Crowning the academic journey you started in Türkiye with a world diploma in Germany, the heart of engineering, technology and social sciences, is the most visionary step you can take for your career architecture. This system, called "Quereinstieg" (Lateral Entry) in Germany, ensures that the education you completed or are continuing in Türkiye is not wasted, but instead turns into a global advantage.
An Overview of the Anerkennung Process
The bachelor's completion process in Germany is technically the "recognition" (Anerkennung) by German universities of the course qualifications you gained in Türkiye. For German professors to count a course, it is not enough for the course name to be the same; the content of the course, its weekly hours, laboratory work and the competencies it provides are expected to overlap with the German curriculum at a rate of at least 70-80%.
Academic Equivalence: Anabin and H+
- Anabin Database: It is mandatory for your university to be in "H+" status in this system.
- Department Equivalence: Not only the university but also the department must be defined in Anabin.
Course Counting Strategy
- ECTS Compatibility: The flawless conversion of local credits in Türkiye into the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
- Modulhandbuch Analysis: The content of basic courses such as Mathematics, Physics or Business should be detailed according to German expectations.
- Sworn Translation and Approval: Sworn translators fluent in academic terminology are essential.
Admission Criteria and Language
- Direct Department Application: With C1 German (TestDaF 4x4, DSH-2, telc C1 Hochschule) you can continue with your department.
- Conditional Admission (Bedingte Zulassung): If your language level is intermediate, you can receive conditional admission and complete your language preparation in Germany.
For Associate Degree Graduates
Your 2-year associate degree diploma from Türkiye grants the right to start bachelor's education directly in Germany (HSP). If you are studying in a related department, by getting your courses taken in Türkiye counted, you can complete the 3-3.5 year bachelor's in Germany in 1.5-2 years. This is a great time advantage in addition to the 18-month job search visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to finish university in Türkiye?+
No. You can finish the 1st or 2nd year in Türkiye and then transfer to Germany. What matters is that you have successfully completed at least 1 year (60 ECTS) of education.
What happens if my courses are not counted?+
You start the department from the 1st year. However, your YKS placement document grants you the right to study in the department you want in Germany.
Is bachelor's completion in English possible?+
English programs are increasing in fields such as software engineering and business. However, for your credits to be counted, B2 language proficiency is required even in English programs.
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