Admission Requirements Malaysia
For Malaysia, the STPM, A-Levels and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma examinations are recognized on condition that certain minimum requirements are met. All information on studying in Germany including how to find accommodation, regulation for working as students, and many more can be read here.
What are the subject requirements to study Bachelor’s Degree in Germany?
| STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia)
in combination with SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) |
Generally, a total of at least five independent general education subjects must be demonstrated. The subjects must include mathematics/natural science subject. |
| A-LEVELS | Generally, three independent A-Levels subjects with a minimum grade of C: |
| INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA | Generally, a minimum of six subjects are needed: Two languages (including one foreign), one mathematics, one natural science, one social science and one optional subject. |
Does SPM meet the entry requirement to study for a Bachelor’s Degree in Germany?
SPM is only accepted for those who are interested in pursuing Music courses. You must be musically trained (For example ABRSM Grade 8). Music colleges/schools usually conduct auditions.
Is the Bachelor’s Degree taught in German?
Most of the Bachelor’s Degree programmes are taught in German. Hence, a minimum German Language level of B1 (TestDaF TDN 3) is required.
However, there are also International Programmes that are conducted in English. IELTS /TOEFL will be required for those courses.
Does DAAD offer scholarships for Bachelor’s Degree?
Unfortunately, no. However, there are other scholarships from other organizations. Please visit our Scholarship Database for further information.
Admission Requirements
The database on admission requirements allows international students to check whether they meet the requirements for the degree programme of their choice in Germany.
If you have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from an internationally recognized university, both in Malaysia or abroad, you are eligible to directly apply for a Master study in Germany. The chosen Master’s degree programme should be closely related to the Bachelor’s subject.
The majority of Master’s programmes offered in Germany take about two years (four semesters) but there are also programmes with shorter duration. Many Master courses are taught entirely in English. Some universities do not charge tuition fee. Several study programs require a minimum GPA or a good GMAT score. Please check at the admission office of your target university to see the most actual admission requirements and application procedures.
Higher Education Compass
Here you can see available options of study programmes and universities for both Bachelor and Master degrees in Germany, where you can adjust the filter as you prefer.
With its roughly 28,000 graduate students completing a doctorate every year Germany produces by far the most doctorates in Europe, either through individual Doctoral studies or structured PhD programmes. Not enough with PhD? You can further do Postdoctoral research in more than 1,000 institutions for science, research, and development in Germany.
If you have obtained a Master’s degree from a recognized institution in Malaysia, you are entitled for a direct access to do PhD in Germany. Here you can find comprehensive information needed to obtaining PhD and/or conducting research in Germany, including how to find a PhD position and funding opportunities for your research work.
