Admission Requirements

We accept School Leaving certificates such as: US High School Diploma, Abitur, International Baccalaureate, GCE A-Level etc.

• Transcript of Records may be submitted should the final school leaving certificates not be available.
• To find out if your High School Diploma is authorized to study in Germany, please consult the DAAD database.
• Fill out the Confirmation of the Anticipated School Leaving Certificate.

Advanced High School Physics or one of the following tests:

• ACT International Subject Test Physics (at least 24 points, offered only in very few countries)
• TestAS Fachmodul Ingenieurwissenschaften with percentile rank of 75 (offered only in German language)

SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
School Code: 3592

• Composed of Reading Test, Writing and Language Test and Math test
• Minimum score of 1.200 points

ACT (American College Test) 
School Code: 8179

• Composed of English Test, Mathematics Test, Reading Test & Science Test
• Composite Score of 24 points

TestAS

• Percentile rank of 75

Proof of English language proficiency is not required for applicants who:

• have had English as the language of instruction within the last two years of their schooling. The Declaration of English Proficiency form can be submitted in order to receive a waiver from any English language testing obligations.
• demonstrate that they have obtained a General Certificate of Education (GCE) at A-level or AS-level with a minimum grade of "B" in English.
• obtained an "International Baccalaureate (IB)" as a university entrance qualification and can prove at least a grade 5 in the subject English.
• Otherwise applicants are required to provide one of the following standardized English Language Examination:

Your motivation letter should be written in English and not exceed two pages. It should contain the following topics:

• Introduction and personal background
• Interest and skill related to science and engineering
• Motivations for choosing to study Mechanical Engineering
• Personal goals during your studies
• Future career goals

Additional certificates applicants may include in their application:

• Extracurricular activities
• Work experience (internships, vocational, or professional training)
• Significant awards and distinctions
• Recommendation letters

Important Information for Prospective Students from China and Vietnam:

If you are considering studying in Germany, it's crucial to understand the visa requirements specific to your country of origin. Prospective students from China and Vietnam must obtain an APS (Academic Evaluation Document) as part of the visa application process. To faciliate this process and ensure a smoother admisson procedure when applying for Mechanical Engineering (International) at KIT, we recommend taking the TestAS (Test for Academic Studies) instead of SAT or ACT exams.