Guide to Studying in Germany For Free

1.1.1. Levels of Earlier Education Recognition 
Depending on the latest education of the international applicant in Germany, the following 
are the three earlier education levels, which should be recognized in order to be considered 
eligible: 
●
High School Leaving Diploma
–
for individuals concerned with undergraduate 
studies, 
●
University Diploma
–
for individuals concerned with graduate studies, 
●
Graduate Program Diploma
–
for individuals concerned with PhD studies 
1.1.2. Online Databases to Search If Your Earlier Education Needs to Be 
Recognized 
In order to find out whether your earlier education qualifies you to enter HE in Germany, 
make sure to check the two large online databases below:
The Anabin Database
 (available in German language only):
This database offers 
specific information for each country with regards to recognition and evaluation of foreign 
educational qualifications, 
The DAAD entrance qualification database
:
This database offers information on 
recognition of foreigners’ earlier education in selected countries.
Results that might show up upon searching through the database include the following:
Earlier education is recognized to enter HE
- A recognized higher education entrance 
qualification known as “Abitur” legitimizes the candidate to directly apply for admission at 
university. However, a prospective student might even be required to test the ability to meet 
the university demands and the main recognized assessment tests in Germany for this 
purpose are Test for Academic Studies (TestAS) and Propaedeutic courses.

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To find a short preparatory course, search the 
DAAD online search database
 for 
International Studies.