University of Tübingen
Tübingen is a place of research and teaching; the University is one of Germany’s oldest and most respected.
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The University of Tübingen was selected as one of Germany’s universities of excellence under the German government’s Excellence Initiative and is continuously placed among Germany’s best in national and international rankings.
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2025
The University of Tübingen is ranked eighth best among national universities.
Some 28,000 students from Germany and around the world are enrolled here in our more than 200 study programs covering nearly every area of academic study.
Studying abroad is a great choice for the next step in your academic career! But it can come with certain hurdles, too. The staff at Advising and Admission of International Students are here to help you overcome these challenges. They offer support during the application process and help you to prepare everything for your successful arrival and stay in Germany.
For academic matters concerning your field of study please turn to the dedicated advisors for your desired program. They will answer all your questions concerning your academic career, such as the requirements for admission, the course contents of your Master’s program, the course schedule, and the accreditation of previous coursework.
A formal application is required for admission to any Master’s program at the University of Tübingen. The application deadlines for international Master’s programs vary depending on your field of study. Even if you apply for a program well in advance, please note that you will not receive notice of acceptance or rejection until 2 to 4 weeks after the program’s closing date. Your admission notice will include a deadline for enrollment which you must meet.
The basic requirement for enrollment in a Master’s degree program is a completed bachelor degree (or any equivalent basic college degree). If you cannot submit your diploma/certificate by the program’s closing date you may apply for conditional temporary enrollment and present your diploma later. Please check the dedicated website of the program you wish to pursue to find out about further application requirements.
Finally, the long-awaited day has come: You have arrived in Tübingen and are ready to begin your stay! Now what? Our Help Desk for international students will have you covered on all day-to-day matters, such as getting around town, how to schedule your classes, and where to go to enjoy a beautiful sunset on the Neckar river with your new classmates. There is even a special preparatory course on these matters!
Moreover, the University of Tübingen offers a Buddy Program that aims to help you get to know your fellow German students, and offers lots of social and cultural events. Furthermore, find out what Tübingen is all about in a special online program called TÜ-VIP Minis. We go the extra mile to make sure that you won’t miss out during your stay in Tübingen.
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