How to apply

• University entrance qualification or an entrance qualification for a University of Applied Sciences
• German language university entrance exam for foreign students.
• Proof of very good English language skills at Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B1 level.

For study courses in German international students have to prove their German proficiency through the “Test of German Language Ability for Foreign College Students (DSH 2)”. Graduates of the Goethe-Zertifikats C2 (Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS)) by the Goethe-Institut and Test-DaF-Graduates with the result of TDN degree 4 in all four tests do not need the DSH.

Proof of English language proficiency:

Suitable proof of English language skills: A language exam such as TOEFL (min. 460 paper based, min. 43 internet based) or continuous English lessons at least up to the German 10th grade or equivalent or completing the secondary school certificate (German 10th grade or equivalent) or meeting the requirements to study at a University of Applied Sciences or having bilingual school education in English or being an English native speaker.

ASSIST will check for HWR Berlin whether applicants have submitted the following basic documents:

• A completed application form together with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of all previous academic education
• Officially authenticated copies and translations of the original certificates and all documents as specified by HWR Berlin
• An official copy of the university entrance qualifications
• Proof of German language proficiency as specified by the HWR Berlin
• If required, other test certificates

In addition to these basic requirements, regulations may require you to submit further documents; if so, these should be attached to your application when it is sent to ASSIST. All the documents as specified are required before your application can be processed and transferred to HWR Berlin.

Once your application passes the ASSIST system check, it will be transferred to HWR Berlin for further processing. The decision on whether you will be admitted to a course of study rests with HWR Berlin.