Is Your University Recognized in Germany? Check Anabin Status

German universities, uni-assist, and many visa files expect your institution to appear as recognized in Anabin (anabin.kmk.org). H+ means fully recognized, H+/- needs extra checks, and H- is generally not accepted — and both your university and your degree must clear recognition.

Data from Anabin (anabin.kmk.org). Search by institution name. Results update as you type.

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We search the official Anabin database for German degree recognition.

What the status means

Recognized

Your university is fully recognized in Germany. You can proceed with applications if your degree is also recognized.

Check further

Recognition may be possible. Additional checks (e.g. your specific degree programme) may be required. Contact your target university.

Not recognized

The institution is not recognized. Degrees from this university are generally not accepted for German university admission.

Both your university and your degree must be recognized. Read our Anabin guide for details on Studienkolleg and degree equivalence.

dMAT does not fix H-. Confirm Anabin before you pay the €150 g.a.s.t. fee. dMAT eligibility checker

Worked example

You search “University of Mumbai” and see H+. That covers the institution step — you still confirm your specific Bachelor’s title in Anabin’s qualifications section (or with your target university). If status were H-, a dMAT score would not fix recognition; confirm Anabin before paying the €150 g.a.s.t. fee.

Frequently asked questions

Related: Anabin degree recognition guide · Studienkolleg guide · dMAT eligibility checker

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