Where can I find detailed information about the admission requirements?
To find out more about the admission requirements, please check the admission info sheet.
Is there a restriction on admission?
Admission to the Master’s programme in Electrical and Microsystems Engineering is restricted to students who successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or natural science subject (e.g., electrical engineering, mechatronics, or microsystems technology), achieving the minimum grade “good” (2.5) or better (i.e. 2.5 NC = “zulassungsbeschränkt”).
How do I prove that I completed a Bachelor’s degree course in a related subject?
We will evaluate the relevance of your Bachelor’s degree based on your degree documents (certificate, grade sheet / transcript). Please merge both documents in one PDF (max. 5 MB).
How do I prove that I am meeting the admission grade requirement?
If you completed your Bachelor’s degree in Germany, you simply submit the preliminary or final degree documents in the OTH application portal. If you completed your Bachelor’s degree outside of Germany, you must first submit your degree documents for evaluation to Uni-Assist and obtain a VPD report with the equivalent German grade. You must then submit the VPD with your application in the OTH portal before the deadline. Admission will be decided based on the German grade listed in your VPD. Any grade average below 2.5 will not be considered for admission unless you can prove you were under the best 51% of your cohort. To do this, you must provide a ranking certificate issued by the controller of examinations of your Bachelor’s degree university. The ranking certificate must be uploaded before the application deadline (attached to the VPD or the degree documents PDF). Ranking certificates will be evaluated by the Examination Board after the application deadline.
What is Uni-Assist?
Uni-Assist is a non-profit association supported by approx. 170 German universities, which helps evaluate international study certificates and determines their equivalence to German educational standards. OTH works with Uni-Assist to assess degrees from abroad.
What is a VPD from Uni-Assist?
If you completed your Bachelor’s degree outside of Germany, you must submit it for evaluation to Uni-Assist and obtain a VPD evaluation report. This report must be uploaded with the other application documents in the OTH Regensburg application portal before the deadline. The VPD contains information about your Bachelor’s degree, whether it qualifies you for studying in Germany, as well as the equivalent German grade.
How do I obtain a VPD from Uni-Assist and how long does it take?
You must apply for it directly at Uni-Assist: https://www.uni-assist.de/en/how-to-apply/. Processing your VPD application can take up to 6 weeks, so make sure to apply early. If you have any questions about the status of your application for VPD, please contact Uni-Assist directly. The VPD process is separate from the application process at OTH Regensburg.
Can I re-use a VPD I submitted for another application?
The VPD is normally only valid for one year, however you can use older VPD as well. If you have a VPD that was issued for another university, you can submit it in the application portal, and we will check if it meets our requirements.
Who do I contact for problems or delays with VPD?
Please contact Uni-Assist directly.
Can I apply for the programme directly through Uni-Assist?
OTH Regensburg does not allow applications directly through Uni-Assist. We only accept applications that have been submitted in the application portal of OTH Regensburg.
I am from India and have already applied for an APS certificate to submit for my visa. Can the APS certificate replace the VPD report?
The APS India certificate cannot replace the VPD because it does not contain the equivalent German grade. The APS certificate is currently only required for visa and does not have to be submitted for application purposes at OTH Regensburg. However, if you already have it, then you can attach it to the VPD report for additional document verification.
Do I need proof of practical experience?
You need to provide proof of either work experience in a related field or an at least 6-month long internship during your studies. If you do not provide sufficient proof of practical experience, you will be asked to complete a 20-week full-time internship within the first two semesters after admission. Please upload any internship or relevant work experience certificates you may have with your application. If you do not have enough practical experience, we will let you know after admission.
Do I have to submit an English and German language certificate?
You need to provide proof of language proficiency with the certificates mentioned in the admission info sheet. Other certificates will not be accepted. You only need to provide ONE certificate: an English certificate, if you want to study in English or a German certificate, if you want to study in German.
What level of English / German is required?
The required levels and types of certificates are listed in the admission info sheet.
Do you also accept medium of instruction certificates?
We do not accept medium of instruction certificates.
Is it possible to apply with a language certificate older than two years?
Yes, you can use older language certificates as well.
Do I still need to hand in a language certificate even though I am a native speaker?
If English is your native language, you do not need a language proficiency certificate.
Do I need to complete an aptitude test to qualify for admission?
There is no aptitude test. We make our decision based on your application.
