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Anabin check

Do I Need a Studienkolleg? Choose your country and qualification – we show you the anabin classification and your next step.

1Where did you complete your school education?

Country

2Which qualification do you have?

High school diploma / Abitur equivalent (no university studies) 1–2 years of study at a recognised university Completed bachelor's degree from a recognised university Master's degree or higher

3What do you want to study in Germany?

Field of study

Your result

Do I Need a Studienkolleg?

3 questions, 30 seconds. Find out whether you can be admitted directly, need a Studienkolleg, or have another path available.

Based on the anabin database and our country guides. Last updated: April 2026. Not legal advice — universities decide individually.

How the check works

We use the official anabin database of the KMK, which classifies foreign educational qualifications.
For each country we check whether an APS certificate is required (applies to China, India, Vietnam).
Based on your subject we recommend the appropriate course type (T/M/W/G/S).
More details for your country are in our country guide.