Can German universities give conditional admission before A Level results are released?
Hello everyone,
I am an international student and I would like to ask if anyone has experienced a similar situation with German university applications through Uni-Assist.
I took 3 Cambridge A Levels, which are equivalent to the German university entrance qualification (HZB). However, my official Cambridge A Level results will only be released in mid-August 2026.
The problem is that the application deadline for my planned university is 26 June 2026, so I cannot submit my official A Level certificates before the deadline.
At the moment, I already have:
- my school graduation certificate (Abschlusszeugnis),
- my GPA/transcripts from grades 10, 11, and 12,
- and an official confirmation from my school stating that I took 3 Cambridge A Level exams and that the results will be released in mid-August.
My question is:
What do German universities usually do in this kind of situation? Is there any possibility to receive a conditional admission (or preliminary admission) first, and then submit the official Cambridge certificates later in August?
My goal is mainly to receive something from the university that I can use for my German student visa application at the embassy. I already have my blocked account and financial proof prepared.
Has any international student here experienced something similar with Uni-Assist or German universities?
I would really appreciate any advice or shared experiences. Thank you!