General Requirements for studying in Germany
To start a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at Otto von Guericke University (OVGU), you need to meet certain basic requirements. Here’s an overview of the most important information:
University Entrance Qualification (HZB) for Bachelor's Programs
To enroll in a Bachelor’s program, you need a University Entrance Qualification (HZB). This includes certificates that qualify you for higher education in Germany, primarily your high school diploma. Depending on your country of origin, you might also need to complete several semesters of study in your home country.
The recognition of your certificates depends on your country of origin and will only be confirmed after your application documents have been reviewed.
Check in advance if your qualification is sufficient for studying in Germany using these links:
- Check: university admission | uni-assist
- Database on admission requirements - DAAD
- anabin (in German)
Requirements for Master's Programs
To apply for a Master’s program, you typically need a degree in a related field equivalent to a German Bachelor’s degree. Specific admission requirements can be found on the respective program’s website (see table below).
The recognition of your certificates depends on your country of origin and will only be confirmed after your application documents have been reviewed.
Admission may come with conditions: You may need to complete supplementary modules within the first two semesters to fulfill missing requirements. A maximum of 15 credit points (CP) in the required areas may be accepted as missing.
Program-specific requirements
Each program has specific criteria. Below is a list of programs offered by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FMB) with their respective languages of instruction:
Program | Language of courses |
Bachelor AI Engineering - Artificial Intelligence in Engineering | German |
Bachelor Elektromobilität (in German) | German |
Bachelor Engineering Science | English |
Bachelor Mechanical Engineering Bachelor Mechanical Engineering (dual) |
German |
Bachelor Mechatronics | German |
Bachelor Industrial Engineering / Logistics | German |
Bachelor Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering Bachelor Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering (dual) |
German |
Master Biomechanical Engineering | English |
Master Computational Methods in Engineering | English |
Master Integrated Design Engineering | German |
Master Mechanical Engineering | German |
Master Mechatronics | German |
Master Systems Engineering for Manufacturing | English |
Master Industrial Engineering Production, Logistics, Products | German/English |
Tip: Start early! Be sure to familiarize yourself with the specific requirements of your chosen program and allow plenty of time for steps like language certification and document recognition.