Application dates and deadline
This degree programme begins in the summer semester.
| Application stage | Summer semester application dates* |
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Apply online and upload your application documents to the application portal. |
1 December to 15 January |
*Please note that extended application deadlines may apply.
Application and enrolment processes
University entrance qualification
A German or international university entrance qualification (HZB) as required by Section 18 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG).
University entrance qualifications include a general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (Fachabitur), and vocational training followed by professional employment in the relevant occupation. Information on admittance to university on the basis of a professional qualification is available in the information sheet on Admission to the BA in Social Work for Professionally Qualified Applicants (in German).
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").
Prior experience of social work
In order to be admitted to the degree programme, you must have previous experience in the social work sector in addition to your university entrance qualification. Training and activities recognised as previous experience in the social work sector are listed in Section 2(2) of the admission regulations (in German).
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.
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
- Certificate of authorisation to use the professional title or proof of activity as required by Section 2(2) of the admission regulations
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
- Proof of activities attracting credit (if you have not undergone training as specified in Section 2(2) of the admission regulations)
- Proof of vocational training (if applicable)
- Specialised vocational training certificate (if applicable)
- State accreditation certificate (if applicable)
- Certificate of exmatriculation (if you have previously studied elsewhere)
- Certification of military service, civilian service or voluntary service (if applicable)
- Explanation in writing of your motivation for studying, maximum 1 page (for second degree applicants)
- Copy of passport and residence permit (if you do not hold German citizenship)
- Evidence of other criteria to be considered
Application for advanced semesters
- Records of achievement to enable you to be assigned to the appropriate level
The Social Work degree programme is admission-restricted. This means that if there are more applicants than places available on the programme, admission will be decided on the basis of the selection criteria.
The overview of selection criteria (in German) gives an indication of the scores that have been sufficient in previous years.
Communication of results
Successful applicants will be sent a letter of admission by post. The letter of admission can also be viewed as a PDF on the HAWK HISinOne portal.
By enrolling, you accept your place on the programme. To do so, proceed as follows:
1. Letter of admission
Successful applicants will be sent a letter of admission by post. The letter of admission can also be viewed as a PDF on the HAWK HISinOne portal.
Your letter of admission will outline the enrolment process and specify two deadlines for applying for enrolment.
2. Apply for enrolment online
If you wish to take up your place, the first thing you need to do once you have received your letter of admission is apply to enrol online via the HISinOne portal – by the first deadline set out in your letter of admission.
3. Upload enrolment documents
Once you have completed the online enrolment process, upload these documents to the HISinOne portal within the second specified deadline:
- enrolment documents (see information in the portal)
- any other documents specified in the letter of admission
The HAWK can only enrol you once you have uploaded all the documents required for enrolment.
If you do not upload the required documents with your application for enrolment, your application for enrolment will not be considered!