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Enrollment and Arrival in Marburg

Admitted - what's next?

Here you'll find all the information you need about enrollment and your arrival in Marburg. 
If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us by email at: application@uni-marburg.de

  • Enrollment in the degree program

    To enroll in your degree program, you must apply for enrollment in your program via the Marvin portal by the enrollment deadline (which you can find in your admission letter). You will need various documents to complete your enrollment.

    Once your enrollment application has been processed, you will receive all further information via email. You can then download your enrollment certificate from the Marvin portal. You can find your student ID card and your semester ticket in the Uni Marburg-App (the semester ticket will only be visible in the app starting on the first day of the semester, i.e., April 1 and October 1).

  • Enrollment for the specialization modules at the preparatory college (Studienkolleg)

    If you have been accepted into the Studienkolleg, you must apply for enrollment in the Studienkolleg via the Marvin portal by the enrollment deadline (which you can find in your admission letter). You will need various documents to complete your enrollment.

    Once your enrollment application has been processed, you will receive all further information via email. You can then download your enrollment certificate from the Marvin portal. You can find your student ID card and your semester ticket in the Uni Marburg-App (the semester ticket will only be visible in the app starting on the first day of the semester, i.e., April 1 and October 1).

  • Enrollment for DSH preparation (DSH-Vorbereitung) (conditional admission or preparatory language course)

    If you still need to learn German or will not receive your language certificate by the enrollment deadline, you must apply for enrollment in the DSH preparation course via the Marvin portal by the enrollment deadline as follows (you can find this in your admission letter):

    1. Transfer the semester fee. Please note the “Transfer details”.
    2. Aplly in Marvin for enrollment in the DSH-Vorbereitung (not for the degree course).
    3. Upload the following documents to Marvin: 
    - Proof of payment of the semester fee

    4. Complete your enrollment in Marvin.

    Once your enrollment application has been processed, you will receive all further information via email. You can then download your enrollment certificate from the Marvin portal. You can find your student ID card and your semester ticket in the Uni Marburg-App (the semester ticket will only be visible in the app starting on the first day of the semester, i.e., April 1 and October 1).

    Please note that in addition to enrolment, you must register for a language course yourself and pay the associated costs. The language courses can be taken with external or internal providers . However, when using external providers, make sure that they issue certificates that are recognised by the university.

  • For how long is enrollment as a language student possible?

    According to Section 16b (5) Sentence 3 of the German Residence Act, the duration of preparatory language courses is generally one year and should not exceed two years. To ensure compliance with this requirement, we request additional documentation for re-registration in the third and fourth DSH semesters, such as a certificate of attendance for language courses and examination results. However, re-enrolling in a fifth semester is not possible.

    Please note that the DSH semesters begin with enrollment and are not counted only from the time you enter Germany.

  • Having trouble with your visa?

    Have you already enrolled but can’t get an appointment at the embassy, or are you having problems with your visa?

    Then you have two options:

    1. You can withdraw your enrollment. This is possible up to one month after the start of classes for your degree program (regardless of whether you are enrolled in the degree program, the preparatory college, or the DSH preparation course). In this case, you will receive a refund of your semester fee minus a processing fee of €30. Please note that in this case, you will need to reapply for the next semester. It is not possible to postpone your admission.

    2. You remain enrolled while you wait for your visa.
    If you are enrolled in the degree program, please contact your department regarding a delayed arrival. If you are enrolled in the DSH preparation program, you can use this time to take language courses in your home country. Please note that enrollment in the DSH preparation program is limited to a maximum of 4 semesters. These semesters begin with your initial enrollment, not with your arrival.

  • Arrival in Marburg

    There are various orientation programs available for first-semester students.
    The International Office offers an orientation program for international students.
    In addition, each department organizes an orientation week for its respective degree programs.
    With your certificate of enrollment, you can apply for a spot in a Studentenwerk dormitory. 
    You can find more useful tips for getting started in Marburg in our FAQs.