Yes, you can suggest your university. There is a short form on the platform, it takes under a minute to fill out, and submissions go directly to the team for review.
If you landed on AskYourClass, searched for your institution, and found nothing, that is exactly the situation the suggestion form was built for.
TL;DR: You can request your university be added to AskYourClass through a short form on the homepage.
- Find the form below the university picker on the welcome page
- Enter your university name and any optional notes for the team
- Submission is instant; you get a confirmation and the team reviews it
- Smaller universities and Fachhochschulen are the most underrepresented and most likely to benefit
Is my university on AskYourClass?
The platform currently lists a set of German universities, with the list weighted toward larger technical universities and state universities that have the highest student populations. TUM, LMU, KIT, RWTH Aachen, TU Berlin, and similar institutions are covered.
What is not yet covered: many Fachhochschulen, smaller state universities, and newer campuses. This is not a deliberate exclusion. It reflects how the platform grew. Coverage expanded from where early users were, and smaller institutions simply have not been added yet.
If your university does not appear in the picker on the welcome page, it is not listed.
How do I suggest my university on AskYourClass?
The form is on the welcome page, directly below the university wheel picker. Look for the small line that reads "Can't find your university? Suggest it" and click it. A modal opens with two fields:
- University name - required. Enter the full name as you know it.
- Notes for moderators - optional. This is the place to add context: the city, whether it is a Fachhochschule or state university, an alternative name the institution goes by, or anything else that helps the review team identify it accurately.
Hit submit. That is it on your end.
What happens after I suggest a university?
You will see a confirmation message: "Thanks! Your suggestion was submitted. We'll review it and add the university soon."
After that, the submission goes to the AskYourClass team for review. The team checks whether the institution is a German university, resolves any naming questions, and adds it to the platform. There is no fixed timeline published, but the process is straightforward for clear submissions.
Once added, the university appears in the picker and students can start finding and reviewing courses there.
Who benefits most from suggesting a university?
Students at institutions that are rarely represented on any review platform. That includes:
- Fachhochschulen across Germany. Applied sciences universities have large student bodies but minimal presence on course review platforms built primarily around research universities.
- Smaller state universities. A university with 8,000 students has real demand for course information. It simply does not appear in the default data sets most platforms start from.
- Regional campuses and branch locations of larger universities that are not covered under the main institution's listing.
If you attend one of these and you suggest the university, you are not just solving your own problem. Every student who searches for your institution from that point forward lands on a page that actually has something for them. That is a meaningful difference for first-semester students with no existing network to ask.
The note from the post on where students actually find course reviews is relevant here: the informal systems, WhatsApp groups, Reddit threads, word of mouth, work only for students who already know the right people. A platform entry is permanent and searchable. One suggestion sets that up for everyone who follows.
Why is the university list not already complete?
No course review platform has complete coverage of German higher education from the start. Germany has over 400 higher education institutions. Building the platform around a complete list from day one is not how this works in practice.
The suggestion form is the feedback loop that closes that gap. When students signal which institutions are missing, the team has the information needed to prioritise additions. Without that signal, there is no reliable way to know which unlisted universities have active demand.
Frequently asked questions
Is my Fachhochschule on AskYourClass?
It depends on which one. Larger Fachhochschulen may already be listed; many smaller ones are not yet covered. The fastest way to check is to open the university picker on the welcome page and search for your institution's name. If it does not appear, use the suggestion form directly below the picker to request it.
How do I request a university be added to AskYourClass?
Open the welcome page, scroll below the university picker, and click "Can't find your university? Suggest it." A modal opens where you enter the university name and optional notes for the team. Submit the form and you will see a confirmation. The team reviews submissions and adds institutions that qualify.
What should I write in the notes field when suggesting a university?
The notes field is optional but useful. Include the city the campus is in, whether the institution is a Fachhochschule or state university, any common abbreviations the university uses, or alternative names. This helps the review team identify and add the institution accurately, especially for universities with similar names.
How long does it take for a suggested university to appear?
There is no published fixed timeline. The team reviews submissions and adds qualifying institutions. Clear submissions with accurate names and context tend to move through review without complications.
Can I review courses at my university before it is officially listed?
Not currently. The course listing and review features require the university to be in the system. Suggesting the university is the first step. Once it is added, courses there become available to find and review.
If your institution is not listed yet, the suggestion form is the direct path to getting it there. Open AskYourClass, search for your university, and if you find nothing, click the suggestion link below the picker. It is a short form and the only thing standing between your university being absent and being present on the platform.