I would like to ...
... a entire Bachelor's or Master's degree programme at the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and Acquire a university degree:
Degree-Seeking
Students
… one or two semesters at the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences Courses prove it:
Exchange students
(Erasmus+ & Freemover)
In order to be admitted to a degree programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, you need at least:
The way in which you have to apply to Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences depends primarily on the country in which you obtained your higher education entrance qualification or your first university degree (application for a Master's degree).
Please note:
Applications will be only via the online portals HISinOne or Uni-Assist accepted. An application by e-mail is nott possible!
There, your application will be reviewed by experts who specialise in the assessment of international degrees. Your documents will then be forwarded to Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences will then make the final decision on admission (see also uni-assist | FAQ: inform in advance).
check the application deadlines for your chosen degree programme and apply as early as possible (see also uni-assist | FAQ: Planning your application)
register in the online portal My assist and upload your documents and records there (see also uni-assist | FAQ: Collect documents)
The examination of your documents by uni-assist is subject to a fee. You will receive favourable conditions for multiple applications (see also uni-assist | FAQ: Paying costs).
You can find an initial indication of whether your educational qualification entitles you to study in Germany in the DAAD admissions database.
In the anabin database(only available in German) you can check how a foreign qualification, university degree and institution etc. is categorised in the German education system.
Before applying, please inform yourself about the admission requirements for your desired degree programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences on the Website of the study programme.
International applicants can already apply before the Application period and apply for a Bachelor's degree programme by 30 August each year. We recommend applying as early as possible so that you are able to meet all deadlines (application, visa, etc.).
Scans of sufficient quality of the above-mentioned application documents are sufficient and all documents can be submitted online via the HISinOne or Uni-Assist portals.
You can initially specify an earlier semester start or the semester start that is currently open. After admission, the start of the semester can be adjusted on request.
A decision on the equivalence of your educational qualification is made on the basis of the assessment proposals of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs.
If your certificate is recognised as equivalent to the German certificate and your knowledge of the language of instruction is sufficient, you will be admitted directly to the course.
If the certificate is only partially comparable with the German certificate, you will receive conditional admission with the requirement to take the "Examination to determine the aptitude of foreign applicants for admission to a degree programme at universities in the Federal Republic of Germany" (Feststellungsprüfung) before starting the degree programme. Preparation for the assessment test usually takes place in a one-year course at the Studienkolleg Nordhausen.
As an alternative to the Studienkolleg, the University entrance examination (possibly with participation in the one-year HSNgo" certificate programme to prepare for the examination) is an attractive way to start studying at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences in a time and cost-saving manner.
If your language skills are at B1 level (CEFR), you will receive conditional admission to study at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences with the requirement to provide proof of language skills at C1 level (CEFR) by the start of your studies. By participating in the HSNgo" certificate programme (subject to a fee), you can prepare for the university entrance exam in terms of language and subject knowledge.
If you have language skills at B2 level (CEFR), you can apply directly for the University entrance examination register. Passing this examination entitles you to study at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.
Paid German courses in Nordhausen are available, for example, at the Learning Studio Nordhausen. The chargeable offers of the German University Online (DUO) of g.a.s.t. are recommended. There is also a Studienkolleg Nordhausen the opportunity to take the DSH exam as an external person.
If you are interested in an exchange semester in Nordhausen but don't know exactly how to go about it, then you've come to the right place. Here you can find out how to apply for an exchange programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.
Please submit your application by 30 April (Non-EU) / 30 June (EU) (for the following winter semester) or until the 30 November (Non-EU) / 31 January (EU) (for the following summer semester).
Interested exchange students should contact the International Office at their home university. They will then contact our International Office and let us know that you are interested in an exchange (you will be "nominated").
When we accept your university’s nomination, you can then apply step-by-step via our online application system “Mobility Online”. Data protection information in the context of the use of "Mobility-Online" and apply via our online application system:
After sending your application via the above mentioned link, please do not forget to register your application by clicking on the link in the confirmation E-Mail (also check your Spam/Junk-Mail folder) and follow the instructions. The Mobility-Online Portal will guide you step-by-step through the application process. Please note, that we can only process your application further, if all required information are filled properly and all required documents are uploaded. To complete the application, the following documents must be uploaded:
Learning Agreement (if not provided by the home university)
Page with passport data
1 passport photo (in jpg format)
Confirmation of registration in the Student residence
Transcript of Records from your home university
Scan of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for students from Europe or proof of health insurance
The language of instruction is generally German. However, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences also offers English-language courses to.
In order to be able to follow the lessons, we recommend that international students have at least B2 for German and/or English.
Please note that German representations abroad may require you to provide proof of sufficient language skills when applying for a study visa. In such a case, you must submit a recognised language certificate. We can neither test your language skills nor provide you with proof.
... a entire Bachelor's or Master's degree programme at the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and Acquire a university degree:
Degree-Seeking
Students
In order to be admitted to a degree programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, you need at least:
The way in which you have to apply to Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences depends primarily on the country in which you obtained your higher education entrance qualification or your first university degree (application for a Master's degree).
Please note:
Applications will be only via the online portals HISinOne or Uni-Assist accepted. An application by e-mail is nott possible!
There, your application will be reviewed by experts who specialise in the assessment of international degrees. Your documents will then be forwarded to Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences will then make the final decision on admission (see also uni-assist | FAQ: inform in advance).
check the application deadlines for your chosen degree programme and apply as early as possible (see also uni-assist | FAQ: Planning your application)
register in the online portal My assist and upload your documents and records there (see also uni-assist | FAQ: Collect documents)
The examination of your documents by uni-assist is subject to a fee. You will receive favourable conditions for multiple applications (see also uni-assist | FAQ: Paying costs).
You can find an initial indication of whether your educational qualification entitles you to study in Germany in the DAAD admissions database.
In the anabin database(only available in German) you can check how a foreign qualification, university degree and institution etc. is categorised in the German education system.
Before applying, please inform yourself about the admission requirements for your desired degree programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences on the Website of the study programme.
International applicants can already apply before the Application period and apply for a Bachelor's degree programme by 30 August each year. We recommend applying as early as possible so that you are able to meet all deadlines (application, visa, etc.).
Scans of sufficient quality of the above-mentioned application documents are sufficient and all documents can be submitted online via the HISinOne or Uni-Assist portals.
You can initially specify an earlier semester start or the semester start that is currently open. After admission, the start of the semester can be adjusted on request.
A decision on the equivalence of your educational qualification is made on the basis of the assessment proposals of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs.
If your certificate is recognised as equivalent to the German certificate and your knowledge of the language of instruction is sufficient, you will be admitted directly to the course.
If the certificate is only partially comparable with the German certificate, you will receive conditional admission with the requirement to take the "Examination to determine the aptitude of foreign applicants for admission to a degree programme at universities in the Federal Republic of Germany" (Feststellungsprüfung) before starting the degree programme. Preparation for the assessment test usually takes place in a one-year course at the Studienkolleg Nordhausen.
As an alternative to the Studienkolleg, the University entrance examination (possibly with participation in the one-year HSNgo" certificate programme to prepare for the examination) is an attractive way to start studying at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences in a time and cost-saving manner.
If your language skills are at B1 level (CEFR), you will receive conditional admission to study at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences with the requirement to provide proof of language skills at C1 level (CEFR) by the start of your studies. By participating in the HSNgo" certificate programme (subject to a fee), you can prepare for the university entrance exam in terms of language and subject knowledge.
If you have language skills at B2 level (CEFR), you can apply directly for the University entrance examination register. Passing this examination entitles you to study at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.
Paid German courses in Nordhausen are available, for example, at the Learning Studio Nordhausen. The chargeable offers of the German University Online (DUO) of g.a.s.t. are recommended. There is also a Studienkolleg Nordhausen the opportunity to take the DSH exam as an external person.
… one or two semesters at the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences Courses prove it:
Exchange students
(Erasmus+ & Freemover)
If you are interested in an exchange semester in Nordhausen but don't know exactly how to go about it, then you've come to the right place. Here you can find out how to apply for an exchange programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.
Please submit your application by 30 April (Non-EU) / 30 June (EU) (for the following winter semester) or until the 30 November (Non-EU) / 31 January (EU) (for the following summer semester).
Interested exchange students should contact the International Office at their home university. They will then contact our International Office and let us know that you are interested in an exchange (you will be "nominated").
When we accept your university’s nomination, you can then apply step-by-step via our online application system “Mobility Online”. Data protection information in the context of the use of "Mobility-Online" and apply via our online application system:
After sending your application via the above mentioned link, please do not forget to register your application by clicking on the link in the confirmation E-Mail (also check your Spam/Junk-Mail folder) and follow the instructions. The Mobility-Online Portal will guide you step-by-step through the application process. Please note, that we can only process your application further, if all required information are filled properly and all required documents are uploaded. To complete the application, the following documents must be uploaded:
Learning Agreement (if not provided by the home university)
Page with passport data
1 passport photo (in jpg format)
Confirmation of registration in the Student residence
Transcript of Records from your home university
Scan of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for students from Europe or proof of health insurance
The language of instruction is generally German. However, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences also offers English-language courses to.
In order to be able to follow the lessons, we recommend that international students have at least B2 for German and/or English.
Please note that German representations abroad may require you to provide proof of sufficient language skills when applying for a study visa. In such a case, you must submit a recognised language certificate. We can neither test your language skills nor provide you with proof.
uni-assist is a joint organisation of German universities that examines international student applications for admission to a degree programme in Germany. It supports prospective international students and the universities in processing these applications.
For German-language degree programmes & exchange students (Erasmus and worldwide) and HSNgo (HSNgo certificate):
For degree programmes taught in English:
Cooperate with us:
Weinberghof 4
99734 Nordhausen
Cooperate with us:
Credit points are earned for successfully completed coursework and examinations in accordance with the "European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System" (ECTS).
The ECTS points reflect the average learning effort. One ECTS point corresponds to 30 hours of study.
Based on the ECTS points, the study and examination achievements are internationally comparable.
Study Service Centre
+49 3631 420-222
House 18, Level 1, Room 18.0105