TestAS 2026: The Exam for German Universities Explained

Picture the scene: you are a final-year secondary-school student with a 92% in advanced maths, 88% in physics, and a dream of studying computer science at TU Munich. You open uni-assist.de and spot three letters in the requirements: TestAS. Panic. You read on and find a footnote: “for applicants from non-EU countries.” You open a student forum and see two flatly contradictory posts. The first: “EU citizens do NOT have to take TestAS.” The second: “I scored 118 on TestAS and it helped me get into medicine at Heidelberg, even though I’m an EU citizen.” Who’s right?

Both of them. And that is exactly why this guide exists.

TestAS (Test for Academic Studies) is one of the most misunderstood exams in the German admissions system from an international applicant’s point of view. For some of you it is mandatory; for others it is formally not required at all. Yet in certain scenarios it can be the tool that moves you from the waitlist to the admitted list. In this guide I’ll break the whole topic down to first principles: when TestAS is a waste of time and €100, and when it is the single best investment you can make in your 2026 application.

If you are reading this after our complete guide to studying in Germany, you already know the context: €0 tuition, the Numerus Clausus system, TestDaF, uni-assist. TestAS is one piece of that puzzle worth understanding on its own — because its logic is different from the rest of the admissions process.

What exactly is TestAS, and who really has to take it?

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): TestAS is a standardised academic-aptitude test developed by the TestDaF-Institut and the Society for Academic Study Preparation, used by German universities to gauge the potential of non-EU applicants applying for bachelor’s degrees. For an EU citizen holding a recognised school-leaving certificate, it is formally not required, but it can be a strategic tool when applying to ultra-competitive Numerus Clausus courses, where it serves as a tiebreaker among tightly bunched Abitur-equivalent grades.

TestAS was created in 2007 as an answer to a growing problem for German universities: how do you compare applicants holding school certificates from 100+ countries, where grading scales, curricula and the expected level of abstract thinking differ wildly? India’s Higher Secondary Certificate, China’s Gaokao, Brazil’s Vestibular, a national school-leaving exam from any EU country, Ukraine’s ZNO — each of these documents means something different. Germany needed a universal point of reference for academic potential, independent of any national school system.

The exam tests four things: understanding patterns and sequences, quantitative reasoning, analysing graphs and relationships, and — depending on the module you choose — subject knowledge at secondary-school level. Crucially, TestAS does not test your German or English. The test is delivered in one of two languages (DE or EN) and the instructions are in that language, but the logic of the tasks is abstract — diagrams, numbers, geometric patterns. Someone with B1 German who can read the instructions will manage fine.

Who has to take TestAS in 2026? The answer falls into three categories:

1. Mandatory: applicants from third countries (outside the EU / EEA / Switzerland) applying for a BSc or Diplom at a German public university. Typically: students from India, China, Pakistan, Iran, Egypt, Brazil. Without TestAS, uni-assist will not let their application through.
2. Optionally recommended: EU applicants targeting competitive courses (medicine, dentistry, psychology, law, computer science) who want to strengthen their application. This is the category most international applicants from EU member states aiming for top German universities fall into.
3. Unnecessary: EU applicants targeting non-NC courses or courses with a low NC (most STEM outside CS, humanities at mid-tier universities). Here TestAS changes nothing — you waste €100 and a weekend.

The most common misconception: “If I don’t have to, I won’t take it.” That’s an oversimplification. In the reality of 2026, where medicine at LMU carries an NC of 1.0 (meaning a converted top-grade average above roughly 95%) and thousands of applicants cluster in the narrow 1.0–1.3 band, TestAS can literally be the difference between the admitted list and the waitlist. Check whether your target course runs an “AdH-Quote” (Auswahlverfahren der Hochschule — the university’s own selection procedure), in which TestAS is sometimes scored.

If TestAS is not required but you want to boost your chances, treat it like the SAT in US applications — an optional test that makes sense for a particular group of applicants.

Do you really have to take TestAS?

The short answer: it depends on your nationality — but in three specific scenarios you SHOULD consider it.

Let’s start from the source of truth: the official testas.de site and the uni-assist.de guidelines clearly define TestAS as a “test for foreign students who plan to study in Germany.” In its original intent, TestAS applied to all students who finished school outside Germany. In practice, however, the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (Kultusministerkonferenz, KMK) decided that school-leaving certificates from EU states with bilateral agreements are directly recognised as a Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (higher-education entrance qualification) and equivalent to the Abitur.

In practice this means: if you hold, say, the Polish matura with four written subjects, German universities convert your result onto the German grading scale (1.0–4.0) and compare it with the Abitur. TestAS is not needed at the system level — your certificate is already recognised. The same applies to recognised qualifications from other EU member states.

But there are three scenarios where it makes strategic sense to sit TestAS:

Scenario 1: You are applying for medicine, dentistry or pharmacy under the federal NC. These courses are allocated centrally through Hochschulstart.de (formerly the ZVS). The system weighs your Abitur-equivalent average (converted from your national certificate), your TestAS result and additional criteria within the AdH-Quote. Some universities (Charité Berlin, Heidelberg, LMU Munich, Hamburg) explicitly score TestAS in their selection procedure. A Standard Score of 110+ can earn you 5–15 extra points in the ranking — which, in a dense field of applicants, is decisive.

Scenario 2: You are applying for an NC course with a very tight threshold (computer science at TUM, psychology at FU Berlin). Computer science at TU Munich carries an NC around 1.9–2.3, but every university distributes its places differently. Some reserve 10–20% of seats for their own selection procedure, in which TestAS is one of the criteria. Check this on the specific programme’s page, not on general portals.

Scenario 3: Your school results weren’t quite perfect. Advanced maths at 75–80%, physics/biology/chemistry similar. Converted, that gives you an Abitur-equivalent average of 2.2–2.5. That is “not great” in the German ranking for NC courses. If you sit TestAS and score 115+, you add evidence that your modest average doesn’t reflect your potential. Some universities (especially in the AdH-Quote) will take that into account.

In every other scenario — particularly an application to non-NC STEM courses (mathematics, physics, chemistry, most engineering) — TestAS is a waste of time and €100. You’d be better off putting those resources into a second TestDaF sitting or solid exam preparation.

An important cultural note: the German system is very binary and algorithmic. If you have the required grade, you’re in. If you don’t, you’re not. This is unlike US holistic admissions, where essays, extracurriculars and recommendations count as much as test scores. In Germany, TestAS in the EU context is an extra parameter that may lift your position, but it does not compensate for a weak school record the way a brilliant essay can offset a GPA at Stanford.

If you are weighing alternatives between systems, take a look at our guide to converting school-leaving grades for international applications — you’ll see how differently the same document is read by universities in the EU, the US and the UK.

What does the TestAS format look like in 2026?

TestAS consists of two compulsory parts sat on a single day. The whole exam runs 4–5 hours including breaks.

Part I: Core Test (Kerntest) — 110 minutes

The Core Test is the same for everyone, whatever your course. It has four sub-sections, each with 22–25 tasks and its own time limit:

• Solving Quantitative Problems (Lösen quantitativer Probleme): 22 tasks in 45 minutes. Secondary-school maths — algebra, geometry, statistics, proportions, percentages. The tasks are longer and more wordy than on a typical school exam, so reading comprehension in German/English counts too.
• Inferring Relationships (Beziehungen erschließen): 22 tasks in 10 minutes. A verbal-analogies test (“X is to Y as A is to ?”). It checks academic vocabulary and logic — and it’s fast, averaging about 27 seconds per task.
• Completing Patterns (Muster ergänzen): 22 tasks in 20 minutes. A classic abstract-reasoning test with geometric figures, like the ones on IQ exams. Practically the same mechanism as Raven’s matrices — find the rule, pick the missing element.
• Continuing Numerical Series (Zahlenreihen fortsetzen): 22 tasks in 25 minutes. Number sequences — arithmetic, geometric, hybrid patterns. Requires you to spot the structure quickly.

Part II: Subject-specific Module (Fachmodul) — 145–180 minutes

You choose one of four modules at registration — the decision is binding, and you cannot change it on exam day:

• Module in Engineering (Fachmodul Ingenieurwissenschaften): 45 tasks in 145 min. Mechanics, electrical engineering, materials science, technical geometry. For applications to engineering at TUM, RWTH Aachen, KIT.
• Module in Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences (Fachmodul MathInf): 50 tasks in 150 min. Abstract algebra, formal logic, physics, chemistry, biology. The most popular module among STEM applicants.
• Module in Economics (Fachmodul Wirtschaftswissenschaften): 60 tasks in 150 min. Micro/macroeconomics, business statistics, management fundamentals. For applications to BWL (Betriebswirtschaftslehre) and related programmes.
• Module in Humanities, Cultural Studies and Social Sciences (Fachmodul Geistes-, Kultur- und Sozialwissenschaften): 60 tasks in 150 min. Text analysis, history, sociology, psychology. The least popular, but required for applications to psychology, law (rarely), history.

The task format is multiple choice throughout — four or five options, one correct answer. There are no open-ended questions and no essays. There is no penalty for wrong answers (‘rights only scoring’), so the strategy is clear: always answer, even when you’re guessing.

The exam can be sat online from home (digital home test) with camera and microphone monitoring, or at a test centre in cities where TestAS runs a session. The online version requires a stable connection (≥10 Mbps), a camera with microphone, a single monitor (multi-monitor setups are forbidden) and a room where you’re alone for 5 hours. Breaks come at fixed points — you don’t control them.

How to register for TestAS in 2026

The whole process runs through the official testas.de portal, operated by the TestDaF-Institut, based in Bochum. There are no middlemen — don’t use any third-party firm offering to “register for you” for an extra fee. These are usually scams, or free services that streamline nothing.

Step 1: Create an account on testas.de. Required details: your name as it appears on your passport, your address, email, date of birth and nationality. The system generates your TestAS-ID, which you’ll quote in your university applications.

Step 2: Choose a date and format. TestAS runs twice a year: typically around February/March and October/November. Specific dates are published 6–9 months in advance. For 2026, expect dates around 25 February 2026 and 24 October 2026 (approximate — check testas.de). You also choose the format: digital home test (online) or a paper-based test at a designated centre.

Step 3: Choose the language version and module. Language: German or English. Module: one of the four described above. After payment, changes are difficult (or impossible), so decide deliberately. For applicants targeting an English-taught BSc at TUM, I recommend the English version plus Math/CS/Natural Sciences.

Step 4: The €100 fee. You pay by credit/debit card or SEPA transfer. Your invoice appears in the dashboard once the payment clears (usually within 24h for cards, up to 3 working days for SEPA). The invoice cannot be issued to a company without prior request — it’s an individual fee.

Step 5: Technical setup test (for the home test). 7–10 days before the exam you’ll receive instructions for verifying your environment: a camera test, microphone test, internet-speed check, and installation of the proctoring software. Set aside 2 hours for this setup. If your equipment doesn’t meet the technical requirements, you won’t get a refund.

Step 6: Exam day. You log in 30 minutes before the start, verify your identity on camera (passport or national ID card) and show the room by turning the camera 360°. The exam begins on time. There is no ‘late start’ — the system won’t let you in after time zero.

Step 7: Results. You receive your Standard Scores 4–6 weeks after the exam. A PDF certificate lands in your testas.de dashboard — you download it and attach it to your uni-assist application (or send it directly to the university). The certificate does not expire — you can use it for years.

A note on timing: if you plan to apply for the 2026/2027 winter semester (uni-assist deadline 15 July 2026), sit TestAS in February/March 2026. An October result will arrive after the deadline. If you’re applying for the summer semester (deadline 15 January 2027), the October session is just right.

The most common mistake international applicants make: leaving TestAS to the last minute and then registering for a session whose result won’t arrive before the deadline. Schedule the exam at least 3 months before the university’s deadline.

How to read your TestAS result — Standard Scores and percentiles

TestAS uses a normalised scoring system, which can feel unfamiliar at first — there are no “percentage points” like on a school exam, and no “passed/failed” like on TestDaF.

Your TestAS result is:

1. Standard Score (the main metric): a number on a normalised scale, where:

• The cohort mean = 100
• The standard deviation = 10
• The practical range: 70–130

A Standard Score of 100 means you’re exactly average among everyone who took the same module. A Standard Score of 110 puts you in the top 16% (one standard deviation above the mean). A Standard Score of 120 is the top 2.5% (two standard deviations above). A Standard Score of 130+ is practically unheard of.

2. Percentile Rank: your percentage position in the cohort. A PR of 84 = you scored better than 84% of test-takers. The same as the Standard Score, just in a more intuitive format.

3. Sub-scores: separate Standard Scores for each of the four Core Test sub-sections and for the Subject Module. German universities mainly look at two numbers: Core Test overall and Subject Module overall.

Important: TestAS has no minimum/maximum required for a course. German universities don’t publish “you need a Standard Score of 110+” — each university converts your result into points or percentages under its own AdH-Quote. The only time a university sets a minimum is for programmes with a purely private TestAS requirement (rare for EU citizens).

In 2025, the average Standard Scores hovered around 100 (by definition), but students from selective schools reported forum scores in the 105–125 range. That gives you a picture: a typical strong applicant with advanced maths at 80%+ should aim for 115+ for TestAS to genuinely help.

If your result isn’t satisfying, you can retake in a later session. There’s no limit on the number of attempts, but each one is another €100 and more time. Some universities require you to report all attempts (rare); others consider only your best score (common).

TestAS prep strategy — how much time and what materials?

A three-month plan (12 weeks × 5–8 hours = 60–95 hours total) is a realistic, proven framework for anyone treating TestAS seriously. A shorter plan (4–6 weeks) works for applicants already strong in maths and logic. A longer one (4–6 months at lower intensity) suits you if you’re combining prep with your school-leaving exams.

Materials — what actually works:

1. Official practice tests from testas.de (full and free). The single most important source. Start with one full test cold, BEFORE any study — that score is your baseline. Then take three more full tests during your prep to track progress.

2. Sample tasks on testas.de — shorter sets of single task types. Ideal for drilling specific sub-sections (e.g. “Continuing Numerical Series” if number sequences are your weak point).

3. DAAD and study-in-germany.de — they have TestAS sections with extra materials and FAQs. Fewer tasks than testas.de, but good context for the German system.

4. Advanced secondary-school maths and physics materials. The Core Test’s ‘Solving Quantitative Problems’ overlaps heavily with advanced-level school maths. If you have recent past papers or workbooks, use them to train speed.

5. IQ / abstract-reasoning tests (Raven, Mensa). The ‘Completing Patterns’ section is mechanically almost identical. There are hundreds of free examples online.

Weekly plan (a 12-week example):

• Weeks 1–2: Diagnosis. A full mock test, identifying weak sub-sections. Read the rules, the format and the scoring system.
• Weeks 3–6: Drill each Core Test sub-section. 60–90 minutes a day on one sub-section, focusing on the weaker ones.
• Weeks 7–9: Subject Module — review the material plus Fachmodul tasks. An intensive return to the key concepts in physics/maths/CS.
• Week 10: A second full mock under exam-like conditions (same hours, no phone, timers).
• Week 11: Error analysis, targeting the task types that still trip you up.
• Week 12: A third full mock, then ease off and recover before exam day.

Two critical prep mistakes international candidates make:

1. Neglecting the Subject Module in favour of the Core Test. The Subject Standard Score is separate and often counts MORE than the Core for NC courses. Don’t spend 80% of your time on patterns if you’re aiming for medicine — the humanities module has its own traps.

2. Studying in your own language / hunting for translations. TestAS is in German OR English — there is no version in your native language. Your practice has to be in the target language. Translations from YouTube only introduce terminological confusion.

If you’re preparing for TestDaF, your school-leaving exams and TestAS at the same time, plan your calendar so that the peak of one doesn’t collide with the peak of another. A realistic 2026 sequence: school-leaving exams in May, TestDaF in June, TestAS in October (for summer semester 2027) or in February 2027 (for winter 2027/28).

You can also use our GPA calculator to map your grades and exam sessions in a single view.

How TestAS helps in German admissions — real scenarios

The central point: TestAS is a differentiator, not a prerequisite. For an EU citizen it does not unlock the application — your school certificate and TestDaF/IELTS do that. TestAS raises your chances in narrowly defined cases.

Scenario A: Medicine at Heidelberg or Charité Berlin (NC ~1.0). Heidelberg University’s Medical Faculty and Charité (the joint institution of HU Berlin and FU Berlin) run one of the toughest selections in Europe. Applicants from across Germany compete for ~150 places at Heidelberg — some allocated through the Hochschulstart NC, some through the AdH-Quote (the local procedure). In the AdH-Quote, these universities consider: the Abitur-equivalent average, TestAS, work experience (FSJ, Pflegepraktikum), and an interview. A TestAS Standard Score of 120+ earns points that genuinely lift your position in the AdH ranking. Without TestAS, your application is judged on your average alone — which narrows your room to manoeuvre.

Scenario B: Computer science at TUM (NC ~1.9–2.3). TU Munich Computer Science sits in the global TOP 30. An application for the BSc Informatik is a contest with thousands of hopefuls. TUM doesn’t require TestAS from EU citizens, but it runs its own ‘Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren’ (aptitude assessment procedure), which weighs your school certificate, a statement of motivation, sometimes an interview, and optionally TestAS. You won’t find a sentence on the TUM site saying “TestAS scores X places in the ranking” — but a good TestAS result in Math/CS/Natural Sciences (115+) shows up on student forums as part of a strong application.

Scenario C: Psychology at FU Berlin or Heidelberg (NC ~1.0–1.2). Psychology in Germany is one of the most restrictive courses. The NC is sometimes lower (stricter) than for medicine. The AdH-Quote often weighs TestAS in the Humanities module. A Standard Score of 115+ in that module is a significant edge.

Scenario D: A BWL (Business Administration) bachelor’s at Uni Mannheim, Cologne, Frankfurt. These universities have strong BWL programmes with an NC around 1.5–2.0. Some (e.g. Uni Mannheim) run an AdH using TestAS Economics. For an applicant with advanced maths at 80%+ and a TestAS Economics score of 115+, the application becomes competitive.

Scenario E (where TestAS will NOT help):

• A BSc in Mathematics at most German universities (usually no NC) — no point sitting it.
• A BSc in Physics, Chemistry or Biology outside the top-3 universities — also usually no NC for EU citizens.
• All Master’s programmes (TestAS is for Bachelor/Diplom — not for Master’s).
• Fully English-taught programmes that require the SAT/ACT instead of TestAS (e.g. Jacobs University Bremen, Constructor University) — here TestAS does not replace the SAT.

Strategy: before you register for TestAS, go to the specific programme pages, find the “Zulassungsvoraussetzungen” or “Admissions Requirements” section, and check whether the AdH-Quote mentions TestAS. If there’s no mention, don’t sit it. If there is, TestAS is a worthwhile investment.

Applicants from selective schools report that for medicine at Heidelberg or LMU, the converted advanced-level average has to exceed 90%, and a TestAS Standard Score of 115+ is a real additional argument. By contrast, students from the same schools applying for CS at TUM or Heidelberg treat TestAS as an optional “boost,” not a requirement.

TestAS vs DSH vs TestDaF — which exam is for what?

Three exams. Three completely different purposes. International applicants often confuse them — or merge them into one — which leads to poor application decisions. Let’s lay it out systematically.

TestAS checks HOW you think — not what you know linguistically. It’s the German analogue of the American SAT (with a nod to the GRE, thanks to its Subject Module). It doesn’t confirm any knowledge of German or English — only that you can reason academically.

TestDaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache) checks whether you can function in a German-speaking academic environment. Four sections: Leseverstehen (reading), Hörverstehen (listening), Schriftlicher Ausdruck (writing), Mündlicher Ausdruck (speaking). Each is graded on the TDN3–TDN5 scale. The standard requirement: TDN4 in all four sections (equivalent to C1). Without it, you can’t begin a German-taught degree.

DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang) is an alternative to TestDaF, but it is run locally by individual German universities, not centrally. You sit it after arriving in Germany, usually 1–2 weeks before the semester. The standard requirement: DSH-2 (also equivalent to C1). You can’t take DSH from abroad — you must already be in Germany.

Practical scenarios for an international applicant:

• German-taught study (BSc Informatik at TUM, BSc Medizin at LMU): TestDaF or DSH required. TestAS optional for the AdH-Quote.
• English-taught study (BSc Informatics English-taught at TUM, BSc Engineering at Jacobs/Constructor): IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+. TestDaF/DSH NOT required. TestAS optional.
• Mixed (a Master’s taught in English after a German-taught BSc): a combination depending on the programme.

The most common mistake international applicants make: “I’ll learn German for TestDaF, so I’ll pass TestAS along the way too.” No. TestAS rests on abstract logic and knowledge of maths/physics — knowing German helps you understand the instructions, but it won’t solve the tasks. These are two different bodies of prep, two different sets of materials, two different ways of thinking.

The second mistake: “TestDaF is enough, TestAS isn’t needed.” In most cases that’s true — but for medicine at Heidelberg or psychology at FU Berlin, the absence of TestAS may exclude you from the AdH-Quote, where 30–40% of places are awarded outside the standard NC. Don’t assume — check the specific course on uni-assist.de or the university’s site.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Full answers appear in the structured data above this section. In brief:

• Do international students have to take TestAS? Non-EU applicants: usually yes. EU citizens: no, but in three scenarios (medicine NC ~1.0, top computer science, a weaker school record offset by TestAS) it’s worth considering.
• How much does TestAS cost and where can you take it? €100, online from home or at a centre, twice a year.
• What sections does TestAS consist of? Core Test (110 min) + Subject Module (145–180 min, one of four: Engineering, Math/CS/Natural Sci, Economics, Humanities/Social Sci).
• Which languages can you take TestAS in? German or English — chosen at registration.
• How is a TestAS result interpreted? Standard Score (mean 100, SD 10): 110+ = top 16%, 120+ = top 2.5%.
• Which German universities use TestAS for EU citizens? Formally none require it, but Heidelberg, Charité, LMU and TUM recognise it in the AdH-Quote for NC courses.
• How long should you prepare for TestAS? 6–12 weeks at 5–8h/week, with free materials on testas.de.
• TestAS vs TestDaF vs DSH — which exam is for what? TestAS = academic ability (optional for EU citizens); TestDaF/DSH = German language (required for German-taught study).

Next steps

If you’ve read this guide with a specific course in Germany in mind, do three things in order:

1. Verify that TestAS will genuinely help your application — go to your target programme’s page (the Admissions / Zulassungsvoraussetzungen section) and check for mentions of TestAS in the AdH-Quote. Contact the admissions office if you can’t find clear information.
2. Work out whether you have time for a session whose result will reach the deadline. February/March session → winter semester (deadline 15 July). October/November session → summer semester (deadline 15 January).
3. Download the full mock test from testas.de and take it cold. Your raw-test score gives you a realistic picture of whether you’re already ready (115+ off the bat) or whether you need a 12-week prep block.

If you’re targeting specific universities, check our detailed guides: TU Munich, Heidelberg University, LMU Munich. Each breaks down the specific requirements of that university — including when TestAS genuinely raises your chances.

Your school-leaving certificate is your entry currency. See how to convert it into an Abitur-equivalent average to find out whether your target course’s NC is within reach. If the gap to the threshold is small (0.1–0.3 points), TestAS becomes a real tool for closing it.

You can also use the GPA calculator if you’re considering US applications in parallel — TestAS counts for nothing there, but your GPA is one of three key parameters.

Sources and methodology

Every figure, date and procedure in this guide comes from four official sources, verified in April 2026:

• testas.de — the official exam portal run by the TestDaF-Institut (Bochum) and the Society for Academic Study Preparation. Source for the format, costs (€100), dates, Subject-specific modules and Standard Scores.
• uni-assist.de — the central document-checking service for international applicants to German universities. Source for when TestAS is formally required (third countries / non-EU) versus optional (EU).
• DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) — the German Academic Exchange Service. Source for the context of German admissions, the AdH-Quote and examples of universities using TestAS.
• study-in-germany.de — the official information portal of the German government (BMBF) for international students. Source for the TestAS session calendar and formats (digital home test, paper-based).

University requirements regarding TestAS in the AdH-Quote (Heidelberg medicine, Charité, TUM computer science, FU Berlin psychology) were described on the basis of these institutions’ public admissions pages (as of April 2026). Admissions procedures can change from semester to semester — always verify the current requirements on the specific programme’s page before deciding to register for TestAS.

This guide is not a substitute for educational advice or contact with the admissions office of your chosen university. If your situation is unusual (for example, a foreign school-leaving certificate from an EU country, a certificate from a two-year secondary school, or an IB Diploma) — contact uni-assist.de or the admissions department of the university you’re applying to directly.