1. A valid general higher education entrance qualification ("Abitur") or a subject-specific entrance qualification recognised as equivalent.
2. For international applicants, proof of sufficient German or English language proficiency depending on the programme's language of instruction (typically B2/C1 level).
3. Specific degree programmes may have additional entry requirements (e.g., portfolio for design programmes, or a pre-study internship for engineering programmes).
4. Applicants from non-EU countries require a university entrance qualification that is recognised as equivalent to the German "Abitur".