{"id":40703,"date":"2023-06-13T13:50:07","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T11:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.zdv.uni-mainz.de\/studium\/applying-as-an-international-student\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T11:55:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T09:55:55","slug":"applying-as-an-international-student","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/your-application\/applying-with-international-certificates\/applying-as-an-international-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying as an international student"},"content":{"rendered":"<jgu-base-pageheader react-props=\"{\n    &quot;items&quot;: [\n        {\n            &quot;box&quot;: {\n                &quot;index&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n                &quot;title&quot;: &quot;Starting a Degree Program at JGU as an International Student&quot;,\n                &quot;link&quot;: {\n                    &quot;url&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n                    &quot;title&quot;: &quot;learn more&quot;\n                }\n            },\n            &quot;color&quot;: &quot;default&quot;,\n            &quot;image&quot;: {\n                &quot;url&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n            },\n            &quot;imgCredit&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n            &quot;useVideo&quot;: false,\n            &quot;video&quot;: false\n        }\n    ],\n    &quot;type&quot;: &quot;border&quot;,\n    &quot;useBreadcrumb&quot;: true,\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;full&quot;,\n    &quot;quicklinks&quot;: {\n        &quot;show&quot;: false,\n        &quot;selects&quot;: []\n    }\n}\">\n<\/jgu-base-pageheader>\n\n<jgu-base-section react-props=\"{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;white&quot;,&quot;align&quot;:&quot;wide&quot;,&quot;padding&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"jgu-bgsection bg bg-white\"><div class=\"content padding-medium\">\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size\">Do you want to study in Mainz, Germany? You\u2019re not the only one. Roughly 4,500 international students from more than 130 countries are currently enrolled at JGU. International students make up about 12% of the student body. In just a few steps, you can become a part of this international community. We are here to help you on your path to JGU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<jgu-base-heading react-props=\"{\n    &quot;index&quot;: &quot;&lt;br&gt;Erasmus +, free movers &amp;amp; more &quot;,\n    &quot;tags&quot;: {\n        &quot;htmlTag&quot;: &quot;h2&quot;,\n        &quot;classTag&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;tag&quot;: &quot;h2&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;heading&quot;: &quot;Exchange in Mainz&quot;,\n    &quot;textAlign&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;anchor&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;color&quot;: &quot;red&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you only interested in spending one or two semesters in Mainz? Then an exchange could be ideal for you! You can find information about Erasmus+, university partnerships, scholarships and internships on the website for applying to be an exchange student at JGU. <\/p>\n\n\n<jgu-base-button style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; column-gap: 30px; max-width: 100%; flex-direction: row; justify-content: left\">\n  \n<jgu-base-buttonitem react-props=\"{\n    &quot;text&quot;: &quot;Applying for an exchange at JGU &quot;,\n    &quot;link&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\\\/en\\\/your-application\\\/exchange-students\\\/&quot;,\n        &quot;linkTarget&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;rel&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;opensInNewTab&quot;: true\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;styling&quot;: &quot;primary&quot;,\n    &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;arrow-right-solid&quot;,\n    &quot;type&quot;: &quot;default&quot;,\n    &quot;iconBefore&quot;: false,\n    &quot;isSmall&quot;: false,\n    &quot;fullWidth&quot;: false,\n    &quot;className&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<jgu-base-heading react-props=\"{\n    &quot;index&quot;: &quot;&lt;br&gt;Recognition of qualifications, application &amp;amp; more &quot;,\n    &quot;tags&quot;: {\n        &quot;htmlTag&quot;: &quot;h2&quot;,\n        &quot;classTag&quot;: &quot;h2&quot;,\n        &quot;tag&quot;: &quot;h2.h2&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;heading&quot;: &quot;Studying for a degree in Mainz&quot;,\n    &quot;textAlign&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;anchor&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;color&quot;: &quot;red&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n<jgu-base-accordion react-props=\"{&quot;selected&quot;:4,&quot;align&quot;:&quot;wide&quot;,&quot;hasAllOpenButton&quot;:true,&quot;onlyOne&quot;:false,&quot;initAllClosed&quot;:true,&quot;enableSearch&quot;:false}\">\n    \n<jgu-base-accordionitem react-props=\"{&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Requirements &quot;,&quot;init&quot;:false,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;requirements&quot;,&quot;align&quot;:&quot;wide&quot;,&quot;customSlug&quot;:false}\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size\">Do you want to study in Mainz long-term and earn a degree at JGU? First, check whether or not you have to apply as an international applicant. Even without German citizenship, you may not have to apply as an international applicant if one of the following applies to you: <br> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-big-font-size\">\n<li>You are a citizen of one of the EU member states or EEA countries.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a German <i>Abitur <\/i>or German university degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a European Baccalaureate and your grade has been officially converted to the JGU system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size\"><br>If you are applying with international certificates, you will require a certificate of recognition which confirms your university entrance qualification for JGU and includes a conversion of the grades you have earned into the system used at JGU. <\/p>\n\n\n<jgu-base-button style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; column-gap: 30px; max-width: 100%; flex-direction: row; justify-content: left\">\n  \n<jgu-base-buttonitem react-props=\"{\n    &quot;text&quot;: &quot;Recognition of qualifications&quot;,\n    &quot;link&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\\\/en\\\/your-application\\\/applying-with-international-certificates\\\/recognition\\\/&quot;,\n        &quot;linkTarget&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;rel&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;id&quot;: 65342,\n        &quot;title&quot;: &quot;anerkennung-auslaendischer-vorbildungsnachweise | Umleitungsseite&quot;,\n        &quot;type&quot;: &quot;page&quot;,\n        &quot;kind&quot;: &quot;post-type&quot;,\n        &quot;opensInNewTab&quot;: true\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;styling&quot;: &quot;primary&quot;,\n    &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;arrow-right-solid&quot;,\n    &quot;type&quot;: &quot;default&quot;,\n    &quot;iconBefore&quot;: false,\n    &quot;isSmall&quot;: false,\n    &quot;fullWidth&quot;: false,\n    &quot;className&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size\"><br>Depending on the program you want to apply for, further formal requirements may apply. The individual degree descriptions offer information on what is needed. <\/p>\n\n\n<jgu-base-button style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; column-gap: 30px; max-width: 100%; flex-direction: row; justify-content: left\">\n  \n<jgu-base-buttonitem react-props=\"{\n    &quot;text&quot;: &quot;Degree descriptions&quot;,\n    &quot;link&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\\\/en\\\/choosing-your-degree-program\\\/courses-offered\\\/&quot;,\n        &quot;linkTarget&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;rel&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;id&quot;: 4135,\n        &quot;title&quot;: &quot;Studienangebot&quot;,\n        &quot;type&quot;: &quot;page&quot;,\n        &quot;kind&quot;: &quot;post-type&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;styling&quot;: &quot;primary&quot;,\n    &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;arrow-right-solid&quot;,\n    &quot;type&quot;: &quot;default&quot;,\n    &quot;iconBefore&quot;: false,\n    &quot;isSmall&quot;: false,\n    &quot;fullWidth&quot;: false,\n    &quot;className&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<jgu-base-buttonitem react-props=\"{\n    &quot;text&quot;: &quot;Language proficiency&quot;,\n    &quot;link&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\\\/en\\\/your-application\\\/applying-with-international-certificates\\\/language-proficiency\\\/&quot;,\n        &quot;linkTarget&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;rel&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;id&quot;: 3390,\n        &quot;title&quot;: &quot;Sprachkenntnisse&quot;,\n        &quot;type&quot;: &quot;page&quot;,\n        &quot;kind&quot;: &quot;post-type&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;styling&quot;: &quot;primary&quot;,\n    &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;arrow-right-solid&quot;,\n    &quot;type&quot;: &quot;default&quot;,\n    &quot;iconBefore&quot;: false,\n    &quot;isSmall&quot;: false,\n    &quot;fullWidth&quot;: false,\n    &quot;className&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n<p><br>If you do not yet meet all the requirements for your desired degree program, you may be able to acquire them at JGU. 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If you do, apply now!&quot;,\n    &quot;textAlign&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;anchor&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;index&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;color&quot;: &quot;red&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<jgu-base-accordionitem react-props=\"{&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Visa&quot;,&quot;init&quot;:false,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;visa&quot;,&quot;align&quot;:&quot;wide&quot;,&quot;customSlug&quot;:false}\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size\">If you require a visa for your stay in Germany, apply for one early at the German diplomatic mission in your home country.<\/p>\n\n\n<jgu-base-button style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; column-gap: 30px; max-width: 100%; flex-direction: row; justify-content: left\">\n  \n<jgu-base-buttonitem react-props=\"{\n    &quot;text&quot;: &quot;Visa information&quot;,\n    &quot;link&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.international-office.uni-mainz.de\\\/visa-and-residence-permit\\\/&quot;,\n        &quot;linkTarget&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;rel&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;styling&quot;: &quot;primary&quot;,\n    &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;arrow-right-solid&quot;,\n    &quot;type&quot;: &quot;default&quot;,\n    &quot;iconBefore&quot;: false,\n    &quot;isSmall&quot;: false,\n    &quot;fullWidth&quot;: false,\n    &quot;className&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<jgu-base-accordionitem react-props=\"{&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Application &quot;,&quot;init&quot;:false,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;application&quot;,&quot;align&quot;:&quot;wide&quot;,&quot;customSlug&quot;:false}\">\n    \n\n<p>Read on to learn about the application process for international applicants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<jgu-base-heading react-props=\"{\n    &quot;index&quot;: &quot;JOGU-StINe&quot;,\n    &quot;tags&quot;: {\n        &quot;htmlTag&quot;: &quot;h2&quot;,\n        &quot;classTag&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;tag&quot;: &quot;h2&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;heading&quot;: &quot;Ready, Set\\u2026 Apply!&quot;,\n    &quot;textAlign&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;anchor&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;color&quot;: &quot;red&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size\">You will start your application on our application platform <a href=\"https:\/\/jogustine.uni-mainz.de\/\">JOGU-StINe<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><jgu-base-image react-props=\"{\n    &quot;image&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/cms.zdv.uni-mainz.de\\\/studium\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/12\\\/2023\\\/06\\\/Vorbereitung_zuhause.svg&quot;,\n        &quot;id&quot;: 5341,\n        &quot;alt&quot;: &quot;Illustration im Flat-Design von einem Studierenden, der an seinem Schreibtisch vor einbem Laptop sitzt und einen Stift in der Hand h\\u00e4lt&quot;,\n        &quot;credit&quot;: &quot;\\u00a9 Rebekka Sch\\u00f6nefu\\u00df Grafikdesign\\\/Illustration&quot;,\n        &quot;title&quot;: &quot;Vorbereitung_zuhause&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;hasLightbox&quot;: false,\n    &quot;caption&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;imgWidth&quot;: 0,\n    &quot;link&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;target&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;rel&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n    }\n}\" class=\"align-\">\n    \n<\/jgu-base-image><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><jgu-base-processsequence react-props=\"{\n    &quot;collapsible&quot;: false,\n    &quot;color&quot;: &quot;red&quot;,\n    &quot;hideImageOutline&quot;: false,\n    &quot;limitWidth&quot;: false,\n    &quot;showIndex&quot;: true,\n    &quot;allowImages&quot;: true\n}\">\n<jgu-base-processsequenceitem react-props=\"{\n    &quot;blockIndex&quot;: 0,\n    &quot;title&quot;: &quot;Generate an account and get started on the recognition process&quot;,\n    &quot;collapsible&quot;: false,\n    &quot;allowImages&quot;: true,\n    &quot;color&quot;: &quot;red&quot;,\n    &quot;showIndex&quot;: true,\n    &quot;content&quot;: &quot;\\n\\n&lt;p class=\\&quot;has-big-font-size\\&quot;&gt;Create an account under \\u201c&lt;em&gt;Application\\\/Registration\\u201d &amp;gt; 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You will receive a certificate that confirms your university entrance qualification for JGU and includes a conversion of the grades you have earned into the system used at JGU. You can find detailed information &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\\\/en\\\/your-application\\\/applying-with-international-certificates\\\/recognition\\\/\\&quot; data-type=\\&quot;page\\&quot; data-id=\\&quot;3177\\&quot;&gt;here&lt;\\\/a&gt;. &lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n\\n\\n&lt;jgu-base-alertbox react-props=\\&quot;{\\n    &amp;quot;headline&amp;quot;: &amp;quot;Please note&amp;quot;,\\n    &amp;quot;children&amp;quot;: &amp;quot;The processing time can between six and eight weeks. 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You can find the official notification by clicking on &lt;em&gt;\\u201cService\\u201d &amp;gt; \\u201cMy documents.\\u201d&lt;\\\/em&gt; Follow the instructions on your official notification, submit all of the necessary documents, and pay the semester fee on time.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n\\n\\n\\n&lt;p class=\\&quot;has-big-font-size\\&quot;&gt;Good luck with your studies at JGU!&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n\\n&quot;\n}\">\n<\/jgu-base-processsequenceitem>\n<\/jgu-base-processsequence><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<jgu-base-alertbox react-props=\"{\n    &quot;headline&quot;: &quot;Good to Know&quot;,\n    &quot;children&quot;: &quot;You &lt;strong&gt;cannot&lt;\\\/strong&gt; apply to a regular program of study, the preparatory German language course, or the Studienkolleg at JGU without having your foreign certificates recognized. &quot;,\n    &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;lightbulb-solid&quot;,\n    &quot;headlineColor&quot;: &quot;dark&quot;,\n    &quot;subline&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;iconOverHeadline&quot;: false,\n    &quot;isPreview&quot;: false\n}\">\n    \n<\/jgu-base-alertbox>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<jgu-base-accordionitem react-props=\"{&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Change of subject&quot;,&quot;init&quot;:false,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;change-of-subject&quot;,&quot;align&quot;:&quot;wide&quot;,&quot;customSlug&quot;:false}\">\n    \n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A seemingly inconsequential change of subject can have major repercussions. 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You\u2019re not the only one. Roughly 4,500 international students from more than 130 countries are currently enrolled at JGU. International students make up about 12% of the student body. In just a few steps, you can become a part of this international community. We are here to help you on your path to JGU.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"60px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/heading {\"index\":\"\\u003cbr\\u003eErasmus +, free movers \\u0026amp; more \",\"tags\":{\"htmlTag\":\"h2\",\"classTag\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\"},\"heading\":\"Exchange in Mainz\"} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Are you only interested in spending one or two semesters in Mainz? Then an exchange could be ideal for you! You can find information about Erasmus+, university partnerships, scholarships and internships on the website for applying to be an exchange student at JGU. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/button -->\n<!-- wp:jgu\/button-item {\"text\":\"Applying for an exchange at JGU \",\"link\":{\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/your-application\/exchange-students\/\",\"linkTarget\":\"\",\"rel\":\"\",\"opensInNewTab\":true}} \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:jgu\/button -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"60px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/heading {\"index\":\"\\u003cbr\\u003eRecognition of qualifications, application \\u0026amp; more \",\"tags\":{\"htmlTag\":\"h2\",\"classTag\":\"h2\",\"tag\":\"h2.h2\"},\"heading\":\"Studying for a degree in Mainz\"} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/accordion {\"selected\":4} -->\n<!-- wp:jgu\/accordion-item {\"title\":\"Requirements \",\"init\":false,\"slug\":\"requirements\"} -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"has-big-font-size\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size\">Do you want to study in Mainz long-term and earn a degree at JGU? 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Even without German citizenship, you may not have to apply as an international applicant if one of the following applies to you: <br> <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"className\":\"wp-block-list has-big-font-size\"} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-big-font-size\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>You are a citizen of one of the EU member states or EEA countries.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>You have a German <i>Abitur <\/i>or German university degree.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>You have a European Baccalaureate and your grade has been officially converted to the JGU system.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"has-big-font-size\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size\"><br>If you are applying with international certificates, you will require a certificate of recognition which confirms your university entrance qualification for JGU and includes a conversion of the grades you have earned into the system used at JGU. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/button -->\n<!-- wp:jgu\/button-item {\"text\":\"Recognition of qualifications\",\"link\":{\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/your-application\/applying-with-international-certificates\/recognition\/\",\"linkTarget\":\"\",\"rel\":\"\",\"id\":65342,\"title\":\"anerkennung-auslaendischer-vorbildungsnachweise | Umleitungsseite\",\"type\":\"page\",\"kind\":\"post-type\",\"opensInNewTab\":true}} \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:jgu\/button -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"has-big-font-size\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size\"><br>Depending on the program you want to apply for, further formal requirements may apply. 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If you do, apply now!\"} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"60px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n<!-- \/wp:jgu\/accordion-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/accordion-item {\"title\":\"Visa\",\"init\":false,\"slug\":\"visa\"} -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"has-big-font-size\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size\">If you require a visa for your stay in Germany, apply for one early at the German diplomatic mission in your home country.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/button -->\n<!-- wp:jgu\/button-item {\"text\":\"Visa information\",\"link\":{\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.international-office.uni-mainz.de\/visa-and-residence-permit\/\",\"linkTarget\":\"\",\"rel\":\"\"}} \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:jgu\/button -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"60px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n<!-- \/wp:jgu\/accordion-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/accordion-item {\"title\":\"Application \",\"init\":false,\"slug\":\"application\"} -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read on to learn about the application process for international applicants. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"60px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/heading {\"index\":\"JOGU-StINe\",\"tags\":{\"htmlTag\":\"h2\",\"classTag\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\"},\"heading\":\"Ready, Set\u2026 Apply!\"} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"has-big-font-size\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size\">You will start your application on our application platform <a href=\"https:\/\/jogustine.uni-mainz.de\/\">JOGU-StINe<\/a>. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"25%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><!-- wp:jgu\/image {\"image\":{\"url\":null,\"id\":5341}} \/--><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:jgu\/process-sequence -->\n<!-- wp:jgu\/process-sequence-item {\"blockIndex\":0,\"title\":\"Generate an account and get started on the recognition process\"} -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"has-big-font-size\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size\">Create an account under \u201c<em>Application\/Registration\u201d &gt; \u201cCreate account<\/em>\u201d or use your existing account. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/button -->\n<!-- wp:jgu\/button-item {\"text\":\"JOGU-StINe\",\"link\":{\"url\":\"https:\/\/jogustine.uni-mainz.de\/\",\"linkTarget\":\"\",\"rel\":\"\",\"opensInNewTab\":true}} \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:jgu\/button -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"has-big-font-size\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size\">You can then begin with the process for the recognition of your international certificates. You will receive a certificate that confirms your university entrance qualification for JGU and includes a conversion of the grades you have earned into the system used at JGU. You can find detailed information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/your-application\/applying-with-international-certificates\/recognition\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3177\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/alertbox {\"headline\":\"Please note\",\"children\":\"The processing time can between six and eight weeks. 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You can find the official notification by clicking on <em>\u201cService\u201d &gt; \u201cMy documents.\u201d<\/em> Follow the instructions on your official notification, submit all of the necessary documents, and pay the semester fee on time.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"has-big-font-size\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size\">Good luck with your studies at JGU!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- \/wp:jgu\/process-sequence-item -->\n<!-- \/wp:jgu\/process-sequence --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/alertbox {\"headline\":\"Good to Know\",\"children\":\"You \\u003cstrong\\u003ecannot\\u003c\/strong\\u003e apply to a regular program of study, the preparatory German language course, or the Studienkolleg at JGU without having your foreign certificates recognized. \",\"icon\":\"lightbulb-solid\"} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"60px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n<!-- \/wp:jgu\/accordion-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/accordion-item {\"title\":\"Change of subject\",\"init\":false,\"slug\":\"change-of-subject\"} -->\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"60px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A seemingly inconsequential change of subject can have major repercussions. If you change subjects, the conditions governing your residence permit may change and the duration of your stay for studying in Germany will need to be extended.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/alertbox {\"headline\":\"Residence permit for studying\",\"children\":\"International students and doctoral students enrolled at a German higher education institution receive a residence permit for studying.\u00a0The purpose of this residence permit is closely linked to your field of study and degree program.\",\"icon\":\"exclamation-circle-solid\"} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"60px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:jgu\/heading {\"tags\":{\"htmlTag\":\"h2\",\"classTag\":\"h4\",\"tag\":\"h2.h4\"},\"heading\":\"\\u003cstrong\\u003eDon\u2019t worry: Here\u2019s how to change your subject without negative consequences\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\"} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Are you already at least in your 3rd academic semester and have a student visa in Germany? Then please note the following:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Obtain information from your foreigners\u2019 registration office <strong>before<\/strong> changing subjects. 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