We assess international educational certificates in a transparent, standardised manner following the specifications issued by the “Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen” (Central Office for Foreign Education – ZAB).
We review course-specific requirements based on the individual specifications given by the individual universities, such as language skills, deadlines and completeness.
The uni-assist portal offers numerous electronic functions such as online application, document management and communication. Documents submitted to uni-assist are scanned and the basic educational data is electronically recorded in a format that can be imported into all common admissions software systems.
uni-assist interfaces with campus management systems and important players like the University Admissions Foundation or the TestDaF institute. We are continually expanding these interfaces.
Not a member?
uni-assist e.V. is open to all state universities. Membership is decided by the association's board upon written application by the university management (see form).
Since July 1, 2020, member universities have been required to pay a membership fee (annual fee), the amount of which is determined by the association's general meeting. It currently amounts to a minimum of 2,000 euros and a maximum of 85,000 euros and depends on the number of students at the university and the proportion of international students.
Before a university starts the uni-assist procedure, a number of technical and examination-related questions must be clarified. Sufficient time must be allowed for this. The lead time is usually one semester. We recommend starting the uni-assist procedure in the summer semester or in the winter semester as a pilot procedure for selected degree programs.