Rush to Studying: October's Spaces Aren't Filled Yet
German Study Placement Marketplace Facilitates Last-Minute Applications
The German Rectors' Conference (HRK) has launched a study placement marketplace to simplify the application process for study programs in Germany, even for last-minute applicants. While specific details for last-minute applications may not be readily available in the search results, here's a general guide on how to apply.
Interested individuals can find a variety of up-to-date study programs, both basic and advanced, in the marketplace. To apply, you'll need to meet the academic prerequisites set by the program, including relevant prior academic credits or degrees.
The application documents typically include academic transcripts, proof of language proficiency (usually German or English), a motivation letter, and sometimes additional documents such as CVs or letters of recommendation.
While last-minute applications imply deadlines are near or just passed, the HRK and German universities sometimes allow a "late application window" or have a waiting list process for late candidates, depending on program capacity. The deadline for applying at short notice for a place in various fields of study through the marketplace is October 31st.
Applications are usually submitted via an online portal facilitated by HRK’s study placement marketplace or directly via the university’s admission portal. The processing time for last-minute applications might be expedited or variable depending on the administrative capacity.
To find the desired study program more quickly, users can utilise the search and filter options in the marketplace, which can narrow down the overall offer by subject, admission requirements, type of higher education institution, or location.
It's worth noting that some study programs offered in the marketplace have admission restrictions. For precise and updated details, interested applicants should visit the German Rectors’ Conference’s official website or the dedicated study placement marketplace portal. These platforms typically outline application procedures, deadlines (including any provisions for late applications), required documents, and contact information for support.
Applicants should also consult the international offices of targeted German universities, as they manage specific program admissions closely tied to HRK processes. The study placement marketplace is designed to help individuals start studying in the winter semester, particularly for those who missed the regular application deadline.
Higher education institutions publish their offers in the study placement marketplace after completing their usual admission and late application procedures. The marketplace provides important information about the respective study program, application deadlines, contact persons, and links to relevant university websites. The study placement marketplace became available for use from August 1st.
- For last-minute applicants seeking education-and-self-development opportunities in Germany, the German Rectors' Conference's study placement marketplace offers a chance to apply for various study programs, even if deadlines have passed, until October 31st.
- To increase one's chances of getting accepted into a desired study program through the marketplace, applicants can utilize learning resources like academic transcripts, proof of language proficiency, motivation letters, CVs, letters of recommendation, and by carefully consulting the official German Rectors’ Conference’s website, the study placement marketplace portal, and targeted university international offices.
