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Immat is commonly used as an abbreviation for Immatrikulation, the formal enrollment of a student at a university or other higher education institution in German-speaking contexts. The term originates from the Latin immatriculare, meaning to register, and in everyday use the abbreviation Immat. appears in administrative communications and on forms.

The act of immatrikulation confers student status for a specific term or academic year. It enables access to university facilities, participation in courses, and eligibility for student services and discounts. In many universities, the result of the enrollment process is documented by an Immatrikulationsbescheinigung, a certificate of enrollment that proves the student’s status and validity period. This certificate is commonly required for visa applications, housing, health insurance, internships, and various discounts.

In practice, the enrollment process typically involves submitting documentation, fulfilling admission requirements, and paying any applicable fees. Once processed, universities issue official confirmations and provide portals where students can view their Immatrikulation status, download certificates, and manage re-enrollment (Rückmeldung) each term.

The term is mainly used in German-speaking regions such as Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland. It is distinct from related concepts like Zulassung (admission) and Studiengang (degree program). In administrative data and forms, Immat. serves as a compact marker indicating enrollment-related information, and it may appear alongside identifiers such as Matrikelnummer (student ID).

See also: Immatrikulation, Immatrikulationsbescheinigung, Matrikelnummer, Rückmeldung, Zulassung.