Applicants with a Foreign Degree

Applicants with a foreign degree have to submit their applications via uni-assist between mid-April and the 15th of July of the respective year of admission. 

Important: The PACS Master's degree always starts in the winter term. For this reason, you can only find PACS in the uni-assist system when the application phase for the winter term starts!

On this page will find information about the admission requirements, the application process and a checklist for your application.

You can also check Helmut-Schmidt-Programhere to see if you are eligible for the scholarship

 

 

Admission Requirements

Previous Studies

  • Bachelor's degree, university degree, or equivalent degree from a state or nationally accredited institution, a master's degree, or a state examination in social or cultural sciences.
  • Average grade of "good" GPA (German system: 2.5 or better) with a total of at least 180 ECTS. If the first degree is not yet completed, at least 150 CP must have been achieved at the time of application. 
  • The responsible examination board decides on the admission and possible further requirements for studying in Magdeburg.

Applicants from outside the Social Sciences

  • At least 30 ECTS of the degree must come from from social and/or cultural sciences classes (seminars/lectures/methods, etc.).
  • The areas of the degree from the social sciences must be completed with at least a "good" GPA equivlent to 2.5 or better as -per the German system.

Language Certificates

  • Candidates must demonstrate a level of English equivalent to C1 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The certificate has to be available at the time of application.
  • We accept the following language certificates: 
      • UNIcert III
      • IELTS (7.0, 7.5, 8.0)
      • Cambridge (CAE of 180 or more)
      • TOEFL iBT (95-120), CBT (263-300), PBT (627-677), ITP Level 1 (627-677)
      • TOEIC Listening and Reading Test (945-990), TOEIC Speaking Test (180-200), TOEIC Writing Test (180-200)
      • telc C1 certificates
      • Pearson PTE Academic
      • Due to the current situation, we are again accepting the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and the IELTS Indicator certificate
  • If you have obtained a university degree in an English-speaking programme in Australia, Great Britain, New Zealand, the USA, Ireland or Canada we may be able to accept that as proof of English proficiency.

International Experience

  • Applicants must demonstrate at least three months of relevant work or study experience abroad.

Letter of Motivation

  • Applicants have to submit a letter of motivation in English (600-750 words), with the following information:
    • Explanation of the choice of programme and place of study
    • Intended focus of study
    • Presentation of previous experiences relevant to PACS (studies and if necessary beyond this)
    • Intended career paths after completion of your studies

 

 

Application Procedure 

Step 1: Assemble your documents

  • Look closely at the uni-assist website to see what documents you need!
  • Obtain certified copies of your documents and certificates
  • If necessary, organize official translations of your documents into English or German
  • Make copies of your documents!

Step 2: Submit your application online

  • Register with the online portal my uni-assist
  • Upload your documents to my uni-assist
  • Submit all online applications electronically

Step 3: Pay the processing fees

  • Uni-assist is unable to process your application before you have paid the handling fee.

Step 4: Finish all of this before July 15th 

 

 

 

Checklist for the Application

  • Letter of motivation (three pages in English)
  • Curriculum vitae (in English)
  • Educational certificates (Bachelor’s certificate or proof of similar degree) 
  • Transcript of courses, respective ECTS and grades (at least 180 ECTS needed for the overall degree)
    • Proof of at least 30 ECTS within the field of Social Science
  • Proof of English language proficiency on C1-level
  • Proof of relevant academic or professional experience in a foreign country of 3 months or more
  • uni-assist might ask for additional documents. Please always double check to see what you need for the application (more info here)

 

 

Important Notes:

  • Decisions on successful applications are made based on the submitted documents. The PACS Master's programme starts in the winter term of the academic year only.

  • Please be aware that we will not reply to any email that contains in part or in whole pre-screening requests, for example requests concerning the eligibility of previous studies or experiences, evaluation of your transcripts of records or study certificates, or the assessment of any application documents/qualifications.

  • Please also be aware that we do not offer individual consultancy regarding the application procedures, familiarity with the study programme, or any other general questions regarding your stay and study in Germany.

  • Should any questions arise concerning the application procedure via uni-assist, please contact the Student Registration Office. Questions that concern the study programme itself and are not answered on our website or in the FAQs can be sent to . Please be aware that due to the high number of requests emails that contain answered questions on our website will most probably be disregarded. In case you have not received an answer to your inquiry within one week please revisit our website and check the information again. We thank you for your understanding !

 

 

 

 

Last Modification: 16.05.2025 -
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