I already have a master's degree from DU and want to apply for a second master's in Germany. Would my bachelor's or my master's grade be considered for that admission?
Your bachelor's degree grades and credits are the primary factor considered, since Germany's consecutive master's model treats a master's as a continuation of your undergraduate study. Your DU master's degree cannot replace a weak bachelor's score, but it strengthens your profile as supplementary academic proof of subject knowledge.
Your bachelor's degree grades and credits carry the most weight, not your existing master's. Germany runs on a consecutive master's model, so admissions committees treat any new master's as a continuation of your undergraduate record rather than a fresh evaluation of your DU master's.
How Your Two Degrees Get Evaluated
| Degree | Role in Your Application | What It Determines |
|---|---|---|
| DU Bachelor's | Primary evaluation | Final GPA via the Modified Bavarian Formula, plus ECTS-equivalent credits in required subject modules |
| DU Master's | Supplementary evaluation | Adds academic weight and can bridge minor credit gaps, but cannot fix a weak or unaligned bachelor's |
Rules That Could Affect You
- Strict subject matching applies: your new German master's must align with your bachelor's discipline, so you cannot switch fields entirely even if your first master's was in a related area.
- Some states, including Baden-Wurttemberg and Hesse, classify you as a Zweitstudium (second-degree) applicant, which can mean restricted seat quotas or small extra tuition charges.
- Your Statement of Purpose needs to clearly justify why you want a second master's, since admission boards are cautious about applicants who appear over-qualified without a specific specialization goal.
My Advice
Pull your DU bachelor's transcript today and run it through the Modified Bavarian Formula yourself, so you know your converted GPA before you approach uni-assist. If your bachelor's subject does not closely match your target master's, spend extra time on your motivation letter explaining the specialization gap you are trying to fill.
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