General Requirements
General Entry Requirements
These are the general academic and language requirements for admission to the programme. They apply to all applicants. Below you’ll find specific information on how to apply, depending on whether your previous education was completed in Germany or elsewhere.
Bachelor’s degree
A bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent degree (including the German “Vordiplom”) with at least 180 credit points (ECTS*); Higher National Diploma (HND) qualifications are not sufficient.
CGPA / GATE score
A minimum of 65% CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average; equivalent to a grade of 3.0 in the German grading system) or a comparable grade – alternatively, a GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score of at least 500 – is required.
Proof of subject-specific knowledge
- Mathematics: at least 15 ECTS
- Technical Mechanics: at least 10 ECTS
- Fluid Mechanics / Hydrodynamics: at least 5 ECTS
Further detailed information can be found in the course handbook:
Note: If you are missing up to 12 ECTS (equivalent to two modules with 6 credit points each), you may catch up on them during the first year of your study. However, these courses may be taught in German.
English language proficiency
B2 level (Common European Framework)
Accepted certificates include:
- IELTS – min. 6.5
- TOEFL iBT (including “Home Edition”) – min. 90, at least 20 in each section; TOEFL “MyBest Score” is not accepted.
- Cambridge CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) / CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) – min. 176 overall
- PTE Academic – min. 62 overall, at least 59 per section
- Trinity ISE II – distinction in all sections
Note: The language certificate must not be older than two years at the time of application. Some embassies (e.g. in India) may require certificates issued within the last year. Please check with your local embassy for up-to-date requirements.
Exceptions and special cases
- The acquisition of a German general higher education entrance qualification (“Abitur” or “Allgemeine Hochschulreife”) is recognised as proof of sufficient English language skills.
- If your bachelor’s degree was taught entirely in English, you don’t need an additional language certificate.
- Native English speakers are exempt from this requirement.
Application with a German Degree
Application process for students with a German educational background
If you have a German citizenship, a German university entrance certificate (“Abitur” or “Allgemeine Hochschulreife”) or a degree from a German higher education institution, you can apply directly through the portal of the University of Rostock.
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Application deadline for the winter semester 2025 (German applicants)
Winter semester: 1 June – 30 September
Summer semester: 1 February – 31 March
Note: The online portal is only active during these periods.
- Signed application for enrolment (available in the portal)
- Officially certified copy of your first degree (e.g. Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Diplom)
- Copy of your valid ID or passport
- Complete CV (from age 16, in tabular form, with date and signature)
- If previously enrolled at another university:
- All certificates of exmatriculation
- Latest or current enrolment certificate with semester information
Contact your health insurance provider and ask them to send your electronic insurance status directly to the University of Rostock. Use our dispatch number H0001053.
Privately insured students must also contact a statutory insurance provider for confirmation of their insurance status.
Note: This process may take a few days.
After you receive admission, submit the officially certified copies of your documents by post:
- Do not send the originals, as the documents will be destroyed after processing.
- Do not staple or clip the documents.
- Submit them in at least A5 format.
Note: You will only receive a confirmation of receipt if you enclose a stamped and addressed postcard.
Final enrolment is only possible under the following conditions:
- All documents have been received in the correct form and on time.
- Your health insurance status has been confirmed electronically.
- Your semester fee has been paid.
Application with a non-German degree
Application process for international students with a non-German degree
If you earned your degree outside of Germany – whether you’re from an EU country or beyond – you’ll need to apply via UNI-ASSIST, the national platform for international university applications.
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Application deadline for the winter semester 2025 (non-German applicants)
Winter semester: 1 April – 31 May
Summer semester: 1 October – 30 November
Note: Make sure to submit your complete application on time – late or incomplete applications cannot be considered.
- Copies of your certificates and academic degrees (e.g. secondary school certificate, university entrance exams, transcripts, diplomas)
- Proof of pre-check of the German embassy (APS certificate) for applicants from China, India, Vietnam, and Mongolia
- Proof of English language proficiency (see above: Language requirements)
- Certified translations of all documents (German or English)
- CV in tabular form (from age 16, with date and signature)
Unattested copies and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Once your documents have been reviewed and forwarded by UNI-ASSIST, the University of Rostock will check them and inform you about the admission decision.
If you are a non-EU applicant, you must apply for a student visa to enter Germany. As part of the visa process, you must provide proof of sufficient financial resources.
Currently, you must demonstrate that you have access to at least €11,904 for the first year (equivalent to €992/month).
Accepted proof includes:
- A blocked account in Germany
- Financial guarantee from a person residing in Germany
- Proof of scholarship
- Statement of parental income and assets
Note: Please check with the German embassy in your country for the latest requirements and timelines. Applicants from EU countries, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway, or Switzerland do not need to prove financial resources.
Following admission, enrolment is to be completed via the university’s online portal.
April
Apply via UNI-ASSIST, prepare documents, start APS if needed.
May – June
Wait for admission decision from the university.
June – Sept
Apply for visa, show proof of funding.
Enrolment: send documents, pay fees, confirm insurance.
October
Start your studies at the University of Rostock!
