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What is the admission time for the universities?

06 Aug 2026 · Answered by Pallavi Attri · 1 min read
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German universities generally have two main intakes each year:

- Winter Semester (starts in October): Applications usually open in early May and close by July 15.
- Summer Semester (starts in April): Applications typically open in early December and close by January 15.

For Indian students, allow extra time for the mandatory APS Certificate (processing can take 6 - 12 weeks) and Uni-Assist application processing (4 - 8 weeks). These timelines are subject to change.

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