Frequently Asked Questions – Master studies at HWR Berlin

I. Application & Enrolment

• When is the application period?
• What is uni-assist e.V. and what does it do?
• Is it possible to apply for the master programme before or after the application period?
• What are the application requirements?
• Which English levels / tests are accepted for the application?
• Do I need German proficiency? Is it possible to learn German at HWR Berlin?
• I want to apply for a DAAD scholarship. Therefore I need a letter to proof that I am in contact with HWR Berlin.
• Can I apply for more than one master programme?
• What if I made a mistake in my online application?
• Do I get a receipt that my documents are received by the HWR Berlin?
• Do I get a notice when documents for the application process are missing?
• If I re-apply next semester, does my former application have any influence on the chances to be accepted?
• Can work experience increase my chance of admission?
• What are my chances in getting into the master programme?
• What is the selection criteria?
• When will I receive an acceptance/refusal letter?
• What happens with my documents after the application process?
• Do I have to appear in person to enrol at the HWR Berlin?
• Is it possible to hand in my bachelor degree later?
• Do I have to register for my courses before the semester starts?
• What if my visa is not ready when the semester begins?
• Why do I need a health insurance?
• Are there preparatory classes in the summer before the beginning of the master programme?
• Could you verify my documents and tell me whether I am eligible to study at BSEL?
• Can work experience or an internship be acknowledged?

II. Financial Aspects

• Are there tuition and semester fees?
• Does the HWR Berlin offer any scholarships?
• What is the cost of living for students in Berlin?
• Is there enough time to work during my studies?

III. General Information

• When does the winter/summer term starts at HWR Berlin?
• What type of master degree will I receive?
• What does ECTS stand for/what are ECTS credit points?
• When do I have to include an internship in my master?
• Can I change from my current master programme at another university to one of the master programmes at HWR Berlin?
• How can I find accommodation in Berlin?
• What if my university does not use the ECTS credit point system?
• Can I study one semester abroad within the master studies?
• Is it possible to register as a guest-student and sit in for the lectures?