Have you completed your bachelor’s degree and are ready to delve deeper into your chosen field of study? Or do you want to improve your career prospects by earning another degree? If so, then a master’s degree from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is just right for you.
It only takes a few steps to apply for a master’s degree at JGU. Check the requirements, make note of the relevant application deadlines, submit the online application and hand in all of the required documents via regular mail. Good luck!
The master’s degree programs also differentiate between non-selective and selective admission programs. Check the degree description to see if your program has selective entry or not.
Selective degree programs:
Winter semester application period
From the beginning of April to May 15
Summer semester application period
From the beginning of October to November 15
Non-selective degree programs:
Winter semester application period
From the beginning of April to September 1
Summer semester application period
From the beginning of October to March 1
If an aptitude test is required for admission to the master’s degree program, then the application deadlines for degree programs with selective admission apply, even if the master’s degree program is non-selective.
Winter semester application period
From the beginning of April to May 15
Summer semester application period
From the beginning of October to November 15
Before you apply, find out about JGU’s degree programs and the application process for the master’s program.
In order to apply for a master’s degree, you need a master’s degree entrance qualification. Generally, this is a university degree (such as a bachelor’s degree) in the relevant field of study.
You don’t have a bachelor’s degree certificate yet? No problem! If you have not yet received your bachelor’s degree certificate by the application deadline, but have earned at least 135 credits in your bachelor’s program, you must apply by the set deadline with a transcript of all coursework and exams completed to date, including your average grade to date (transcript of records), issued by the higher education institution where you pursued your studies.
In case of international certificates, you will need a formal confirmation of your eligibility to apply for a master’s degree program on your certificate of recognition. You will need the certificate of recognition when you apply for your master’s degree program, as the application cannot be submitted without the certificate. It takes time to have your international certificates recognized, so you should submit your application for the certificate of recognition to JGU at least six weeks prior to the end of the application deadline for master’s degrees.
You can find out whether or not separate proof of your language proficiency is required for your subject of study by checking the degree descriptions.
After we have received your application, we will first check if it is complete. Then, the responsible faculty will examine whether you fulfill the subject-specific requirements for the master’s degree program you applied for.
Therefore, please check the degree descriptions carefully to see which subject-specific requirements you must meet to be accepted into the program of study.
- • specified prior knowledge of the subject
- • a specific level of language proficiency
- • an aptitude test
If you are not sure whether your subject is a good fit, you can ask the responsible academic advisory office directly.
You can start your application on our application platform JOGU-StINe. Keep in mind that selective and non-selective degree programs have different application deadlines.
Selection process for master’s degree programs
The Student Services team checks whether you have applied correctly and submitted all the necessary documents. The responsible faculty then examines whether you meet the subject-specific requirements. You will receive an official notification once the selection procedure is finished.
Contact the Student Service Center with questions concerning your application or admission.
Not sure what subject suits you? Don’t know what your chance of securing a place at the university is? Or just can’t decide what comes next?
Call the hotline below to make an appointment with the Student Advisory Center. They can advise you in all study-related matters.
The advisors will be happy to help you in person, by phone, or online with the following:
- Choice of degree & subject combination
- Change of subject
- Overcoming doubts & decision-making guidance
- Application strategies
- Career orientation during your studies
- And much more …
Call the hotline to make an appointment!
