Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences admission is highly competitive due to the limited space, thus applicants with better grades stand a higher chance of getting admitted into the school. The school population consists of 13% of international students. Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences also known as HsKA. Students are offered with classic and specialized 22 bachelors and 21 masters programs at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences in the areas of engineering, computer science and business information systems, information management and media, management science and engineering, construction, computer sciences, business sciences, and media.
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences conducts the admission independently without the assistance of any agency or centralized application institution. Since there is a fixed mark-based entrance condition, only outstanding applicants are admitted into the Master's programs. The language of instructions for all bachelor's degree programs is German. Thus, very good knowledge of German language is required evidenced by an appropriate certificate. International applicants must include a translated copy of the transcript either in German or in English translated by a professional translator and scores of the exams to study in Germany. Presently, lectures and coursework are conducted online due to the Corona pandemic. Activities on campus are allowed to a permissible extent as long as the WHO hygiene and safe practices are upheld.
Highlights
| Application Portal | school application portal |
| Application Fee | Not available |
| Mode of Payment | Net bank Transfer (Pre-paid fees only), Bank Draft, Credit Card, and Telegraphic transfer |
| Academic Calendar | Semester-based |
| Intake Seasons | Winter and Summer |
| Work Experience | If applicable |
| Financial aid | Scholarships, grants, student jobs, and external aids |
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences Admission Deadlines
The admission deadlines are outlined in the table below. Applicants are advised to submit their application on time as there is but slim chance of securing admission if the application is submitted after the stated deadlines
| Program | Winter Semester | Summer Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | July 15 | January 15 |
| Bachelor's degree in KulturMedia Technologie (Culture, Media and Technologies) | June 15 | No resumption semester |
| Master | July 15 | January 15 |
| Master's in Geomatics | May 15 | No resumption semester |
| Master's in Mechatronic and Micro-Mechatronic Systems EU4M | January 15 for EACEA scholarship applicants May 15 for self-paying applicants |
No resumption semester |
| Master's in Sensor Systems Technology | No resumption semester | November 15 |
| Tricontinental Master's program in Global Studies | June 15 | No resumption semester |
International students applying for bachelor’s program are advised to contact ASK as soon as possible for their ASK certificate which is one of the supporting documents needed during admission processing
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences International Students Admissions
International students are offered admission to the school if they meet all the requirements. Admission decisions for a bachelor's degree program are sent to the applicants two or three days after the application deadline is closed (15 January, 15 July) while that of the master’s program is about one week after the application deadline. However, International applicants are asked to exercise patience as there could be delays in sending their admission decision letters due to the national postal system.
Application Portal: Direct application to the school via the school application portal (in German Only). After filling the online form, a pdf file will be issued as a receipt to the applicant
Application Fee: There is no information on application fees on the institute’s website
Admission Requirements: To be considered for admission, International students are required to present the following:
- Official certificate and transcript
- German language certificate
- Job training certificate (if applicable)
- An official record of job experience (if applicable)
- SOP (if required)
- Assessment test (optional)
- Entrance assessment (optional)
Applicants are expected to print out the pdf receipt sent to them during the online application process and sent together with the admission requirements documents and the self-evaluation attestation.
Language Proficiency for International Students
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences requires applicants to present evidence of German language proficiency. Following are the accepted exams to study in Germany:
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| TestDaf | (minimum of 16 points, with at least 4 points in every sub-category) |
| DSH | Minimum of level 2 |
| Testteil Deutsch der Feststellungsprüfung | Pass |
| Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (German Language Diploma of the Conference of Ministers of Education and Culture) | Level 2 |
Other equivalent German language proficiency tests are accepted by the school. Applicants are advised to contact the international students’ office for more information on the accepted equivalent test.
For masters programs that require English language tests, the following tests and their minimum scores are accepted
Steps and information on Visa acquisition
After the receipt of the offer of admission, the following steps must be taken:
- Students are advised to apply for a visa at the German embassy or consulate in the applicant's country
- Since the German student visa are usually valid for only three months after a student arrives in the country, students are advised to renew it as soon as possible
- Students are advised to register for a health insurance scheme as without this, an applicant cannot be registered as a students
- Since the entire visa application process is time-consuming, applicants are advised to apply early to allow sufficient time to acquire all the requirements for visa application and subsequent admission
- Cost for a Germany visa is around 80 Euros
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences Undergraduate Admissions
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences offers undergraduate programs in six different faculties which are faculty of architecture & civil engineering, faculty of electrical engineering & information technology, faculty of computer science & business information systems, faculty of information management and media, faculty of mechanical engineering & mechatronics and the faculty of management science & engineering. While some courses in these faculties start in both winter and summer sections, some courses start only in one (winter or summer). All bachelors' courses are offered in the German language
Application portal: school application portal
Application fee: Not available
Application documents:
- ASK certificate
- Official certificate and transcript
- German Language certificate
- Job training certificate (if applicable)
- An official record of Pre-study job experience (if applicable)
- SOP (if required)
- TASK or TestAS
- Motivation letter (if required)
- LOR (if required)
- An interview (if required)
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences Graduate Applicants
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences offers about 21 master’s programs in the field of engineering, computer science & business information systems, information management & media, and management science. Admission into a master's degree program is on a fixed mark-based entrance condition. Applicants need to have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in 4.0 (~80%) or prove that he/she graduated among the top 35% of his/her undergraduate class. Applications for a master’s program in Sensor Systems Technology, Geomatics, and Global Studies (Tricontinental) require an English language proficiency certificate instead of a German language certificate.
| Requirements | Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Management | Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration and Engineering | MBA in Construction Management | Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science | Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering & Mechatronics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | None | None | None | None | None |
| Transcripts | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Essay/Personal statement | Required | Required | Not Required | Required | Required |
| GMAT/GRE | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Work Experience | Not required | Not Required | Optional | Not Required | Not Required |
| CV/resume | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required |
| Interviews | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not Required | Not Required |
With limited space and an increased number of applicants per year, the chances of getting admission get slimmer. Most often than not, applicants with excellent academic achievements and work experience are given the offer of admission. International students interested in the school are advised to apply early.
To increase the possibility of getting admitted, students are advised to take the self-evaluation test, entrance assessment test, or GMAT or GRE (for postgraduate) and also present the statement of purpose. International students who are planning on applying at the university in a year or two to come are also advised to prepare beforehand by garnering sufficient work experience as this may improve their chances of getting the admission.
FAQ’s
Ques. How can an international student apply?
Ans. Online application platform or contact Ms. Lea Scholz from the International Office for further information.
Ques. What is the language of instruction?
Ans. The language of instruction for the bachelor's program is German, while graduate program languages of instruction are German-French, German, and English.
Ques. Do Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences offer language courses for international students?
Ans. Yes, through the Foreign Language Institute (Institut für Fremdsprachen IFS), the school offers varieties of two-week intensive language courses that take place during the lecture-free period.
Ques. Can a student change his/her course of study after being admitted?
Ans. Yes, he can if it clashes with the language choice, other courses or if he changes his mind.
Ques. Can one study at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences as an Exchange student?
Ans. Yes, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences offers an exchange program where a student studies for one to two-semester in the school.
Ques. Is the exchange program offered in Germany?
Ans. All exchange program courses otherwise known as International program courses are offered in English.
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