4 semesters
English
Free (279.9 EUR/sem)
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What you need to apply for African Studies at Leipzig University
The institute will check whether the above [requirements](https://www.gkr.uni-leipzig.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/ma...) have been met and then issue an official notification. This serves as proof that candidate meets the admission requirements.
What to prepare for your application to African Studies
The following documents are usually needed for a complete application and must be submitted by the application deadline:
Certificate including marks for the individual subjects for your secondary school education (e. g. Baccalaureat, school leaving certificate)
Proof of degrees already completed (e. g. bachelor’s, Diplom)
Official transcript of records for all completed credits
If you do not yet have your degree certificate: confirmation that you have completed all examinations and assessed work
Documentation of the grading system of your previous higher education institution
Proof of required language proficiency
Curriculum vitae in German or English
Applications from China, India or Vietnam: Certificate from the Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) – you can find the current regulations on the APS websites: China, India, Vietnam
Proof of passed aptitude test or positive review of the subject-specific admission requirements, if applicable
It is possible that you will need to submit additional documents. To find out, check the uni-assist country information. Please submit your application as early as possible so that uni-assist has the chance to request missing documents before the deadline.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application fee
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