Acceptance of selection methods for study programmes

University applicants’ acceptance of different selection methods is one factor universities take into account when making decisions regarding selection methods. In this study, 11,624 students at German universities were questioned about their approval of different selection methods. Specific aptitiute tests had the highest acceptance ratings, followed by interviews and professional experience. General cognitive ability tests, waiting times and final grades showed low acceptance ratings. The acceptance ratings of different subgroups were very similar. The participants’ personality traits had only a small influence on acceptance ratings.