June 1 to July 15
Online application: The portal will close at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the application period.
December 1 to January 15
Online application: The portal will close at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the application period.
Higher education entrance qualification (general higher education entrance qualification, subject-related higher education entrance qualification, advanced technical college entrance qualification or further school or vocational training in accordance with § 18 NHG).
A pre-study internship is recommended.
You must include the following documents with your application. Certified copies are required for transcripts and other official documents:
In the case of applications for higher semesters, proof of academic achievement is also required for the placement process.
Students applying for a second degree must also provide a written statement of their motivation to study (max. one page).
Study places are allocated within the framework of nationwide coordination. Applicants must first register with hochschulstart.de.
The data required for the application must then be entered via the HAWK application portal (online application). The application portal will be activated no later than six weeks before the end of the application period.
Please also refer to the application information sheet.
For applications from abroad, the German language examination for university entrance (DSH) or a comparable qualification is required as proof of proficiency in the German language.
Proof that you have successfully passed a recognised German language examination is required.
The following certificates will be accepted: