Philipps University of Marburg Admission 2025: Fall and Spring Intakes, Admission Deadlines, Requirements & Acceptance Rate

Philipps University of Marburg Graduate Admissions

Philipps University of Marburg offers 64 Master’s degree programs in the subjects of Sociology, linguistics, cultural studies, and Scientific and Economic Studies. Courses offered here are modularly structured and generally need 120 credits according to the European Credit Transfer System. The graduate program at this university consists of 2 years (4 semesters).

Candidates need an undergraduate degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences, or any domestic/foreign university degree. Every candidate needs to submit an English proficiency test and a motivation letter to be considered for Philipps University of Marburg admissions.

The requirements for admission to some of the popular courses with English as the medium of instruction are mentioned below.

Philipps University of Marburg Doctorate Admissions

The university also offers Doctorate programs(Ph.D.) in various fields. International students can apply for the Doctorate program through the University Admission portal with the following documents:

• Bachelor’s degree certificate/diploma and its transcripts
• Master’s degree certificate/diploma and its transcripts
• Curriculum vitae
• Research proposal (Summary of the research proposal in a Maximum of 10 pages, inclusive of a methodical approach, timeline, and work schedule, bibliography)
• Two letters of recommendation
• An indication of potential supervisors at the University.

The applicants receive suitability points on the basis of documents submitted for admission. For some courses, achieving a level of 7 suitability points guarantees direct admission to the course without any interview. Given below are some key points on suitability:

• Up to 3/4 points are assigned to the final grade point average
• Up to 2 points are assigned to the Letter of Interest and Resume
• Up to 3 points for experience and/or supplementary subject-based knowledge and certifications.

Philipps University of Marburg Undergraduate Admissions

Where to Apply: University Application Portal

Application Fee: 75 EUR + 15 EUR (per additional course)

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must have qualified higher secondary education or equivalent, which is recognized by the universities in Germany.

Documents Requirements:

• Copies of Academic certificates/transcripts, duly authenticated by the competent authorities.
• English language proficiency test scores(if required)
• Proof of German language proficiency
• Statement of Purpose
• Letter of recommendation
• Letter of motivation in 300-500 words in the English language only

The University offers a BA degree in Anglophone Studies with English as the medium of instruction. The language requirement for the same is given below:

After submission of the application, applicants will receive a message via email indicating whether their documentation is complete or not. Once the documentation is complete, the process for issuing the Letter of Acceptance will take place.

German language requirements

International students are required to prove a German language proficiency level to study in Germany, as well as English Language proficiency for some of the courses. The minimum required scores by the university for accepted tests are mentioned in the following table for the reference of applicants.