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Master's in Germany with a 3-year bachelor's

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Yes — a 3-year bachelor's (180 ECTS, such as a B.Sc., B.Com, BBA or BCA) is accepted for some master's programmes in Germany. The universities below, including Technical University of Munich, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and SRH University, have master's programmes that state they accept a three-year degree.

Universities that fit

Public universities in Germany are listed by name; their programme names, fees and deadlines open with a Glovels package. Private universities' programmes link to their own pages.

Frequently asked questions

Can I do a master's in Germany after a 3-year degree?

Yes, at programmes that accept 180 ECTS. Technical University of Munich, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and SRH University are among the universities with such programmes; others ask for a 4-year degree (210 or 240 ECTS) and turn a 3-year degree away.

How many ECTS is a 3-year Indian bachelor's?

A 3-year bachelor's usually counts as 180 ECTS credits and a 4-year B.Tech or B.E. as 240. Look for programmes that state they accept 180 — the ones on this page do.

Which German universities accept a 3-year bachelor's?

The list on this page, which follows our live catalogue — Technical University of Munich, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and SRH University among them, in cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Erlangen, München and Stuttgart.

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