German Universities Accepting Backlogs

German Universities Accepting Backlogs: The acceptance of backlogs varies from region to region. While you are applying to Germany, the most important thing to remember is that the universities in Germany do not count the number of subjects, but the number of attempts as backlogs. In other words, the German Universities count the number of attempts you have made to clear one exam/subject.

For instance, suppose you had only one subject to clear in a re-attempt, let’s say Computer Networks. If it took you two re-attempts to clear that single subject, then the number of your backlogs as counted by the German AdCom would be two backlogs (not one). However, if you cleared that backlog within the first attempt, it would be counted as one backlog.

To make it more clear, Number of Attempts = Number of Backlogs in Germany.

Good German universities such as Cologne Business School and Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (FS) do not have any scope for backlogs. They entertain Zero backlogs.

List of German Universities Accepting Backlogs

When applying to Germany with backlogs, there are numerous conditions applied. These include:

• Relevant work experience of 2-3 years
• ACA 65% above on average

These conditions are mandatory in most German universities. Let us see which all universities accept backlogs from international students.

Universities in Germany Accepting 1-4 Backlogs

Following universities may accept up to 3-4 backlogs:

• SRH Hochschule Berlin
• SRH Hochschule Heidelberg
• Technical University of Munich (TUM)
• International School of Management (ISM)
• Jacobs University Bremen

Universities in Germany Accepting 5-8 Backlogs

The only German university to accept up to 5-6 backlogs is IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU).

Universities in Germany Accepting up to 10 Backlogs

Following universities may accept up to 10 backlogs:

• GISMA Business School
• Berlin School of Business & Innovation (BSBI)
• EU Business School - Munich

Universities in Germany Accepting 10+ Backlogs

Unfortunately, no German university accepts applications with more than 10 backlogs.

There are many lenient universities across the globe that accept more backlogs. For detailed information on the same, check out where the backlogs matter and where they do not.

Please note that no university offers admissions to applicants with active backlogs. You must ensure to clear all your backlogs at the time application. For more information, refer to:

• What is a backlog certificate?
• Sample backlog certificate

Check out more European countries accepting backlogs:

• French Universities accepting backlogs
• Irish Universities accepting backlogs

All the best!