Is it feasible to start a Computer Science bachelor's at one German university and transfer to another the following semester?
Yes, transferring is legally allowed, but switching after just one semester rarely works in practice. Your exam results often are not ready before the next deadline, capped programs will not accept a transfer around a weak entry grade, and most bachelors only admit in winter.
Transferring your Computer Science bachelor's to another German university is legally possible, but attempting it after just one semester is genuinely difficult. You are unlikely to have official results ready in time, and a capped program will not let a transfer bypass the entry grade you did not originally meet.
Why A First Semester Move Is Hard
| Obstacle | Why It Blocks A Quick Transfer |
|---|---|
| Missing transcript | First semester results often arrive after the next deadline |
| Capped program limits | A weak entry grade still blocks a higher semester transfer |
| Winter only intake | Many programs only accept new students in winter |
| Course sequencing | Modules spanning two semesters are not recognised as complete |
Two Realistic Pathways
- Apply again as a first semester student and ask the exam office to credit any matching courses afterward.
- Apply directly for a higher semester slot with your current syllabus, though open spots are limited.
- Stay enrolled at your current university until you hold a written offer, then update your residence permit within four weeks of switching.
My Advice
Unless your reason for switching is urgent, finish a full academic year first so you have a complete, standardised transcript to transfer with. This dramatically raises the odds your credits get accepted, and it keeps your residence permit and enrollment status clean while you plan the move properly.
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