Secondary
school leaving
certificate
Admission
Note: For all qualifications, if no proof of one successful year of academic study at a recognized higher education institution is available, the applicant is required to complete the Feststellungsprüfung (Assessment Examination) after attending a Studienkolleg (Preparatory College) in a subject-oriented track relevant to their prior specialization. This applies to nearly all students.
Bahrain
| Specialization | Certificate Code | Admission | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literary | BHR-BV01 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam for humanities, law, economics |
| Science | BHR-BV02 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam for all other subjects except humanities (excl. Arabic, English, Islamic Studies) |
| Commercial | BHR-BV03 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam for Arabic, English, Islamic Studies, Economics |
| Islamic Studies | BHR-BV04 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam for Arabic, English, Islamic Studies |
| Technical | BHR-BV05 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics etc. Assessment exam for Technology fields |
| Textile | BHR-BV06 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam for Textile Technology |
Kuwait
| Specialization | Certificate Code | Admission | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literary | KWT-BV01 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 2 years university study Assessment exam for humanities, law, social sciences, public administration, economics Min. 50% of max. score |
| Science | KWT-BV02 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 2 years university study Assessment exam for agricultural sciences, medicine, natural sciences, mathematics, pharmacy, engineering, veterinary medicine, dentistry Min. 50% of max. score |
| Industrial (Pre-Technician) | KWT-BV03 | No admission | Not recognized |
Oman
| Specialization | Certificate Code | Admission | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literary | OMN-BV01 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam for humanities, law, economics |
| Scientific | OMN-BV02 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam required for all subjects |
| Agricultural | OMN-BV03 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam for agricultural sciences |
| Commercial | OMN-BV04 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam for economics |
Qatar
| Specialization | Certificate Code | Admission | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literary | QAT-BV01 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam for humanities, law, social sciences, public admin, economics Min. 55% of max. score |
| Scientific | QAT-BV02 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam required for all subjects Min. 50% of max. score |
| Industrial | QAT-BV03 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam for engineering/technology Min. 75% of max. score |
Saudi Arabia
| Specialization | Certificate Code | Admission | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literary | SAU-BV01 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam for humanities, law, social sciences, economics |
| Commercial | SAU-BV03 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam for economics |
| Science | SAU-BV02 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam required for all subjects |
| Industrial | SAU-BV04 | No admission | Not recognized |
United Arab Emirates
| Specialization | Certificate Code | Admission | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literary | ARE-BV01 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam for humanities, social sciences, law, economics |
| Science | ARE-BV02 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam required for all subjects |
| Advanced Stream | ARE-BV03 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam required for all subjects |
| General Stream | ARE-BV04 | Direct admission (subject-oriented) | With proof of 1 year university study Assessment exam required for all subjects |
Glossary
Direct subject admission
You can apply directly to a bachelor's program in Germany, but only in fields related to your high school stream (e.g., science, literature, industrial).
Additional Study Requirement
The number of completed years of accredited university study (in your home country) required to be eligible for German admission.
Not recognised
This stream is not considered sufficient for direct German university admission, even with extra years of study.
Industrial Stream
Vocational or technical high school tracks with a focus on applied sciences. These are often recognised only by Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen) in Germany, if at all.
Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
A type of German university focused on practical skills and application, often with a narrower subject range and more direct career pathways.