Applicants must submit a formal application for subjects with admission restrictions in higher academic semesters. Applications must be made directly to Heidelberg University.

In order to apply for transfer to an advanced academic semester, students must have written confirmation from the respective examination office that any credits previously gained will be recognised. If credits have previously been gained in another subject, gained in the same subject at a university outside of the EU, or gained in a related subject at a German university or a university within the EU, students may file a request for the transfer of credits at the examination office responsible for the relevant subject (central state examination office or examination office of Heidelberg University).

In order to apply for a transfer, international applicants must submit an application to Heidelberg University by 15 January for the following summer semester or by 15 July for the following winter semester. 

CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFERABLE GRADES

The application for transfer must be submitted along with a certificate of transferable credits. For applications made for the following winter semester, the certificate of transferable credits must be submitted by 15 August, for an application for the following summer semester, the certificate of transferable credits must be attached by 15 February. If the document of recognition is not enclosed, applicants may not be granted a transfer.

Application for the first semester or higher academic semester

If you are submitting an application for transfer to a subject with admission restrictions in a higher academic semester, you may also submit a parallel application for admission to the first academic semester in the same subject. Please note that the “academic year model” may also apply in such cases. Because the application procedure for admission to the first academic semester can vary from subject to subject,  please ensure that you familiarise yourself with the exact nature of the application process for your desired subject.