Academic Eligibility:

• General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)
• a relevant subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
• a certificate recognized as equivalent by law or by the competent government agency
• Qualified in vocational training (an entrance examination is required for this)

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• if no university entrance qualification can be proven, proof of the ability to study by means of a special examination
• after successfully attending an educational institution abroad with a degree that entitles you to study there: passed the entrance examination at the University of Duisburg-Essen

• Applicants who did not acquire their study qualification at a German-speaking institution must provide evidence of German language skills corresponding to the completed level B1 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages (GER). When enrolling, applicants have to prove their knowledge of the English language corresponding to the completed level B1 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

• Studying for a bachelor's degree in ISE requires proof of level B2 in both languages as a condition for graduation. The language courses required for this in individual cases are part of the course. At the beginning of their studies, the students must take placement tests to determine their knowledge of German and English and to classify them in courses. German language skills corresponding to level B2 are a prerequisite for admission to the German-language modules, as well as for admission to the German-language exams from the 3rd semester onwards. 

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent certificate to get admission to this program.