Germany
Every institution within the German University System recognizes AP Exam grades in the admissions process.
AP students are encouraged to apply to universities in Germany. Institutions within the Federal Republic of Germany will grant admission to any candidate with a high school diploma who also submits four or five AP Exams in specified subjects, each with a grade of 3 or higher. The candidate's high school diploma must contain at least 16 academic units including English, second language studies, social studies, mathematics, and science. The course of study for which the candidate applies determines the AP Exams required.
Admission to courses of study in the humanities, the social sciences, law, and economics offered by universities within Germany requires four AP Exams, each with a grade of 3 or higher, in the following content areas:
- One AP Exam within the English content area
- One AP Exam among the following choices: AP French Language, AP French Literature, AP German Language, AP Latin Literature, AP Latin: Vergil, AP Spanish Language, or AP Spanish Literature
- One AP Exam among the following choices: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics B, or both AP Physics C Exams: Electricity and Magnetism and Mechanics
- One additional AP Exam among the following choices: AP Computer Science AB, AP European History, AP United States History, or both AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics
Admission to any courses in mathematical, scientific, technical, medical, and pharmaceutical studies offered by institutions within Germany requires four AP Exams, each with grades of 3 or higher, in the following content areas:
- One AP Exam in either AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC
- One AP Exam among the following choices: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, or both AP Physics C Exams: Electricity and Magnetism and Mechanics
- One AP Exam among the following choices: AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP French Language, AP French Literature, AP German Language, AP Latin Literature, AP Latin: Vergil, AP Spanish Language, or AP Spanish Literature
- One additional full-year AP Exam among the following choices: AP Computer Science AB, AP European History, AP United States History, or both AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics
Admission to any course of study offered by institutions within Germany will be granted if the candidate submits, in addition to a high school diploma, five AP Exams, each with a grade of 3 or higher, in the following content areas:
- Two AP Exams within the English content area and/or the world languages content area (unless the candidate is fluent in German, AP German Language is recommended.)
- Two AP Exams within the mathematics content area or the sciences content area
- One additional AP Exam within any content area
To determine which exams qualify for a content area requirement, see the Content Areas & Exams chart below.
If a candidate for admission meets the above criteria, the German University System recommends acceptance to the university.
German applicants with a high school diploma other than the Abitur (Gymnasium diploma) should choose a world language exam other than AP German Language.
In addition, all institutions within the German University System accept a grade of 3 or higher on the AP German Language Exam as sufficient proof of knowledge of German for admission to a course of study.
Students intending to enroll at a university in Germany must submit an application that includes certified copies of the following documents:
- Official AP Grade Report
- High school diploma
- Transcript of records with all relevant course subjects, credits, and cumulative grade point average (if GPA is not included within the official transcript, please enclose supplementary certification on high school letterhead)
- Report of German school most recently attended (if applicable)
- Transcript of record of college or university attended (if applicable)
AP Exams are considered within the applicant's complete academic transcript. Some institutions, such as fachhochschule of art, theater, or music, will require that additional criteria are met (for example, the submission of a satisfactory portfolio or undergoing a personal audition) prior to admission.
A complete list of institutions within the German University System, with contact information and Web links, will be posted soon.
Content Areas & Exams
| Content Area | Exams |
| English | |
| Arts & Humanities | |
| World Languages |
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| Mathematics | |
| Sciences | |
| History and Social Sciences |
