Do you think I will be able to get admission in a good university abroad with my profile in Ireland/Germany for a Bachelor's?
It depends heavily on your exact grades and curriculum. Top Irish universities like Trinity College Dublin typically need 75 to 85 percent, while other Irish colleges accept 60 percent and above. Germany requires your high school diploma to match the Abitur standard, or you complete a one year Studienkolleg first.
You can realistically assess your admission chances once you compare your actual grades and curriculum against Ireland and Germany's separate systems, since each country evaluates your high school profile quite differently.
Bachelor's Admission Thresholds By Country
| Country | Entry Threshold | Language Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland (Top Tier) | Trinity College Dublin, UCD: roughly 75 to 85 percent or equivalent | IELTS/TOEFL, usually 6.5 overall band |
| Ireland (Other Institutions) | Technological universities and regional colleges: 60 percent and above | IELTS/TOEFL, similar minimum bands |
| Germany | Diploma must match the Abitur (HZB); otherwise complete a Studienkolleg plus entrance exam | C1 level (TestDaF/DSH) for German-taught programs; English-taught programs are competitive |
Steps To Clarify Your Own Chances
- Confirm whether your curriculum (CBSE, ISC, IB, A-Levels) is directly recognized in Germany or requires a Studienkolleg first.
- Compare your board exam percentage against both a top Irish university and a more accessible technological university.
- Check whether your target German program is English-taught, since those seats are more competitive despite low or no tuition.
My Advice
Share your exact board exam percentage, curriculum type, and intended major, and I can tell you whether you are realistically looking at a top-tier Irish university, a more accessible Irish college, or whether Germany requires a Studienkolleg year first. Do not assume either country is out of reach until you check the specific numbers.
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