FAQ

Please visit the university's website for details on the application process.

If you completed your first degree in Germany, you need to apply through the university's application portal AlmaWeb.

If you apply with an international first degree, you must do so through my.uni-assist.de. Please be aware that, in this case, an application fee applies (learn more here).

You may also find more information about applying with an international first degree on the university's website.

It depends on where you completed your first degree, not your current residency. You can find more information about this in the previous question.

The deadline for the winter semester is 31 May.

However, the application procedure depends on whether you obtained your university degree abroad or in Germany. Leipzig University provides information and checklists for the respective applicant groups. Please find these on this website. Here you can also check the specific application periods.

Yes. However, tuition fees for long-term students may apply in this case. Learn more about tuition fees here.

There is no minimum grade required to apply for our programme. But the selection committee does rank applications according to the final mark of the bachelor's degree.

No, there is not.

We receive more than 100 applications every year and accept up to 20 students every winter semester. If we receive more applications than there are spaces available, we rank the aspects of the admission requirements.

If you haven't completed your bachelor's degree by the application deadline, you still can apply. Please be aware that you need to prove that you will have completed your first degree by the start of the master's programme.

Please note that a transcript of records, a study certificate, or a certificate of enrolment is not sufficient for this purpose. You need an officially signed and stamped document from your university's study office.

It depends. If you do not hold a bachelor's degree in sport science or psychology, you need at least 60 credit points (ECTS) in sport science, psychology, research methodology, or a combination thereof.

We can read and accept certificates in German, French, Danish, and Italian.

However, that does not apply if you have an international first degree. Uni-assist has special requirements for the translation of documents. You can read about these on their website.

Yes.

You do not need a letter of recommendation for your application. However, you could show your academic and/or practical experience within or outside the university context with such a letter. You can find more information about these experiences in the following questions and answers.

Scientific experiences may be within or outside the university context. We are especially interested in any research experience that you have gained in addition to your degree programme that can be proved, e.g.

• participation in a scientific study
• a self-authored abstract
• a self-created scientific poster
• a scientific presentation held outside your regular course of study

Please be aware that these are just examples. You are more than welcome to elaborate on your experience in more detail in your application. Please attach the supporting documents to your application.

Here's a list of examples:

• a coaching license from e.g. a sports association
• a volunteer or community service activity
• documented (part-time) professional or internship activities that are related to the master's programme in Sport and Exercise Psychology 
• continuing education, e.g., in mediation, (intercultural) communication, ...

Please be aware that these are just examples. Please attach the supporting documents to your application.

We are looking for students who have studied, lived, or worked in another country or have attained any international or intercultural experience. You are more than welcome to elaborate on your experience in more detail in your application. Please attach the supporting documents to your application.

No. There is a general selection procedure in which our selection committee evaluates the documents submitted. Our committee evaluates the final grade of the bachelor's degree, the letter of motivation, and optional experiences. All factors are used to draw up a ranking for admission.

There is no aptitude test that you have to take in person. During the selection procedure, our committee decides whether you fulfil the admission requirements for our master's degree programme.

Applicants from China, India or Vietnam must submit a certificate from the Akademische Prüfstelle (APS). Please refer to the APS webpages for current applicable terms and conditions: APS China, APS India, APS Vietnam.

You are required to provide proof of your English language proficiency at level C1. The required minimum scores for your TOEFL certificate are as follows:

• TOEFL (paper-based test): at least 637 points
• TOEFL (computer-based test): at least 180 points
• TOEFL (internet-based test): at least 95 points

If you do not have a TOEFL certificate, we also accept these equivalents:

• CEF (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages): Level C1
• TOEIC: at least 945 points
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate: minimum grade C
• BEC Exam (Business English Certificate): BEC Advanced
• IELTS: at least 7.0 points
• BULATS: at least 75 points
• German Abitur with passed "Leistungskurs" in English

If you completed your bachelor's degree in English, there is no need to take a test. We accept this as proof of English language proficiency at level C1.

It does not matter when you obtained your language certificate. The important thing is that you can prove that you have the required level (C1).

Yes, if it is a German Abitur, you have had English lessons from grade 7 onwards and have taken English as "Leistungskurs" in "Sekundarstufe II".

The grade does not matter, as long as you passed your Abitur exam in English.

Native speaker status is not sufficient for proof of language proficiency. However, we accept proof of English language proficiency at level C1 if the first qualifying university degree was completed in English.

If you completed your bachelor's degree in English, there is no need to take a test. We accept this as proof of English language proficiency at level C1.

No, this is not possible. All documents must be submitted by the application deadline.

Unfortunately, we cannot help you with this. You can find all the necessary information on the university's website.

Please pay particular attention to the information on financing your studies because proof of this is mandatory.

Our colleagues in the university's International Centre can help you with your specific situation. They advise international applicants and students by email and during their office hours over the phone. You can find the contact details on this website.

The university's International Centre provides helpful information on health insurance in this document. If you have any further questions regarding health insurance, please contact our colleagues at the International Centre directly. You can find the contact details on this website.

The Studentenwerk Leipzig offers student residences for which students can apply. You can find more information about the halls of residence here.

You can also use websites such as wg-gesucht.de to find accommodation, a flat, or a room in a shared flat.

You can also find more information on this topic on the website of the International Centre.

Please visit the university's websites to learn more about funding options: student finance options and scholarships. The International Centre also provides information on financing. You can also find a lot of information on this topic on the Studentenwerk's website.

The Studentenwerk Leipzig offers a job office for students on its website. Here you can look for a part-time job. However, you can also find adverts for part-time jobs or a job as a working student on numerous other online job platforms.

If you are not from Germany, please note that knowledge of German can be helpful for many jobs in Leipzig.

Usually, you do not have to pay tuition fees. But in some cases, Leipzig University levies tuition fees, for example, for long-term students (more information).

You are, however, required to pay a semester fee of around 270 Euros.

If you apply with an international first degree through uni-assist, they will charge you an application fee (more information).

You can study the programme with a reduced workload, i.e., 50 percent. That will increase the overall length of your studies, i.e., eight semesters instead of four. Please find out more here.

Since it is possible to study the master's programme part-time, this may be an option. Tuition fees for long-term students may apply in this case. Learn more about tuition fees here.

No. Under normal circumstances, the master's programme takes place in person at Leipzig University.

Yes.

The master's programme in Sport and Exercise Psychology is not accredited yet because it only started in 2021. A systematic accreditation is a time-consuming process that is currently planned for 2025/2026.

Yes, several. You can find information about the labs on the campus of the Faculty of Sports Science on this website.

The courses in our degree programme are held exclusively in English, so the programme is also suitable for international students. Around half of our students come from abroad.

Yes, there are opportunities for students to collaborate with teaching staff on research projects or publications. One option is a research internship, which our students usually complete in their third semester. During this time, they can gain valuable experience and contribute to scientific projects.

In addition, our students have the opportunity to be supervised by our lecturers for their master's thesis. As mentors or supervisors, they support students in their research, provide feedback, and facilitate access to resources.

Our university attaches great importance to equal opportunities and has a dedicated department for this purpose. You can find all information on Leipzig University's inclusion policy and the Office for Equality, Diversity and Family Affairs on this website.

Please visit the websites of the university's International Centre to learn more about your options. They advise international applicants and students by email and during their office hours over the phone. You can find the contact details on this website.

That is up to you. Either of these options is fine. A semester abroad is not mandatory.

We do have contacts in the field, and we are happy to support you with finding the right internship for you. In addition, the university also provides support and advice on this matter. Find out more on the career service website and on the International Centre's website on internships abroad.

You can gain experience in applied practice and receive supervision, e.g., during your third semester. That can count towards your internship. Please be aware that, in this case, you might have to pay additional fees. We are happy to connect you with supervisors.

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Our master's programme is mainly research-oriented and less application-oriented. For this reason, our alumni are not certified applied sport psychologists according to the guidelines of (inter)national organisations such as FEPSAC.

For students with a German background, we have recently received partial accreditation from the Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Sportpsychologie (asp). For this accreditation, students must select certain courses and modules in the degree programme. If the certification is confirmed by the asp, our graduates can call themselves sport psychological consultants ("sportpsychologische:r Expertise: in").

At the moment, it is not sure whether the partial accreditation by the asp also applies to students with an international background, but we are currently working on clarifying this issue. However, for international associations such as FEPSAC and AASP, our students have the opportunity to apply for individual certification.

The master's degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology makes you eligible to become a doctoral researcher and join a doctoral programme at any university or research institute. It is, however, up to you to apply for relevant positions, programmes, or scholarships. Visit the university's website to learn more about your options.