Application Process
Ready for your adventure in higher education?
How to enroll?
1. Learn about us
Picking your perfect degree program means going on an fact-finding mission. Browse our websites and social media. Talk to profs, student ambassadors and alumni and check, if you meet the admission requirements to study with us.
2. Just apply online
You can apply for up to two degree programs. Tell us which program you prioritize – we want to accommodate your preference if we can. For online applications, we are happy with the scans of the documents we need. International candidates provide notarized documents in either German or English after acceptance.
3. Meet us (December - June)
After your application has been reviewed you will be contacted by the staff of your top-ranked study program. Qualified applicants will be invited to an online interview and an entrance test (depending on the study program). Interviews (online or in person) are part of our admission process. They are an opportunity to share your motivation, your vision, and why you think we would be a good fit. Some programs include a quick test or looking at your portfolio together. We will let you know early on to give you ample time to prepare.
4. We keep you posted (January – August)
We keep you updated throughout the application process. We share more in-depth details about your application during the interview with you.
5. Acceptance letter
When granted a place in your study program you will receive an official acceptance letter. Also, you will be asked to present your original documents (certificates,...) to the administrative staff when starting your studies.
6. Welcome in late September
The start of your studies will be exciting and eventful. Degree programs organize their own introductory sessions. There will be welcome events, get-togethers, an immersive orientation on campus life, and lots of new people.
In case you cannot secure a place on your first-choice degree program, your application will be considered automatically for the degree program you have nominated as your second choice.
For special prerequisite requirements and recognition of previous qualifications please refer to the degree program you are applying for.
We are looking forward to your application!
Your application will be processed carefully and as fast as possible. Still, due to a high volume of applications, waiting times of a few weeks may occur. Please refrain from asking about the status of your application as this is going to prolong the processing of your application.
FAQs
Do I need to have my documents legalized?
At the point of applying, your documents do not need to be legalized yet. When granted acceptance to a study program, you will be asked to present your original and legalized documents during the welcome session of your degree program or until a set deadline. Please see detailed information on document legalization here: Legalization
Do I need translations of my documents?
In case your documents are not issued either in German or English, please hand in German or English translations in addition to your original documents. Please make sure that your translations are made by a certified translator.
Translations made in the same country as the original document are also subject for legalization, if applicable.
Do I need to prove my language skills?
For english-taught study programs, you will have to prove your English knowledge. For german-taught study programs, you will have to prove your German knowledge. Please see the detailed list of accepted language certificates for German and English: Language Skills & Certificates
If you do not meet the full language requirements at the point of applying, you can hand in your certificate later!
What are the application deadlines?
Online application for EU and non-EU citiziens is possible until semester start (with exceptions) on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability. A study place cannot be guaranteed for late applications. Please see the detailed application deadline on the website of your study program. Application