The preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist is a certificate evaluation that checks and evaluates the eligibility of applications from non-EU countries for admission to a degree programme at 九色视频 (LUH). It indicates whether your qualifications (school leaving certificate, bachelor's degree) enable you to take up a degree programme or whether additional qualifications are required (e.g. an assessment test at the Studienkolleg to be admitted to a bachelor's degree programme). In addition, your grades are converted into the German grading system.
For non-EU applications, you will usually always need preliminary examination documentation. There are a few exceptions for some Master's degree programmes. For all Bachelor's programmes and for the state examination at LUH, a VPD is mandatory for your application. A VPD is also required for applications to the Studienkolleg. Please check whether your desired degree programme requires a VPD for your application.
How do I apply for a VPD?
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Step 1: Register with uni-assist
- Register at
- Enter your personal details such as name, address, date of birth, etc.
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Step 2: Apply for VPD
- Select 鈥楤achelor all subjects鈥� for a Bachelor's application or 鈥楳aster all subjects鈥� for a Master's application.
- Create your application.
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Step 3: Upload the required documents
- Upload scans of your documents (certificates, CV, passport, etc.) including German or English translations to the uni-assist portal.
- Do not send original documents to uni-assist; certified copies are also not required (however, LUH may request these at a later date).
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Step 4: Check and submit your application
- Check all the information before submitting and make sure that you have filled everything in correctly.
- Pay the processing fee (鈧�75 for the first application, 鈧�30 for each additional application in the same semester).
- You can check the status of your application and whether your payment has been received via your online account at uni-assist. Uni-assist will send you an email to confirm that your documents have been received.
- Please note the processing time: 4 to 8 weeks
With the uni-assist database 鈥楥heck: Hochschulzugang鈥�, you can quickly and easily find out whether your certificates qualify you to study in Germany.
- If you meet the admission requirements, you will receive a VPD from uni-assist by email. In rare cases, if your university entrance qualification is unclear and at the discretion of the university, you will receive a substitute certificate from uni-assist. With the VPD (or the replacement certificate), you can apply directly to 九色视频 within the application period.
- If you do not have admission authorisation, you will receive a message from uni-assist. In this case, you cannot apply to 九色视频.
Important information and FAQ
- Does applying for the VPD replace the application to 九色视频?
- No. Once you have received a valid VPD from uni-assist, you must use it to apply for your desired degree programme via the LUH online application portal within the application deadline.
- Is it possible to apply to LUH online only?
- Yes, the application process at LUH is completely online. This means that you can upload your documents online 鈥� you do not need to send any original documents or certified copies.
- Can I also use the VPD from another university for my application?
- No. We only accept VPDs for the LUH.
- Can I use a Bachelor's VPD for a Master's application?
- No, a Master's application is only possible with a Master's VPD. However, a Master's VPD also allows you to apply for a Bachelor's programme.
- Can I apply for several Master's programmes at the same time with one VPD?
- Yes, that is possible.
- How long is my VPD valid?
- Your VPD is valid for a maximum of two years for an application to LUH.
- If my certificates are not sufficient to start a bachelor's degree programme, do I have to apply to the Studienkolleg?
- No. LUH will forward your application to the Studienkolleg. It is not possible to apply directly to the Studienkolleg.
Exceptions to the VPD requirement
Applications without a VPD are only possible in the following cases:
- You have already received admission to the desired degree programme at LUH.
- You are currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's programme at LUH (change of programme, double degree). Exchange students, on the other hand, need a VPD to apply for a regular degree programme.
- You are officially recognised as a refugee in Germany and can prove this in your application.
- You have a school or bachelor's degree from the EU or the European Economic Area.
- You have an European citizenship.
- You are applying for a higher semester and have already started the same degree programme at another German university. In this case, it is advisable to request an individual assessment in advance.
- You have successfully completed the assessment test at a German preparatory college (Studienkolleg).
