Application

June 1 to August 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 further prerequisite for admission is a pre-study internship of at least ten weeks. At least one month of the internship must be proven prior to commencement of studies. Proof of the pre-study internship must be provided by the end of the second semester at the latest.

The pre-study internship may be waived in whole or in part, provided that the prerequisites are fulfilled. Further details can be found in the Admission Regulations (to follow shortly) and the Internship Guidelines.

The application must be accompanied by the following documents - a certified copy in the case of certificates 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)
• 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).

The data required for the application must be entered by the applicants on 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:

• TestDaF from the TestDaF Institute Level 3
• DSH Level 1
• 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