If I complete a recognized foundation year in one engineering field, can I apply for a different bachelor's in Germany?
Yes, but your options stay limited to the same subject cluster as your foundation year. Completing the T Kurs, the engineering track, lets you switch freely among fields like mechanical engineering, computer science, or physics, though you cannot move into business or humanities fields.
Your foundation year in Germany does not give you a general entrance qualification. Switching bachelor's fields afterward is still possible, but only within the same subject cluster your track was designed for.
What Your Track Allows
| Your Track | You Can Switch Into |
|---|---|
| T Kurs (Technical) | Mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, computer science, physics, math |
| Outside STEM | Requires a different track, such as W Kurs or M Kurs |
What Else To Confirm
- Credit transfers between different bachelor's programs are rare, so plan to start from semester one
- You still need to meet the new program's own Numerus Clausus grade requirement
- Verify eligible switches using the Anabin database or the DAAD entrance qualification database
- Check that your German or English level meets the new program's language threshold
My Advice
Before you commit to a new major, look up your target program's Zugangsordnung and confirm it explicitly lists your T Kurs foundation year as an accepted qualification. Do not assume compatibility just because both fields sound technical.
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