Direct Enrolment Bachelor

Most of the Bachelor degree programmes and most of the Master degree programmes at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences are taught primarily in German. Therefore, international applicants with a non-German university entrance qualification must prove that they have the German language skills required for the respective course of study.

The language ability can be proven by the following examinations:

• DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang / German Language Examination for Academic Purposes) - DSH-2 or DSH-3 are required for admission to Heilbronn University,
• TestDaF(Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache / Test in German as a Foreign Language) - The average result must be at least TDN 4.Please find further information here: Sprachtests or TestDaf
• Prüfung zur Feststellung der Eignung ausländischer Studienbewerber für die Aufnahme eines Studiums an Hochschulen in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (at the Center for International Students)
• Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz – Stufe II
• Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom of Goethe Institut (Goethe certificate C2)
• Deutsche Sprachprüfung II of the University of Applied Languages Munich
• telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule; Goethe C1-Zertifikat

The proof that one of the above examinations has been passed must be submitted by the application deadline 15.01./15.07. Otherwise the participation in the selection procedure is not possible.

The above mentioned apply to most of BA programmes. However, there are some exceptions for some programmes, which are listed below.

If you are applying for one of the following Bachelor programmes:

• B.Eng. Mechatronics and Robotics
• B.Eng. Electrical Systems Engineering
  
  

you need to prove your English language skills by providing one of the following:

• TOEFL-Test with 550 points (paper-based version)
• TOEFL-Test with 213 points (computer-based version)
• TOEFL-Test with 79 points (internet-based version)
• Cambridge Certificate (Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) with minimum grade C (passed)
• TOEIC-Test with 730 points
• IELTS Test Level 6.0
• Oxford Test of English with 120 points and Niveau B2 in overall moduls

If you are applying for one of the following Bachelor programmes:

• B.Sc. Energy Systems Engineering and Management
  
  B2 level is recommended.

The first step in applying to HHN is to get your international certificate of qualification recognized by the Studienkolleg - Center for International Student. Please send your documents to the following address by post. You can not submit the application by e-mail or online.

Center for International Students
Alfred-Wachtel-Str. 8
78462 Konstanz
Germany

Please note that the recognition process is free of charge and requires processing time (4-6 weeks). It is recommended to take care of the recognition of your certificates as early as possible. The certificate of recognition must be received by HHN by the application deadline (15.01./15.07).

Once you have received the recognition of your certificate, you can start the application process at HHN. The assessment of the certificates is based on the guidelines of the Central office for foreign education ("ZaB").

Applicants for Medical Informatics ("Medizinische Informatik") do not have to send their documents to the Center for International Students in Konstanz. They only have to send their documents to Heilbronn University.

For study applications from China, Vietnam or India, the original certificate confirming the authenticity of their documents or the original certificate from the "Akademische Prüfstelle" ("APS") must be enclosed.

The state of Baden-Württemberg has passed a law introducing tuition fees for international students not from EU/EEA countries as well as for second degree students. Newly enrolled international students not from EU/EEA countries have to pay tuition fees of EUR 1,500 per semester.

Costs for living and accommodation are not included. Additionally to the tuition fees there is also the semester fee (administration, student services and student’s union) of currently EUR 154.00 per semester.

Please inform your health insurance company that you will study at Heilbronn University. If you have private health insurance, you can request confirmation from any statutory health insurance company.

To do this, you must provide the health insurance company with the sender number of Heilbronn University.

Sender number of Heilbronn University: H0000366

The insurance confirmation will be digitally transmitted from the health insurance company to the University, usually by the next working day. It is no longer necessary for you to send an insurance certificate.