Bonn: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026/27)

Bonn: Numerus Clausus

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Bonn offers international students an outstanding study experience in a historic yet vibrant university city along the Rhine. The University of Bonn, founded in 1818 and home to Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry, and economics, provides academic excellence across a wide range of disciplines—with particular strengths in mathematics, economics, and international relations. As Germany's former capital and current seat of numerous UN organisations, Bonn maintains a distinctly global character. The university's strong international orientation, English-taught programmes, and dedicated support services create a welcoming environment for students from around the world.

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340,000

Students

11%

International students

16%

Room in a shared apartment

€ 510

Most Selective Study Programs in Bonn

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).

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Top 10 Most Selective Study Programs in Bonn (based on Numerus Clausus)

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	Numerus Clausus	AdH-Score	Acceptance rate
1 University of Bonn Psychologie Bachelor of Science	1.0	71.9	No data published by the university.
2 University of Bonn Molekulare Biomedizin Bachelor of Science	1.1	67.3	No data published by the university.
3 University of Bonn Rechtswissenschaft - Begleitfach Bachelor of Arts	1.3	60.4	No data published by the university.
4 University of Bonn Law and Economics Bachelor of Laws	1.3	36.8	No data published by the university.
5 University of Bonn Politik und Gesellschaft (Hauptfach) Bachelor of Arts	1.4	55.2	No data published by the university.
6 University of Bonn Lehramt Gymnasium / Gesamtschule: Wirtschaft-Politik/Sozialwissenschaften Bachelor of Education	1.5	53.5	No data published by the university.
7 University of Bonn Rechtswissenschaft State Exam	1.5	48.3	No data published by the university.
8 University of Bonn Lehramt Gymnasium / Gesamtschule: Biologie Bachelor of Education	1.6	46.3	No data published by the university.
9 University of Bonn Lehramt Gymnasium / Gesamtschule: Geographie Bachelor of Education	1.7	48.3	No data published by the university.
10 University of Bonn Politik und Gesellschaft (Begleitfach) Bachelor of Arts	1.7	39.8	No data published by the university.

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Share of admission-restricted study programs

25%

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Bonn NC: Glossary

Numerus Clausus (NC)

This Latin term means “limited number” and indicates that a program has restricted admission. In other words, not all applicants can be accepted, so selection is usually based on grades or other criteria when demand exceeds available spots.