

In addition, the VFS Global Competence Check is required.

Admission is not possible if:

• The degree is from a Section 3 university.
• The degree is from a private university.
• The degree was obtained following a two-year bachelor’s degree programme.

It does not qualify as a general university entrance qualification.

Admission is possible on the basis of a bachelor’s degree programme lasting at least four years. Applicants must have achieved at least 80% of the maximum possible marks (CGPA 3.5 out of 4). 

Admission based on a three-year Bachelor’s degree is not possible. It is equivalent to an Associate Degree. It does not qualify as a general university entrance qualification.

Admission is possible with a degree from a Section 1 university lasting at least four years. A minimum of 50% of the total marks (First and Second Class) must be achieved.

Admission is possible with a degree from a Section 2 university requiring at least five years of study. A minimum of 50% of the overall grade (First and Second Class) must be achieved.

Admission is not possible if:

• The degree is from a Section 3 university.
• The degree is a Third Class.
• The degree was obtained following a three-year Bachelor’s programme.
• A Higher National Diploma (HND) has been completed.

They do not qualify as a general university entrance qualification.

Admission is possible with a degree from a Section 1 or Section 2 university comprising at least four years of study. A minimum of 80% of the overall mark (a CGPA of 3.5 out of 4) must be achieved.

In addition, the VFS Global Competence Check is required.

Admission is not possible if:

• The degree is from a Section 3 or Section 4 university.
• The degree is from a private university.
• The qualification was obtained following a two- or three-year bachelor’s degree.

They do not qualify as general university entrance qualification.

Admission is possible on the basis of a bachelor’s degree programme of at least three years’ duration at a Section 1 university. A minimum of 70% of the maximum marks (CGPA 3.5 out of 4) must have been achieved. 

Admission based on a minimum three-year Bachelor’s degree from a Section 2 university is only possible if the university is accredited. A minimum of 70% of the maximum marks (CGPA 3.5 out of 4) must have been achieved.

Admission is not possible if:

• The degree is from a non-accredited (recognised) university.
• A Higher National Diploma (HND) has been obtained.

They do not qualify as a general university entrance qualification.