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Can I join a master's program abroad with only one year of graduation completed?

06 Aug 2026 · Answered by Smitha Satish S · 1 min read
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No, you generally cannot join a master's program abroad with only one year of your undergraduate studies completed. Most universities require a completed bachelor's degree for admission.

Some rare exceptions exist, such as conditional admission if you have completed a significant portion of your degree (for example, at least 110 ECTS credits in some German universities), but these are uncommon and vary by institution.

Completing your undergraduate degree is strongly recommended to meet standard requirements and improve your application.

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