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.

December 1 to February 28
Online application: The portal will close at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the application period.

A subject-specific, previous study programme (Bachelor’s or equivalent)

A pre-study internship is not required.

You must include the following documents with your application. Certified copies are required for transcripts and other official documents:

• Application for enrolment (generated in the application portal)
• Proof of higher education entrance qualification
• Curriculum vitae (in table format) with passport photograph, return postage
• Certificate of first university degree (provisional certificate with average grade and achieved credit points, if applicable)
• De-registration certificate
• Proof of identification
• Proof of health insurance
• Agreement on the Master’s programme while getting practical work experience (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).

Applicants must enter the data required for application and enrolment 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:

• 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