Registration procedure

Requirements

The requirement for studying is a university entrance qualification, e.g. the Abitur.

Successful study requires familiarity with mathematical and scientific methods of thinking and working, proficiency in spoken and written English, and basic computer skills.

Students whose knowledge of mathematics and the natural sciences or English and computer skills are low are recommended to continue their education accordingly before taking up the Bachelor's degree programme.

Restriction of admission

A total of approximately 160 spots is available in the Bachelor's programme in Trier each year. As more people want to study psychology in Trier than there are spots available, we have to limit admissions (numerus clausus).

We have our own selection procedure: You get the desired study spot either according to the required average grade (Abitur) or according to the required waiting period. Current information about the required average grade or waiting period can be found here.

Registration

The Bachelor's programme can only be started in the winter semester. The deadline for registration is the 15th of July each year. The winter semester begins on the 1st of October.

You can easily apply online for the Bachelor's programme in Psychology. International applicants can find information on special requirements and checklists for the application under the previous link.

You will be guided through the clearly laid out application form step by step. After completing it, you will receive a form to print out (for your documents) and a list of the documents you should send to the Student Office via post.

Study Aptitude Test

What is the BaPsy-DGPs?

The BaPsy-DGPs is a new, voluntary aptitude test for the Bachelor's degree course in Psychology. By taking the BaPsy-DGPs and scoring well, you can significantly increase your chances of gaining a place at many universities in Germany. Many universities have already introduced the test.

Since the winter semester 2024/25, Trier University has also taken the test results into account in addition to the Abitur grade. The Senate of Trier University has approved the statutes for the selection procedure. The statutes can be viewed at www.uni-trier.de/fileadmin/organisation/SSP/RGW/Rechtsquellen/Zulassungssatzungen/Satzung_Auswahlv._zulassungsbeschr..pdf.

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What is a test certificate? Where can I get it?

You can register to take the test during a time period that is listed at https://www.studieneignungstest-psychologie.de. Current information on test locations and test dates as well as further information on test content, preparation and test fees can also be found on the website. The test language is exclusively German. The German Society for Psychology (DGPs) is responsible for developing the test. The TransMIT Center for Scientific Psychological Services is responsible for administering the test.

What happens if I haven't taken the test when I apply in Trier?

Participation in the BaPsy-DGPs is voluntary. The certificate is not a formal requirement for admission to study in Trier. You can still apply with just your university entrance qualification grade. Because taking the test can only impact your chances of admission positively, not taking the test may put you at a comparative disadvantage. This means that in the case of A-level grades in the cut-off range of previous years, taking the test can be decisive for a placement, especially if other applicants have good test results.

How do you factor the test into an application in Trier?

By taking the BaPsy-DGPs, you can receive additional points to your university entrance qualification grade (A-levels / Abitur grade), which are included in the calculation. The test accounts for 10%, i.e. the university entrance qualification grade is still by far the largest factor at 90%.

In a transitional phase, the subject of psychology would like to keep the influence of the test result rather low compared to the HZB grade in the application process in order to gain experience of the effects and acceptance. Information on offsetting can be found in the statutes for the selection procedure at https://www.uni-trier.de/fileadmin/organisation/SSP/RGW/Rechtsquellen/Zulassungssatzungen/Satzung_Auswahlv._zulassungsbeschr..pdf.

What do I should do if I want to apply to study in Trier?

Find out more about the test and the test dates at https://www.studieneignungstest-psychologie.de/. Decide whether you want to include the test in the application process in addition to your university entrance qualification grade. You can apply for the Bachelor's degree program with or without a test certificate. To do this, use the Trier University application portal (https://porta-system.uni-trier.de/qisserver/pages/zul/applicant.faces). We look forward to receiving your application.

Videoclip der DGPs zum Studieneignungstest BaPsy-DGPs