Application with foreign certificates

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Admission requirements for this Master's degree program

  • Passed Bachelor's examination in English and American Culture and Business Studies or equivalent in the subject area
  • and proof of a standard period of study of at least six semesters
  • and sufficient knowledge of German and English

Recognized language certificates

  1. Proof of German language proficiency (for international applicants at DSH level 2 or equivalent.
  2. Proof of proficiency in English:
    • Bachelor's examination in English and American Culture Studies or a comparable degree program at the University of Kassel with an average grade in the language practice modules of 3.0 or better
    • or the Bachelor's examination in an equivalent degree program at another academic university or university of applied sciences in the Federal Republic of Germany with at least 10 credits of English language practice and an average language practice grade of 3.0 or better
    • or a language test, e.g. an IELTS or TOEFL test. (Further information can be found in the examination regulations § 6).
    The language certificates must not be older than two years at the time of application. Further information on the language level can be found on the Institute's website.

Applicants who have spent at least two years studying or working in a country where English is the official language and lingua franca within the last three years prior to submitting their application for admission are exempt from the obligation to provide separate proof of English language proficiency.

In addition to proven language practice and proven knowledge in the field of economics, you also need in-depth knowledge in at least one of the following subject areas: English linguistics, English literature or English regional studies.

In the absence of content requirements, the Examination Board may attach conditions to the admission that the missing knowledge amounting to a maximum of 30 credits must be proven by the successful completion of certain modules from the Bachelor's degree program by the time of registration for the Master's thesis.

  1. 1.Application

    uni-assist

    • I inform myself about the application procedure on the uni-assist website:"Apply".
    • I watch the webinars on the application process via uni-assist.

    As a prospective student (including Germans and EU citizens) with a first professional qualification from abroad, you must always apply via uni-assist. uni-assist is the German service center for international student applications and processes international student applications.

    Uploading your documents to the uni-assist portal is the first step. The application is only complete once you have transferred the application fee.

    The application procedure is completely online. Please do not send any documents to uni-assist by post.

  2. 2.Application

    Documents

    • I inform myself about the required documents on the study program page.
    • I check the country information on the uni-assist website: Country information.
    • I read the uni-assist notes on sworn translations: Notarizations and translations.
    • I have my documents to be submitted translated into German or English.
    • I make digital copies of the original documents and certificates.

  3. 3.Application

    • I am using a desktop PC or a laptop.
    • I open the website of the uni-assist application portal: Apply online.
    • I click on "To the online portal" and"Registration". After registering, I receive an activation link by e-mail.
    • I then complete the application form and upload the documents.
    • I find out about the fees here: Processing costs uni-assist and pay the amount.
    • I receive a confirmation of receipt by e-mail.

    The online application forms are complex and cannot be completed using a smartphone. Take your time and use a laptop or PC.

  4. 4.Application

    Pro­ced­ure

    • I wait for the results of the uni-assist test and, if necessary, I will submit further documents.

    uni-assist checks whether you meet the formal requirements for admission to study at the University of Kassel. You will receive the result after about 4-6 weeks by e-mail and by post. If the formal requirements are met, your data will be forwarded to the University of Kassel.

    If you do not meet the formal requirements for admission, your documents will not be forwarded to the University of Kassel.

    Procedure when the documents are available at the University of Kassel

    The application will first be formally examined: Have all documents been submitted? Are the formal requirements met?

    Upon completion of the formal examination, the application is forwarded to the examination board of your chosen degree programme.

    In the next step, the examination board checks whether the substantive requirements for admission are also met. The examination board decides on the equivalence of the subject matter, the acknowledgement of previous performance, it decides on admission and rejection and, if necessary, imposes conditions regarding content.

    The examination board reports the result back to the Master's Office digitally.

    Should it be discovered in the course of the procedure that documents are missing, the applicants will be informed of this by email. The email will state the deadline for submission.

    Depending on the Master's programme, it may take up to six weeks before you receive the result. Please refrain from making any enquiries during this period.

  5. 5.Commitment

    • I will receive a positive decision from the University of Kassel by e-mail.
      • If necessary, I will have to submit additional documents.

Arrival, introductory and beginning of the studies