There are numerous dates and deadlines that you should know and observe before starting your studies, when applying for a place at the university, at the beginning of your studies, during your studies, and afterwards.
We have compiled the most important ones for you here!
| Degree program | Application period |
|---|---|
| Selective consecutive (master’s degree programs) and postgraduate programs | From early October to November 15 |
| Non-selective consecutive (master’s degree programs) and postgraduate programs | From early October to March 1 |
| Consecutive (master’s degree programs) and postgraduate programs with an aptitude test | From early October to November 15 |
| Selective undergraduate degree programs at JGU | Early December to January 15 |
| Degree programs with selective admission nationwide i.e. Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences; Application (1st academic semester) via www.hochschulstart.de | Early December to January 15 |
| Non-selective undergraduate degree programs | Early December to March 1 |
| Doctorates for students already enrolled at JGU: for students not yet enrolled at JGU: | If possible, by January 15 (re-registration deadline), at the latest by the last business day before the start of the lecture period Any time |
| Preparatory German language course at the ISSK Mainz | Mid-November to January 15 of the following year (Course starts in February of the following year – students are enrolled for the current winter semester and following summer semester) |
| Studienkolleg and external assessment test at ISSK Mainz | Mid-September to November 15 (Studienkolleg course starts in February of the following year – students are enrolled during the current winter semester and following summer semester) Examinations take place the following June |
| Additional assessment test at the ISSK Mainz | Mid-December to January 15 Examinations take place the following June |
| Non-degree-seeking study abroad program | Mid-November to January 15 |
If even one subject of a multiple degree program has selective admission, you must adhere to the application deadlines for degree programs with selective admission.
The online application portal for undergraduate degree programs is usually open for applications for the summer semester starting in early December. The online application portal for consecutive (master’s degree programs) and postgraduate degree programs is usually open starting in early October.
You have applied and would like to know when you will receive a response? Timetables for the various application procedures can be found on the following page:
| Degree program | Application period |
|---|---|
| Selective consecutive (master’s degree programs) and postgraduate programs | From early April to May 15 |
| Non-selective consecutive (master’s degree programs) and postgraduate programs | From early April until September 1 |
| Consecutive (master’s degree programs) and postgraduate programs with an aptitude test | From early April to May 15 |
| Selective undergraduate degree programs at JGU | From early June to July 15 |
| Degree programs with selective admission nationwide i.e. Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences; Application (1st academic semester) via www.hochschulstart.de | From early June to July 15 For those who finished school prior to January 16 of the same year, the deadline is moved up to May 31. |
| Non-selective undergraduate degree programs | Early June to September 1 |
| Doctorates for students already enrolled at JGU: for students not yet enrolled at JGU: | If possible, by July 15 (re-registration deadline), at the latest by the last business day before the start of the lecture period Any time |
| Preparatory German language course at the ISSK Mainz | Mid-May to July 15 (Studienkolleg course starts in August – students are enrolled during the current summer semester and following winter semester) |
| Studienkolleg and external assessment test at ISSK Mainz | Mid-March to May 15 (Studienkolleg course starts in August – students are enrolled during the current summer semester and following winter semester) Examinations take place the following December |
| Additional assessment test at the ISSK Mainz | Mid-June to July 15 Examinations take place the following December |
| Non-degree-seeking study abroad program | Mid-May to July 15 |
If even one subject of a multiple degree program has selective admission, you must adhere to the application deadlines for degree programs with selective admission.
The online application portal for undergraduate degree programs is usually open for applications for the winter semester starting at the beginning of June. The online application portal for consecutive (master’s degree programs) and postgraduate degree programs is usually open starting at the beginning of April.
You have applied and would like to know when you will receive a response? Timetables for the various application procedures can be found on the following page:
- Selective degree programs: by January 15
- Non-selective degree programs: by March 1
The application process for prospective students taking the early Abitur is paperless.
Documents must only be submitted upon admission.
Exception: If you are applying for a selective degree program and submit a special request, please submit a printout of the request with the relevant supporting documents.
Registration for the aptitude test
Art
via the Mainz Academy of Fine Arts
- For beginning studies in the winter semester: April 30 (submission of portfolio)
- For beginning studies in the summer semester: October 31 (submission of portfolio)
Music
via the Student Service Center of the Mainz School of Music
- For beginning studies in the winter semester: April 1
- For beginning studies in the summer semester: November 1
Sport science
via the sport science examination office
- For beginning studies in the winter semester: typically January–April
- For beginning studies in the summer semester: typically July–October
Undergraduate degree programs
Online registration for participation in the lottery for admission to undergraduate degree programs is open from March 1 to March 31 for the summer semester and from September 1 to September 30 for the winter semester.
Master’s degree programs
Online registration for participation in the lottery for admission to master’s degree programs is open from February 1 to February 28 for the summer semester and from August 1 to August 31 for the winter semester.
The online application deadline for pre-university programs is the first day of lectures for each semester.
For students already enrolled at JGU:
- for the winter semester – if possible, by July 15 (re-registration deadline), at the latest by the last business day before the start of the lecture period
- for the summer semester – if possible, by January 15 (re-registration deadline), at the latest by the last business day before the start of the lecture period
For students not yet enrolled at JGU:
- Anytime, no deadlines
The introductory week for first-year students as well as for students changing subjects or universities features both orientation events for individual subjects and interdisciplinary orientation events. It takes takes place in the week before the start of lectures in both the winter and summer semesters.
Please refer to the following websites with general information about the current registration periods:
for the winter semester: July 15
for the summer semester: January 15
The deadline for applying for an academic leave of absence is typically the re-registration deadline. However, in exceptional cases requests may be submitted by the last calendar day prior to the start of the semester (March 31 or September 30). In the event of unforeseeable, prolonged illness that prevents you from conducting your normal studies, you can also apply for a leave of absence during the current semester.
Exmatriculation at the end of the summer semester: by September 30
Exmatriculation at the end of the winter semester: by March 31
Students may request exmatriculation with immediate effect during the current semester for a compelling reason (e.g., transfer to another university).
You can find information on how and when you can and should register as job seeking or unemployed on our After your studies webpage.
| Summer semester 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Lecture period | |
| April 13, 2026 | Beginning of the lecture period (including Medicine and Dentistry) |
| July 11, 2026 | End of the lecture period (except Medicine and Dentistry) |
| July 18, 2026 | End of the lecture period for Medicine and Dentistry |
| Holidays and breaks | |
| May 1, 2026 | International Workers’ Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day |
| May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday |
| June 4, 2026 | Corpus Christi |
| Winter semester 2026/27 | |
|---|---|
| Lecture period | |
| October 19, 2026 | Beginning of the lecture period (including Medicine and Dentistry) |
| February 13, 2027 | End of the lecture period (except Medicine and Dentistry) |
| February 6, 2027 | End of the lecture period for Medicine and Dentistry |
| Holidays and breaks | |
| December 23, 2026, to January 5, 2027 | Christmas break |
| February 8, 2027 | Rosenmontag |
| Summer semester 2027 | |
|---|---|
| Lecture period | |
| April 12, 2027 | Beginning of the lecture period (including Medicine and Dentistry) |
| July 10, 2027 | End of the lecture period (except Medicine and Dentistry) |
| July 17, 2027 | End of the lecture period for Medicine and Dentistry |
| Holidays and breaks | |
| May 1, 2027 | International Workers’ Day |
| May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day |
| May 17, 2027 | Whit Monday |
| May 27, 2027 | Corpus Christi |
| Winter semester 2027/28 | |
|---|---|
| Lecture period | |
| October 18, 2027 | Beginning of the lecture period (including Medicine and Dentistry) |
| February 12, 2028 | End of the lecture period (except Medicine and Dentistry) |
| February 5, 2028 | End of the lecture period for Medicine and Dentistry |
| Holidays and breaks | |
| November 1, 2027 | All hallows |
| December 23, 2027, to January 5, 2028 | Christmas break |
| Summer semester 2028 | |
|---|---|
| Lecture period | |
| April 18, 2028 | Beginning of the lecture period (including Medicine and Dentistry) |
| July 15, 2028 | End of the lecture period (except Medicine and Dentistry) |
| July 22, 2028 | End of the lecture period for Medicine and Dentistry |
| Holidays and breaks | |
| May 1, 2028 | International Workers’ Day |
| May 25, 2028 | Ascension Day |
| June 5, 2028 | Whit Monday |
| June 15, 2028 | Corpus Christi |
| Winter semester 2028/29 | |
| October 16, 2028 | Beginning of the lecture period (including Medicine and Dentistry) |
| February 10, 2029 | End of the lecture period (except Medicine and Dentistry) |
| February 3, 2029 | End of the lecture period for Medicine and Dentistry |
| Summer semester 2029 | |
| April 16, 2029 | Beginning of the lecture period (including Medicine and Dentistry) |
| July 21, 2029 | End of the lecture period (including Medicine and Dentistry) |
The lecture periods of previous semesters can be found on the Academic Affairs website (in German).
Winter semester: October 1 to March 31
Summer semester: April 1 to September 30
