Second degree programme
The following are considered second degree applications
- an application for a Bachelor's or Diplom degree programme if you have already completed a university degree in Germany
- an application for a Master's degree programme if you have already completed a Master's degree in Germany
The following do not count as second degree applications
- an application for a Master's degree programme if a Master's degree programme has not yet been completed
- an application for a Bachelor's degree programme with restricted admission if the first degree programme has not yet been completed at the time of application
Award procedure
In degree programmes with restricted admission (German), 3% of the study places are reserved for second degree applicants and are allocated according to a measurement number based on the final grade of the first degree and the application justification. You can find details on the calculation of the assessment number in Annex 1 of the Hessian University Admission Regulations (German). One second application is possible per allocation procedure.