1. Educational Qualification:
Applicants must have a foreign secondary school certificate that is equivalent to the German Abitur (such as A-levels, IB Diploma, or national high school diplomas from recognized countries).
If the qualification is not equivalent, students may be required to attend a Studienkolleg (preparatory course) or provide high scores in the TestAS aptitude test (core test score of at least 95 and subject-specific score of 100 or more).

2. Language Proficiency:

For German-taught programs, proof of advanced German language skills is required. Accepted certificates include DSH-2 or DSH-3, TestDaF with level 4 in all sections, Goethe-Zertifikat C2, DSD II, or telc C1 Hochschule.

For English-taught programs, proof of English proficiency such as TOEFL iBT (minimum 79) or IELTS (minimum 6.0) is required.

3. Application Portal – uni-assist:
Most international applicants must apply through uni-assist, the official service that evaluates international credentials.
Some exceptions may apply for specific programs (like Industrial Design) or transfer students.

4. Required Documents:
Applicants usually need to submit:

Certified copy of their secondary school certificate and academic transcripts

Official translations (if not in English or German)

Language proficiency certificate (German or English)

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Copy of passport

Motivation letter (if required by the program)

Requirements may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific requirements.