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Immatrikulation

enrolment at university

noun i-mah-tri-ku-lah-TSYOHN Rare
People & Society Education

Origin: from Latin matricula (register)

Also means

matriculation

Usage Note

Immatrikulation is the formal act of enrolment at a German university, after which the student receives an Immatrikulationsbescheinigung (proof of enrolment). It is administered by the Studierendensekretariat and must be renewed each semester via Rückmeldung.

Examples

"Die Immatrikulation erfolgt nach Vorlage aller erforderlichen Dokumente."

Natural Translation

Enrolment takes place after submitting all required documents.

Literal Translation

The enrolment takes-place after presentation of all required documents.

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