Numerus Clauses
Can you enroll anywhere or are there certain standards?
Nationwide NC
There are subjects for which there are many more applicants than study places in Germany. In such cases, a nationwide admissions restriction applies for all the universities that offer this subject. Subjects currently subject to nationwide admissions restrictions are: biology, medicine, pharmacy, psychology and dentistry. Some of these study places are awarded by the Central University Admissions Service (Zentralstelle für die Vergabe von Studienplätzen - ZVS), while others are awarded directly by the universities. More detailed information on dates and deadlines, current NC subjects and selection criteria can be found on the homepage of the ZVS.
Local NC
Besides nationwide admissions restrictions, there are also subjects with local admissions restrictions, i.e. where the admissions restriction only applies to individual higher education institutions and not to all institutions. These study places are awarded direct by the respective university. Please contact the International Office at your chosen institution to find out whether you need to send your application direct to the International Office, to the Student Registration Office (Studierendensekretariat) or to uni-assist.
