GERMANY · CHAPTER 6
Motivation letter,CV and references.
German universities expect a concise, factual motivation letter (one to two pages) and a tabular CV (Lebenslauf) with dates. Focus on how your previous modules match the programme's prerequisites.
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Tips
- Map your bachelor's modules to the programme's requirements
- Keep the letter factual and specific
- Tabular CV with month/year dates; photo optional
- Signed and dated documents where asked
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German-style CV (Lebenslauf)
- Tabular, reverse chronological
- Exact months and years for every stage — no unexplained gaps
- Photo is common but optional
- Language levels in CEFR
- Signed and dated at the bottom for some applications
- Two pages maximum
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