Is my bachelor's degree from Turkey enough to apply for a master's in Germany?

Generally yes: Four-year bachelor's degrees from recognised universities in Turkey are usually accepted for master's applications in Germany. You can check whether your university is recognised in Germany in the anabin database; institutions marked "H+" are recognised.

What really matters is subject fit: Most master's programmes require your bachelor's to be in the same or a related field and a certain number of credits (ECTS) in specific subjects (for example maths, statistics or programming). Compare the course content on your transcript with what the programme asks for. If you're missing one or two courses, some programmes give conditional admission and you complete them during your master's.

Grade conversion: In Germany, grades range from 1.0 (best) to 4.0 (pass). Foreign grades are usually converted to a German grade using the "modified Bavarian formula". uni-assist or the university does the calculation itself. Some programmes require a minimum grade, for example 2.5.

Do I need a recognition certificate? For a master's application you usually don't need a separate statement of comparability (Zeugnisbewertung) from the ZAB; the university or uni-assist assesses your degree. Some universities, or other procedures such as a work residence permit, may require it.

Documents: Certified copies of your degree certificate and transcript and, if needed, German or English translations by a sworn translator. If your Turkish university can issue an English transcript, that's usually enough.

If you're unsure: Before applying, you can send your transcript to the programme's academic adviser (Studienfachberatung) and ask whether you're eligible.