Application for Admission
Application for Admission
Here you will find all the important information for your application for admission to JGU.
There is a nationwide admission restriction for medicine and dentistry programs because there are significantly more applicants to these programs than the universities can accommodate. The spots are allocated centrally by the the 'Foundation for university admission' (‘Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung’) in accordance with the predetermined admission procedures of the individual states (in Germany).
Criterion | Admission Quota |
A-Level-Average-Rating (Abiturdurchschnittsnote) | 20% |
Qualifying period | 20% |
Selection to the universities | 60% |
It is possible to begin your human medicine study or dentistry study in the winter or summer semesters at the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (JGU).
The application for admission takes place online via the website of the Foundation for University Admission ('Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung'), there are two application deadlines per year. You find further information about the application procedures on the Central Office for University Admission at hochschulstart.de. It is not possible to apply directly to either the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz or the Universitätsmedizin Mainz.
Since the winter semester 2010/2011, in the 'selection to the universities' ('Auswahlverfahren der Hochschulen'), the JGU Mainz has been offering all university places according to an A-level-average-rating ('Abiturdurchschnittsnote') and the result of the 'Test for Medical Degrees' ('TMS'). Only applicants who have given Mainz as their 1st – 3rd choice for their preferred location will be considered. The TMS has been introduced as an additional selection criterion, alongside the A-level-average-rating, in order to give those more interested in studying medicine a chance for a spot in the program.
The TMS is a science-based, specialised study ability test which is carried out simultaneously in more than 25 test locations in Germany. In addition to the Universitätsmedizin Mainz, all other universities in Baden-Wurttemberg offering medical studies, as well as some other universities (Lübeck, Bochum), will take the test results into consideration in their selection procedures.
Participation in the TMS is voluntary. The applicants can independently decide whether the inclusion of the test results would improve their individual chances in the selection procedure or not. If the test result is submitted, the A-Level-grade ('Abiturabschlussnote') of 51% and the TMS result of 49% will be entered in the ranking of the applicants for a study place. The TMS would definitely not impair the applicant’s chances because the allocation of university places automatically checks whether the test result is better than the A-level-grade ('Abiturabschlussnote').
Starting in the 2011 summer semester, applicants with a successful professional training in public health get a score-bonus ('Notenwert') of 0.4. In accordance with the regulations for the allocation of study places ('Studienplatzvergabeverordnung [StPVVO]') in Rhineland-Palatinate. Health professions which will be considered are as follows:
Nurses for the elderly;
Dieticians;
Occupational therapists;
Occupational health nurses and paediatric nurses;
Occupational health nurses
Midwives / male midwives;
Speech therapists;
Masseuses and masseurs, as well as baineotherapists;
Medical laboratory scientists and medical laboratory scientists for functional diagnostics;
Medical laboratory assistants;
Medical laboratory assistant for radiology;
Orthopists;
Pharmaceutical technical assistants;
Physiotherapists;
Podiatrists;
Paramedics;
Veterinary medical laboratory assistants.
You get information about the selection criteria at the Ordinance of the allocation of study places (Studienplatzvergabeverordnung (Pdf-file, 336,7 KB)), of the selection-statute at the Johannes Gutenberg-University (Auswahlsatzung der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (Pdf-file, 165,2 KB)) as well as from the decision from the Faculty Council of the Universitätsmedizin Mainz about the conditions to participation at the TMS (Beschluss des Fachbereichsrates der Universitätsmedizin über die für die Teilnahme am TMS geltenden Bedingungen (Pdf-file, 25,3 KB)).
The TMS takes place once a year. The next test has been set for the 7th May 2011. The registration for this is from the 1st December 2010 to the 15th January 2011 (cut-off period), see http://www.tms-info.org/. On this site, you will find further information about the TMS as well as practice exercises.
Application-deadline of the Central Office for University Admission
There are various deadlines for admission to the medicine and dentistry programs which are adjusted to the date of the attainment of the university entrance entitlement.
Application for the summer semester:
From 30th November (of the preceding year) to the 15th January of each year;
Please read more about the exact deadlines on the 'Foundation for University Admission' ('Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung').
Application for the winter semester:
From 31st May to the 15th July of each year;
Please read more about the exact deadlines on the 'Foundation for University Admission' ('Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung').
Study for professionally qualified person without an A-Level
At the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, there is also an opportunity for study for professionally qualified person without an A-Level. A prerequisite is completed professional training with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 as well as a sufficient connection between the content of the professional training, the actual occupation and the desired degree program.
On the homepage of the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, you can find further information on the requirements ('Voraussetzungen') and the application process ('Bewerbungsablauf').
Please allow at least six weeks for the application process.
30.11. for an application for the summer semester
31.05. for an application for the winter semester
At the very latest upon enrollment you must meet with an advisor from the Central Study Advice ('Zentrale Studienberatung') and the Academic Advising ('Studienfachberatung'). It is useful to take advantage of these advisories at the beginning of the application process. At the Central Study Advice, you will be accurately informed about the conditions of the probationary study period and procedure; at this time you can also address any general questions about the degree program. The Central Study Advice will be able to explain if there is a sufficiently close connection between your training, occupation and the desired study program and can provide information on subject-specific questions.
You would conduct the Academic Advisory discussion with the Associate Dean of Medical Studies or the assistant for studying and teaching, Anna Klein. You can arrange an appointment for the academic advisory discussion with the Department of Research and Teaching.
Department of Research and Teaching
Frau B. Gordon-Traeger, M.A. (Human medicine
Tel.: 06131 17-9854
Frau I. Schmidt (Dentistry)
Tel.: 06131 17-9866
Application for a place to study
Application for a place to study
You can find all the important information on applying for a place at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz here. All information is valid for applications for admission from summer semester 2020. No guarantee can be given at this time as to the completeness and correctness of this information. The information is also explicitly subject to final enactment into applicable state law of the pending resolutions and recommendations. Study programs in medicine and dentistry are subject to a nationwide entrance restriction (the numerus clausus), as every semester significantly more applicants apply to study medicine than can be admitted by universities.http: Study places are allocated centrally by the Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung (Trust for Admission to Higher Education) in accordance with an admission procedure stipulated by the federal states:
Criterion | Admission quota weighting |
Average university entrance qualification grade | 30% |
Additional eligibility quota (ZEQ) | 10% |
Selection process of universities | 60% |
At the University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, students can start studying medicine and dentistry in either the winter or summer semester.
Students can apply for a study place online through the Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung (Trust for Admission to Higher Education); there are two separate application periods per year. You can find more information on the application procedures of the Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung (Trust for Admission to Higher Education) at www.hochschulstart.de. It is not possible to apply directly to Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz or to the University Medical Center for admission. In accordance with the specified university selection process, the University of Mainz allocates all study places on the basis of average university entrance qualification grade, result of the Test für Medizinische Studiengänge (TMS), practical experience and prizes awarded in competitions. The TMS is a scientifically based, subject-specific test of aptitude of those who wish to study a medical subject that is administered simultaneously at more than 90 test sites in Germany. The TMS is not compulsory for students applying for a study place in Mainz. The TMS will be held twice a year (usually in May and November) starting in 2022. You can register to take the test here http://www.tms-info.org/.
This site also provides all further information on the TMS as well as practice exercises. The following criteria apply in connection with the allocation of a study place at the University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (a maximum of 100 points can be achieved): Average high-school university entrance qualification (Abitur) grade 45 points, results of the TMS 45 points, completed training in a health profession 5 points, professional experience in a health profession with a duration of at least 1 year after completion of training 3 points, and prizes achieved in competitions 2 points. For additional information regarding the selection criteria and the relevant health professions that come into consideration, please see the Bewerbungsverfahren für bundesweit zulassungsbeschränkte Studiengänge (Application procedure for degree courses with nationally restricted admission). https:
You can also obtain further information on applying by means of the dialog-oriented service procedure at DoSV applications.
Application deadlines of the Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung (Trust for Admission to Higher Education)
There are various deadlines for applying for a study place for medicine or dentistry depending on the date you obtained your university entrance qualification.
Applications for admission in a summer semester:
15 January each year
Please see the website of the Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung (Trust for Admission to Higher Education) for exact information on deadlines.
Applications for admission in a winter semester:
31 May of the current year for those who acquired their university entrance qualification before 16 January of the current year, or 15 July for those who acquired/will acquire their university entrance qualification between 16 January and 15 July of the current year.
Please see the website of the Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung (Trust for Admission to Higher Education) for exact information on deadlines.
Admission of applicants with vocational qualifications but without a standard university entrance qualification
Applicants who do not hold a standard university entrance qualification (Abitur) but have vocational qualifications instead are also eligible to study at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.The University Student Advising and Information Center regularly organizes an online information evening for applicants with professional qualifications who are interested in studying medicine or dentistry.You can register through this page
1. You must have successfully completed vocational training in a closely related field with a grade point average of at least 2.5 to be eligible for admission to study at an institute of higher education. The nature of your vocational training must be sufficiently closely related to your chosen degree course, and in particular it must have provided you with knowledge and skills that are relevant to the course in question. 2. Applicants who are directly (generally) eligible for admission to study at a university by virtue of having passed a Mastership examination (Meisterprüfung) or who hold a comparable professional qualification can apply for direct (general) admission to study at a university (or university of applied sciences) in Rhineland-Palatinate. The Mastership-equivalent continuing education course must be equivalent to at least 400 tuition hours, and applicants must have successfully acquired a (state-recognized) vocational qualification. Application process: You can find more information on the requirements and the application process
on the homepage of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.It is a good idea to obtain advice from the Student Advising and Information Centeras well as the departmental advisory services. We recommend that you take advantage of these advising services in the early stages of the admission process. At the Student Advising and Information Center you will be given detailed information on the requirements and the admissions process, and you will be able to get answers to general questions about obtaining a study place (to make an appointment, call +49 (0)6131/39-22122). If you apply for direct (general) admission based on your qualifications in a closely related field, the departmental advisory services will determine whether your qualifications are sufficiently related to the subject you intend to study. During a consultation, you will be provided with information on the content requirements of the course of study and answers to any subject-related questions you may have. You can make an individual appointment for a departmental advisory consultation relating to studying medicine/dentistry with Ms. Jennifer Eckhardt (Tel.:
+49 (0)6131/17-9984). In addition, you can get a realistic impression of the daily routine of studying medicine by attending a JGU open day. More information on the program of open days organized by the Student Advising and Information Center of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and on how to register is available here.
Information on special counseling and support services for students with vocational qualifications can be found here.
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