Application procedure for psychology

Application and aptitude test

The University of Lübeck also takes into account the result of a study aptitude test for admission to the Bachelor of Psychology course from winter semester 2025/2026.

The test notification shows the test performance in two parameters: Percentile rank of a person within all results of the test year and the standard value Z.

In the application procedure here at the University of Lübeck, you can improve your grade for the admission ranking list by achieving good results in the aptitude test.

If the applicant achieves the following standard score, he or she will receive an improvement in the average grade of the university entrance qualification as described below.

Improving grades through the aptitude test

The standard values (SW) contained in the table lead to an improvement of the university entrance qualification by x grade points.

If the standard value is less than 100 points, the average grade is not improved.

Standard value (SW)

Improvement of the average grade

100-109

0.1 grade points

110-119

0.2 grade points

120-129

0.3 grade points

130 or higher

0.4 grade points

Only test results from the BaPsy-DGPS that are no more than five years old at the time of application will be considered.

Participation in the test is voluntary and is not a prerequisite for admission. However, all prospective students are recommended to take part in the test procedure in order to improve their chances of gaining a place.

Registration, test execution and test conditions

Registration for the test will take place in the period from 15.12.2024 up to and including 15.02.2025 on the website of the psychology aptitude test.

Information on applications from non-EU member states or second degree applications can also be found there.

The test will take place in 2025 on May 24 or 25 at one of the test locations to be announced later. The test language will be German only. 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 aptitude test can be repeated, but at the earliest after two years.

According to the recommendation of the German Psychological Society and the test authors, the test certificate is valid for at least five years.

During its validity, the test result can be used repeatedly for applications for admission to the same or other universities that also use the BaPsy-DGPs aptitude test for admission decisions.

Participation in the test is voluntary and is not a prerequisite for admission. You can apply at any time without taking the aptitude test. However, it is recommended that all prospective students take part in the test to improve their chances of gaining a place. A good test result can open up better chances of admission even with lower A-level grades. And even with very good A-level grades, a good test result can be essential for admission.

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