What does H+ mean in Anabin?

According to YourWeg, H+ means the institution is recognized in Germany. H- is not recognized. H+/- needs a case-by-case check. You still must check the specific degree, not only the university row.

Does a 3-year Indian Bachelor qualify for a German Master's?

Sometimes. Many Master's programmes expect 180 ECTS and subject match. A 3-year Indian BA/BSc/BCom can work when Anabin and the university agree; it is not automatic. Read the 3-year vs 4-year guide.

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Degree recognition in Germany (Anabin, H+, ECTS)

Anabin H+ / H+/- / H-, 3-year vs 4-year Indian Bachelor's, ECTS gaps, and GPA conversion — the recognition cluster in one place.

Summary: German universities check both the institution and the qualification. Anabin H+ means the institution is recognized; H- is not; H+/- needs a closer look. An H+ university with an unrecognized degree is not enough. 180 ECTS and subject match still matter for Master's. Use the Anabin guide, then the 3-year vs 4-year article if your Indian Bachelor is three years.

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Anabin Guide: German University Recognition
How to check if your degree is recognized in Germany. Anabin database, H+ status, Studienkolleg, and when you need it.
ECTS Credits for Indian Students: Conversion, 180 ECTS Rules, and Credit Gap Strategy (2026)
ECTS credits for Indian students explained with conversion logic, 180 ECTS requirements, and how German universities evaluate academic credit gaps.
Why German Universities Reject Indian Students (Auflagen Explained)
Why German universities reject Indian students: uni-assist formal issues, ECTS mismatch, subject fit, and what Auflagen (conditional admission) means.
Does a 3-Year Indian Bachelor Qualify for a German Master's?
Does a 3-year Indian Bachelor qualify for a German Master's vs a 4-year B.Tech? Anabin, 180 ECTS, BA/BSc/BCom, and NEP four-year degrees.
GPA Conversion to German Grade: Bavarian Formula Guide (2026)
GPA conversion to German grade using the Modified Bavarian Formula. Works for CGPA, percentage, US GPA. Examples, table, and link to free converter.
Studienkolleg Germany: Complete Guide for International Students (2026)
Studienkolleg Germany explained: who needs it, T/W/M-Kurs, FSP exam, costs, deadlines, and pathway after Class 12 or equivalent.