FAQ

• How does the Coronavirus affect admissions?
  
  Due to the current situation, the winter semester 2021 and the coming semesters will be taught in a hybrid model. For you, this means that you will have on-campus seminars as well as online seminars. By implementing this study mode, we can ensure that hygiene measures, such as distancing between individual persons, are implemented correctly and that you, your fellow students, teachers and staff are protected.
  
  However, since no one yet knows what the situation will look like in the upcoming months, we are also prepared to offer teaching in a blended learning format (online teaching + independent study). This way, you can continue your studies without any concern, you won't lose any time and you will continue to be in constant contact with professors and fellow students. We successfully applied this style of teaching during the summer semester of 2020 in an effort to provide our students with the best possible learning experience and service. More information  

• Is there an application deadline?
  
  There are no application deadlines for our study programmes.
  
  If you are an international candidate (who needs to apply for a student visa), we recommend that you apply at least four months before the start of your studies in order to have enough time to make the necessary visa and travel arrangements.
  
  Please contact the German Embassy in your home country to enquire about the next available visa appointments.

• What are the language requirements for English-taught programmes?
  
  Please note that no proof of German language skills is required for our English-taught study programmes. Please submit one of the following language tests when you apply online:
  
  Duolingo 95 Points
  TOEFL 87 ibt (direct entry)
  TOEFL 79 - 86 ibt (with additional agreement)
  TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150)
  IELTS (academic) 6.5 average - please see Language Centre guidelines if results differ
  CAE (grade A, B, or C)
  CPE (grade A, B or C)
  FCE (grade A, B or C)
  Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A) 59 points

• What are the language requirements for German-taught programmes?
  
  If you are from a non-German speaking country or German is not your native language, we ask you to submit one of the following language proficiency tests with your online application:
  
  DSH-Prüfung (level 2)
  TestDaF (TDN 4 in all partial exams. If you get a 3 in one subtest, you can compensate it with a 5 in another subtest. You also need a total of at least 20 points)
  Goethe-Zertifikat C1 or C2 (minimum grade 2)
  telc C1 or C2 (minimum grade 2)
  telc C1 Hochschule
  Sprachdiplom (Stufe II) by the Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK), aka DSD II
  Assessment test of a Studienkolleg, examination part Deutsch

• Do I need to use uni-assist to submit my application?
  
  No, please simply submit your application online. Our admissions team will then check your application individually.

• I will soon be finishing school/Bachelor's degree but I do not have a final certificate yet. Can I still apply?
  
  Yes, you can also apply without your final certificate. Please upload an interim certificate or your current grade point average. We will be able to issue a provisional letter of admission. However, please note that we need your final certificate before the start of your studies in order to properly enrol you in your study programme.