Sociology - European Societies

graduation certificate

(if you have completed your studies)

If you are applying for a higher subject-specific semester, this document is stringently required.

with a final grade

official current transcript of records

with an overall grade

official transcript of records for the master’s program and a current certificate of enrollment

only when applying for the higher subject-specific semesters

if applicable, current certificate of enrollment

in case you are currently enrolled or have been enrolled at a German university / college after completing your first degree

official translations of all certificates if issued in any language other than German or English

issued by sworn translators only or by an institution being entitled to translations for official purposes

proof of English knowledge

if required for the chosen master’s program

proof of other language knowledge

if required for the chosen master’s program

sufficient knowledge of German

(if required for the chosen master’s program)

depending on the requested study course

if applicable, additional study-related skills

if this is a selection criterion for the desired master’s program (please see the specific regulation on allocation of study placements)

completed special application sheet and all documents supporting your hardship application

if you file a hardship application

Diploma/graduation certificate including a list of courses (ToR, Transcript of Records) with grades for individual examinations, credit points/hours, and a final grade.

Respectively transcript of records/preliminary up-to-date course list including credit points/hours and average grade.

Proof of English proficiency (see language requirements).

All applicants who have completed their degree at a higher education institution outside of Germany must also attach a Diploma Supplement to the degree certificate when applying. The Diploma Supplement contains descriptions of your course, of the national grade scale, and gives an overview of the specifics of the respective national education system. The Diploma Supplement is issued by the higher education institution from which you received your first degree.

In case that the higher education institution at which you have studied cannot provide a Diploma Supplement, please enclose a letter to your application documents that describes the contents of your course and the specifics of the national grade scale of the country. You may also refer to a website that contains the required information.

Please do not attach a letter of recommendation, a letter of motivation, or your CV to your application form. In the selection process, these documents are not required and therefore will not be considered.

Please note: This is not a complete and conclusive list of all required documents. Please follow the instructions of the application portals and please ensure submitting your documents in due time and as required (via post mail/e-mail, uploaded files; as officially certified copies, etc).