Application Process for Bachelor Programmes

Our application portals open in mid‑May for the winter semester and in mid‑November for the summer semester.

Step 1: Get your University Entrance Qualification recognised

Applies only to applicants with a non-German school leaving certificate

Before applying to HHN, non-German school leaving certificates need to be declared equivalent to a German school leaving certificate. You need a recognition of certificates. Check below for the category that applies to you.

Special needs for applicants with disabilities

Step 2: Check Language Requirements

A proof of sufficient language skills is required for most study programmes at HHN.

Find your study programme in the overview and check the required language level and certificate here:

Step 3: Apply & Enroll

Does your study programme have restricted admission or can you enrol directly? Check the deadlines and learn more about the necessary steps:

Step 4: Get ready for your Stay in Germany

An interesting time lies ahead of you - get ready for your time in Germany: What are the next steps?

Read through our guidelines for international students for all the information for your stay in Germany.

Some things can even be done before you recieve your letter of admission. Check now to get ahead!

We are happy to welcome you at HHN! Find out how to successfully start your studies as an international student - from applying for a visa to finding accomodation up until preparing for your first lecture - we have all the info you need in one place.

General Application Info Sessions

Our info sessions about the application process will be back in September!

Thank you for the great sessions with you so far.

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Resuming in September!


Every 2nd Friday

2pm - 3pm (CET)

General application guidance for international degree-seeking students (Bachelor's programs)