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Glossary

In our glossary, you can find a list of important terms related to work and life in Germany.

University entrance qualification

German: Hochschulzugangsberechtigung

A university entrance qualification is the prerequisite for studying at a German university. In Germany, its usually obtained by passing the school-leaving examination, the Abitur. Anyone who has a foreign school-leaving qualification needs to find out whether their qualification is recognised as making them eligible to attend university in Germany.

Theme: Studying

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