Entry requirements
Undergraduate
We require a Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur or a Fachgebundene Hochschulreife / Fachhochschulreife.
Equivalencies
A-level | Comparable offer | Corresponding subject grades |
AAA |
1.3 |
A = 14 |
AAB |
1.5 |
A = 14 |
ABB |
1.8 |
A = 14 |
BBB |
2.0 |
B = 12 |
BBC |
2.2 |
B = 12 |
BCC |
2.4 |
B = 12 |
CCC |
2.6 |
C = 10 |
Postgraduate
We require a five year Magister Artium/Diplom/Erstes Staatsexamen (First State Examination) or a bachelor’s degree (post-1998). Pre-2002 Magister Artium/Diplom/Erstes Staatsexamen are all considered comparable to a British bachelor’s (honours) degree standard, post-2002 are considered comparable to a British master’s degree standard. The grading scale ranges from 1-5, with 1 being the highest and 5 being the lowest. The scale is as follows:
Equivalencies
German degree classification | Alternative name | English translation or equivalent |
1 |
Sehr gut |
Very good = 1st |
2 |
Gut |
Good = 2:1 |
3 |
Befriedigend |
Satisfactory = 2:2 |
English language requirements
Find out more about our English language requirements.
Improve your academic and English language ability
If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them. Find out more about our pre-sessional English courses.
Degree preparation courses at the International College
If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the °®¶¹´«Ã½. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, law with business, and many more.
Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the .
Contact us
Kieran Campbell
International Officer – UKI, Europe and North America
Location: Brighton, UK
Responsible for regional recruitment and support to applicants and offer holders in Europe, North America and the UK.
You can ask Kieran about:
- entry requirements
- submitting a direct or agent application
- scholarships.
Email: K.S.Campbell@brighton.ac.uk
Find an agent
We have a registered and approved representative in Germany. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.
Agents in Germany
Agent | Email | Telephone |
Emerald Global Education Group |
sabine.sachs@gmx.de |
+49(0) 6151 627482 12 |