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University of Bayreuth Admission 2023-2024, Requirements, Deadlines, Acceptance Rate and Programs

Q: Who are some notable alumni of the University of Bayreuth?

Andreas Vokuhle: President of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany, Eberhard Bodenschatz: Director of the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self Organization, Thomas Hacker: Parliamentary secretary of the Greens in the Bavarian Parliament, Maximillian Muller: German Hockey Player, Mgwebi Snail: South African Historian and Author.

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University of Bayreuth (originally Universität Bayreuth) offers admission to the international students from early March. The university is home to nearly 14,000 students arriving from different parts of the world. International students can pursue over 160 programs at University of Bayreuth across various disciplines.

With an acceptance rate ranging between 30-40%, the admission policy of the university is considered as moderately selective. The university charges around 75 Euro (~6500 INR) to the international students as an application fee. An additional administrative fee of 120 Euro (~10,500 INR) is also required from the aspirants at the time of admission. The university is renowned for offering Doctoral Research Scholarships and international students scholarships in Germany, from the international office.

University of Bayreuth Admission Highlights

Admission Portal	CampusOnline \| UniAssist
Application Fee	75 Euro
Administrative Fee	120 Euro (per semester)
Degree Offered	Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate
Selection type	Entrance Based and Past Academic Records
Acceptance Rate	30-40%
Mode of Payment	Credit Cards (Visa or Mastercard), Bank transfer
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Intake Session	Winter term & Summer term
Financial Aid	Loans, study grants, funding from DAAD, and State of Bavaria, scholarships, external funding from foundations and country.
University of Bayreuth website	https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/de/index.html

University of Bayreuth Application Deadlines

The university accepts students in the winter term (usually mid-October) or the summer term (usually mid-April). The application deadlines for University of Bayreuth are tabulated below:

Type of Application	Summer term	Winter term
Out of the European Union	1st October	1st April
European Union Citizen with German University Degree	15th January	15th July
European Union Citizen without German University degree	1st March	1st September
International Applicants	15th January	15th July

After a successful application for admission, the enrollment has to take place through the Student Registry Office of the University of Bayreuth.

University of Bayreuth International Student Admissions

International aspirants can choose from a plethora of programs at University of Bayreuth. The general admission requirements are explained below.

Application portal: University application portal

Application fees: 75 Euro

Documents required: the following documents are required by the university for admission of the international students:

Valid passport
Proof of health insurance
Proof of financial support
Records of the previous study
Records of language skills
Letter of acceptance from the university or institution of higher education (if appliable)
SOP to study in Germany
Recognized high education entrance qualification (if applying for a student vias)
Health certificate (if applicable)
LOR to study in Germany

Language Requirements for International Students

Since most of the programs offered at the University of Bayreuth are taught in German, all students are required to provide evidence of German language proficiency. Students require scores of the exams to study in Germany depending on the level required by their program of choice:

B2 level: Goethe B2 Telc B2 TestDaf (minimum TDN3 parts) DSH 1 or DSH 2
C1 level: Goethe C1 Telc C1 TestDaf (minimum TDN4 parts) DSH 2

University of Bayreuth Tuition Fees

The tuition fee does not include room, boarding, or other external costs. The fee may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence, and other criteria. The following Tuition fee may vary from program to program:

Fee	Fees in Euro
Local UG and PG Students	750
International UG Student	750
International PG Student	750-1800

University of Bayreuth Undergraduate Admissions

University of Bayreuth offers various options to the students from a myriad of courses to choose from, in both German and English as the medium of teaching. The general admission process to study in Germany for a prospective student at University of Bayreuth is given below:

Application Portal: CampusOnline/ Offline via form submission/ Uni-Assist

Academic requirements: Following are the admission requirements for the undergraduate programs at University of Bayreuth:

A degree with an examination grade of 2.5 or better in the bachelor’s program
TOEFL: 88
IELTS: 6.5
Official transcripts
Proficiency in German language skills at level B2 and enrollment in a corresponding language test (TestDaf or DSH) must be passed.

University of Bayreuth Graduate Admissions

There are six departments of graduate programs at the University of Bayreuth offering numerous programs. Following are the details of applying to the graduate programs at University of Bayreuth.

Application portal: CampusOnline, Offline via form submission/ UniAssist

Admission Requirements: Some of the popular graduate programs, with the admission requirements available at the University of Bayreuth, are as follows:

Program	Requirement	Additional Eligibility Criteria	Mandatory Language Proficiency
Master of Arts (Development Studies)	A bachelor’s degree from the University of Bayreuth in Applied African Studies, African Culture & Society, International Economics & Development, African Development Studies in Geography, Philosophy & Economics, or Geography Grade= 2.5+ or an equivalent degree awarded by another university	Official transcripts English Language Skills= C1 Demonstrated skills in the German Language (For International Students) 4 weeks of practical experience abroad dealing with development	German and English
M.Sc. in Business Administration	Bachelor’s Degree that must match the core subjects like (Business Administration I and II, Basics of Economics, Math and Statistics, etc) IELTS NOT mandatory	Official transcripts, English proficiency score, German proficiency at level B2 and enrollment in a corresponding language test (DSH, TestDaf) must be passed	German
MBA in Health Care Management	Must have completed university studies or equalized, 2 years of work experience. IELTS NOT mandatory	Official transcripts, English proficiency score, must show proficiency language skill at level B2 and enrollment in a corresponding language test (TestDaf or DSH) must be passed	German
Master’s in Chemistry	Must have completed university studies of equalized, Exams: TOEFL= 92+ IELTS= 7+	-	English
MA Music and Performance	Bachelor’s degree in Music Theatre Studies or Drama and Media or an equivalent degree	Official transcripts, English proficiency, Aptitude test, Proof of university entrance qualification (certified copy), CV, A statement of Purpose, German language skills (TestDaf or DSH)	German
M.Sc. in Economics	Bachelors degree in Economics TOEFL= 90+ IELTS= 7+ GRE= 75 percentile +	Official transcripts in German or English Personal Information Sheet, CV, Proof of English skills, Proof of basic German language skills (CEFR Level A1), Proof of GRE scores	English and German

University of Bayreuth draws students from around the globe and offers a multitude of scholarly and co-curricular opportunities for students seeking to study outside of their home country. International students make up a fundamental part of the student community. About 10% of the total students enrolled are from abroad.

FAQ

Ques. Where and how can I register for a program at the Campus academy?

Ans. Students can register for advanced training programs directly using an online application and submit it. Also, there is the possibility of downloading the corresponding PDF form on the respective offer page and filling it out, and sending it to the university by post, fax, or email.

Ques. Is it possible to register after the registration date?

Ans. Yes, late registrations are possible if there are still places available, and the organization process permits.

Ques. Who are some notable alumni of the University of Bayreuth?

Ans. Andreas Voßkuhle: President of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany, Eberhard Bodenschatz: Director of the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self Organization, Thomas Hacker: Parliamentary secretary of the Greens in the Bavarian Parliament, Maximillian Muller: German Hockey Player, Mgwebi Snail: South African Historian and Author.

Ques. In the time of online teaching, how would I submit academic applications, like lab files?

Ans. Exceptions are made for internships, examinations, practical training (including sports), laboratory work, artistic training phases. These will continue to be exempted under certain conditions.

Ques. What are the implied rules of the University to keep ourselves safe from the COVID-19?

Ans. There are certain rules that the University has made compulsory to be maintained at the campus:

Compulsory wearing of face masks everywhere on the premise of the University of Bayreuth.
Libraries will remain open, but students will have to maintain social distancing.
The recreation areas and Cip-pools are still available for use under coronavirus safety conditions.

Ques. Will there be an individual evaluation for every program?

Ans. University of Bayreuth admissions require your examination/ college scores to be converted into “Sehr gut”, “gut”, etc. Your Sehr gut should be more than 2.5. However, conversion of scores could be confusing, hence the University evaluates an individual, especially for Graduate programs individually.

Ques. What is the most common reason for turning down an application?

Ans. The most common reason is that the student did not obtain a requisite degree/ completed curriculum. Sufficient core topics which are prerequisite for the bachelor’s and master’s program is a must to be completed by the students.