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What you need to apply for Astrophysics at University of Potsdam
The master’s degree program in Astrophysics recognizes the following qualifications:
UNIcert certificate: at least III
TOEFL® Internet-Based Test (iBT) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition with at least 95 points
Cambridge English C1 Advanced (CAE) with at least 180 points
IELTS “Academic” with at least 7 points in every test component
Pearson Test of English - PTE Academic with at least 76 points
Cambridge English C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Certificate of a degree from an English-language degree program at an accredited institution of higher education
Certificate of a general higher education entrance qualification from an English-taught course of education and acquired in a country with English as official language
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Undergraduate academic degree in physics adding up to 180 CP; academic degrees in other scientific subjects, provided they are related to physics. Proof of knowledge in the fields of physics and mathematics adding up to 60 CP, at least 6 CP of which in astrophysics. English language skills | at least C1 (CEFR) Certificates for documentation: [www.uni-potsdam.de/language-skills](www.uni-potsdam.de/language-skills)
achelor's degree in physics or other science field with at least 60 credit points in physics and mathematics, including at least six credit points in the field of astrophysics. Prior knowledge in astrophysics must be certified in the Transcript of Records (ToR).
What to prepare for your application to Astrophysics
Application Documents
When applying for the first semester of study, you will need to upload the following documents as pdf:
1. Proof of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent first degree from a higher education institution by submitting your certificate of completion and your diploma. If applicable, also submit your diploma supplement.
If your diploma does not show proof of our subject-specific academic admission requirements, please submit a confirmation of your modules completed and credit points acquired (e.g. module performance overview, transcript of records) in addition to your certificate of completion and your diploma.
For an application without a formally completed degree, the following minimum number of credit points must be documented at the time of application with a current transcript of records or confirmation issued by the institution of higher education regarding the current total number of credit points up to that point:
at least 140 credit points for bachelor’s degree programs with a total of 180 credit points
at least 170 credit points for bachelor’s degree programs with a total of 210 credit points
at least 200 credit points for bachelor’s degree programs with a total of 240 credit points
2. Evidence of the content and structure of your academic training. This can be, for example, module catalogs, study and examination regulations or a syllabus.
3. If applicable, preliminary review documentation (Vorprüfungsdokumentation) by uni-assist e.V.
If you are submitting an academic degree or academic records from a higher education institution abroad, you must also upload a document on the evaluation of the degree as an entrance qualification for master’s studies (preliminary review documentation – Vorprüfungsdokumentation or VPD) via the admission and enrollment portal. Please refer to the following website for information on how to apply for a VPD.
Applying for a VPD does not count as an application for the degree program. Be sure to allow enough time to apply for a VPD; the average processing time at uni-assist is 4 to 6 weeks.
The VPD must be submitted via the admission and enrollment portal by the application deadline.
If you would like to apply with a degree from a recognized institution of higher education in the People's Republic of China, Vietnam and India, you must also submit the relevant APS certificate with your application documents in addition to the VPD.
4. If applicable, translations by a sworn translator. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than German or English, a translation of these documents by a sworn translator must also be uploaded via the admission and enrollment portal.
5. If applicable, a placement notice for first or advanced semester entry issued by the Chair of the Examining Board of the degree program. In addition you are required to submit documents which confirm periods of enrollment and semesters of enrollment in a master's degree program or in an equivalent academic program.
Prospective students who are or were enrolled in a related master's program and want to transfer to the Univesity of Potsdam can find information on how to obtain a mandatory placement notice on this page. Students who are currently enrolled in a master's program at the University of Potsdam and want to transfer into another master's program can find information on how to receive a placement notice on this page.
6. A complete and up-to-date CV in tabular format from the 16th year of your life which includes all periods you were enrolled at an institution of higher education. That includes ongoing, interrupted and formally completed study periods.
7. If applicable, evidence of the change of names by presenting a copy of the offical certificate about the name change (for example marriage certificate).
8. Additional program-specific documentation for each master’s degree program
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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