— 01 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

HIGHER EDUCATION ENTRANCE QUALIFICATION:

An entrance qualification for the German higher education system is a general prerequisite for admittance to the programme of study. This can be provided in the form of:

• German Abitur obtained in Germany or acquired at a German school abroad
• Higher education entrance qualification acquired at a preparatory college (Studienkolleg) in Germany
• Educational qualifications that have been examined (e.g. by Landesschulamt) and that have been recognised as a university entrance qualification
• Academic degree acquired in Germany

For programmes with limited admission numbers such as MEsIM, there is a selection procedure. Anyone who meets the admission requirements and applies in due form and time will be invited to a 30minute oral aptitude test, online or in presence.

LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION:

The language of instruction is English. Evidence of English language knowledge must be provided at Level B2 or above according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

For applications with German educational qualifications, the proof is usually provided by the certificate of the higher education entrance qualification. If this is not the case, evidence of the necessary English language skills can be provided in the form of:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), iBT (87 – 107), PBT (567 – 626), CBT (227 – 262)

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System), min. points 5,5

• telc B2 – Zertifikate

• UNIcert II •Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) oder

•Equivalent proofs

Decisions on individual cases will be made by the Board of Examiners.

— 02 Online application

Applications with German qualifications are only possible via the university’s online application portal (Onlinecampus).
Applications for the summer semester can be submitted from November onwards.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

1. Register in the university’s online application portal (including confirmation by e-mail).
2. Enter all of the necessary details.
3. Submit your application for enrolment online.
4. Print out and sign your registration request – letter of acceptance.
5. Submit your registration request – letter of acceptance with all of the necessary documents in due time either by post or in person.
6. Check the university’s online application portal regularly. You can find out about the status of your application and any missing documents there at any time.

— 03 After Application

VISA:

• Nationals of EU member states do not need a visa to study in Germany.
• Nationals of non-EU states can find the current visa requirements on the website of the German Federal Foreign Office.

An enrolment certificate is needed for the visa appointment.
In some countries it can take a very long time to get an appointment at the German embassy. Therefore, it is recommended to book a visa appointment as early as possible, even if the applicant has not received the enrolment certificate yet. However, it is important to bring the enrolment certificate to the visa appointment.

Nationals of non-EU states must demonstrate, when applying for a visa, that they have sufficient financial means (currently €934 per month) for the first year of their studies.

ENROLMENT:
As soon as the application documents have been approved by the enrolment office and the semester fee has been received by the university, the student will be enrolled. The enrolment certificate will be sent by post (within Germany) or by e-mail (outside of Germany) from the end of February.

International applications for restricted admission degree programmes are processed in April/May and November. Notices of admission will be sent by the university via the university’s Onlinecampus portal.

— Application Deadline: 15 March 2025