How long after the application deadline do German public universities typically notify applicants of admission decisions?

You can expect a fairly predictable wait once your German university's application window closes. Most public universities evaluate every applicant together rather than reviewing files on a rolling basis.

Typical Notification Windows

What Changes The Timeline

• Applications routed through uni assist add roughly four to six extra weeks
• NC or restricted courses wait until the deadline closes to rank every applicant
• Non restricted courses sometimes issue decisions a little faster
• Acceptance letters are usually sent out before rejection letters

My Advice

Mark your specific deadline plus eight weeks on your calendar as your realistic check in point, rather than assuming a quicker reply. If you applied through uni assist, follow up with the university directly once you have confirmation your file was forwarded.