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Is my university H+ in anabin?
Last checked 2026-10-22 · Source: anabin (KMK / ZAB) Institutionen, Pakistan
Snapshot, not live data. This list is a copy of anabin taken on 2026-10-22. anabin can change at any time, so check your university in anabin itself (search “Pakistan”) before you apply.
Type your Pakistani university to see its status in anabin, the German database (run by the KMK’s Central Office for Foreign Education, ZAB) that German universities and uni-assist use to judge foreign degrees.
anabin rates the institution. Your degree must also be accepted: check that its type is listed as “entspricht” or “gleichwertig” (see our 16 years of education check). The university you apply to makes the final decision.
What H+, H+/- and H- mean
| Status | What it means for German admission |
|---|---|
| H+ | anabin treats it as a recognised university. If your degree type is also rated “entspricht” or “gleichwertig”, your degree is recognised. |
| H+/- | Only some degrees or campuses count. Your exact degree must be listed under this university with “entspricht” or “gleichwertig”. |
| H- | Not treated as a university in Germany. Expect your degree not to be accepted for a Master’s without a separate evaluation. |
| Not assessed | anabin has no entry yet. That is not a rejection: ask the German university or uni-assist to assess it, or apply to ZAB for a Statement of Comparability. |
The German Federal Foreign Office says, word for word:
Your degree is recognised in the following two cases: The status of the university is “H+” and the equivalence class is “entspricht” or “gleichwertig”. The status of the university is “H+/-” and the degree is listed with the university and the equivalence class is “entspricht” or “gleichwertig”.
University not found?
- Search again with the old name, the full name or the city. Campuses are often listed separately (for example COMSATS Lahore Campus).
- Ask the admissions office of the German university, or uni-assist if the programme uses it, to assess your university and degree.
- The Federal Foreign Office says: “If you cannot find your university, you will need to go through a certificate evaluation procedure” at ZAB (Statement of Comparability).
Sources
- anabin (KMK / ZAB), Institutionen, Pakistan
Status column per institution: H+, H+/-, H-. 232 Pakistani entries read; matched against the HEC list (217 found, 66 not found).
https://anabin.kmk.org/db/institutionenChecked 2026-10-22 - German Embassy Abuja (Federal Foreign Office), How to use anabin
Your degree is recognised in the following two cases: The status of the university is “H+” and the equivalence class is “entspricht” or “gleichwertig”. The status of the university is “H+/-” and the degree is listed with the university and the equivalence class is “entspricht” or “gleichwertig”. | If you cannot find your university, you will need to go through a certificate evaluation procedure
https://nigeria.diplo.de/ng-en/anabin-2743860Checked 2026-10-22 · quote verified with tools/source_text.py - uni-assist, Pakistan country pageWhere to ask for an assessment if your university is not in anabin (applications via uni-assist).https://www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/info-country-by-country/details-country/country/pk/Checked 2026-10-22
Frequently asked questions
What does H+ mean in anabin?
H+ means anabin treats the institution as a university. The German Federal Foreign Office explains that a degree is recognised when the university is H+ and the degree type is rated 'entspricht' or 'gleichwertig'. The full quote and link are in the Sources box on this page.
What if my university is not in anabin?
A missing entry is not a rejection. Ask the German university, or uni-assist if the programme uses it, to assess your degree.
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