International Pathway Programme

• You are not a German citizen.
• You have a foreign university entrance qualification that is not equivalent to the German secondary school leaving certificate Abitur.
  Please check whether your foreign educational qualification is considered equivalent in Germany through the DAAD databaseExternal link . 
• You have completed the TestASExternal link aptitude test corresponding to your field of study with a very good result. 
  Required are at least 50 scores in the core test and at least 100 scores in the subject-specific test or in case of the paper-best TestAS with 90 and 100 points.

The following examinations are recognized as language ceritifcates:

• the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH), level DSH-2
• the Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (GDS)
• the Deutsche Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (DSD II)
• the TestDaF, at least TDN 4 in all four parts of the examination
• the Zertifikat telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule (at least grade "satisfactory")

If you still have to take the DSH-2 exam, you can apply for conditional admission. Anyone wishing to do so must provide proof of participation in German courses where the exam taken is at post-intermediate level (C1). This conditional admission will only become effective if the a required certificate is submitted by the enrolment date.

You do not yet have sufficient language skills? Then please apply for the preparatory college (Studienkolleg).

Furthermore we recommend taking German courses at our Language Centre during your studies to further deepen and broaden your language competence.

1. Scan all documents mentioned below and save them as PDF files under specific names.
2. Have all documents at hand when filling in the online application, because you will need to insert data from them.

• University entrance qualification:
  • a copy of your original school leaving certificate and university entrance examination (if taken) with a sworn translation (into German or English)
• Prior degree programme:
  
  • a copy of the transcript of records for your prior studies with a sworn translation (into German or English)
• the TestAS certificate 
• Knowledge of the German language:
  • a copy of evidence of your German language proficiency (see our information on language requirements)
• a CV (in tabular format)
• Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese applicants: the original certificate issued by the Akademische Prüfstelle as proof of your academic achievements
• If you are a minor (under the age of 18), please also submit a parental consent [pdf, 746 kb]pdf, 746 kb · de.

Definition: sworn translation

Certificates must always be translated by an official body, e.g. the issuing institution or a sworn translator. Attestations made by a translator who is not a sworn translator will not be accepted.

Please note that while all degree programmes offered at the University can be started in the winter semester, the range of programmes that can be started in the summer semester is limited.

• Application period for the summer semester: 1 December to 15 January
• Application period for the winter semester: 1 May to 15 July

1. Contact the International Office.
2. Register at the online application portalExternal link. Save your login and password. This enables you to use the online platform later without having to re-register. 
3. Complete the online application (see guidebookpdf, 1 mb · de) and upload all required documents.
4. You will be able to check the status of your application in the portal by entering your username and password.
5. Please regularly check your emails for new messages regarding your application.
6. If you receive a letter of admission, it will include further instructions.

Note that the recommended study plans are esigned for regular studies, not the Pathway Programme.

Actively seek the guidance and advice of your programme's academic advisory service (contact information in the programme description) to plan your studies during the first two semesters.

Do not miss the Study Orientation Days.

We also recommend registering for the Academic Mentoring Programme for international students.