Is Asian Educational System recognized in German Universities?

Member since 03 October 2012

judeebeeMember14 June 2013 05:03:25

Hallo Leute, Guten Tag!

Ich heisse Judee. Ich komme von den Philippinen und wohne in Singapur.(I'm Judee. I'm from the Philippines and I currently live in Singapore)

Ich habe eine frage.(I have a question.)

I would like to know if the Asian Education system are recognized in most German Universities.

Since I applied for a Master's program in Heidelberg. The department told me that I have a good application though the international office said that my educational system is not compatible with the German educational system since I only have 10 years of Elementary and High School education. I was rejected in the said program.

I would like to consult everyone if what are the things to consider in applying for a German university? Do you experience or do you know anyone who experience the same situation?Are there any solutions for this matter.

Because in the past, I know some people, particularly Filipinos who were accepted and graduated with Master's in Germany. They didnt even encounter this dilemma.

I'm hoping for all your kind advice.

Danke Schoen

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

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beppiGermany/Singapore Expert14 June 2013 08:14:02

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Hi Judee,

Welcome to the forum, from a German who also lived a long time in Singapore!

The national differences between education systems are a real hazzle, especially as every country considers their system superior to all others.
In Germany, the individual universities have much freedom to decide on admissions. So if an appeal (which must be possible, by law) does not help, just apply at another school - maybe one that already has experience with Philippino students.
The DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Auslandsdienst) says that applicants from the Philippines generally need to pass an Assessment Test. Preparatory classes for this test are available free of charge and take 12 months.

Good luck! (And if you have more questions regarding a possible relocation to Germany, please feel free to contact me.)

judeebee Member

Member since 03 October 2012

judeebeeMember14 June 2013 09:07:15

Hi Beppi,

Thank you so much for your prompt reply. I've tried to contact the embassy, DAAD and anabin and they just told me that the university has the autonomous power to approve or reject an application.

For the preparatory course, it has been noted by some universities that it's for people who has high school diploma and wants to take BA in Germany or if it will be used to suffice the application, then the department should endorse it.

Thanks for the encouragement and advice.

Warm greetings from sunny Singapore,
Judee