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Does my three-year degree from BCMO Open University qualify for admission in Germany for a Bachelor's/Master's?

03 Aug 2026 · Answered by Thaiba Nazreen · 1 min read
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It depends. A three-year degree from BCMO Open University may not automatically qualify for admission to German universities, as recognition of open university degrees varies.

- Recognition: German universities require your degree to be equivalent to the German "Abitur" or a recognized bachelor's degree.
- Assessment: Recognition is determined by the Anabin database and the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).
- Next steps: If your degree is not recognized, you may need to complete a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) before starting your master's.

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