Separate three different questions
A course may interest you, your academic background may meet its requirements, and the university may offer you admission. These are three separate questions. Begin by checking the documented requirements rather than estimating your admission chances from a degree title or CGPA.
This worksheet is an editorial method for organising evidence. It is not a university admissions policy or an automatic eligibility assessment.
Build your evidence sheet
| Requirement to check | Evidence from your degree | What is still uncertain? |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical preparation | Module name, syllabus topics, credits and mark | Whether the university accepts the depth and credit equivalence |
| Computing preparation | Assessed programming or algorithms modules, with syllabus | Whether the course requires computing beyond basic software use |
| Statistics or quantitative methods | Probability, statistical inference or econometrics where studied | Which topics are mandatory for the specific programme |
| Research preparation | Thesis, dissertation or independently assessed project | Whether the format and credits meet the stated rule |
A hypothetical mechanical engineering example
Suppose an applicant has strong engineering mathematics and numerical methods, but only one introductory programming module. They should record both strengths and gaps. An engineering project using a commercial analysis tool may show useful experience, but it should not automatically be classified as an algorithms module.
For a programme specifying computer science credits, the key unresolved question is the accepted computing content. For an engineering-focused computational programme, the relationship between mechanics, mathematics and modelling may deserve closer examination. The course’s own requirements decide which evidence matters.
Read our German master’s guide for mechanical engineering graduates for verified examples of why the transcript matters.
Use an evidence status, not a probability
- Documented match: your evidence appears to address the written requirement; equivalence may still need confirmation.
- Unclear: the syllabus, credits or qualification conversion need clarification.
- Documented gap: the stated prerequisite is absent from the evidence you have.
Do not turn these labels into a percentage chance of admission. Selective admissions, qualification recognition and programme-specific rules are not captured by this sheet.
What to send when asking admissions a question
Identify the programme and intended intake, quote the exact requirement, and attach the relevant transcript row and syllabus extract. Ask a specific question: “Would these assessed modules satisfy this prerequisite?” This is easier to assess than asking whether your whole profile is good.
Keep certificates and work projects in a separate section unless the programme explicitly accepts them for the academic requirement. Do not make your own fixed conversion between Indian credits and ECTS.
What comes after eligibility?
Use the master’s module comparison worksheet to compare academic fit, then the full study-budget worksheet to assess affordability. Eligibility alone does not make a course the right choice.
Continue your planning
- How to Compare Master’s Course Modules Before Applying
- Master’s Abroad: A Total-Cost and Funding Worksheet
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Build a complete application evidence pack
| Evidence | What to record | What an unresolved item means |
|---|---|---|
| Degree and grades | Awarding institution, degree length, final/provisional status and the institution’s grading scale. | Country equivalence needs the institution’s assessment; a CGPA alone is insufficient. |
| Required subjects | Transcript line, original credits, assessment and syllabus learning outcomes for every prerequisite. | Ask which module is equivalent; do not substitute an unrelated certificate automatically. |
| English | Accepted test, overall result, each band, test date and waiver evidence. | A good overall score can still miss a component threshold. |
| Experience and references | Employment dates and proof where required; number and type of recommendations. | Professional and academic routes may request different evidence. |
| Intake and documents | Course code, entry year, portal status, missing documents and submission deadline. | Published course information is not proof of remaining places. |
A useful admissions query
“For [exact course] starting [month/year], I hold [degree and institution]. My transcript shows [module, credit and grade] and the attached syllabus covers [topics]. Does this satisfy [quoted prerequisite]? If not, is there an approved route to meet it before enrolment?” Ask about a specific unresolved rule, rather than requesting a general chance-of-admission percentage.
Apply this checklist to the five verified institution examples. Retain the source date, your evidence and the admissions response together. Only the institution can determine admission.