FAQ

When should I request a VPD via uni-assist?

The VPD must be requested from uni-assist by the application deadline for your chosen degree programme at UBT at the latest.

We recommend to request a VPD at the earliest possible time, as the processing time of uni-assist can be 6 - 8 weeks.

An overview of the application periods and deadlines for all degree programmes in alphabetical order can be found under:

Information on the current uni-assist processing times can be found here.

You can have your documents reviewed by uni-assist any time of the year. If the desired semester is not yet available at uni-assist, simply select the current semester. It does not matter whether you request a VPD from uni-assist for the summer semester or the winter semester.

• Periods and deadlines - application for Bachelor's

• Periods and deadlines - application for Master's

How can I select my desired degree programme via uni-assist?

After registration and filling in your personal data, please select "search of study offers". Choose the semester, the desired qualification (Bachelor or Master) and the university (Universität Bayreuth or just enter Bayreuth). The system will then display all degree programs. Please select your desired degree programme.

If the portal for the desired semester has not yet been opened at uni-assist, simply select the current semester. It does not matter whether you request a VPD for the summer semester or the winter semester at uni-assist.

I would like to apply for several degree programmes at the University of Bayreuth. Do I also need several VPDs?

No, you do not need to apply for several VPDs. You only need one VPD to apply to the University of Bayreuth. You can then use this VPD to apply for all our degree programmes.

Do I also have to submit language certificates to uni-assist?

A language certificate is not required for the request at uni-assist.

I already have a VPD issued for another university? Can I submit my existing VPD?

Unfortunately, no. We can only accept VPDs that have been issued for application to the University of Bayreuth, as we can only verify VPDs that have been requested for our university and access the respective data record.

Can I also apply with a uni-assist test report?

That depends. If you have requested a VPD for the University of Bayreuth via uni-assist, the test report can also be accepted with your application provided it is not older than two years. 
However, if uni-assist has not received an application for the University of Bayreuth (but rather for a different university) or it was made over two years ago, the test report cannot be accepted.

What am I supposed to do if I have requested my VPD but have not yet received it?

If you do not yet have a VPD from uni-assist when you apply online in the CAMPUSonline applicant portal, please confirm that you have applied for the VPD for your application to UBT in full and on time by entering your 7-digit uni-assist applicant number in the CAMPUSonline applicant portal.

Your application will only be processed further if this number can be verified by the UBT at uni-assist.

What happens to my application if I don't submit my VPD on time?

If you have requested the VPD on time and in full, you will be given a grace period of up to four weeks. The University of Bayreuth reserves the right to set a shorter grace period for degree programmes with admission restrictions or aptitude procedures.

If you have not submitted your VPD to us by the deadline in accordance with the instructions in CAMPUSonline, your application will be deemed not to have been received on time and you will receive a letter of denial. Please request your VPD via uni-assist as early as possible, as the processing time of uni-assist can be 6-8 weeks.

Unfortunately, if you miss the application deadline, you will need to reapply for the next semester using the VPD you received. Since the VPD remains valid for 2 years, requesting a new VPD at uni-assist is not necessary.

Do I need a VPD if I am already studying in Germany?

If you have acquired your higher education entrance qualification in a non-EU country, you must request a VPD via uni-assist. Since the admission criteria may vary from university to university, it is imperative that the higher education entrance qualification of each applicant be checked, regardless of whether he or she has already been enrolled at a German university. For most degree programmes, this review is carried out for us by uni-assist.

Can I request the VPD even if I have not yet completed my studies?

You can request the VPD with provisional documents. Transcripts must show that you are in your final semester or about to graduate.

I have already obtained a master's degree in Germany or another EU country. Do I need a VPD?

As an applicant from a non-EU country, you cannot circumvent the VPD procedure by submitting your master's degree from Germany or another EU country. Since your bachelor's degree is not from Germany, you must obtain a VPD from uni-assist for your application to the University of Bayreuth.