Special cases in the application procedure

Second degrees, hardship cases, compensation for disadvantages, studying without a university entrance qualification, applying while performing civil/military service, top athletes, minors, studying despite the age limit

Special cases may apply for those seeking admission to BSc Psychology programmes, as well as one of our master’s programmes. You can find more information and the respective contacts on the homepage of the Student Admission Office.

Application for placement in a higher semester

Applicants who have already completed periods of study and passed relevant examinations in a previous degree programme that correspond to the curriculum of their desired BSc or MSc programme in psychology at the University of Münster can apply for placement at a higher semester.

If you obtain admission at a higher semester, please contact the Student Advisory Office at the Department of Psychology immediately. There, you will receive important information about the start of your studies (e.g. recognition of study and examination achievements, individual study plan, registration for courses in higher semesters etc.). Receiving a place at a higher semester does not guarantee that you will be able to complete your studies in the standard period of study.

Unfortunately, the probability of success when applying for placement at a higher semester is quite low, as study places must first become available – and this is very rarely the case.

Bachelor:

There will probably be no places available in the higher semester of the B.Sc. in Psychology winter semester 2026/2027. If you would still like to apply for a higher semester until then, you do not need a placement certificate, even if a placement certificate is required in the application portal of the University of Münster.

Master:

You can find out whether enrolment at a higher semester is possible based on your previous study and examination achievements, and if so, in which one, by submitting a request form for placement at a higher semester. You should only submit a request if you have acquired at least 30 ECTS / 60 ECTS / 90 ECTS  in psychology for placement at the 2nd / 3rd / 4th semester, respectively.

Please complete, sign and send the form Application for Placement to fb7dekan@uni-muenster.de. Be sure to follow all instructions on the form. Questions regarding the Application for Placement can be answered by the Student Advisory Office at the Department of Psychology.

Your application for placement can take up to 14 days to be processed. You will not receive a confirmation of receipt. Only complete applications will be processed, i.e. the form must be completed in full, signed and all required documents listed therein must be attached to the application.

If your request is approved, you may apply for a place at the higher semester via the online application portal within the application deadlines. Therefore, be sure to submit your application for placement well in advance, i.e. at least 14 days before the application deadline!

International applications

International applicants can find information on the requirements for studying at the University of Münster on the homepage of the Student Admissions Office. If you have any questions regarding your applicant status, please contact the Student Admissions Office directly. For further information (e.g. on language courses, visas etc.) and individual advice, please contact the International Office of the University of Münster.