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For all bachelor’s programmes and for some master’s programmes, international applicants from outside the EU who have obtained their degree abroad must undergo a fee-based special procedure and request preliminary review documentation (Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD)) via uni-assist.
Be sure to check whether you need a preliminary review documentation (VPD) before applying to the University of Bayreuth (UBT). If the document is required for your application, you need to request for the preliminary review documentation (VPD) via uni-assist as well as apply to Univeristy of Bayreuth directly via CAMPUSonline.
Requesting a VPD via uni-assist alone does not qualify as an application for a degree programme at the University of Bayreuth. An appication via CAMPUSonline is always necessary.
In which cases is a VPD required?
Applicants for bachelor / state examination / teacher education
- Degree programmes requiring a VPDHide
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All undergraduate programmes, i.e. all bachelor’s, state examination and teacher ed programmes, require a preliminary review documentation via uni-assist.
- In which cases is a VPD not required?Hide
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- You have German, EU, EEA or Swiss citizenship
- You are already enrolled as a student at the University of Bayreuth
- You already have obtained a bachelor’s degree at an accredited university in Germany
- You have acquired your higher education entrance qualification in Germany; i.e. if you are considered a “Bildungsinländer” (e.g. German Abitur, Fachabitur)
Please note: attending a Studienkolleg in Germany does not make you a Bildungsinländer; Studienkolleg graduates will still need to submit a VPD unless:
- they were allocated to the Studienkolleg München by the University of Bayreuth and passed the Feststellungsprüfung there
Applicants for master
- Degree programmes requiring a VPDHide
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Language of instruction German
- Applied Computer Science M.Sc.
German B2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester 15.10. - 15.1. - Automotive Components Engineering M.Sc.
German DSH-2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester 15.10. - 15.1. - Battery Engineering M.Sc.
German DSH-2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester 15.10. - 15.1. - Biotechnology and Process Engineering M.Sc.
German DSH-2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester 15.10. - 15.1. - Business Administration & Engineering M.Sc.
German B2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester 15.10. - 15.1. - Business Administration M.Sc.
German C1 - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester 15.10. - 15.1. - Computer Science M.Sc.
German B2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester 15.10. - 15.1. - Electrical Technology and Information System Technology M.Sc.
German DSH-2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester 15.10. - 15.1. - Energy Science and Technology M.Sc.
- German DSH-2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester 15.10. - 15.1.
- Environmental and Resource Technology M.Sc.
German DSH-2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester 15.10. - 15.1. - Materials Science & Engineering M.Sc.
German DSH-2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester 15.10. - 15.1. - Mechanical Engineering M.Sc.
German DSH-2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester 15.10. - 15.1.
Language of instruction English
- African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture M.A.
English B2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 1.3.-15.7. / summer semester - - Battery Science and Technology M.Sc.
English B2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester 15.10. - 15.1. - Biofabrication M.Sc.
English B2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 1.3. - 15.6. / summer semester 1.9. - 30.11. - Computer Science M.Sc.
English B2+ - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester 15.10. - 15.1. - Environment, Climate Change and Health M.Sc.
English B2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 15.4. - 15.7. / summer semester - - Food Quality and Safety M.Sc.
English C1 - Application period UBT: winter semester 1.3. - 15.6. / summer semester - - Global Food, Nutrition and Health M.Sc.
English C1 - Application period UBT: winter semester 1.3. - 15.6. / summer semester - - Religion and Global Futures M.A.
English B2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 1.3.-15.7. / summer semester - - Social and Cultural Anthropolgy M.A.
English B2 - Application period UBT: winter semester 1.3. - 15.7. / summer semester -
- Applied Computer Science M.Sc.
- In which cases is a VPD not required?Hide
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- You have German, EU, EEA or Swiss citizenship
- You are already enrolled as a student at the University of Bayreuth
- You already have obtained your entrance qualification for master’s programmes (usually your first degree) at an accredited university in Germany
- You have German, EU, EEA or Swiss citizenship
For all other programmes, the request of a VPD via uni-assist is not obligatory.
How do I get a VPD?
Please keep in mind that due to uni-assist’s processing time it may take 6-8 weeks for your VPD to be issued.
- you should therefore request your VPD as early as possible
- your VPD will remain valid for one year
- we can only accept your VPD if it has been issued for an application to the University of Bayreuth
Preliminary review documentation uni-assist for an application at the University of Bayreuth | |
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Requesting the VPD at uni-assist: | You need to request a preliminary review documentation (VPD) via the uni-assist web portal During the online application at uni-assist, choose University of Bayreuth and your preferred degree programme. A checklist " VPD in 6+1 steps" can be found here. |
You can have your documents reviewed by uni-assist any time of the year. If the portal for the desired semester has not yet been opened at uni-assist, simply select the current semester. It does not matter whether you request a VPD for the summer semester or the winter semester at uni-assist. Request your VPD as early as possible - but at the latest 6-8 weeks before the respective application deadline at the University of Bayreuth. Information on the current uni-assist processing time can be found here. Please be aware that requesting a preliminary review documentation (VPD) does not count as an application to the University of Bayreuth (UBT). You need to apply for your desired degree programme via the UBT application portal CAMPUSonline online as well. | |
Uploading the required documents to the uni-assist website | You must upload the documents required by uni-assist to the uni-assist website. It is not necessary to submit the documents by post. If you are applying for a Bachelor's degree programme, you need
If you are applying for a Master's degree programme, you need
Depending on the country in which you acquired your previous education certificates, you may have to submit additional documents. Language certificates are not necessary for the application to uni-assist. Please also refer to the country information provided by uni-assist. Please note that if you are admitted, you must present certified hardcopies of all documents demanded by uni-assist for proof of your higher education entrance qualification upon enrollment. |
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I request a VPD via uni-assist?Hide
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You should request a VPD at the earliest possible time, as the processing time of uni-assist can be 6-8 weeks. Please always observe the UBT application deadline specified for your desired degree programme. Your VPD must be submitted to the UBT by then at the latest.
- How can I select my desired degree programme via uni-assist?Hide
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After registration and filling in your personal data, please select "search of study offers". Choose the semester, the desired qualification (Bachelor or Master) and the university (University of Bayreuth). The system will then display all degree programs. Please select your desired degree programme.
If the portal for the desired semester has not yet been opened at uni-assist, simply select the current semester. It does not matter whether you request a VPD for the summer semester or the winter semester at uni-assist. - How much does the VPD cost?Hide
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For the evaluation of your certificates, uni-assist charges handling fees. You must pay these to uni-assist in due time. Here you can find more information about the costs incurred.
Please note that your application cannot be processed without this transfer. More information about the bank transfer.
- Can I also apply with a uni-assist test report?Hide
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That depends. If you have submitted a complete application for the University of Bayreuth via uni-assist, the test report can also be accepted with your application, provided it was not issued longer than one year ago.
However, if uni-assist has not received an application for the University of Bayreuth (but rather for a different university) or it was made over one year ago, the test report cannot be accepted. - How do I get my final VPD from uni-assist?Hide
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Uni-assist usually needs about 6 to 8 weeks to process your application. Please plan a few extra days, as additional inquiries may delay the process.
After uni-assist has finished processing your application, the final preliminary documentation documentation will be sent to you via email as a PDF.
Your VPD will be accepted at UBT for an 1 years after issuance as long as there have been no changes to your higher education entrance qualification (in the case of an application for Bachelor's degree programs) or your Master's entrance qualification (in the case of an application for Master's degree programs), or the admission requirements.
UBT does not accept a VPD that has been requested for for another university.
- Can I apply for several programmes with one single VPD?Hide
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You can apply for all our programmes with one single VPD, as long as it is not older than a year and as long as it has been issued for an application for the University of Bayreuth.
- What happens to my application if I don't submit my VPD on time?Hide
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If you have not submitted your VPD to us by the specified deadline in accordance with the instructions in CAMPUSonline, your application will be deemed not to have been received on time and you will then receive a letter of denial. Please request your VPD via uni-assist as early as possible, as the processing time of uni-assist can be 6-8 weeks.
Unfortunately, if you missed the application deadline, you would need to reapply for the next semester using the VPD you received. Since the VPD remains valid for one year, a new application to uni-assist is not necessary. - Do I need a VPD if I am already studying in Germany?Hide
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If you have acquired your higher education entrance qualification in a non-EU country, you must request for a VPD via uni-assist. Since the admission criteria may vary from university to university, it is imperative that the higher education entrance qualification of each applicant be checked, regardless of whether he or she has already been enrolled at a German university. For some degree programmes, this review is carried out for us by uni-assist.
Please note:
The request for preliminary review documentation (VPD) via the online portal at uni-assist is NOT yet an application to the University of Bayreuth. In addition, an application in due form and time via the application portal CAMPUSonline at the University of Bayreuth is always necessary.
Your application to the UBT is only considered to have been received in due form and time if you have also applied via our portal CAMPUSonline and have submitted all required documents there, including your VPD, in due form and time. Detailed information on the full application process is available on the relevant degree programme pages.