Application

June 1 to August 15
Online application: The portal will close at 23:59 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:

• Covering letter (will be generated on the application portal)
• Proof of higher education entrance qualification
• Curriculum vitae (in table format) with passport photograph, return postage
• Proof of internship or proof of activities that can be given credit
• Proof of vocational training (if applicable)
• Certificate of de-registration (if applicable)
• Subject-specific vocational training certificate (if applicable)
• Certificate of permission to use the professional title (if applicable)
• State Recognition Certificate (if applicable)
• Certificate of military, alternative or voluntary service (if applicable)
• Proof of recognised German language examination (if applicable)

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).

Applying through the HISinOne portal

Applications should be submitted online through the HAWK HISinOne application portal (in German). The portal closes at 23:59 on the final day of the application period.

Enter the required application and enrolment information in the HISinOne portal.

Information sheet

You will find step-by-step instructions in the online application information sheet (in German).

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:

• TestDaF from the TestDaF Institute Level 4
• DSH Level 2
• Goethe Certificate C2
• telc Deutsch C1 for University
• DSD (German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany) Level 2