Application

University entrance qualification

A German or international university entrance qualification (HZB) as required by Section 18 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG).

Applicants who have completed an early years educator apprenticeship may apply to enter the 3rd semester of the programme.

If you did not obtain your university entrance qualification in German, you will need to provide proof of your German language skills in addition to your university entrance qualification (more on this under “Upload documents”).

Pre-study work placement

A pre-study work placement is recommended.

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).

During the online application process, you upload your application documents to the HISinOne portal.

Mandatory documents: all applicants

• Proof of university entrance qualification
• CV in tabular form, including a passport photograph

Additional documents for early years educators

• Specialised vocational training certificate
• Certificate of authorisation to use the professional title
• State accreditation certificate

Additional documents with regard to international university entrance qualifications

Translation of the university entrance qualification: If your university entrance qualification is not in German, you upload:

• a copy of the original qualification; and
• a sworn translation of the qualification in English or German

Proof of German language competence: If your university entrance qualification was not acquired in German, please upload one of the following proofs of German language proficiency:

• Level 4 TestDaF issued by the TestDaF Institute
• DSH (German Language Test for University Entrance) Level 2
• Goethe Certificate C2
• telc certificate in German C1 University
• DSD (German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs) Level 2

If you do not yet have sufficient proficiency in German or are unsure whether your language skills are sufficient, please consult the International applicants page.

Additional documents for specific cases

• Certificate of exmatriculation (if you have previously studied elsewhere)
• Proof of vocational training (if applicable)
• Certification of military service, civilian service or voluntary service (if applicable)
• Copy of passport and residence permit (if you do not hold German citizenship. Copies do not need to be certified)
• Explanation in writing of your motivation for studying, maximum 1 page (for second degree applicants).
• Evidence of other criteria to be considered
•  Additional documents for early years educators
• Specialised vocational training certificate (if applicable)

Application for advanced semesters

• Records of achievement to enable you to be assigned to the appropriate level