How long does a German university usually take to decide on an application after uni-assist forwards it, and is there an admission interview?
After uni assist forwards your file, German universities usually decide within four to eight weeks, counted from the deadline rather than the forwarding date. An admission interview is not standard for bachelor's degrees, but master's programs sometimes use a short aptitude interview.
Once uni assist forwards your application, the clock that matters most starts from your program's official deadline, not the forwarding date itself. Whether you face an interview then depends heavily on your degree level.
Decision Timelines By Program Type
| Program Type | Typical Decision Time |
|---|---|
| Restricted (NC) programs | 4 to 6 weeks after the deadline |
| Open admission programs | 2 to 4 weeks after forwarding |
Will You Face An Interview?
- Bachelor's degrees: interviews are extremely rare, decisions rely on your GPA
- Master's degrees: an aptitude interview is moderately common when your credits match but your GPA is borderline
- Private universities or highly specialized programs almost always require one
- Interviews are usually held online and run about 20 to 30 minutes
My Advice
If your master's program has a known aptitude assessment, prepare a short, clear explanation of your academic background and why you chose that specific university before you are contacted, rather than scrambling once an interview invite lands in your inbox.
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